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Alabama’s Jeff Cook Reveals He Has Parkinson’s Disease, Will Limit Future Band Appearances

Alabama’s Jeff Cook Reveals He Has Parkinson’s Disease, Will Limit Future Band Appearances

Alabama’s lead guitarist/fiddler/vocalist Jeff Cook revealed that he is suffering from Parkinson’s disease, a progressive disorder of the nervous system that affects movement. Parkinson’s is the same disease that afflicted boxing great Muhammad Ali and currently affects actor Michael J. Fox. Jeff revealed to USA Today that he was diagnosed four years ago and bandmates…MORE

Who’s New: Bailey Bryan

Who’s New: Bailey Bryan

Age: 19 Hometown: Sequim, Wash. Lives: Nashville Single: “Own It” EP: …So Far Twitter: @baileymyown Website: baileybryan.com Influences: Dixie Chicks, Taylor Swift, Macklemore, Chance The Rapper, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Nirvana INSIDE SCOOP: Bailey Bryan was destined to be a songwriter. Growing up in the rural town of Sequim, Wash., and undergoing life-changing…MORE

Reba McEntire, John Prine, Jason Isbell & More to Headline Fundraiser at the Ryman on May 3

Reba McEntire, John Prine, Jason Isbell & More to Headline Fundraiser at the Ryman on May 3

Reba McEntire, John Prine and Jason Isbell will headline Love Letters—Thistle Farms’ 20th anniversary fundraiser—on May 3 at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium. Thistle Farms helps female survivors of trafficking, prostitution and addiction by providing safe and supportive housing, the opportunity for economic independence and a strong community of advocates and partners. Founded by Becca Stevens in…MORE

Trace Adkins Stops by “Adam Carolla & Friends Build Stuff Live” to Construct Furniture and Take the Screw Adam Challenge [Watch]

Trace Adkins Stops by “Adam Carolla & Friends Build Stuff Live” to Construct Furniture and Take the Screw Adam Challenge [Watch]

Last night (April 10), Trace Adkins dropped by Adam Carolla’s new show on Spike TV—Adam Carolla and Friends Build Stuff Live—to help the comedian construct some outdoor furniture. In addition to helping Adam build a table and couch out of old pallets, Trace played the “Screw Adam Challenge,” where guests hammer nails and drill screws…MORE

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Driver’s Den

Driver’s Den

Miranda Lambert fans in Atlanta got more than they bargained for at her concert on Saturday night (Jan. 20), when the singer and her band burst into a high-energy cover of the Joe Walsh classic “Rocky Mountain Way.” Lambert struts the stage and does the heavy song justice with a high-octane vocal performance, but the…