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Country Star Halts Career, Abruptly Cancels Shows To Seek Professional Help: “Through God’s Grace and Mercy I Will Rise From This”

6+ hour, 49+ min ago  (213+ words) Given the growing demand from the music industry, most singers and musicians will power through sickness, heartbreak, and loss to make a show. Knowing the cost of fame, King decided to put his own health first." [RELATED: New Country and…...

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3 of the Best Classic Rock Songs for a Birthday Party Playlist

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (223+ words) Okay, it's your birthday. Congratulations! You're very special. You've done a great job with yourself. And this past year has been terrific. But you know what? This next year is going to be even better. Why? Well, for starters, we're…...

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“I Lost Everything”: Mark Hoppus Admits He Had Suicidal Thoughts Following Blink-182’s Breakup

11+ mon, 1+ week ago  (197+ words) Looking at his memoir, Hoppus took a trip back to that moment, writing, "When Blink fell apart, I lost everything. I lost my direction, I lost my confidence, I lost my sense of self. I didn't know what I was…...

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Oliver Anthony Teases Release of Live Album Recorded at Joe Rogan's Comedy Club in Austin

8+ mon, 4+ week ago  (230+ words) For any fan of Anthony, they know that the singer caught the eye of Rogan. Loving the raw emotions he put in every song, Rogan brought Anthony on his podcast to discuss his rise to fame and his different approach…...

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Ashley McBryde Teases Next Era With Upcoming Album 'Wild"

5+ hour, 10+ min ago  (395+ words) Sharing the announcement on her Instagram, McBryde gave fans a glimpse into the next chapter of her career, teasing Wild as a project that stays true to her roots. Aside from the cover art, the singer insisted, "Sometimes going with…...

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The Musician That Made Tom Petty Walk Out on His Crowd and Bob Dylan: “I Went Into a Rage”

5+ mon, 2+ week ago  (418+ words) Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers go hand in hand. His backing band is just as much a part of his iconography as he is. While one might be forgiven for thinking there was a clear hierarchy between frontman and the…...

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Why Tom Petty’s Presence on a 1986 Tour Left Bob Dylan Lost: “I Didn’t Feel I Knew Who I Was”

6+ mon, 4+ day ago  (268+ words) By the time 1986 rolled around, Bob Dylan had already been coined as one of the greatest songwriters of all time. Again, he could have quit and walked away a happy man, and during this tour, that was likely a thought…...

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3 Underrated Bob Dylan Songs That Every Songwriter Should Take Notes On

5+ hour, 39+ min ago  (289+ words) Bob Dylan always has a way of saying things that either make your ears perk up or your heart beat out of your chest. Here are three hidden gems from the songwriter's catalog that demonstrate his ability to articulate feelings…...

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On This Day in 1962, Bob Dylan Released His Debut Album to Surprisingly Poor Sales

5+ hour, 14+ min ago  (320+ words) On this very day, March 19, 1962, the legendary folk artist Bob Dylan dropped his debut album. A modest piece of work, the self-titled debut featured mostly cover songs. There were only two original compositions: "Talkin" New York" and "Song To Woody…...

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3 Classic Rock Bands That People Argued About Back in the Day (and Still Do Today)

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (369+ words) Few musicians are universally beloved. Music is subjective, which means the people who make it face a myriad of opinions. Though the three bands below are fan favorites from decades past, they have their fair share of haters. These classic…...