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Five years ago today, the world said goodbye to the fearless artist who became country music's first Black star.

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NEW YORK (AP) — Texas-bred hip-hop duo UGK glared confidently into the camera atop stallions in the music video for their fan-favorite song “Wood Wheel.” The visuals reflected the expertise of the ...

In 1981, an airline offered the opportunity for no-cost tickets on a future flight. Competitors began lining up at 2 a.m. and ...

Happy Spotify Wrapped day to those who celebrate. Since 2016, at the end of November or early December, Spotify has allowed users to view a compilation of data on their activity on the platform over ...

The town looks straight out of the Wild West, with saloons, sheriffs and cowboy hats galore, but in this endangered patch of the American frontier, everyone is speaking German. A troupe of women line ...