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  • Johnny Russell

    Born on This Day in 1940, the Legendary Songwriter and Comedian Who Penned Songs for Buck Owens, The Beatles, and George Strait

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  • James Hetfield of Metallica performs during a stop of the band's WorldWired Tour at T-Mobile Arena on November 26, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

    On This Day in 1989, Metallica Debuted Their First-Ever Music Video, Inspired by a Gritty WWI Film

  • Alabama

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  • 1980s band Pixies

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  • Cher Portrait Session

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  • Dwight Yoakam shared the stage with Post Malone over the weekend

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  • Dolly Parton, older sister of Randy Parton, in 1993

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    January 21, 2026, 11:28 am

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    Everyone Should Know These 3 Country Songs From 1984 That Will Put Anyone in a Good Mood

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  • 3 Songs From 1986 That Were Ahead of Their Time

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