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WATCH: Bob Luman's 1960 Epic Live Performance of "Let's Think About Living"

The song's lyrics humorously poke fun at the prevalence of death and despair in contemporary music, particularly in the teenage tragedy and gunfighter ballad genres.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 20 2024

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Chad Prather Gearing Up to Release New Single "Famous Again", Pre-Save Now Available

Country artist Chad Prather, known for his unapologetic humor and patriotism, is gearing up for the release of his latest single.

By: Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

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Luke Combs: The Country Sensation Taking the Music World by Storm

Luke Combs has become a dominant force in country music, captivating audiences worldwide with his infectious tunes.

By: Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

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Jimmy Levy Slams Labels After Cardi B Floods Charts With Multiple Versions of Same Single

"This is hilarious, they are putting out so many versions of the same song in order to block out ours," Levy said in a post to Instagram.

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REVIEW: Hi-Rez Releases Lyric Video for "Hometown" with Baste Records

Every moment of the track and its new lyric video feels purposeful.

By: Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

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Country Music Hall of Fame Welcomes Recently-Deceased Toby Keith, Along With John Anderson, James Burton

Alongside him, country star John Anderson and country-rock virtuoso James Burton are also set to be honored.

By: Roberto Wakerell-Cruz

March 18 2024

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Travel Back to 1960 and Listen to this Hidden Gem From Stonewall Jackson: "A Little Guy Called Joe"

Released during country music's "golden" honky tonk era in the 1950s and 60s, this song speaks to listeners through its classic country storytelling techniques.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 18 2024

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WATCH: Classic 1972 Live Performance of Donna Fargo's "Funny Face"

Released in August 1972 as the second single from her album "The Happiest Girl in the Whole U.S.A.", this enchanting ballad quickly soared to the top of the country charts, earning Fargo a well-deserved Gold Record.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 18 2024

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A Journey Down the Blue Kentucky Highway: Exploring Clint Black's "Nothin' but The Taillights"

Co-written by Clint Black and Steve Wariner, this song serves as a tale of love and loss.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 18 2024

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WATCH: 1981 Live Performance of "The Lord Made a Hobo Out of Me" by Boxcar Willie

Beyond its musical merits, "The Lord Made a Hobo Out of Me" holds cultural significance as a tribute to the enduring legacy of the American hobo.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 15 2024

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Dylan Mulvaney's New Song: Worse Than You Think and Deemed Harmful to Women

Critics argue that Mulvaney's portrayal of womanhood is not only shallow but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes about women.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 14 2024

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Is Diddy the Epstein of the Music Industry? Exploring Disturbing Claims and Parallels to Epstein's Infamous Network

Also, let's just get ahead of the curve and say it now... Diddy did not kill himself.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 14 2024

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Woke Musicians Boycott SXSW Over U.S. Army Sponsorship: Are They Anti-American or Simply Misguided?

Texas Governor Greg Abbott wasted no time in expressing his disapproval, bluntly telling these musicians, "Don't come back" to the state.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 14 2024

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Ray Wylie Hubbard's "Redneck Mother": A Country Americana Anthem From 1978

"He's thirty-four and drinkin' in them honky tonks, just kickin' hippies' asses and raisin' hell"

By: S.L. Rachel

March 8 2024

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