Columbus, OH

Texas State

Carthage, TX

American Songwriter

Over the weekend, country hitmaker Tracy Lawrence traveled to his home state of Texas to receive a major career honor. During a ceremony in Carthage, Texas, Lawrence was officially inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame. Lawrence burst onto the country scene with his debut single “Sticks and...

’90s Country Mainstay Tracy Lawrence Joins the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame

Nashville, TN

Billboard


				













	In 2003, Josh Turner made his first foray onto Billboard’s Country Airplay chart with “Long Black Train,” a musical allegory of thwarting spiritual temptation that Turner was inspired to write while a student at Nashville’s Belmont University, after spending a night among dusty library book stacks, imbibing a 10-disc box set of Hank Williams Sr. songs. Turner’s bourbon-smooth, commanding bass voice immediately demanded the country music industry’s attention.Sheryl Crow Apologizes to Fans After Missing Zach Bryan Shows in Atlanta




	Roughly two decades later, the title track and cornerstone of his 10th studio album This Country Music Thing, out Friday (Aug. 16)...

Josh Turner on His Milestone 10th Album, Enduring Success: ‘It’s Far Beyond What I Imagined’

Austin, TX

Single tickets for Shucked will go on sale to the general public Friday, August 16, at 10 a.m. for performances Nov. 12-17 at Bass Concert Hall. Shucked features a book by Tony Award winner Robert Horn, a score by Grammy Award winners, Tony Award nominees and Nashville music superstars Brandy Clark and Shane McAnally, and direction by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien. Casting for the tour will be announced at a later date.

Tickets to SHUCKED in Austin to go on Sale on Friday

Charles Edward Anderson Berry was born on October 18, 1926, in St. Louis, Missouri. Growing up in a vibrant musical environment, Berry was influenced by blues, jazz, and gospel music, which would later shape his revolutionary sound. His early interest in music was complemented by a love for performing, and he began playing guitar during his teenage years.

Retro Blast: Chuck Berry's Cause Of Death

Las Vegas, NV

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Bellingham Metro News

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck areas near Las Vegas on Tuesday night, according to the United States Geological Service (USGS). The quake, which occurred at 8:06 p.m., was centered approximately 45 minutes from Las Vegas, near Indian Springs.

Magnitude 4.4 Earthquake Shakes Areas Near Las Vegas

Lake Mary, FL

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Akeena

If you're a fan of hearty breakfasts and brunches in Florida, you might have had Keke’s Cafe on your radar. Known for its generous portions and friendly service, Keke’s has been a go-to spot for many. However, the Lake Mary location recently hit a bump in the road, resulting in a temporary shutdown following a state inspection that uncovered 15 violations.

Breakfast Eatery Closed in Florida for Roaches, Dirty Hands, and Cold Foods Over 41 Degrees

Colorado State

David Heitz

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

Los Angeles, CA

Lucas Nathan, the human being behind the Jerry Paper persona, has been releasing music since 2012, collaborating with Weyes Blood, Mild High Club, Kari Faux, and Tyler, The Creator on the way. But after a grueling 6-week tour and a “cartoonishly large bag of psilocybin mushrooms” in the Tucson desert, Nathan realized that though they were having fun, constant touring wasn’t a recipe for a wholegrain life after all.

LA's Jerry Paper Releases Catchy Art-Pop Song 'Moonstruck'

Los Angeles County, CA

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It's been 33 years since the handsome actor and Emmy award-winning TV game show host Bert Convy died of a brain tumor at 57 in 1991. This is his story. Bert Convy was born July 23, 1933, in St. Louis, Missouri. His father was in the shoe business, while his parents separated when he was just seven years old. His mother moved the family to California in the San Fernando Valley, where Convy attended North Hollywood High and was named the "class clown."

In Memory of Actor/Game Show Host Bert Convy: 33 Years After His Tragic Death From Brain Cancer

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A historic marker could be erected to honor the victims of the racist mass shooting at the Dollar General store in Jacksonville’s New Town neighborhood nearly a year ago. If approved by the Jacksonville City Council, a marker would be installed at Kings Road and Canal Street on Aug. 25, a day before the first anniversary of the shooting, when a white gunman took the lives of three Black people.

Memorial considered to honor Dollar General victims

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In the pantheon of music legends, Sister Rosetta Tharpe stands out as a revolutionary force whose impact on rock and roll is both profound and enduring. Dubbed the "Godmother of Rock and Roll," Tharpe's fusion of gospel fervor with the electrifying sounds of her guitar in the 1930s and 1940s laid the groundwork for a genre that would captivate the world.

Unsung Hero: The Indelible Legacy of Sister Rosetta Tharpe, the Godmother of Rock and Roll

Georgia State

Atlanta, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A 40-year-old man has been sentenced to over 28 years in prison for distributing significant amounts of fentanyl and other controlled substances to dealers in the Middle Georgia region. Authorities revealed that investigators uncovered evidence linking the drugs provided by the defendant, 40-year-old Lagary Williams, also known as "Frog," from Atlanta, to a fatal overdose.

Atlanta Man Sentenced to 28 Years for Supplying Deadly Fentanyl Linked to Fatal Overdose

Ohio State

The Lantern

On Tuesday, licensed Ohio dispensaries began legally selling non-medical marijuana to consumers; however, the drug’s possession, growth and/or usage are still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus. Credit: Jefferee Woo/Tampa Bay Times/TNS [Original caption: Four citizen-led petitions with proposals to update Dallas’ charter hit the 20,000 valid signature threshold to make it on the Nov. 5 election ballot, including one that would ban police officers from arresting or citing people carrying less than four ounces of marijuana.] As of Tuesday, students 21 and older can now legally purchase marijuana in Ohio.

Dispensary sales of recreational marijuana began Tuesday; possession and usage still prohibited on Ohio State’s campus

Tennessee State

Country musicians Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire may be close friends now, but once upon a time, McEntire was a star-struck fan of Parton's, watching her perform at the Grand Ole Opry. As McEntire has said in interviews, she made her Grand Ole Opry debut in 1977 following her first...

This Amazing '80s Dolly Parton & Reba McEntire Pic Proves "The Higher the Hair..."

Actor Jim Nabors was so popular with his portrayal of Gomer Pyle on TV's classic country sitcom, The Andy Griffith Show (CBS, 1960-68), that he was spun off into his own series, Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C. (CBS, 1964-69). But when Nabors left the Griffith series, the void was filled by George Lindsay playing Goober Pyle, Gomer's cousin.

When Jim Nabors' Gomer was replaced by George Lindsay's Goober on TV's 'The Andy Griffith Show'

Michael Yo will perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark on Thursday August 22, Friday August 23, and Saturday August 24 / 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM. A two-time Emmy nominee, Michael Yo is a comedian, actor, and host keeping busy in all of Hollywood's platforms. The self-proclaimed “Half-Black Brother with a Korean Mother” is a regular on the Joe Rogan Experience, host of the Michael Yo Show and fresh off his critically acclaimed comedy special Blasian.

Michael Yo to Perform at Comedy Works South at the Landmark

The Beatles were a groundbreaking British rock band formed in Liverpool in 1960, consisting of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. They are widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful musical acts of all time. Their innovative approach to music and recording transformed popular music and culture.

10 Best The Beatles Songs of All Time

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

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

Anaheim, CA

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SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 53-year-old third striker who Orange County prosecutors warned posed a significant risk to public safety due to his violent criminal history has been sentenced to 46 years to life for stabbing another man to death after two of his felony convictions were dismissed as a result of a judge allowing him to participate in a collaborative court program over the objection of prosecutors.

Third striker sentenced to 46 years to life after killing a man at an Anaheim sober living home

Denver, CO

In addition to collecting more than 8,000 used needles in the past year from Denver drug users, the Harm Reduction Action Center passed out 10,000 meth pipes and “snort kits,” according to a newsletter sent to its supporters Thursday. They also connected about 1,700 people to medical, mental health and substance abuse treatment.

Denver group hands out 10K meth pipes, ‘snort kits,’ connects 1,700 to treatment annually

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T.G. Sheppard Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Classic Hit Single 'Last Cheater's Waltz'

Country music legend T.G. Sheppard is celebrating the 45th Anniversary of his #1 classic hit single “Last Cheater’s Waltz,” which was released in August 1979 on...

T.G. Sheppard Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Classic Hit Single 'Last Cheater's Waltz'

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