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Ray Charles’ Hidden Gem: A Unique Take on John Denver's Classic "Take Me Home, Country Roads"

Despite Ray Charles' legendary status as a soul musician not too many people these days are aware of his take on this beloved song.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 25 2023

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Maren Morris Tries to Throw Tucker Carlson Under the Bus After Departure From Fox News

She shared a rainbow graphic that read "The Only Tuckers Allowed Are the Drag Queens."

By: S.L. Rachel

April 25 2023

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Charley Crockett Delivers During His Tiny Desk Concert

Featuring the title track from his album "The Man From Waco" which is one of his takes on the murder ballad songwriting concept.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 24 2023

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AI Generated Music is the New Napster and Grimes is Embracing it

In a recent tweet, she offered to split 50% of royalties on any successful AI-generated song that uses her voice, adding that she welcomes the open sourcing of art and an end to copyright.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 24 2023

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Throwback to a Timeless Classic: "I Ride an Old Paint"

Notable recordings of the song include versions by Johnny Cash, Rex Allen, the Weavers, Linda Ronstadt, and Loudon Wainwright III.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 24 2023

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Country Music Mourns the Loss of Esteemed Singer-Songwriter and Producer Keith Gattis

He collaborated on records with some of country music's biggest names, including George Jones, George Strait and Kenny Chesney.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 24 2023

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Dinosaur Hank: Bocephus Trashes New Music in a Classic Country Jam

Throwback to a classic Hank Jr. song that criticizes new music trends and longs for the good old days of country music.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 21 2023

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Legendary Telecaster Player Roy Buchanan Rips a Solo with Merle Haggard

His use of harmonics added a unique element to the solo that made it stand out from anything else.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 21 2023

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Granger Smith Finds Relief in Walking Away from Country Music Career to Pursue Ministry

Many pastors and preachers told Smith that country music was his ministry because he was bringing light to a dark world.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 21 2023

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Country Star Brantley Gilbert Throws Shade (and Beer) at Bud Light During Epic Queen Cover

While the brewing company may have lost a fan in Brantley Gilbert, it seems the country music star has only gained more support from his dedicated followers.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 20 2023

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Country Superstar Riley Green Refuses to Sing "Bud Light" Lyrics, Changes Them to "Coors Light"

He isn't the first artist to speak out against the company's partnership with trans influencer Dylan Mulvaney.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 18 2023

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Country Music Legend Jeffrey Steele Has Written an Unreleased Song With Candace Owens

"...there is quiet a silent majority of people who want to hear it, they love this county"

By: S.L. Rachel

April 13 2023

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Punk Band The Offspring Adds Bud Light to Tour After John Rich, Travis Tritt Boycotts

Guitarist Noodles (Kevin John Wasserman) shared on Twitter that this decision was made to "piss off" those who fear what they do not understand.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 11 2023

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Lunatic Bruce Springsteen Collaborator Stevie Van Zandt Calls for Extermination of Republican “Cockroaches”

The guitarist & songwriter recently deleted tweets where he was calling for his followers to "exterminate the (Republican) cockroaches".

By: S.L. Rachel

April 11 2023

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