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Get Yourself a Piece of Burnt History: Johnny Cash’s Old Homestead Is For Sale
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The Robertson Family Calls It Quits on “Duck Dynasty” Series
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Robert Earl Keen Set for Nov. 18 Release of New Album, “Live Dinner Reunion,” Featuring Lyle Lovett, Cody Canada, Joe Ely & More
Rule-breaking raconteur Robert Earl Keen has been a purveyor of fine Texas country tunes for more than three decades with albums such as No Kinda Dancer, A Bigger Piece of Sky, Picnic, No. 2 Live Dinner and What I Really Mean. After delving into his love of bluegrass with 2015’s Happy Prisoner, Robert Earl is……
Watch Stephanie Quayle Reminisce About Her Heroes in Nostalgic New Video, “Drinking With Dolly”
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Willie Nelson Cancels Two Concerts Due to Illness
Willie Nelson, 83, was forced to cancel two scheduled performances over the last week due to an undisclosed illness. Willie, who has toured perpetually over the course of his Hall of Fame career, cancelled shows in Midland, Texas, on Nov. 13 and in Lubbock, Texas, on Nov. 15. Willie’s next performance is slated for Nov.……
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Cold Frontin’: Watch Home Free Cover Zac Brown Band’s “Colder Weather” in New Video
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