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Blake McDaniel, part 1 ‘Finding a sense of community’
Athens’ Blake McDaniel knew from an early age he wanted to be a part of the music world. Through ... Read more
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Local News
Celebration preparation: The 18th annual Elk River Boat Party is underway
The yearly Elk River Boat Party will be held on Saturday, July 6, from 3 p.m. until 7 ... Read more
Community
Super Seniors celebrate Athens Activity Center grand opening
Seniors at the Athens Activity Center celebrated the center’s official grand opening Tuesday with “Lunch with Friends.” On ... Read more
Local News
AMERICAN COWBOY SHOWDOWN: Rodeo tour coming to John Barnes Park in Ardmore
The Kolt Barber American Cowboy Showdown rodeo tour is coming to John Barnes Park on the Tennessee side ... Read more
Covid-19
Charley Pride dies at 86
NEW YORK (AP) — Charley Pride, country music’s first Black superstar whose rich baritone on such hits as ... Read more
State And Nation
Country rocker and fiddler Charlie Daniels dies at age 83
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Country music firebrand and fiddler Charlie Daniels, who had a hit with “Devil Went ... Read more
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Cotton Pickin’ Kids go viral with homegrown bluegrass charm
HANCEVILLE (AP) — When they took the stage for the first time back in 2017, the Cotton Pickin’ ... Read more
State And Nation
Singer, actor, ‘The Gambler’: Kenny Rogers dies at 81
Actor-singer Kenny Rogers, the smooth, Grammy-winning balladeer who spanned jazz, folk, country and pop with such hits as ... Read more
Lifestyles
Roy Clark, country guitar virtuoso, ‘Hee Haw’ star, has died
Country star Roy Clark, the guitar virtuoso and singer who headlined the cornpone TV show “Hee Haw” for ... Read more
Lifestyles
SLICES OF LIFE: Life without A/a
All was admirable and acceptable – advantageous even – that a.m. I arrived at my work area early, ... Read more