Despite a tragically short career, Keith Whitley left an indelible footprint on country music before his death from alcohol poisoning in 1989 at age 33. As a teenage bluegrass picker, he was good enough to join no less than Ralph Stanley’s band. As an interpreter of songs, he was keen …
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As the Democrats controlling the House of Representatives grow more comfortable with their power to investigate, President Trump is leaning on the same tactic he favored for decades as Shady Real Estate Developer Trump: filing lawsuits. The latest came Monday, when Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Eric Trump and …
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A case in Jefferson County, New York has sparked a national outcry following the sentencing of a bus driver accused of raping a 14-year-old student. Shane Piche, 26, pleaded guilty to raping the teenage girl, only to be given 10 years’ probation and a level one sex offender registry designation …
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Taylor Swift‘s music video for “ME!” has set new Vevo record, earning over 65 million views in 24 hours. Ariana Grande’s “thank u, next” previously held the top spot with 59 million views. Swift, who teased her new single for several weeks ahead of its midnight premiere, now holds three …
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During the many months Joe Biden spent deciding whether or not he was going to jump into the race for president — as his handling of Clarence Thomas’ confirmation hearings was reconsidered, as photos of him encroaching on various women’s personal space were dredged up and as several of those …
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BJ The Chicago Kid has dropped the first single from his upcoming sophomore album 1123. The track, produced by Dre Harris and J MO, is a groove-driven song with a retro R&B vibe. He told Billboard of the new song, “This is the song that you play when you finally …
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Chance McCoy of Old Crow Medicine Show channels youthful wanderlust in the idyllic folk meditation “No One Loves You (The Way That I Do),” a new song from a forthcoming, still-to-be-announced solo project from the singer-songwriter/multi-instrumentalist. McCoy, a skilled fiddler, guitarist and banjo player, self-produced the atmospheric, concise tune, adding …
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Diplo has released “So Long,” his debut country collaboration under his name Thomas Wesley. The song, a magnetic three-minute country-dance crossover set to a flurry of piano and compressed fiddles, features vocals from country singer-songwriter Cam. “So Long” is the first in a series of country collaborations expected from Diplo, …
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Scottish synth-pop outfit Chvrches have extended their 2019 North American tour to include a headlining run this summer. The tour kicks off June 29th at the Westword Music Showcase in Denver, Colorado and includes stops in cities like Milwaukee, Toronto and New York City, where the band will play Radio …
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Four women channel personal hardships and national angst into progressive, grassroots Congressional campaigns in the upcoming documentary Knock Down the House, which premieres globally on Netflix and in select theaters on May 1st. The film’s new trailer previews the divergent yet harmonious paths of Democrats Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (New York), Amy …
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