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When an artist has a massive hit, it becomes a staple in their discography–whether they like it or not. According to Elvis Presley, there was one hit that he loathed playing live despite its popularity with his fans. Find out which song that is, below. [RELATED: The Surprisingly Tragic...

The Hit that Elvis Presley Hated Performing Live

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Disclaimer: This article was written with the help of A.I. software. Incident Summary: On Wednesday, August 7, 2024, during the 3m springboard preliminaries at the Olympic Games in Paris, American diver Alison Gibson faced an unfortunate incident that led to a score of 0.0. Competing to secure a place in the semi-finals, the 25-year-old Texas-born athlete experienced a collision with the diving board that significantly impacted her performance.

Heart-Stopping Moment: Alison Gibson’s Dive Ends in Disaster at the 2024 Olympics

Elvis Presley is a legend. The "King of Rock-'n'-Roll" was born on January 8th, 1935. The singer died on August 16, 1977 at the age of 42. Elvis Presley is still considered a music icon today, and his songs are all-time classics. But did you already know these surprising facts about Elvis? Let's start with one that many music fans have forgotten about Elvis...and after such an incredible legacy, it would be easy to overlook this one:

WOW: 12 Shocking Facts About The King of Rock'n'Roll Elvis Presley

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Hendersonville, TN

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A historic estate that was a mainstay of Johnny Cash's family is up for sale, and the sellers have reduced the price for the iconic Tennessee property. The official listing from Compass Realty says the former Cash family residence is called Dogwood Estate, and it's located on 20 acres of pristine land on Cash Mountain in the Nashville suburb of Hendersonville, Tenn.

Price Slashed on Iconic Johnny Cash Family Estate for Sale — See Inside! [Pictures]

Just last year, country legends Kris Kristofferson and Rosanne Cash (daughter of famed country singer Johnny Cash) performed a stunning duet on CBS in celebration of Willie Nelson’s 90th birthday concert. The two singers complimented each other beautifully as they performed “Lovin’ Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)”.

The Time Kris Kristofferson and Rosanne Cash United for “One of the Most Phenomenal Duets Ever”

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[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes in this article are from interviews the author conducted with those individuals mentioned.]. This year marks the 60th Anniversary of the classic TV show Bewitched, which originally aired on ABC from 1964 to 1972. The show remains popular in reruns, and will soon be released in a special Blu-ray edition to mark the anniversary.

Dick York ("Darrin #1") Would Have Stayed on 'Bewitched' Had He'd Been Given More Time To "Rest up"

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The country outlaw turned 90 years old earlier this year, and of course, there was a massive and very well-deserved celebration in his honor. Performers like George Strait, Chris Stapleton, Miranda Lambert, Shooter Jennings and Willie’s son Lukas, and of course Willie himself all graced the stage at the Hollywood Bowl performing his all-time classics, and it had me looking back on so many incredible stories about Willie’s life.

Willie Nelson’s Tour Manager Recalls The Band Shooting Bibles On The Bus To Gamble On Which Book The Bullet Would Stop In

Hank Williams Jr. is a living legend in the country music world. Country music royalty as the son of Hank Williams, ol’ Bocephus has garnered quite the music career of his own with more than 50 studio albums, tons of #1 hits, Country Music Hall of Fame status, a handful of Entertainer of the Year awards, Grammy wins, ACM wins, CMA wins, not to mention just about anybody worth anything in country music right now would call him an inspiration.

How Hank Williams Jr. Survived A 500-Foot Fall Off A Mountain & Woke Up In The Hospital To Johnny Cash & June Carter

Before there was the iconic musical duo Johnny and June, there was Staff Sergeant Johnny R. Cash and Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash’s controversial first wife. Cash and Liberto wed on August 7, 1954, after spending most of their courtship in different countries. Johnny Cash and June Carter’s star power...

Before June, There Was Vivian: Remembering Johnny Cash’s Controversial First Wife

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

On this day (July 30) in 1983, George Jones scored a No. 1 country single with “I Always Get Lucky with You.” Co-written by Merle Haggard, the song was Jones’ ninth and final chart-topper as a solo artist. Jones is widely hailed as the greatest country singer...

On This Day in 1983, George Jones Lands His Final No. 1 Hit with the Merle Haggard-Penned “I Always Get Lucky with You”

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Three men and a woman have been arrested on murder charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Charles Jones , a Jacksonville rapper known as Julio Foolio,” outside a hotel in Tampa.

4 arrested in slaying of Jacksonville rapper Julio Foolio

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, all commentary and quotes from Elizabeth Montgomery are from a direct interview the actress had with the author.]. Beloved actress Elizabeth Montgomery (who died from cancer in 1975) is best known for her magical role as Samantha Stephens, the witch-with-a-twitch, on the classic 1960s TV sitcom, Bewitched.

'Bewitched' Star Elizabeth Montgomery shocked father Robert Montgomery with 'Lizzie Borden' Role

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Colleton County, SC

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Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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"I actually started off supporting Donald, and then I got to know him better," Cuban told Vivek Ramaswamy in an interview.

Mark Cuban says he once supported Trump. Then he got to know him: 'He was unethical then, and he's still unethical.'

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Legendary producer Phil Spector earned an unparalleled reputation for his musical intuition—he’s the brains behind some of the biggest songs in rock ‘n roll. His net worth, therefore was considerable, and his estate continued to amass wealth long after his death behind bars in 2021. Here's Where Phil Spector Is Now After Lying About the Murder of Lana Clarkson



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Spector is best known for developing the “Wall of Sound” production style, which involved layering multiple instruments to create a rich, dense sound. He worked with many famous artists and groups, including...

Murderer Phil Spector’s Massive Fortune Continues to Earn Long After His Death Behind Bars

He was charismatic, affable, talented, down to earth, and a TV star from his pre-teens into adulthood. He was best known for his roles as one of Walt Disney's famed Mousketeers and as Robbie Douglas on TV's classic sitcom, My Three Sons. His name was Don Grady, and he died much too young, from cancer, at only 68 years old in 2012.

A Look Back at the Life and Tragic Death of TV's 'My Three Sons' Actor Don Grady

[Note: Unless otherwise indicated, the commentary and quotes that appear in this article are from the author's direct interview with those mentioned.]. The original Perry Mason TV series starring Raymond Burr initially aired on CBS from 1957 to 1966. All these decades later, the show remains popular in syndication (and was recently reimagined in a new edition starring Matthew Rhys).

'Perry Mason' Actor Raymond Burr told co-star Richard Anderson, it's "all about the casting."

Leslie Jordan’s presence was a glittering disco ball during the spring of 2020. Known for his diminutive size and delightful Southern drawl, the Tennessee native gained plenty of fans with performances in American Horror Story and Will & Grace. Four months after his tragic death in October 2022, the Grand Ole Opry celebrated Jordan’s life with a star-studded lineup. Two of country’s biggest names, Lainey Wilson and Lukas Nelson, came together onstage for a particularly touching rendition of Kenny Rogers’ “You Can’t Make Old Friends.”

Watch Willie Nelson’s Son and Lainey Wilson Give “One of the Best” Tributes Ever With This Kenny Rogers Duet

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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	Country music legend Johnny Cash will receive a statue in his honor in the United States capitol. It will be unveiled next month, House speaker Mike...

Johnny Cash Statue to Replace Racist Politician in US Capitol

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