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Mayer’s Picks – Best of 2025, the Albums

HONORARY 2025 PICK: No Hard Feeling by Balto Released on December 20, 2024—too late for my 2024 list, but technically not a 2025 album—Balto’s surprise farewell record lives in an in-between space that mirrors the band’s own bittersweet moment. Songs like the epic “Big City” and the blistering “Black Snake, Mojave Blues” build from restraint […]

REVIEW: Corey Ledet Zydeco & Black Magic “Live In Alaska”

Corey LedetCorey Ledet Zydeco & Black Magic – Live In Alaska This 12-track set is 2-time Grammy nominee Corey Ledet’s 16th LP. He must be doing something right. This one’s a live showcase capturing the excitement of Ledet’s zydeco-infused music. The songs recorded in February 2025 find Corey armed with a ballistic accordion (called Black Magic). […]

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Two Reportedly Hospitalized After Fire At The Home Of NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin’s Parents

Two Reportedly Hospitalized After Fire At The Home Of NASCAR Driver Denny Hamlin’s Parents

What a terrible offseason for the NASCAR community. Of course the entire NASCAR family is still shocked and mourning the tragic loss of retired Cup Series driver Greg Biffle, who passed away along with his wife, two children, and three others in a plane crash in North Carolina on December 18. But now, it appears that another NASCAR driver is experiencing a horrific situation – although thankfully it sounds like everyone made it out of this one alive. According to […]

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Miranda Lambert Shares Touching Tribute Following The Loss Of Another Pet, Her Beloved Dog, Cher

Miranda Lambert Shares Touching Tribute Following The Loss Of Another Pet, Her Beloved Dog, Cher

A tough weekend for Miranda Lambert. Today, she shared the unfortunate news that she has sadly had to say goodbye to one of her beloved dogs, Cher, a chihuahua she’s had for 15 years. Just last month, Miranda lost her two mini horses Sugar Pie and Adrianna, which she’d had for 18 years, so it’s no doubt been a hard holiday season for her considering how much she loves her animals. Miranda is a huge advocate for rescuing animals of any […]

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