2026

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Nashville is on the brink of an unprecedented upheaval as a shocking backstage betrayal has finally erupted into open warfare. After enduring years of what they describe as silent pain, seven country music legends—Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, George Strait, Alan Jackson, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, and Trace Adkins—have reportedly reached their breaking point, declaring a fierce battle for the soul of the genre they helped build.

Introduction NASHVILLE SHAKEN: COUNTRY MUSIC LEGENDS SPEAK OUT IN A BATTLE TO RECLAIM THE SOUL...

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Traces of Texas reader John Klier was the photo editor of the University Star newspaper at Southwest Texas State in San Marcos back in 1989. That’s when he took this photo of the great George Strait at the Strahan Colosseum. John said it was a great job and he really misses the San Marcos of that time. If you look close, you can tell that George is hoping he can make it to Amarillo by morning. 😉

Introduction A YOUNG GEORGE STRAIT, A SMALL TEXAS STAGE, AND A FUTURE NO ONE COULD...

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