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One Year After His Death, John Prine Still Just Wants to Make You Dance
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Jim Casey
For 50 years, all singer/songwriter John Prine wanted to do was make you dance. A two-step. A jig. A head…
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MusicNews‘Now That’s What I Call Music Outlaw Country’ First-Ever Edition Debuts Featuring 18 Classics
by Halle Ames“NOW That’s What I Call Music Outlaw Country” has released its first-ever NOW track featuring 18 classic songs. Three Nashville music…
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MusicNewsFirsts to Know: Kenny Rogers
by Jim CaseyFirsts are important. A great American once said, “If you ain’t FIRST, you’re last.” We happen to agree. To celebrate…
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MusicNewsCountry Music Outlaw Billy Joe Shaver Once Shot a Man in Waco But Was Confirmed Not Guilty
Billy Joe Shaver was one of the greatest songwriters to ever pick up a pen. More than that, he lived…
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MusicNewsWATCH: George Strait Encounters Several Bloopers Filming ‘Don’t Mess with Texas’ Ad
by Joe RutlandCountry music legend George Strait is a proud Texan who wants to make sure the Lone Star State stays clean….
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MusicNewsKix Brooks Reveals Songs, Classic Country Artists That Shaped His Music Career
by Jon D. B.Country fans need no introduction to Kix Brooks. In our latest podcast, Marty Smith dives deep with the legendary half…
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MusicNewsWATCH: Jimmy Buffett Reveals Soundcheck Video of Him and James Taylor Performing
by Jon D. B.Throwback to the not-so-distant past with Jimmy Buffett as he soundchecks “Son of a Sailor” with James Taylor in 2016.2016…
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MusicNewsCountry Music Icons and Stars Who Died in 2020
by Josh Lanier2020 is a year marked by heartache and loss. The coronavirus pandemic upended modern life. Political turmoil, civil unrest, and…
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EntertainmentNewsHappy Birthday Jimmy Buffett: Life Story Behind the ‘Margaritaville’ Icon
by Josh LanierIn between the copious amounts of eggnog and turkey, pour yourself a margarita and tuck into a cheeseburger in honor…
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MusicNewsJason Isbell and 400 Unit Performing on New Year’s Eve: Everything You Need to Know
by Will ShepardAll the way back in May, Jason Isbell and Amanda Shires released a new album called Reunions. The two singers…
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EntertainmentNewsJimmy Buffett Calls on Fans to Identify Photographer Behind Classic Photos of Him Onstage
Earlier today, Jimmy Buffett reached out to his Twitter followers to help solve a mystery. The “Margaritaville” singer posted several…
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EntertainmentMusicNewsJason Isbell Says Band Was Potentially Going to Open for Van Halen ‘Kitchen Sink’ Reunion Tour
Americana musician Jason Isbell regrets that the Van Halen “Kitchen Sink” Reunion Tour didn’t happen. Isbell and his band, The…
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EntertainmentNewsYellowstoneWatch: ‘Yellowstone’ Star Ryan Bingham Nails Bob Dylan’s ‘Walking Down the Line’
“Yellowstone” fans may know him as ex-con Walker on the show. But Ryan Bingham also has an excellent singing voice….
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EntertainmentMusicNewsJason Isbell Congrats Grammys Nominees: ‘Especially John Prine’
by Joe RutlandCounty music star Jason Isbell is mighty happy to see that the Grammy Awards delivered two posthumous nominations to legendary musician John Prine.
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EntertainmentMusicNewsHal Ketchum, Known for Hits Like ‘Small Town Saturday Night,’ Dead at 67
Country singer Hal Ketchum has passed away at age 67. His wife Andrea confirmed the “Small Town Saturday Night” singer…
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EntertainmentMusicNewsJason Isbell Shares Adorable Story About His 5-Year-Old Calling Johnny Cash a ‘Great Singer’
by Emily MorganJason Isbell has no problem keeping his fans laughing. On Monday, the singer tweeted a hilarious moment he shared with…
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EntertainmentMusicNewsChris Stapleton Explains How Kenny Rogers, John Prine ‘Live On’ After Death
Chris Stapleton discusses the lasting legacy of late country music stars Kenny Rogers and John Prine. Both singers passed away…
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EntertainmentMusicNewsWATCH: Jimmy Buffett Performs Snippet from Upcoming Release, ‘Songs You Don’t Know by Heart’
by Jon D. B.Jimmy Buffett has released a great clip of his re-recorded song, “Tin Cup Chalice”, from the upcoming album “Songs You…
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EntertainmentMusicNewsCMA Awards: Top 5 Controversial Moments in Show History
The CMA Awards is one of the biggest celebrations in country music. But the award ceremony isn’t without controversy. Though…
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MusicNewsCountry Throwback: Watch Doug Supernaw Talk About Country Music Going ‘Pop’ in 1994 Interview
by Halle AmesIn an interview from 1994, we look at the late Doug Supernaw throwback, when he said that country music was…
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MusicNewsJason Isbell Hilariously Replies to Name Misspelling in News Notification
by Josh LanierJason Isbell took a notification getting his name wrong in stride. The singer-songwriter joked with fans after the news organization…
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EntertainmentMusicNewsJason Isbell Clarifies Stance on Returning CMA Membership
by Kayla ZadelJason Isbell is clearing up the news around the recent return of his CMA membership. But perhaps his comments are…
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EntertainmentMusicNewsJason Isbell Blasts Nashville Residents Not Wearing Masks: They’re Protesting ‘Right to Kill Old People’
A relationship took a turn for the worst this week. That is the relationship between country musicians Jason Isbell and…
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EntertainmentMusicNewsJohnny Cash’s Daughter Rosanne Blasting 2020 CMA Awards Has Country Music Fans Sounding Off
by Halle AmesAfter the 2020 CMA Awards, many people, including Rosanne Cash, weren’t happy when the show failed to honor many artists…
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EntertainmentMusicNewsJohnny Cash’s Daughter Rosanne Cash Supports Jason Isbell’s Disdain With 2020 CMA Awards
Jason Isbell and wife, Amanda Shires, are exiting the Country Music Association, with Johnny Cash’s daughter, Rosanne Cash, fully supporting…
