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3 Country Songs That Tried To Outrun the Urban Cowboy Craze in the 80s
This article highlights three country songs from the 1980s that consciously pushed back against the polished, pop-leaning “urban cowboy” sound popularised by the 1980 film of the same name. As mainstream country embraced softer, more mellow styles inspired by the movie’s dance-hall craze, these tracks instead leaned into traditional country, bluegrass and honky-tonk roots, offering…
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Dolly Parton’s Faltering Faith Inspired Her To Write This Hit Single
Dolly Parton wrote “The Seeker” in 1975 during a period of spiritual doubt, using the song to express a rare moment of religious uncertainty despite her otherwise well-known strong Christian faith. The track, included on her 16th solo album Dolly, resonated widely because it addressed a universal search for meaning rather than religion specifically, broadening…
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Guide: These 26+ PS5 and PS Plus Games Are Coming Out This Week (31st-6th September)
Push Square has published its weekly rundown of new PS5 and PS Plus releases for 31st August to 6th September, highlighting a particularly busy week with two major launches: The Blood of Dawnwalker and Onimusha: Way of the Sword. Other notable titles include Crimson Moon and NBA 2K27, alongside a long tail of smaller indie…
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Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def drops $18m royalty lawsuit against Sony Music after parties ‘resolved the matter’
Jermaine Dupri’s So So Def companies have voluntarily dropped their $18 million royalty lawsuit against Sony Music Entertainment, filing a dismissal notice on 28 August in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York. The move comes less than two months after the suit was filed and before Sony had formally responded…
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Parents of domestic abuse victim who took her own life say their lives have been ‘plunged into limbo’
The parents of Skye Nicholls, a 23-year-old domestic abuse victim who took her own life, have spoken of their devastation, saying their lives have been “plunged into limbo” since her death. Miss Nicholls was found dead at her home in Lindford, Hampshire, in June 2023 after suffering controlling and coercive behaviour at the hands of…
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England attack’s 2005 comparisons fair – Trescothick
England’s interim head coach Marcus Trescothick has said it is fair to compare the side’s current pace attack of Ollie Robinson, Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson and Josh Tongue to the celebrated 2005 Ashes-winning quartet of Stephen Harmison, Matthew Hoggard, Simon Jones and Andrew Flintoff. The four seamers have come together following Ben Stokes’ retirement and…
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Elite Premier League Clubs Race Transfer Deadline as Arsenal and Newcastle Navigate Complex Moves
Manchester United academy graduate Kobbie Mainoo drew strong praise from teammate Harry Maguire after a standout midfield display in United’s 5-2 win over Ipswich, a result made notable by the fact United had spent £150 million rebuilding their midfield over the summer. The episode underlined a broader theme of the closing days of the transfer…
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SEN CHUCK GRASSLEY: Republicans are making America safer by restoring law and order
Senator Chuck Grassley writes an opinion piece crediting Republican control of Congress and the confirmation of Trump-nominated judges and officials for a sharp fall in US violent crime, arguing this reverses what he calls soft-on-crime Democratic policies. He frames the drop as evidence that Republican-led legislation, border and law enforcement funding, and faster judicial confirmations…
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Documentary follows Buffalo Starbucks workers’ union campaign
A new documentary, Baristas vs Billionaires, tells the story of Starbucks workers in Buffalo, New York, who launched a union-organising campaign in 2021, and the company’s fierce response, including intervention by billionaire founder Howard Schultz. Director Mark Mori, a former steelworker and union member, says he was drawn to the project by parallels between the…
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Dietitian reveals simple eating strategy for better sleep — and one habit to avoid
A New Jersey-based registered dietitian, Erin Palinski-Wade, has outlined how diet can affect sleep quality, highlighting foods that help and habits that hinder rest. She told Fox News Digital that keeping blood sugar stable, eating tart cherries and limiting caffeine, particularly later in the day, are key strategies, while stimulants such as caffeine can disrupt…