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August 2024

The End of an Era...
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Aerosmith’s Final Concert

It was announced on Friday that Aerosmith is retiring from live touring, and have cancelled the remainder of their “Peace Out” Farewell tour with The Black Crowes due to iconic lead singer Steven Tyler’s vocal chord injury.

Here’s the Official Statement:

I’ve been a lifelong fan of Aerosmith, and I can honestly say that they put on one of the best live shows EVER. I’ve had the pleasure of seeing them in concert several times, and once Steven Tyler actually pulled me on stage for a second, and I’m still not over that moment.

I completely understand and respect their decision to end their touring run, but it’s also sad to see this era of live music come to an end, and it just serves as a reminder that nothing lasts forever, so if there’s an artist you really want to see live, don’t wait.

That being said, here’s a video I found of Aerosmith’s final live show, and even in their mid-seventies, they still can rock like a band half their age:


Yeah, I can totally see how Steven Tyler blew a vocal chord after that.

So impressive. It’s safe to say they left it ALL on the stage.

Here’s the full version of their final show (though they didn’t know that at the time) at UBS Arena in Elmont, NY:

As I said, the end of an era…

This band has always been so speical to me. Ever since I saw them on MTV for the first time with the “Love in an Elevator” video when I was five, I have been in love with them. The sound, the swagger, the pure rock and roll energy… little me was never the same after that.

Thank you, Aerosmith, for the amazing live music memories, and for being the best American Rock Band ever. EVER.

 

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Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood “Leave a Light On”

Papa Roach has teamed up with Carrie Underwood for a stellar version of Papa Roach’s hit song “Leave a Light On (Take Away the Dark)”  to benefit organizations that support suicide prevention, such as  American Foundation for Suicide Prevention which will recieve royalties from the song, as well as 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline to raise awareness for the cause.

As I’m sure you’re aware, suicide remains a serious issue in our society, and so many families are affected. As a military wife, I am all too aware of the high suicide rate among veterans. According to the VA, 22 Veterans take their life a day.

A day.

A number I still and will never be able to wrap my mind around.

Kudos to Papa Roach and Carrie Underwood for bringing awareness to such an important cause.

Check out their verison of “Leave a Ligh On” below:

So powerful. And Jacoby Shaddix and Carrie Underwood’s vocals melt together beautifully. I seriously got chills over here.

Just a strong reminder to so many that you are not alone, and there will always be a light on somewhere for you.

If you or someone you know is considering suicide, please contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing 988, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741 or go to 988lifeline.org.

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Jelly Roll “Liar”

Jelly Roll just keeps putting out the hits, and his new single “Liar” is sure to keep that train a rolling.

Fans have been waiting for this release since he performed it at the Grand Ole Opry earlier this year, and the full single is sure to be another hit:

What I like about Jelly Roll is his relatablity and honesty, which comes through in his songwriting. All of us have been in a situation like he describes in “Liar”, be it addiction, an abusive relationship, or just simple self-loathing.

This song is standing up to whatever demons haunt you.

I honestly really like his music, and to those who are hating on Jelly being in Country Music, I ask why? Isn’t what makes Country Music special is the storytelling and relatability?

Jelly Roll has that on lock.

This song will be on Jelly Roll’s upcoming follow-up to his hit album “Whitsitt Chapel”, due out later this year.

Sorry, haters. Jelly is here to stay.

More info and tour dates at https://jellyroll615.com/

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Lainey Wilson Feat. Miranda Lambert “Good Horses”

Ahhhh!

I have been waiting for this since Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert performed it in Vegas back in December.

Earlier this morning, Lainey and Miranda dropped a new song called “Good Horses”, and it’s everything I had hoped for.

I mean, really, how can you go wrong with these two?


PERFECTIIOn.

“Good Horses” was written by Lainey Wilson and Miranda Lambert alongside songwriter Luke Dick.

Everything about it, I love. The lyrics, which as a horse woman and a woman who has been hapily married for seventeen years to a man who has never tried to fence me in, speak to me on so many levels. And yes, a good horse will always come home. It knows where the hay is. Being a military wife, and someone who always likes to do my own thing and have my own life as well, this song is both me and my husband. We will always make our way back home to each other, no matter what. No need to keep each other in a round pen.

Kudos to Lainey and Miranda, not for just a beautifully written song that is nothing like what is on Country radio just now, but also for the gorgeous vocals.

“Good Horses” will be on Lainey’s upcoming album “Whirlwind” which will be out August 23rd.

More info at http://laineywilson.com

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