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CMA Awards 2001: Alan Jackson Brings The Crowd To Tears With Debut Of “Where Were You (When The World Stopped Turning)”

One of the most powerful moments in the history of the CMA Awards. This year's ceremony is set to take place tomorrow night, ...
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Zach Top Lays Down Stellar Acoustic Cover Of Johnny Cash’s “Folsom Prison Blues” Ahead Of Oregon Concert

Immediate yes. It's safe to say Zach Top has a huge week ahead of him. Beyond being set to perform tomorrow at the 59th annual CMA Awards, the Washington native is primed for a big night. Riding the ...
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Billy Strings Pays Tribute To Todd Snider With Cover Of “Play A Train Song”

On the second night of a sold out run at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey this past weekend, Billy Strings kicked off his show with a timely tribute to the late Todd Snider. If you are ...
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Texas Songwriter Goes Viral With Hilarious Tune About Falling For A Game Warden’s Decoy Trap

A song many hunters and fishermen can relate to. We are in the thick of deer season, and while most folks know that you have to have all your proper licensing before hitting the stand, some folks do ...
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Is A Boat Sinking Into The Ocean Directly Behind Your California Waterfront Wedding A Bad Sign?

They say rain is good luck on your wedding day... but what do they say about having a boat sink directly next to your venue? Seems like a bad omen... There's only so much that's in your control when ...
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Traffic Halted By Insanely Long Line Of Elk Sprinting Across The Road In Montana

Wonder where this never-ending herd of elk is off to? And if they even care that they are holding up traffic? We've all been stuck in traffic, so I don't even have to tell you that it can be a ...
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Ella Langley Reveals Her Biggest Dating Red Flag

It really is that simple. Ella Langley is gearing up to both present and perform at the CMA Awards this Wednesday, which will start at 7 p.m. CT on ABC with Lainey Wilson taking over as solo host this ...
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Miranda Lambert Hung Up On The First (And Last) Interview She Did For ‘The Weight Of These Wings’ – “First Question Was, ‘How Do You Feel About Gwen?'”

A staple in her iconic music catalog. Miranda Lambert released her incredible 2016 "divorce album" The Weight of These Wings on this date nearly ten years ago... way before the double album trend ...
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Jason Aldean Sounds Off On AI Country Band Topping The Digital Sales Chart : “AI Can’t Play Live Shows”

Jason Aldean hates the idea of AI infiltrating the music industry, and recently gave a reason why he thinks artificial intelligence won't ever have staying power. Earlier this month, Whiskey Riff ...
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Cody Jinks Took Over A Year & A Half To Write His Heartbreaking 2015 Track “David” – “I Tried To Make That Song As Sad As I Could”

One of the saddest songs in country music history. If there's one thing that cannot be denied about country music as a genre, it's its storied history of delivering some of the most heartbreaking, ...
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OF COURSE Garth Brooks Has Another “Anthology” Box Set Coming Out Just In Time For The Holidays

Garth Brooks knows how to get the most (money) out of his fanbase. The country music legend just took to social media to announce that yet another box set is coming out, and this one is just in time ...
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CMA Awards 1999: Alan Jackson Performs George Jones’ “Choices” In Protest After The Show Cut George’s Performance Time

Can't disrespect a legend like that. it's always nice to see these awards shows honor the legends while they're still around. But back in 1999, the CMA Awards disrespected one of the greatest country ...