Readers’ Pick: The Jayhawks – Sanctuary Park
You picked The Jayhawks – Sanctuary Park as your favorite new release for the week of August 28, 2026.
BONUS TRACKS: Jason Isbell and SOCAN Sue SUNO and More Roots Music News
Two big names in the music industry announced they’re suing SUNO, the most prominent musical AI company this week. Jason Isbell and his team filed a complaint on Monday (with news breaking on Tuesday) and Canadian music rights-management organization SOCAN announced its claim on Wednesday. Billboard obtained
ALBUM REVIEW: Lily Seabird Searches for Honesty in the Ugliness on ‘Lightspheres on Their Way’
There is a fly-on-the-wall intimacy in certain moments of Lily Seabird’s third album, Lightspheres on Their Way, like watching someone quietly noodle before stumbling upon a profound golden thread, then following it to the end of the spool. Opening track “The Pulley” begins
Alan Jackson’s Final Show Is Highest-Grossing Concert in History
Alan Jackson went out with a massive Nashville farewell, and the final box-office number has now put his last concert in the record books. Continue reading…
Bunnie Xo Reveals Physical Toll of Jelly Roll Divorce
Bunnie Xo is opening up about what happened to her physically after the end of her nearly 10-year marriage to Jelly Roll. Continue reading…
What Happened to Dollywood’s Eagle Mountain Sanctuary?
For 35 years, bald eagles were part of the Dollywood experience. After a storm damaged their longtime home, the birds now have a new permanent address. Continue reading…
Dog the Bounty Hunter Celebrates 5 Years With Francie Frane
Five years after saying “I do,” Dog the Bounty Hunter is looking back on the love he and Francie Frane found after both experienced devastating loss. Continue reading…
Fox News Anchor Suddenly Exits in Shock Departure
Maria Bartiromo, a longtime anchor who has been prominent on Fox News and Fox Business Network, is suddenly gone. The reason for her abrupt departure is unclear. A spokesperson for Fox News Media issued a terse statement. It only said, “We thank Maria for her work over the last 12 1/2 years and wish her […]
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Rock Band Storms Off Stage After First Song Amid Health Problems
The drummer for the rock band explained to disappointed fans that the frontman had been dealing with health issues.
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See It Here First: Gulf Coast Jam Announces Exciting Additions To 2027 Lineup
Never too early to plan a trip to the beach. Over the past 14 years, Gulf Coast Jam has firmly cemented himself as one of the top country music festivals in the country, consistently bringing some of the biggest and best names in country music to one of the best destinations in the country in Panama City Beach. And they’re doing it big for their 15th anniversary. The 2026 edition of Gulf Coast Jam presented by Jim Beam will feature […]
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