Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

American Songwriter

While fans hoped to see Willie Nelson during the Outlaw Music Festival Tour, the country icon battled an unknown illness causing him to cancel a string of performances due to doctor’s orders. Although sharing the news with fans that he was cleared to perform once again, Nelson pulled out of another performance. With fans growing worried about the singer and what is happening, his son, Lukas Nelson, continues to perform alongside Bob Dylan, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Knowing how much his father means to country music, Lukas covered numerous hit songs from Willie’s discography that have many fans comparing the two.

Willie Nelson’s Son Leaves Outlaw Country Fans Flabbergasted by Sounding Identical to His Dad

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Taste of Country

A new Johnny Cash album isn't all that looks back at the iconic singer's legacy. A new music video featuring his granddaughter puts fans in the house where he wrote so many of his hits. Grace June Cash — daughter to John Carter Cash and his wife Ana Cristina Cash...

Johnny Cash’s Granddaughter Stumbles Into Family’s Legacy In New ‘Hello Out There’ Music Video

Whiskey Riff

And you thought your college apartment was a wild living situation…

There’s perhaps no names more well known in country music than Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash.

The two have shared many stages over the years, including while part of supergroup The Highwaymen, but what you many not know is they also shared an apartment while their careers were still on the rise.

Johnny had been living at the Madison Apartments outside of Nashville when Waylon needed a place to stay, so in he moved. Of course, thinking about the two of them in their youth living together leads you too imagine some absolutely wild nights,...

A Young Waylon Jennings “Kicked Doors Down A Lot” While Living With Johnny Cash

PopCulture

The longtime Oak Ridge Boys singer died on July 9 following a four-year battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

'We All Lost a Special Person Today': Blake Shelton Pays Tribute to Joe Bonsall

The Boot

Lately, Jelly Roll has been putting out hit after hit on country radio. There is almost never a time that you can go an hour of your life without being exposed to a Jelly Roll song. But, what is the man who's making the songs that people are listening to,...

Jelly Roll Reveals the One Country Song That Stops Him in His Tracks Every Time [Exclusive]

Maryland State

Fairfax County, VA

Washington, DC

The Bunny Man is an ever-evolving urban legend. The story originated from two documented incidents in 1970 in Fairfax County, Virginia, where a man in a rabbit suit attacked people in different locations. In both situations, he yelled that his victims were trespassing.

The Bunny Man legend was based on real events and continues to evolve over the decades

Tennessee State

Hendersonville, TN

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]

Huntsville, AL

Us Weekly

Mark Chesnutt is working his way back to the stage. Just one month after undergoing emergency quadruple bypass surgery, the country music star announced his next gig, which will be October 9 in Huntsville, Alabama. Chesnutt, 60, made the announcement via Instagram on Tuesday, July 16. The performance will be part of the Songs and […]

Country Singer Mark Chesnutt Announces October Return to Stage After Emergency Heart Surgery

Virginia State

History Facts lists eight names US parents no longer give their newborns, which you may no longer hear in Virginia. The girls' names are Doris, Gertrude, Mildred, and Judith. I know or have known women with all four names, but they are either baby boomers or boomer parents' ages and someone's grandma or great aunt. Consider the ages of females in Virginia you know with these names.

Eight names parents in Virginia may no longer be giving to their newborns

Dave Loggins, a famous country singer, died on July 10th at the age of 76. Loggins was a Grammy-nominated Hall of Fame singer and songwriter. One of his best-known songs is ‘Please Come To Boston.’. According to his obituary in The Tennessean, “Loggins, born in Shady Valley, TN, started...

Singer Dave Loggins Dies at 76

Alexandria, KY

Wilder, KY

Wilder Police are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old. On Monday, July 22, around 1:35 p.m., Xavier Bruin left his home on his own and is not believed to be in any danger, according to the police department. Bruin was wearing a white t-shirt, white/grey...

Missing 14-year-old found safe

Salt Lake City, UT

Loretta Lynn carried a figurative torch throughout her career paving the way for many female country artists to come, but she also made history carrying a literal one. Most of us remember Lynn by her many hits including "Coal Miner's Daughter," "The Pill," and "Fist City," but the country music legend made history as a country artist when she served as an Olympic Torchbearer for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City.

Remember When Loretta Lynn Carried the Olympic Torch?

InspireMore

Vince Gill and Patty Loveless are incredible […]
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This Performance By Vince Gill And Patty Loveless Could Be The Greatest Duet Of All Time

Showbiz Cheat Sheet

Dolly Parton faced criticism for turning away from country music. Still, her band felt another artist treated all of them like country bumpkins. In the 1970s, Dolly Parton toured with a number of other musicians as a way to build her fanbase and gain experience with her band. Some of these experiences were better than others. Parton’s band, for example, thought her tour with Willie Nelson was less than satisfactory. Her guitarist liked Parton’s tour with Mac Davis even less. He explained why he thought Davis and his band looked down on them.

Dolly Parton’s Band Said 1 Musician Treated Them Like ‘Country Bumpkins’

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There is an ongoing controversy surrounding a collection of memorabilia allegedly linked to the late King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley. Graceland representatives recently expressed skepticism about the authenticity of several items featured in the auction, sparking concern among collectors and fans. The auction house claimed that they have...

Graceland Challenges Authenticity Of Elvis Presley’s Auctioned Memorabilia

Ronkonkoma, NY

The New York Post reveals that two men who died in a plane crash at MacArthur Airport were from Virginia. The men had been visiting friends in Long Island and were returning home when the tragedy occurred.

Life partners from Virginia have been identified as the victims of a New York plane crash

Anchorage, AK

Daily Express reports that Roger Allan Holmberg Sr., a Virginia pastor, has been accused of hitting his wife while on an Alaskan Airlines flight from Seatle to Anchorage. Holberg allegedly verbally and physically abused his wife, who said she has epilepsy, and her husband hit her in the head, knowing it could cause a seizure.

Virginia pastor facing federal charges after he allegedly hit his wife on an Alaskan Airlines flight

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From soldier to star: Scotty Hasting’s path to the Grand Ole Opry

As little as five years ago, if you told Scotty Hasting he’d be playing the Grand Ole Opry, he probably wouldn’t have believed you. “July 28,...

From soldier to star: Scotty Hasting’s path to the Grand Ole Opry

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