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Kinky Friedman obituary

Caustic country singer and self-styled ‘Jewish cowboy’ whose songs provoked laughter and outrage

The Guardian - UK

Kinky Friedman, country singer known as ‘Jewish cowboy’, dies aged 79

A close friend to Bob Dylan and Willie Nelson, Friedman also wrote several novels and ran for Texas governor in 2006

The Guardian - US

Mark James, Grammy-winning songwriter of ‘Always on My Mind’, dies at 83

The songwriter, whose compositions were recorded several times by Elvis Presley, died in Nashville on 8 June

The Independent UK

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Music show: Irish singer Liv Monaghan on enjoying the fluidity of jazz

Irish native Liv Monaghan embraced Paris a dozen years ago where she fell headfirst into the local jazz scene. She's just released her second folk-tinted new album "First Light" and popped by the FRANCE 24 studios to tell us more about the evolution of her jazz sound. We also take…

France 24

What to stream this week: Willie Nelson, Chip & Joanna Gaines, Jim Henson and Benedict Cumberbatch

This week’s new streaming entertainment releases include a new album from Willie Nelson, Benedict Cumberbatch playing a curmudgeon puppeteer in “Eric” on Netflix and home improvement gurus Chip and Joanna Gaines fix up a mid-century modern lake house on HGTV

The Independent UK

Willie Nelson And Mick Fleetwood Collaborate On Charity Song

Willie Nelson, Mick Fleetwood, and Lily Meola release 'Hope in the Ashes' to support Maui after wildfires. Proceeds benefit Maui Food Bank.

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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Album Reshapes Country Music Landscape.

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album redefines country music with covers of iconic songs and a spotlight on Black artists.

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Welcome To The Beyonce Rodeo: New Country Album Drops To Praise

Fans and critics alike are lavishing praise on "Cowboy Carter," Beyonce's rhinestone-studded, history-rich honky tonk of an album that's rising in the charts after Friday's hotly anticipated release.

International Business Times

The Rumors Are True: Queen Bey Covers Dolly Parton On New Country Album

Beyonce's new country album features a long-rumored cover of Dolly Parton's beloved "Jolene," as well as a number of country legend features including Willie Nelson.

International Business Times

Beyoncé To Cover Dolly Parton's 'Jolene' On New Album

Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' album, featuring 'Jolene' cover and Willie Nelson collaboration, excites fans and celebrates country music heritage.

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Willie Nelson's Fourth Of July Picnic Moves To Philadelphia

Willie Nelson's iconic Fourth of July Picnic moves to Philadelphia area with a star-studded lineup, promising a memorable experience for music enthusiasts.

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Janis Joplin covered his songs and he was in a supergroup with Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings – Kris Kristofferson is a movie star and outlaw country icon with a classic acoustic style

Kristofferson is one of the greatest songwriters of his generation, one of its biggest movie stars, and a master of making open chords work to a song's advantage

Guitar World

Willie Nelson And Kermit The Frog Perform 'Rainbow Connection'

Willie Nelson and Kermit the Frog's duet, Nelson's new album, and Outlaw Music Festival Tour highlights in the music world.

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‘I can guarantee Beyoncé has never stepped foot in here’: Houston’s country saloons review Texas Hold ’Em

Beyoncé’s record-breaking hoedown Texas Hold ‘Em has prompted debate about belonging in country music. Patrons in her Texan hometown have their say on the song

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Willie Nelson wrote his first song at 7 years old. Now he’s one of the music world’s true ‘hitmakers’ – and an outlaw country icon with a unique guitar style

Fusing country, folk, jazz and blues, the Nashville country legend’s rhythm and lead playing approach is difficult to emulate

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Willie Nelson's 'Beer For My Horses' Hits Billboard Charts

Willie Nelson and late Toby Keith's 'Beer for My Horses' climbs Billboard charts, showcasing enduring popularity of country music legends.

The Guardian - UK

‘When they cleared the wreckage, it was all that survived’: 10 of history’s most irreplaceable guitars

As Paul McCartney is reunited with his violin-shaped Hofner bass, we look at equally iconic guitars, from Prince’s phallic symbol to Jimmy Page’s double-necked beast

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Mandy Moore stars as country music pioneer in new podcast

Mandy Moore stars in a new Audible podcast, The Boar's Nest, portraying unsung hero Sue Brewer, who shaped the outlaw country music movement in Nashville.

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‘I want her to be known as her own artist’: who was the real June Carter Cash?

A new documentary aims to add depth to the story of the singer-songwriter who was often just referred to as the wife of Johnny Cash

Guitar World

Download and stream the audio from Guitar Techniques 357

All of the videos, backing tracks and audio from issue 357 of Guitar Techniques, to download and stream.

Guitar World

“I was worried my Magnatone was going to be too much, but Neil’s little Fender Deluxe is loud as f**k. That thing is tiny but mighty”: Micah Nelson is son of Willie Nelson and plays guitar for Neil Young. Here’s what he learned from those elder statesmen

Micah Nelson has to channel Danny Witten, Nils Lofgren and Frank ‘Poncho’ Sampedro as a member of Crazy Horse – but he has to be himself, too. Here’s how he does it, with the help of some choice electric guitars and a Gibson named Gandalf

Marie Claire

Willie Nelson Sweetly Opened Up About His Marriage of 31 Years to Wife Annie D'Angelo

She's there for him.

WhatToWatch

Willie Nelson's 90th Birthday Celebration: release date, performances and everything we know about the CBS special

Celebrate Willie Nelson's 90th birthday with this special concert event on CBS. Here's everything you need to know about it.

Louder

Kid Rock: My stories about Metallica, Axl Rose, Pamela Anderson and more

He's bad karma for James Hetfield, was in a sex video shot by Scott Stapp, and watched Jerry Lee Lewis show Keith Richards who’s boss. He's Kid Rock, and these are his stories

MusicRadar

"It's the sort of stuff that can't be taught" – Jimmy Page performs onstage for the first time in eight years with tribute to Link Wray

One trailblazer salutes another, and the rest of the musical highlights from the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2023 ceremony

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