Author: Liam Passey

Real or satire? Taking to social media Sunday afternoon, TikTok user, Troy Dewberry Music, sparked controversy when he told the story of how he allegedly got fired from his job as Luke Bryan’s tour manager. Referring to the country superstar as “Duke Ryan,” Troy detailed the laughable argument that resulted in his termination: After being on tour for a couple of months, Luke Bryan allegedly approached his then-tour manager, Troy Dewberry, on the day of his last show claiming there was a “problem in the green room.” When Troy inquired what the issue was, hoping to solve the problem, he…

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Last night, rising country artist Jonathan Peyton dropped his newest album, Nothing Here’s the Same. Anticipation amongst fans had been steadily growing for the album ever since the January release of his song, “Goin’ Crazy.” The single marked his first release of 2024 and perfectly encapsulated what the upcoming project was all about. Originally announced in an Instagram post back in December 2023, Peyton detailed the deeper meaning behind the record: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jonathan Peyton (@jonathanmpeyton) “This album is about change. Sometimes change is a good thing and sometimes it’s not. It can…

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As people continue to mourn the recent passing of country legend Toby Keith, friends, family, and fans alike are continuing to pay tribute to the artist’s inspirational career. This includes an unlikely friend in late-night television host, Stephen Colbert. On last night’s episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Colbert took a few minutes to honor Keith’s legacy with a short, but heartwarming, story. As the show began at its usual 11:35 PM schedule, Colbert wasted no time to share his thoughts on the matter. He opened with a segment on Toby Keith, sharing his immediate reaction to hearing…

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Toby Keith is by far one of the biggest names in country music history. Unfortunately passing away last night at the age of 62, we remember him for his outstanding contributions to the music industry and his passion for performing. But, more importantly, we also remember his dedication to charitable causes and his larger-than-life personality–a combination that worked to create one of the most legendary moments of his career. As the son of a veteran, Toby Keith had been drawn to supporting members of the United States military throughout his whole career. Consequently, after the death of his father in…

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Last night, country legend Toby Keith passed away surrounded by family at the age of 62. Keith is survived by his wife, three children, and four grandchildren. His family released this message to social media early this morning: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Toby Keith (@tobykeith) In June 2022, Keith announced he had recently been diagnosed with stomach cancer. Soon after his diagnosis, the award-winning musician underwent various forms of chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. Despite this ongoing battle, Keith never let cancer take his spirit. Fighting through cancer, the Oklahoma native continued his passion for performing,…

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Since the release of their first album in 2010, the Turnpike Troubadours have captivated audiences with their authentic sound and vivid lyricism. Their ability to write lifelike characters into songs that tell realistic stories is seemingly unmatched by any present-day artist. Turns out, those stories might be much more realistic, and those characters a lot more lifelike than we previously thought. In their 2012 album Goodbye Normal Street, lead singer Evan Felker introduced a character named “Lorrie” through their hit song “Good Lord Lorrie.” Felker begins the song, by singing, “Lorrie lit a cigarette and smiled and waved the smoke out…

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