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Was breaking the back window of an SUV an act of desperation? Or stupidity? That’s what social media is debating after this group of travelers busted open a window to get a black bear unstuck from a parked – and presumably locked – vehicle. It’s estimated that around 400,000 bears live in the United States, and in certain parts of the country, residents have to always be on alert and keep an eye out for bears. Black bears make up […]

The post Gatlinburg Tourists Smash Out SUV’s Back Window to Stop A Black Bear From Destroying The Inside first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

We often hear the refrain, “why doesn’t anyone write protest songs anymore?” Those folks haven’t been listening to Chris Pierce. His new album, ‘Songs for the Heavy Hearted,’ needs to be played on repeat, for not only does it call out the injustices tearing at the fabric of our society, but it also testifies to the enduring hope and love living in the shadows that can guide us through these fraught times.

The post Album Review: Chris Pierce, ‘Songs for the Heavy Hearted’ appeared first on Folk Alley.

Zach Top’s career feels like it’s at a crossroads. Smartly, Zach Top has released two new songs in hopes of re-igniting some of that initial momentum behind him. And generally speaking, they feel like they could be valuable in that pursuit.

The post Zach Top Releases Two New Songs first appeared on Saving Country Music.