CJ Hooper – Over Yonder

CJ Hooper. That just sounds like the name of a country musician. Or maybe a high school football star being recruited by every school in the SEC. I don’t know if Hooper played football in high school, but he was Texas-raised before moving to his now-home in Washington state. More to the point, he just […]

REVIEW: Built to Turn Up: The Nude Party “Look Who’s Back”

The Nude PartyThe Nude Party Look Who’s Back  My wife says I listen to depressing music. She’s not wrong. Next time she reminds me of that, I’ll put on The Nude Party’s Look Who’s Back — nine songs that dare you not to smile. In a moment when much of the Americana scene leans inward — often […]

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Song Premiere: Andy Thomas “Last One Standing”

Andy ThomasAndy Thomas “Last One Standing” Americana Highways presents this premiere of Andy Thomas’ song “Last One Standing” from his forthcoming album Highway Junkie, which is set for release on March 27. The album was produced by Dave Schools (Widespread Panic), mixed by Alex De Jong, and mastered by Pete Lyman at Infrasonic. “Last One Standing” […]

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Dale Earnhardt Issued A Chilling Warning Just 20 Laps Before He Was Killed In The 2001 Daytona 500

Dale Earnhardt Issued A Chilling Warning Just 20 Laps Before He Was Killed In The 2001 Daytona 500

He knew it was bound to happen…but he had no idea how soon his prediction would come true. Today is the 25th anniversary of the death of the legendary Dale Earnhardt on the final lap of the 2001 Daytona 500. But just 20 laps earlier, the seven time NASCAR Cup Series champion had issued a chilling warning about the safety of the cars they were racing. NASCAR had already suffered three losses in the previous year, with all three drivers […]

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