Weekly Focus: The Lacs, Day One

In honor of their latest record, and the fact that they’ve been playing shows with Almost Kings, my featured band this week is The Lacs.

The Lacs — “Another Shot,” from the album Country Boy’s Paradise (2010).

August 28th Birthdays

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Happy birthday to Mary McCartney, Jack Black, Shania Twain, Leann Rimes, and Florence Welch!

And on a personal note, happy birthday to my friends Kristy and Jacob ❤

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On This Day: Kenny Rogers and Patsy Cline

On this day in 1938, Kenny Rogers was born! Happy birthday, Kenny!

Also on this day, though in 1961, Patsy Cline recorded her cover of “Crazy,” originally written and recorded by Willie Nelson.

R.I.P. Merle Haggard, country music legend has died at the age of 79 — Consequence of Sound

Country music legend Merle Haggard has died. According to TMZ, Haggard passed away Wednesday, the same day he turned 79 years old. Haggard was diagnosed with pneumonia last year and spent 11 days in the hospital earlier this year, TMZ reports. He fought hard against the illness, touring hard in 2015 and releasing an album…

via R.I.P. Merle Haggard, country music legend has died at the age of 79 — Consequence of Sound