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Nashville Grammy Winner Shot Dead by Police SWAT Team

Grammy-winning Nashville recording engineer Mark Capps has been shot and killed by a police SWAT team, according to reports. Police confirmed that Capps died on Thursday. 54-year-old Capps worked in the Nashville music scene for 35 years with some of the biggest names in the business. The police released the…

Country Singer Jake Flint Dies Suddenly at 37

Country music singer-songwriter Jake Flint has died suddenly at just 37 years old, according to reports. The celebrated up-and-coming music star was found dead on Saturday just hours after his wedding, his longtime publicist, Clif Doyal, confirmed to The Oklahoman. Doyal revealed that Flint died unexpectedly in his sleep shortly…

John Rich Slams Country Music Industry: ‘I Would Rather Have Free Speech than Their Approval’

Country star John Rich has fired back at the music industry, warning he cares more about his own freedom of speech than he does about winning their approval. Rich sat for an interview with the “Just the News, No Noise” TV show to discuss his hit anti-woke song, “Progress.” He…

Kid Rock Posts Heartfelt Tribute to Loretta Lynn: ‘Beautiful Soul, Talent and Friendship’

Kid Rock has posted a heartfelt message on the passing of country music legend Loretta Lynn. In a post on Twitter, Rock praised Lynn in a moving tribute to the fallen star. "RIP Miss Loretta," Rock said. "I find it very difficult to put your beautiful soul, talent, and friendship…

Country Music Superstar Loretta Lynn Dead at 90

Country music superstar Loretta Lynn has died aged 90, her family has announced. In a statement, Lynn’s family said she died Tuesday at her home in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee. “Our precious mom, Loretta Lynn, passed away peacefully this morning, October 4th, in her sleep at home in her beloved ranch…

Country Music Legend Toby Keith ‘Heartbroken,’ Forced to Cancel Charity Benefit after ‘Tough Week’

Country music legend Toby Keith has been forced to cancel a charity benefit concert due to being too ill to travel. As Slay News reported, Keith announced in June he was fighting stomach cancer. He was scheduled to appear at a charity he holds dear to his heart, Sabeswings, but…

Country Music Star John Rich Thanks Biden’s FBI for Raiding Trump: ‘See You in November’

Country music star John Rich has thanked Joe Biden's FBI for raiding President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home in Florida. Rich has joined the chorus of support for Trump and noted how the raid on the 45th president's Palm Beach residence is uniting Americans against the Democrats. "A BIG thank you…

Ashley Judd Reveals How Mom Naomi Committed Suicide: ‘She Used a Weapon’

Ashley Judd has revealed the cause of her mother Naomi Judd's death after she passed away last month. During an interview with Diane Sawyer on "Good Morning America," Ashley Judd shared details about her mom’s death “before things about the 30th of April become public without our control.” She said:…

Dolly Parton Breaks Silence on Naomi Judd’s Sudden Passing: ‘Just Know That I Will Always Love You’

Country music superstar Dolly Parton has broken her silence with a heartfelt message on the sudden passing of her close friend Naomi Judd. In posts on her social media accounts, Parton said: “I was so shocked to hear about Naomi‘s passing. "Naomi and I were close. We were very similar.…