It’s hard to believe that John Michael Montgomery hung up his cowboy hat and played his final show last year. The “I Swear” singer called it quits after three decades on Dec. 12, 2025, at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. It was a full-circle moment for the singer. His musical journey began with him and his […]
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Brittany Curran, a former cast member of Chicago Fire, has reportedly been arrested for being drunk in public
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Prolific singer-songwriter Tim Easton is back at it with his 14th LP, fIREHORSE. Consisting of 10 tracks and featuring accompaniment from country star Lainey Wilson’s rhythm section, the album is a paean to songcraft and a testament to Easton’s prodigious gifts as a composer and performer.
It’s fair to ask if The Eagles’ ‘Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)’ released 50 years ago today should it be considered a country album, or at least, mostly or partly country, or country-inspired.
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Spanning a nine-day period, January 16-24, 2026, the marvelous world of jazz took over Tucson, Arizona. Begun in 2015 the Tucson Jazz Festival has presented the many flavors of jazz: standards, swing, smooth, fusion, heritage, modern, Latin, and funk.
With over 20 venues all over town featuring intimate performances as