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Criminal charges weighed against a man after a country music star stops show over an alleged assault
Read full article: Criminal charges weighed against a man after a country music star stops show over an alleged assaultCriminal charges are being considered for a man suspected of hitting a woman at a concert in an incident that prompted country musician Scotty McCreery to stop his show and call the man out.
New this week: 'Spirited,' Pokémon, 'Nope' and 'Slumberland'
Read full article: New this week: 'Spirited,' Pokémon, 'Nope' and 'Slumberland'This week’s new entertainment releases include an album by Neil Young & Crazy Horse, a documentary about how Mickey Mouse became beloved by children and adults and a cash machine for Disney’s growing entertainment empire, and Chris Hemsworth puts himself and his body to the test in National Geographic’s “Limitless.”.
Country artist Cam grapples with hard truths on 'Otherside'
Read full article: Country artist Cam grapples with hard truths on 'Otherside'Country singer Cam poses in Nashville, Tenn., on Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020 to promote her second album The Otherside. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The five-year journey between albums for country singer Cam was an evolution in coming to grips with hard truths about a music industry that had left her a bit bruised but not broken. But two years ago, Cam decided to walk away from Sony Nashville’s imprint Arista citing different values, but remaining under Sony on the RCA Record label based in New York. The title track, a meticulously crafted country dance track, was co-written with acclaimed Swedish dance artist Avicii, whose real name was Tim Bergling. She knew what she was getting into when she heard Smith’s easily recognizable voice on the demo for “Happier For You,” a melancholic country song that fit well with Cam's aesthetic of moody and introspective country tunes.
Drake White reveals he has debilitating brain condition after nearly collapsing onstage
Read full article: Drake White reveals he has debilitating brain condition after nearly collapsing onstageWhite suffered an onstage medical emergency and was rushed to the hospital by emergency medical technicians, leaving fans in a state of confusion and worry. The condition happens when abnormal blood vessels connecting arteries and veins in the brain become tangled, disrupting blood flow, according to the Mayo Clinic. It was basically stealing blood from my brain, White told People in July, just weeks before his onstage scare happened. Though it is still unclear if his onstage fall is directly related to his condition, White decided it was time to share his medical journey with fans. Im not telling this story for me, White told People last month.
'Can't wait to get back out there with y'all' Drake White tweets after medical emergency
Read full article: 'Can't wait to get back out there with y'all' Drake White tweets after medical emergencyROANOKE, Va. - After a scary medical emergency Friday night at Elmwood Park in Roanoke, country singer Drake White is okay. Im gonna take some time to rest up and I cant wait to get back out there with yall. pic.twitter.com/ZWL1pVPBuk Drake White (@DrakeWhite) August 19, 2019While opening for main act Scotty McCreery Friday night, White suffered an onstage medical emergency and was taken to the hospital by emergency medical technicians. ORIGINAL STORYScotty McCreery rocked Roanoke's Elmwood Park on Friday night, but not before his opening act, Drake White, suffered an onstage medical emergency and was taken to the hospital by emergency medical technicians. Music fans are thrilled that Elmwood Park is becoming a destination for people they actually want to see perform.
What's News Today: August 16, 2019
Read full article: What's News Today: August 16, 2019Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia. The Roanoke Sox Special Olympics Unified team will begin competing today in Nashville as part of the Special Olympics North America Softball Championship. Southern Trust Homes Services will host a Back to School Bash today. It runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Southern Trust Home Services on Starkey Road. One of the men, facing charges in connection to the death of Lynchburg teen, Raymond Wood, is expected to enter a plea in court today.