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At almost 82 years old, a Salt Lake City native is still entertaining crowds with difficult yo-yo tricks.

At almost 82 years old, a Salt Lake City native is still entertaining crowds with difficult yo-yo tricks.

At almost 82 years old, a Salt Lake City native is still entertaining crowds with difficult yo-yo tricks.

At almost 82 years old, a Salt Lake City native is still entertaining crowds with difficult yo-yo tricks.

At almost 82 years old, a Salt Lake City native is still entertaining crowds with difficult yo-yo tricks.

Country music fans around the world are mourning the loss of Buck Trent, a true legend in the genre, who passed away this morning. He was 85. Trent's name became synonymous with the twang of the banjo and the soulful strumming of the guitar. His star rose to new heights through his appearances on the iconic television show, Hee Haw, where his performances brought joy to millions, as well as The Porter Wagoner Show, The Marty Stuart Show, and more. His infectious energy, signature smile, and...

On Oct. 4, 1974, the first Volunteer Jam was held in Nashville.

(SHELBYVILLE) The first annual Macon, Music and Mules is in the book, and coordinators say the marriage was a success! The four-day (Sept. 28-Oct. 1, 2023) festival was held in the Cooper Steel Arena at the Walking Horse Show Grounds in neighboring Shelbyville. Uncle Dave Macon Days Pesident Gloria Christy noted, "This venue offered a combination of a large outdoor show area as well as huge indoor arena. We were ready for sunshine or a torrential downpour."  American Mule and ...

By Sean Dietrich, Sean of the South Commentary The radio played George Jones at the barbecue joint where I ate lunch. I was eating Saint Louis ribs. Overhead, George Jones sang “He Stopped Loving Her Today.” Whenever George sings the opening lyrics to this tune, a chill dances up my spinal column and I get sentimental.

Billy Strings kicked off his 2023 fall tour on Wednesday in Idaho, delivering a three-year bust-out of a Jethro Tull classic rock favorite.