July 2024

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Jelly Roll Joined Onstage by Backstreet Boy AJ McLean For “I Want It That Way”

Backstreet’s back, alright! During Jelly Roll’s July 10 concert at History in Toronto, fans were pleasantly surprised when Backstreet Boys member AJ McLean made a special appearance onstage. Together, they treated the audience to a nostalgic rendition of the boy band’s 1999 hit “I Want It That Way.” The crowd certainly enjoyed a blast from […] More                 Read More

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Shania Twain Is The New Host Of The People’s Choice Country Awards

Meet The Host Of The 2024 People’s Choice Country Awards…Shania Twain The inaugural People’s Choice Country Awards were held in 2023. Lainey Wilson, Morgan Wallen, and Jelly Roll were among some of the night’s biggest winners. Fans also got the chance to watch many unforgettable performances. The standout moment of the night was when “Country Icon” […] More                 Read More

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Toby Keith’s Music Experienced A 165% Surge In Streams On July 4th

Toby Keith Loved America, And It Showed In His Songs As a proud patriot, Toby Keith often sang about his love for America…making his music perfect for 4th of July playlists and fireworks shows. He recognized the United States and its military in tracks such as “Courtesy of the Red, White and Blue,” “American Soldier,” […] More                 Read More


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Shelley Duvall, Star Of “The Shining,” Dies At Age 75

Actress Shelley Duvall, Star Of Stanley Kubrick’s The Shining, Has Died Following a legendary career, actress Shelley Duvall of The Shining fame died on Thursday (July 11) at the age of 75. Shelley Alexis Duvall was born on July 7, 1949 in Fort Worth, Texas. Her life changed at age 20 when she met director […] More                 Read More



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Fire Destroys Historic Pizza Restaurant Once Owned By Merle Haggard

California’s Silverthorn Pizza & Pub, A Restaurant Formerly Owned By Late Country Music Legend Merle Haggard, Destroyed In Fire A beloved and historic California restaurant once owned by the late Merle Haggard was destroyed in a fire. News station KRCR in Redding, California, published a report about the fire that broke out at the Silverthorn […] More                 Read More


Meet Dikki Du Carrier

The Carrier family of Louisiana is as synonymous with Zydeco music as beads are with Mardi Gras. Troy Carrier, better known as Dikki Du, marks the third generation of the Carriers to keep the musical tradition alive. “Zydeco is a family thing. If one plays, everyone plays,” says Carrier. He picked up the washboard at nine years old, the drums at 13, and traveled the world professionally at 19. But Carrier’s life changed when we decided he wanted a band of his own.    https://sowal.com/story/meet-dikki-du-carrier Read More