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Steve Martin, Bluegrass Stars Recast ‘Old Town Road’
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Steve Martin and Alison Brown have reworked Lil Nas X’s “Old Town Road” as a banjo-led bluegrass song, with new humorous lyrics by Martin. Bluegrass veterans Del McCoury and Dan Tyminski join the collaboration, which swaps the original’s country-trap production for acoustic strings.
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Watch: FL Teen's Song About 1st Amendment Climbs the Charts, 'There Is a Hunger Out There for This Kind of Music'
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— Sep 6, 2022
With a patriotic song about the First Amendment, Florida teen Colt Jaxon has begun to rival country music star Blake Shelton for one of the most-streamed songs. The 16-year-old Jaxon won the 2021 Constituting America…
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Country Star’s New Song About Trump Admin Draws Backlash
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— Oct 7, 2025
Country music star Zach Bryan is facing backlash after stepping directly into America’s political spotlight with a song targeting federal immigration enforcement. The 29-year-old Grammy-winning singer, who also served…
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‘He’s a Stupid Rapper’: Gang Member Charged with Murder After Police Hear His Latest Song
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— Mar 4, 2023
A young man has been charged with murder in Florida after police say he shot his alleged victim in the back and later bragged about it in a rap song he recorded. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said 19-year-old La’Darion…
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America’s Electric Grid Could Throw Wrench In Big Tech’s AI Dreams
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‘American Idol’ Judge Applauds Contestant After She Boldly Praises Jesus on National TV
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— May 3, 2023
Megan Danielle made it into the group of eight finalists on “American Idol” Monday night with a song that had one of the judges praising her commitment to her faith. The 21-year-old waitress from Douglasville, Georgia…
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AP Top 25 College Football Teams
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College football fans argue endlessly over which programs deserve the top spots in the AP Poll based on wins, schedule strength, and legacy.
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Country Songs Penned by Helicopter Pilot and 13-Year-Old Became Chart Hits
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— Sep 12, 2026
A set of origin stories highlights how iconic songs and careers were shaped by quick inspiration, youthful breakthroughs, and unlikely paths—from Loretta Lynn writing You Ain’t Woman Enough in 10 minutes after a backstage confrontation, to Tanya Tucker recording The Jamestown Ferry at 13, and Barry White turning a country tune into a soul classic with You’re The First, The Last, My Everything. The articles also recount Kris Kristofferson’s Me and Bobby McGee written during Gulf of Mexico helicopter work, and Tucker’s hit Love’s the Answer marking an early peak in a long, Hall of Fame career.
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Kris writing Me and Bobby McGee between helicopter flights is the kind of detail that makes you appreciate how songs really get made.
Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah Crowned Best-Written Song of All Time by Experts
Music
— Aug 19, 2026
A cross-section of enduring songs across country and related genres shows how lyrics, breakthrough moments, and genre-blending hits shape the modern landscape: Leonard Cohen’s Hallelujah is praised for its literary lyricism, Charlie Rich’s Behind Closed Doors solidified his Nashville breakthrough, and alt-country milestones like Steve Earle’s Guitar Town and Old Crow Medicine Show’s Wagon Wheel helped redefine the genre. The 2000s saw chart-dominating acts like Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood, and others, while current artists such as Alexandra Kay are using platforms like TikTok to reinterpret classics like The Dance and expand their careers alongside upcoming tours.
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Barry Manilow Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
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— Dec 22, 2025
Singer Barry Manilow announced Monday he has lung cancer. As a result of his diagnosis, the 82-year-old singer-songwriter will reschedule his shows in January in order to have surgery, NBC News reported. He announced…
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YouTube Star’s Home Run Derby National Anthem Sparks Criticism
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— Jul 19, 2022
Conan Gray’s performance of the national anthem during the Home Run Derby is garnering a lot of reactions. Gray is a 23-year-old YouTube singer-songwriter. During the event, Gray sang the national anthem and his…
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Cancer Confirmed for Pope After Surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV is recovering after a “successful” surgery to remove a part of his lung which was found to have a cancerous growth, the Vatican said in a statement. The pontiff “has returned to his room following the surgery that went according to plan,” per the Vatican . “The Holy Father underwent thoracic surgery as scheduled,” said Dr. Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora in a statement
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37-Year-Old Country Singer-Songwriter Dies Unexpectedly in Sleep Just Hours After His Wedding
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— Nov 29, 2022
The country music world lost an up-and-coming star over the weekend, and the circumstances left many shocked. According to The Oklahoman , Jake Flint, 37, an Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter, died in his sleep on…
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