American Songwriter

52 Years Ago Today, Buck Owens Lost His Best Friend and Right-Hand Man: “The Real Lightning and Thunder Is Gone Forever”

Legendary country music guitarist Don Rich, right-hand man to Buck Owens, died in a motorcycle accident on July 17, 1974.

'Together Again' for Buck Birthday Bash at The Basement

Just days before what would have been Buck Owens’ 97th birthday, country artists will gather to celebrate the local music icon at Buck Birthday Bash. The Basement at Woolworth’s will host the tribute ...
American Songwriter

16 Years Ago Today, Country Music Lost the Beloved “A-Team” Member Who Played With Kenny Rogers, Hank Snow, and Sonny James

Fred Carter Jr., renowned Nashville session guitarist and father of country singer Deana Carter, died 16 years ago today.

The country music legend Don Henley thought was leagues above the rest: “He had a big influence”

The Eagles were never shy about having an eclectic catalogue, but Don Henley thought part of this country legend's sound ...

She delivered cakes to famous Mid-State Fair acts. It was as fun as you’d imagine

Tribune columnist Kathe Tanner shares some of her favorite memories of the California Mid-State Fair now that it is back in ...
Wausau Pilot & Review

Wausau area obituaries July 17, 2026

Shirley A Philipp, Tomahawk (and formerly from Wausau), 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday July 15, 2026, under the care ...
Media Matters for America

Donald Trump Jr. is headlining a fundraiser with Candace Owens. Here are some of the extremist things she's said since leaving the Daily Wire.

Update (7/23/24): Owens is reportedly no longer attending. Scoop: Candace Owens is no longer attending a Trump campaign fundraiser in Nashville on Friday, a source familiar with the event confirms to ...