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Life after Florida Georgia Line: Brian Kelley ready to reintroduce himself with new solo album
NEW YORK (AP) — Allow Brian Kelley to reintroduce himself. Best known as one-half of the country super-duo Florida Georgia Line, Kelley will release a solo album, “Tennessee Truth," on Friday. It is a collection of 12 anthemic country songs ripe for a road trip and tailgate in...
With help from AI, Randy Travis got his voice back. Here's how his first song post-stroke came to be
With some help from artificial intelligence, country music star Randy Travis, celebrated for his timeless hits like “Forever and Ever, Amen” and “I Told You So," has his voice back. In July 2013, Travis was hospitalized with viral cardiomyopathy, a virus that attacks the heart,...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 12-18
Celebrity birthdays for the week of May 12-18: May 12: Actor Millie Perkins (“Knots Landing”) is 88. Singer Jayotis Washington of The Persuasions is 83. Country singer Billy Swan is 82. Actor Linda Dano (“Another World”) is 81. Singer Steve Winwood is 76. Actor Lindsay Crouse...
Today in History: April 30, Vietnam War ends with fall of Saigon
Today in History Today is Tuesday, April 30, the 121st day of 2024. There are 245 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 30, 1975, the Vietnam War ended as the South Vietnamese capital of Saigon fell to Communist forces. ...
Today in History: April 29, Joan of Arc leads French in battle at Orleans
Today in History Today is Monday, April 29, the 120th day of 2023. There are 246 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc entered the besieged city of Orleans to lead a French victory over the English. ...
New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off Thursday and The Rolling Stones to headline next week
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — It looks like the third time is the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares, again, for The Rolling Stones to perform. The festival, which spans two weekends, opened Thursday with dozens of acts playing daily on 14 stages spread...
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 28-May 4
Celebrity birthdays for the week of April 28-May 4: April 28: Actor-singer Ann-Margret is 83. Actor Paul Guilfoyle (“CSI”) is 75. Former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno is 74. Actor Mary McDonnell is 72. Singer-bassist Kim Gordon of Sonic Youth is 71. Rapper Too Short is 58....
Today in History: April 22, 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez seized in Miami, returned to Cuban father
Today in History Today is Monday, April 22, the 113th day of 2024. There are 253 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 22, 2000, in a dramatic pre-dawn raid, armed immigration agents seized 6-year-old Elian Gonzalez, the...
Recently arrested Morgan Wallen says he's "not proud" of behavior
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music star Morgan Wallen, who faces charges stemming in part from accusations that he threw a chair off the rooftop of a six-story bar, says he’s “not proud” of his behavior and accepts responsibility. The “One Thing at a Time” singer...
Today in History: April 20, 2 students kill 12 at Columbine High School
Today is Saturday, April 20, the 111th day of 2024. There are 255 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On April 20, 1999, the Columbine High School massacre took place in Colorado as two students shot and killed 12 classmates and one teacher before...