Yearly Archives: 2026

Kenneth and Marilyn Oland celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary last July. Last week, six days after a horrific car crash, they died next to each other in a Baltimore hospital. The tragic accident unfolded near the couple’s Thurmont, Maryland, home. The 90-year-old Kenneth was driving with his 88-year-old wife. Their vehicle was struck on the […]

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Ella Langley has a smash hit song now, “Choosin’ Texas.” Part of it was inspired by an exotic pet belonging to a country music icon.

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Sam Stoane somehow managed to release her debut album amidst the busiest year of her life. On the latest episode of the Whiskey Riff Raff podcast (which was actually a double episode), California native Sam Stoane spoke on the pressure she sometimes feels to defend the state she was born and raised in. The rising country singer then covered how it feels being one of the only Greek artists in the genre, and the legendary influences that shape her sound […]

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The wild, promotional night for the Atlanta Hawks is no more. In case you didn’t hear, there was somewhat of a controversy brewing in the NBA in recent weeks, and it all revolved around a game promotion. It’s not out of norm for sports franchises to partner with other organizations for special, promotional nights. Stuff like that often helps get fans through the doors, and at the end of the day, the Atlanta Hawks are just trying to sell tickets. […]

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Luke Combs thinks one artist’s album in particular is the perfect gateway into country music. The “Back in the Saddle” singer is currently on a press tour for his upcoming album The Way I Am, which is set to release March 20. The forthcoming project is expected to be a return to the old Luke Combs, musically speaking, and will deliver 22 songs to a fanbase that’s been waiting for new music (outside of Fathers and Sons) for quite some […]

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Don’t sleep on these bands. It’s safe to say that The Red Clay Strays are one of the hottest bands on the planet right now. Between frontman Brandon Coleman’s killer vocals, the flawless blend of country, gospel, roots and southern rock influences and the sheer musical talent present from each of the six members, it was more than apparent that the Alabama group was bound to break out into the stratosphere at some point sooner or later. And it looks […]

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Over 250 people were invited to the destination wedding in Italy. Today, they received word that the ceremony won’t be happening.

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Here’s how the settlement may affect how much you pay for concert tickets going forward. Continue reading…

Luke Combs detailing the blessing and the curse of being famous. It would be a blanket statement to say that there’s two types of people in this world: those that wish they were famous, and those who are and wish that they don’t. That’s obviously not entirely true, but there’s some truth to it. You hear celebrities talking all the time about how they miss the little things… like going out for a coffee, or being able to stroll through […]

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Yellowstone viewers are undoubtedly familiar with the Zone of Death.  The Dutton family referred to the area as the “train station.” It’s the place where the bodies are literally buried. For example, Rip and Beth Dutton dumped Jamie’s body in the series finale of the beloved drama. This week, the Yellowstone spinoff Marshals spotlights Kayce Dutton’s work with the […]

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