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Group Guide Use this guide to help your group discussion as you meet this week. TranscriptGood morning. Through snow and ice and disconnected H VAC units, we have finally gathered together, and we are getting ready to finally start Second Samuel. So if you're with us in the fall, we finished up First Samuel. We. We took a break with the Remember series and Give series, and now we get to start Second Samuel. We kind of jump into the middle of the story. First and Second Samuel actually were written as one book together. If you remember this when we first started, it's written as one book together because of how scrolls worked back in the day, they had to divide it in two separate scrolls. So it's one story. And we're jumping in the middle of a story at the beginning of 2 Samuel chapter 1. And we jump in the middle of a sad moment. And what we're going to see today is a lament that David has wrote for the people of God. And there are times where it's good to be sad. And when tragedy hits, when loss hits, there's something in us that aches for a response. I remember in 2001 when 911 happened, that as a nation, we were just collectively at a loss of words, and there was just a deep sadness for what many of us witnessed on TV and all the horror and the pain that came with that. And in November, two months after. I remember at the cmas, which is the Country Music Awards, Alan Jackson, he performed a song that he had written just a few weeks before. It's called Where Were youe In the World? Stop Turning. And the whole song is. It's a lament. It's country music, but it's a lament that captures how everyone felt in that moment as we witnessed all the pain and suffering at 9 11. And I just remember watching that with my parents and just being. Just felt it. You felt it in the room. And, you know, people outside of country music that don't even like country music, which is quite a few people, they actually, some of them very much appreciated the moment because what he was doing was capturing what we just felt. And that's what lament does. It captures this. This suffering, this. This loss, this pain that we feel. And it's good for. For us to sit in that. And poetic songs and poetic laments capture that. And that's what we get to see today as we jump into the middle of a story where we finish up in Second Samuel. We see the death of Saul and Jonathan and the defeat of Israel. We're going to walk through how David finds out about this. Then we're going to see how he laments and then as Christians, we're going to be able to sit in this and understand the importance of. Of what it means to be a people who lament. Well, so I'm going to pray for us, and then we'll walk through this together. Heavenly Father, I thank you for your word. It is precious, it is a gift, and it communicates wonderful, eternal truths that mold and shape us and conform us into your image in new and better ways. And I pray that you would do that to us this morning as we read and study and sit under the authority of your precious word. We ask this in Jesus name. Amen.Okay, so if you weren't here for First Samuel, let me just give a quick summary. If you were here and it's been months, let me just help us remember. In 1st Samuel, God calls the final judge and the period of the judges and prophet Samuel. Because first and Second Samuel in the Old Testament is the beginning of the age of the kings. So the people are longing for a king. They want a ruler. They had God as their ruler. They had God as their king. And God used judges to reign them in at times. But this moment, they want a king. They go to Samuel. Samuel listens to the Lord, gives them their first king, which is Saul. And at first it goes well. Saul fits the bill. He looks like a king. He's tall, he's handsome. He leads the people, and they beat, they defeat the Ammonites. They do all kinds of things like this. And it's wonderful. And then as you keep reading, you see that his heart actually isn't fully for the Lord, that he has moments of deep faithlessness. And in his faithlessness, God rejects him as king. He anoints David, who is the next king of Israel. If you're familiar with anything in first and Second Samuel, you're probably familiar with the story of David and Goliath. That is when David steps onto the national scene after he's anointed by Samuel and he becomes a hero. He defeats Goliath, and then Saul appreciates David for, like, 10 minutes. It seems it's not very long. He, like, invites him to marry his daughter. He marries into the family. Things are good for a moment. And then quickly, I think Saul realizes, oh, David is the next king, and he becomes a threat. And the whole rest of 1st Samuel is Saul trying to kill David over and over and over again until finally we get to chapter 31 of 1st Samuel, when finally God brings judgment upon Saul and his house, and they're defeated by the Philistines.In 1st Samuel 31 it says,> Then the battle went hard against Saul, and the archers hit him, and he was badly wounded by the archers.> Then Saul said to his armor-bearer, "Draw your sword, and thrust me through with it, lest these uncircumcised come and thrust me through and mistreat me." But his armor-bearer would not, for he was very afraid. Therefore Saul took a sword and fell on it.> And when his armor-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he likewise fell on his sword and died with him.> So Saul died, and his three sons, and his armor-bearer, and all his men, on the same day together.So that is the end of Saul and 1st Samuel, or 2 Samuel chapter 1 picks up right where that leaves off a few days later. Verse 1.> After the death of Saul, when David had returned from striking down the Amalekites, David remained two days in Ziklag.> And on the third day behold, a man came from Saul's camp with his clothes torn and with dirt on his head. And when he came to David, he fell to the ground and paid homage.So while Saul was fighting the Philistines, David was facing off with a band of Amalekites who had kidnapped him and his men's families. So he goes, he defeats them, and this is them kind of resting after the battle. And then all of a sudden, verse two, it says, and on the third day, behold, a man came from Saul's camp with his clothes torn and dirt on his head. And when he came to David, he fell to the ground and paid homage. So clothes torn and dirt on your head. That was an immediate sign to David and his men that something bad has happened. That's a sign of lament. You're in your garments, you put dirt on your head. Something major has happened. Which David said to him, verse three, where do you come from? And he said to him, I have escaped from the camp of Israel. And David said to him, how did it go? Tell me. And he answered, the people fled from the battle. And also many of the people have fallen and are dead. And Saul and his son Jonathan are also dead. So this is the first that David hears of this, that Saul, Jonathan, his friend, they're gone.Now, put yourself back in when we finish this up in the fall, and remember all that David went through to get to this moment and understand the complexities of how he must have been feeling. Saul tried to kill him over and over and over and over again, hurling spears, chasing him in the wilderness, chasing him in and out of towns, and finally it's over. And David had opportunities. He had opportunities to kill him himself. He had two opportunities with his hand in his life, and he spared him because he would not raise his hand against the Lord's anointed. He said, God will bring judgment on Saul. I will not. And it's finally happened. So that's in the background. And then also, Jonathan was one of his closest friends. Jonathan was a dear friend to him. If you remember when we walked the story of David and Jonathan, we got to see Jonathan, who was the next in line to be the king. Saul's son was. He was beloved by the people. He was a mighty warrior. And when David steps on the scene, he yields. It's very clear that he trusts that God has anointed him to be the next king. And that doesn't happen in the Old Testament, that doesn't happen in history. People don't give up their right to the throne like that. But he's a faith filled man and he trusts the anointing that David has. And you see, even when they talk, he longs to be serving in David's court one day. And he also. We saw how much Jonathan honored his father. He called him out at times for how he was pursuing David, but he honored him and stood by him in this battle. And his friend Jonathan is dead. So there is a lot happening in the soul of David as he receives this.And then in verse five, it says,> And the young man who told him said, "I happened to be on Mount Gilboa, and there was Saul leaning on his spear, and behold, the chariots and the horsemen were closing in on him.> And when he looked behind him, he saw me and called to me. And I answered, 'Here I am.'> And he said to me, 'Who are you?' And I answered him, 'I am an Amalekite.'> Then he said to me, 'Stand beside me and kill me, for anguish has seized me, and yet my life still lingers.'> So I stood beside him and killed him, because I was sure that he could not live after he had fallen.> And I took the crown that was on his head and the bracelet that was on his arm and brought them here to my lord."Okay, if you're reading first into second Samuel, just chapter 31, straight into this right here. That's quite jarring because those aren't the same stories. That is two different tellings of what happened. And I just want to show you the differences in this. I've got a chart up here. And first Samuel, chapter 31, the narrator tells us that archers surrounded Saul and badly wounded him. But when the Amalekite retells, he says, no chariots and horsemen were close upon him. And in 1st Samuel 31, the narrator tells us that Saul turns to his armor bearer and asks to kill him because he doesn't want to be mistreated. But Amalekite says no. He called out to me. He said, I'm. He said, ask me to kill him. In 1st Samuel 31, we see that the armor bearer refuses. So Saul kills himself, but the Amalekite says, no, I killed him. The only part where. Where it is similar and you can line them up in compatibility is when it says in 1st Samuel 31 that the Philistines recovered just the armor. And then we get in the Amalekite retelling that the crown and the armlet he had so that you can line up, but everything else is different. So when we come upon situations like this in the Bible where there's. There's two differences there, that's an opportunity to lean in and to ask why? Why are these accounts different? And if you are undiscerning and you hop on the Internet and you get into the deep pages of Reddit or Google or wherever you go, you might find the lazy approach that's like, aha. Contradictions. See, your Bible is not trustworthy. And that's an opportunity to just sit in it longer, to ask deeper questions, to be more thoughtful and discerning. And once you do that, it's very clear what's happening. The Amalekite is lying. He's a liar. He's an opportunistic liar. He stumbles upon the battle. He sees Saul. Everyone knows that if Saul's dead, David is the next king. This is an opportunity for him to be rewarded in his mind. Grabs the crown, he grabs the armlet, he makes up a story, he leaves. And then he comes and he tells David the story. So he tells him this. Now David begins to really lament.Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and so did all the men who were with him.> Then David took hold of his clothes and tore them, and likewise all the men who were with him.> And they mourned and wept and fasted until the evening for Saul and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the LORD, and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword.For Saul and for Jonathan his son, and for the people of the Lord and for the house of Israel, because they had fallen by the sword, which is just a picture. When, when the leader mourns and laments, everyone does. They follow suit. They tear their clothes, they weep, they fast. Which just as a thing to think about, that's one of the reasons for fasting. Like we're in the south and when someone dies, we eat. Which I think can be fun, but also have a category for fasting is good for the people of God to actually to. To fast and to pray and depend upon the Lord. And that's what they do until evening.And David said to the young man who told him, where do you come from? And he answered, I am the son of a sojourner and Amalekite.> And David said to the young man who told him, "Where are you from?" And he answered, "I am the son of a sojourner, an Amalekite."David said to him, how is it you who. How is it you who were not afraid to put out your hand to destroy the Lord's anointed? So this is about the moment the Amalekite begins to realize that he has made a massive mistake. Because David had multiple opportunities to do just this. David could have ended Saul's reign, could have taken the throne, could have seized power. But he feared the Lord and he trusted the Lord. And he was not going to do and raise his hand against the Lord's anointing. He was going to trust the Lord when the Lord decided to bring judgment. So how in the world could this Amalekite, this person who belonged to a people who were enemies of God, think that he could raise his hand against the Lord's anointed and this would somehow be rewarded? This is not the case. And he realizes he has made a mistake, that condemnation is coming.Then David called out, called one of the young men and said, go execute him. And he struck him down so that he died. And David said to him, your blood be on your head for you, for your own mouth has testified against you, saying, I have killed the Lord's anointed.> And David said to him, "How is it you were not afraid to lift your hand to destroy the LORD's anointed?"> Then David called one of the young men and said, "Go near and execute him." So the young man struck him down, and he died.> And David said to him, "Your blood is on your head; your own mouth has testified against you, saying, 'I have killed the LORD's anointed.'"So the Amalekite, his reward for opportunistic lying is execution. And that's is another example from the scriptures of the dangers of lying. You can do a whole sermon on that right there. But that's actually not the main point of this story. And we're going to move on to what is the main point, which is this moment of loss for David and the people. And David is going to enter into a lament that he has written. We get the setup for that in verse 17 when it says,> And David took up his lament over Saul and his son Jonathan, and he ordered that The Song of the Bow be taught to the people of Judah; behold, it is written in the Book of Jashar.So what we're about to read is a lamentation, a poetic sadness that the people of God are meant to read for centuries to come. And we also see that it's recorded in the book of Joshar, which. That is a Jewish history book that's referenced a few times in the Old Testament. It's lost to history. We don't have any more copies of it, but it was written in the Book of Joshar for the people, and it was recorded here in these scriptures for the people to remember and to lament together. So we're going to read this lament. But as we read this, I want us, as we catch this poetic capturing of the sadness of the people of God and David, we should remember the complexities of how David is feeling in this, of everything that's happened to him and everything that even Saul and his relationship and how complicated that was, that Saul was his enemy, that Saul wanted him dead, but Saul was also his father in law. Saul was also his king. Saul was also his commander. And now he's gone and so is his friend Jonathan. So there's a lot happening here. And we'll read this lament together. He said.> Your glory, O Israel, lies slain on your high places! How the mighty have fallen!> Tell it not in Gath; proclaim it not in the streets of Ashkelon, lest the daughters of the Philistines be glad, lest the daughters of the uncircumcised rejoice.> O mountains of Gilboa, may you have neither dew nor rain, nor fields of offerings; for there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul, not anointed with oil.> From the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan did not turn back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty.> Saul and Jonathan, beloved and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided; they were swifter than eagles; they were stronger than lions.> O daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you with crimson in luxury, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel.> How the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle! Jonathan lies slain on your high places.> I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan; very pleasant have you been to me; your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women.> How the mighty have fallen, and the weapons of war perished!If you have a title for this lament, it's how the mighty have Fallen, which I got curious and I was wondering, and as best I can tell, that is where we get the sarcastic play on Lament, oh, how the mighty have Fallen. So this is. It comes back to this. It's how the mighty have fallen. One of the things he laments in the loss of Saul and Jonathan and this army is that the daughters of the Philistines rejoice. And this is. This is a picture of the people in Gath and Ashkelon. These are cities in Philistia. They're all celebrating. So not only have they lost their leader, but also their enemies are rejoicing and they're sad.You mountains of Gilboa, let there be no dew or rain upon you, nor fields of offerings. For there the shield of the mighty was defiled, the shield of Saul not anointed. With oil. Mount Gilboa is where this battle happened. It's where Saul died. And David curses it. He curses it. He wishes this place to be as desolate and devoid of the life that was taken there. Cursed be Mount Gilboa. Says, from the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty, the bow of Jonathan turned not back. And the sword of Saul returned not empty. Which, every now and then the ESV translations get a little clunky. I think it's helpful if you reverse this. The bow of Jonathan turned not back, and the sword of Saul returned not empty from the blood of the slain, from the fat of the mighty. What that is saying is that they once were mighty warriors. They. They once fought for Israel, they slayed their enemies, and now they're gone and they're lamenting the loss of their mighty warriors. So Saul and Jonathan, beloved, beloved and lovely in life and death. They were not divided. They were swifter than eagles. They were stronger than lions. And we've seen this, we talked about this, that they, that. And through everything that was going on with Saul and David, Saul or Jonathan, honored both his friend and also his father. And they fought together, and they were mighty in battle. You read that in First Samuel. Together they were mighty warriors who defeated their enemies. They were swifter than eagles, they were stronger than lions.You, daughters of Israel, weep over Saul, who clothed you luxuriously in scarlet, who put ornaments of gold on your apparel. Remember how when he reigned, how prosperous we were. How, how the daughters of Israel had scarlet and gold. He says, oh, how, he said, how, how the mighty have fallen in the midst of the battle. And this refrain leads into David reflecting on his friendship with Jonathan. Jonathan lies slain on your high places. I am distressed for you, my brother Jonathan. Very pleasant have you been to me. Your love to me was extraordinary, surpassing the love of women. So we catch this final glimpse of David's great love for his friend. And he describes this brotherly love that he had with Jonathan as surpassing the love of women, which we talked about this in the David and Jonathan sermon in First Samuel. If you weren't here, I'd encourage you to go back and listen to it. But just a moment to sit in that idea. It is good to have deep friendships like this. And more specifically, it is good for men to have deep friendships with other men. And a time where it is regularly written about that, that male. That male loneliness is a crisis. It's talked about as an epidemic, that men, especially young men, suicide rates are through the roof, substance abuse is through the roof. Drug overdoses has been through the roof. Sports gambling is an absolute disaster right now for young men. And on and on and on. It's just, it's regularly observed there's something wrong and that they're. There's a need for men to have deep friendships. And we aren't culturally set up well to do this. The men aren't culturally set up well to do this. In fact, it's very apparent that culturally we don't understand a depth of friendship like this. Because people read this and they, they, they jump to, oh, something, something sexual in nature must have been going on between those two. I mean, that is, that is, that is what some people will argue that this is evidence that something was happening between those two men. And it's like we've so misunderstood and are so underprepared to understand how important is to have deep relationships with other men that you can walk side by side and that you can see as brothers. So we, we need to, to grow in this. And especially if you're, if you're married. Let me just say this very clearly. If you're married and your wife is your only friend, nowhere in the Scriptures do I see that as wise. You should absolutely have friendship with your wife. Also, you should have depth of relationship with other men. She should not be your sole confidant. We have care nights where we separate the men and women. And one of the reasons we do that is so that men can grow in friendship and brotherhood and accountability and depth. And that matters. So you can go back, listen to that sermon. More was said there, but I'll move on. And he is just lamenting the loss of this great friend that he had. Verse 27. He ends, how the mighty have fallen and the weapons of war perished. So he ends that refrain, the reminder of what they lost in Jonathan, what they lost. And when you think about what David's doing on behalf of the people of God and personally, and thinking about this, it's very peculiar because you have to recognize that ultimately for David, this is a good thing for him. He's not going to have to look over his shoulder. He's not going to have to be on the run. He's not going to have the threat of death hanging over him over and over and over again. Saul for years has made his life miserable. And you can see this very clearly not just in First Samuel, but when you read the Psalms, particularly the Psalms that David wrote while he was on the run from Saul. You see this in Psalm 57. 4. It says, My soul is in the midst of lions. I lie down amid fiery beasts, the children of man, whose teeth are spears and arrows, whose tongues are sharp, sharp swords. I mean, you see the distress as. As Saul and his men, and all the lies and all the. All the slandering, all the. The threats. In Psalm142.3, another Psalm he wrote on the run from Saul, it says, when my spirit faints within me, you know my way in the path where I walk, they have hidden a trap for me under the threat of being captured continuously. Psalm 54, another Psalm that he wrote while on the wrong from Saul, he says, for strangers have risen against me. Ruthless men seek my life. They do not set God, God before themselves. They seek Saul and his ambition, but they don't consider the Lord. And you see the turmoil that David was in for years. So it's reasonable to assume this moment that he hears of Saul's death, that he's relieved. But that's found nowhere in this lament, not for a moment as you celebrate this, even though ultimately this is for David's good and he knows now I'm able to step into the throne that God has prepared for me, he still appropriately laments. He laments the loss of this nation's leader. He laments the loss of his king, he laments the loss of his friend. And he does this for himself and the people of God to remember. And I think David's response is exemplary. I think it's a very helpful example for us to have this category of lament, even though good things may await us, because I think as Christians, we are just in America. I think we're weaker here. And I see this in a few different ways. I see this in the way that some Christians approach funerals. And I'm not here to attack you. If you've said this or if you believe this, I do want to correct you. I've heard Christians say, well, this brother or sister died, and we're not having a funeral, we're having a party. We're having a celebration because we know where they are, and where they are is far better. So there will be no tears. We will celebrate. And I just go, where do you get that from the Scriptures? Where do we get that idea that we smile in the face of death? Where do you get the idea that we should just be happy? We know that good things just. David knew that good things awaited him. But in the moment of death, the appropriate response is lament. I see people when they lose a job, some Christians come alongside them and they're quick to just want to point out things and they'll say things like, yeah, you know, but it's an opportunity for you to trust the Lord. And it seems like you're really upset about losing this job. You might want to check your heart. It's possible that you have some idolatry for this job. It's possible that you have some control idolatry, that you're trying to control everything. And this is an exposure. God is working in this trial to teach you you should be joy filled. And it's like, whoa, he just lost his job. She just lost her job. There's a moment that it's appropriate to be sad. And certainly we can work through the other things later and count it joy for sufferings. But must we jump straight into the good things that might away? This happens with health trials, various members of our church going through all types of health trials and battles. And I appreciate some of the optimistic culture that surrounds all of that. You hear people say, you know, God's got this and, and, and we're, you know, just. And I appreciate aspects of that that rally in a way that's appropriate and good. But there also, there's a moment and there are days that it's just okay to be sad. It's just okay to lament the reality of suffering. And we should hold these together because human emotion is far more complex than this. We as Christians should be the best at this, y', all to have moments where we are just sad for the reality of death and loss and suffering, while also having our hope secured and tethered to the reality of the future promises that await God's people. We should be able to hold both intention together. And no one exemplifies this better than Jesus Christ.When you get to the Gospel of John in chapter 11 with the recounting of the story of the death of Lazarus and his resurrection, when you read that in verse 11, it says, after saying these things, he said to them, our friend Lazarus has fallen asleep, but I go to awaken him. And that's important because Jesus absorbs the reality that his friend is dead, that Lazarus is dead, while also saying, I'm going to raise him. Jesus knows exactly what he's about to do. He's about to raise Lazarus from the dead because that resurrection is going to point forward to later, not far actually down the road where Jesus Christ will be resurrected, which again points to the future resurrection. So he's doing something bigger here. He knows what he's about to do. He knows the good things that are about to happen. And yet when he meets his friends Mary And Martha, verse 32, it says now, when Mary came to see to where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet, saying to him, lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died. When Jesus saw her weeping and the Jews would come with her, also weeping, he was deeply moved in his spirit and greatly troubled. And he said, where have you laid him? They said to him, lord, come and see. Verse 35. Jesus wept. And I think that's important because I think if some American Christians would have written this story, they would have said, Jesus comes on the scene and he sees them weeping and he says, dry your tears because I'm about to do something big, I'm about to do something good. I'm going to do something glorious. But he doesn't. He sees his friends who are broken and in tears, and he's deeply moved in his spirit and he weeps. It doesn't say he cried a few tears, it says he weeps. What a wonderful example we have in our Savior. And seeing the need to lament, knowing that good things may await. But the reality is, is that death stings. Yes. Oh, death, where's your sting? That's future looking. But the sting is now. And there are moments where that recognizing that and living in that reality is beautiful and good for our souls. We should be a people who do this well. We should be a people who both hold the reality of death in front of us and cry. And also hold the reality of the future resurrection and new heavens and new earth, where there is no more death, where there is no more sting, where there is no more tears. And hold those both together. I mean, that's when Paul is writing to the Thessalonians. In 1st Thessalonians 4, he says, but we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others who do not have hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. And I think some people just jump to the we have hope. We have hope. And it's like. But it presupposes what he just told them. He says, may not grieve as others who do not have hope. But he doesn't say, don't grieve. He says, no, we're going to grieve, but we're going to do it as those who have hope. Those who are grounded in the hope of the future resurrection. And that's what we're called to do. That when someone dies, the appropriate response is, if they're a Christian, is not, let's have a party. It's like, no, no, Death is awful. Now, we had a funeral here three weeks ago for one of our members, Ms. Valerie. And she was 93 years old. And y', all, she suffered greatly in the last few years of her life. And I could hold the thought in my head that says, I'm so thankful for where she is now. But when I sat with her family, I said, y' all should feel this death stings and it's okay to be sad. And we could hold both of those thoughts together. That when you experience loss, when you lose something, that you can be sad while also having your faith anchored in the reality that one day there will be no more losing, there will only be gain. That we as Christians can have sufferings. And know what James 1 says, when it says, count it all joy. My brothers know what Romans 5 says, that suffering produces character, care produces endurance. Like we can have all these together while also being faith filled and sad and also putting our hope in what is to come and growing and maturing along the way that we should be able to hold these both together. Because we as Christians live between the already and the not yet. We live between the reality of present suffering and the future promises that await. And we should be a people who lament well personally, but also we should help others lament, brothers and sisters. Do not rob others of the opportunity to both grieve and be sad and let God meet them in their grief. Because I think sometimes because we're uncomfortable, because we don't like the silence, or because we lack the theological depth to understand how we should respond. And we'll just offer shallow truisms or Christian niceties. We need to grow in helping other brothers and sisters who are lamenting suffer well and lament well so that God can meet them in their grief and grow their faith in wonderful ways.I was on the Internet the other day and I saw one of my friends from college post this, one of the most moving things I've ever read on grief. And him and his wife had struggled with infertility for years. They six months ago had twin boys and were excited and did the gender reveal and all the things. And we're all very excited. And at 22 weeks, everything fell apart. They had emergency delivery and their boys lived for only a day. And then this past week, after six months of reflecting, he wrote this. And I Want to ask permission for me to read this because I found it to be very moving, very helpful. How God can meet us in our grief and our lament. And here's what he wrote. He said, grief is about allowing loss to enlarge my heart and increase my capacity to hold both joy and sorrow. Grief is teaching me that my boys live on in me and will always be a part of me. Grief is instructing me to cry out to God and complaint and lament long enough to hear him whisper, I know what it's like to lose a son. Grief is increasing my longing for heaven and the renewal of all things. Grief is daring me to believe that despite our loss, God is still writing a good story. Grief is consistently inviting me to choose life in the face of death. I'm a different person than I was six months ago. But as a friend who knows what it's like to lose a child, has told me I want my child back, but I don't want the old me back. I think I'm just starting to believe him. So it is through grief that I echo the words of Nicholas Wolterstaff in his book of Lament of a Son. I shall look at the world through tears. Perhaps I shall see things that dried eyed I could not see. I read that and I just was like, you don't arrive at that conclusion without having your faith so deeply anchored. The reality that one day he will make all things new, but he's sufficient to meet us in the moment of lament that comes through faith filled lament. You don't see God like this without him meeting us in our grief like this, knowing that God in our suffering gives us eyes to see, even if those eyes are stained with tears. You don't embrace this without faith filled lament. You don't refuse it. You lean into it. And that is something that we need to grow in as Christians. We need to grow in learning to lament well. We need to grow and having this trusting the Lord in the middle of the suffering and the loss.And one of the ways we get to do that is through taking the Lord's Supper and through singing, which we're going to do in a moment. We're going to take the Lord's Supper and we're going to sing a song of lament. As we come to the table as Christians, we're reminded of what Jesus instituted for us on the night that he was betrayed. He took bread and he broke it. He said, this is my body that was broken for you. And he took the cup of the new covenant. He said, this is my blood that was shed for you, that as often as you eat and drink this, you proclaim my death until I return. Jesus instructs his church to practice this practice, to remember that he secured salvation for us on the cross while also pointing forward to one day when the final feast happens. And that we as Christians live in the middle between both. So we don't come to the table all the time with just joy filled hearts. Sometimes we come with heavy hearts, and that's good. If you're a Christian, you get to consider your sin, you get to consider our sufferings, and we also get to consider our Savior who meets us in our sufferings. And in a moment you'll come to the table and I invite you to. If you're not a Christian, we don't want you to come to the table. We want you to come to our Savior. That walking through this life will be filled with suffering, it will be filled with trials, it will be filled with death. And I hope that reality is impressed upon your heart to see that there is someone who can meet you in that and can point you to the hope that we have that is secure. So don't come to the table, come to Jesus Christ in faith. But the band's going to come up now. They're going to take the Lord's Supper, and then we're going to sing a song of lament that is meant to help us learn how to grieve well, how to lament well. And we will sing this out together.

Send us a textTenille Townes is one of Canada's most decorated Country music artists. With 17 Canadian Country Music Awards, 2 JUNO Awards, and 2 Academy of Country Music Awards, she has navigated the the music industry for over ten years.Her breakout single "Somebody's Daughter" has been a mainstay in Canadian country music. We talked about the timeless impact of this and "Jersey on the Wall". We also talked about the roller coaster of a year she's had, transitioning back to being an independent artist, and the feelings around that. She's really felt the sense of community and embrace from her fans during this transition.Tenille's newest single "enabling" is a self-produced, stripped back song that kicks off a new chapter, with an album in the works for sometime this year.Tenille will be hitting the road for the "Living Room Tour" this spring; just a girl and her guitar.-We're so excited to welcome you back for Season 5 of On The Porch with Front Porch Music. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review, and subscribe … it's one of the easiest ways to support the show and help new listeners find us!Grab a drink, pull up a chair, and join us On The Front Porch, every other Tuesday.On The Porch with Front Porch Music is a Front Porch Production and is hosted by Logan Miller and Jenna Weishar. The podcast is produced by Jason Saunders.The theme song for the podcast was written, produced, and performed by Owen Riegling. Support the show

Tom Douglas is an ACM Award-Winning and Grammy nominated songwriter signed to Sony Music Publishing. Tom has had his songs cut by many legendary artists including Tim McGraw, Lady A, Keith Urban, Eric Church, and more. His song “The House That Built Me,” recorded by Miranda Lambert, went on to win the Song of the Decade Award at the Academy of Country Music Awards. On this episode, Tom shares his journey, from moving to Nashville two different times, to having his first Number 1 be a solo-write, how he stays inspired, and much more.#countrymusic #tomdouglas #mirandalambert #musiccomposition #songwrtiingNew Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

Join your host Buzz Knight on the Takin A Walk replay episode with one of the most respected folks in the Nashville Music Scene. Jay DeMarcus shares his vast career in this episode, from his beginnings in Columbus Ohio, to his success with the legendary band Rascal Flatts. He also created and is CEO of independent label Red Street Records. Stanley Wayne “Jay” DeMarcus Jr. stands as one of country music’s most influential figures, not just for his role as a founding member of Rascal Flatts, but for his remarkable versatility as a musician, producer, and songwriter. Born on April 26, 1971, in Columbus, Ohio, DeMarcus discovered his musical calling early, immersing himself in piano, keyboards, and vocals throughout his childhood. DeMarcus’s journey to country music stardom began in his formative years, shaped by his Pentecostal upbringing and the gospel music that filled his church. This spiritual foundation would later inform the emotional depth and harmony-rich sound that became Rascal Flatts’ signature. After honing his skills in various musical settings, DeMarcus moved to Nashville in the 1990s, where he initially worked as a session musician and touring member for artists like Chely Wright and Michael English. The pivotal moment in DeMarcus’s career came in 1999 when he joined forces with his second cousin Gary LeVox and guitarist Joe Don Rooney to form Rascal Flatts. As the group’s bassist, keyboardist, and harmony vocalist, DeMarcus became the musical architect behind their polished, contemporary sound. His production sensibilities and instrumental prowess helped craft a string of unprecedented hits that redefined modern country music. Songs like “Bless the Broken Road,” “What Hurts the Most,” and “My Wish” showcased his ability to blend traditional country storytelling with pop-influenced arrangements and soaring vocal harmonies. Beyond his work with Rascal Flatts, DeMarcus established himself as a sought-after producer, working with artists including Chicago, James Otto, and Jo Dee Messina. His production style—characterized by lush instrumentation, meticulous attention to vocal arrangements, and radio-friendly polish—influenced a generation of country artists and producers. DeMarcus’s contributions to music have earned numerous accolades, including multiple Grammy Awards, Academy of Country Music Awards, and Country Music Association Awards. Rascal Flatts became one of the best-selling country groups of all time, selling over 23 million albums and 35 million digital downloads. The group’s consistent chart success throughout the 2000s and 2010s cemented their status as country music royalty. In his personal life, DeMarcus married Allison Alderson in 2004, with whom he shares two children. His family life occasionally intersected with his professional world, particularly through appearances on reality television and various media projects. The couple’s relationship became publicly documented through their participation in various entertainment ventures. Following Rascal Flatts’ farewell tour announcement in 2020—later postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic—DeMarcus continued pursuing solo production work and exploring new creative ventures. His legacy extends far beyond his instrumental and vocal contributions; he helped shape the sound of 21st-century country music, proving that traditional country could successfully merge with contemporary production techniques while maintaining emotional authenticity. Jay DeMarcus remains a testament to the power of musical craftsmanship, demonstrating that technical excellence, combined with genuine artistry and commercial sensibility, can create timeless music that resonates across generations.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Listen to Takin A Walk Music History on foot as Knight and Jay Demarcus discuss his amazing career, his influences and his leadership of a Nashville record label. If you are a fan of country music Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Support the show: https://takinawalk.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmie Allen is a Delaware-born, Nashville-made country star whose breakthrough arrived with “Best Shot,” the first of three Billboard Country Airplay No. 1 singles that also include “Make Me Want To” and the Brad Paisley collaboration “Freedom Was a Highway.” After moving to Nashville in 2007, Allen spent years honing a sound that blends contemporary country with pop and R&B edges—an approach that powers his debut album Mercury Lane and the feature-rich follow-up Tulip Drive.Known for boundary-pushing collaborations, Allen has partnered with Noah Cyrus (“This Is Us”), Nelly, Tim McGraw, Mickey Guyton, Jennifer Lopez, and CeeLo Green. His impact has been recognized across the genre: 2021 ACM New Male Artist and CMA New Artist of the Year, plus a GRAMMY nomination for Best New Artist. Allen has also stepped into the national spotlight, co-hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards alongside Dolly Parton and Gabby Barrett and appearing as a featured artist on Apple TV+'s My Kind of Country, underscoring his role in shaping country's next chapter.Unlocking Humanity with Ancient Knowledge | Host John Edmonds Kozma Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Amid budgetary constraints and federal directives to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Dallas officials have developed a plan to help them decide when to take the lead in addressing resident needs and when not to. In other news, DFW International Airport contributes more than $78 billion to the North Texas economy. That's  according to a new impact study released Wednesday from the Perryman Group; the Academy of Country Music Awards are leaving Frisco for Las Vegas next year. For three consecutive years, country luminaries and rising acts have descended upon the Ford Center at The Star; and the largest online retailer in the U.S. has brought its drone delivery service to North Texas. Amazon has gone live in Richardson for local customers as it makes its first big push into the region. Customers in the area can use the technology for tens of thousands of items in as little as one hour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Post Malone BioSnap a weekly updated Biography.Post Malone has been making major headlines over the past several days, with a series of high-profile moves that underscore his momentum in both country music and mainstream pop culture. The biggest story centers on his upcoming halftime performance for the Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Kansas City Chiefs, airing live November 27 on CBS. For Malone, a Texas native and lifelong Cowboys fan, this marks his debut at the Red Kettle Kickoff with The Salvation Army, a nationally televised tradition now in its 29th year. He has emphasized repeatedly in statements to outlets like Dallas CultureMap and CBS Sports that participating is “a real honor” for him, tying personal pride to the charitable impact of the campaign. The performance is coordinated as part of a jam-packed NFL Thanksgiving entertainment slate, featuring fellow icons Jack White and Lil Jon at other games throughout the day, as reported by American Songwriter and NFL.com.Alongside his much-anticipated live appearance, Post Malone has revealed a new single, “Cold,” featuring BigXThaPlug, set for release on Friday, November 21. Country Central and Malone's own Instagram have previewed a track blending country-pop and trap—with a music video shot on a ranch, capturing the Texas vibe of both artists. This is interpreted by insiders as a definitive signal that Malone intends to stay positioned in the country music space following recent successes.Adding to his musical accolades, Malone won his first Country Music Award on November 20, claiming Musical Event of the Year alongside Blake Shelton. He was also nominated for Album of the Year for “F-1 Trillion,” cementing his crossover credentials, although that top honor ultimately went to Lainey Wilson, according to CNY Central.Social media has been lively with mentions of Post, including viral posts noting his stop at a Circle K gas station in Aberdeen on November 17, as shared by the store's district manager. He also posted a buzzworthy Instagram photo of himself with notably short hair on November 20, drawing attention from The Hollywood Reporter and fans commenting on his refreshed look.Business-wise, there have been no new product launches or visible ventures this week, per Spreaker, but recent activities in his entrepreneurial portfolio were highlighted, including a Raising Cane's collaboration and previous limited edition Oreo cookies. Net worth estimates remain robust, landing near 90 million according to JHU Innovations and finance-monthly. Finally, Randy Houser credited partying with Post Malone as the inspiration behind his new song “Back in the Bottle,” indicating Malone's influence as a creative collaborator even when he's not in the headlines directly.All told, Malone's ongoing news cycle demonstrates not only his musical evolution but also his cultural prominence, from the country charts to viral moments and national holidays.Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

Episode 318 features Grammy-winning country music superstar, Brad Paisley and Emmy-winning writer extraordinaire, David Wild as we discuss our mutual love for baseball, barbecue, music, and so much more. Brad Paisley is a country music superstar and has won three Grammy Awards, two American Music Awards, 14 Country Music Association Awards and 15 Academy of Country Music Awards.  Brad has 24 number one hits and, in 2008 became the first artist to achieve 10 consecutive Billboard Country Airplay number one singles and in 2010 he was named the CMA Entertainer of the Year.  He and his wife, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, are co-founders of the nonprofit organization The Store, a free-referral based grocery store, which aims to empower low-income individuals and families in the Nashville area. For more information, visit www.thestore.org.  Brad is a tremendous Los Angeles Dodgers fan and has played the National Anthem for some of their games.  His most recent rendition was prior to this year's extra inning game which the Dodgers won in the 18th inning.  For more information on Brad Paisley go to  https://www.bradpaisley.com/ David Wild  is an award-winning writer, producer, and longtime Rolling Stone magazine contributing editor.  Prior to Rolling Stone he wrote for Esquire magazine.  He has written or produced scores of major specials including the Grammy Awards, Oscars, Emmys, and the Academy of Country Music Awards.  Additionally, he has written books on the television shows, Friends and Seinfeld.  He now co-hosts the podcast, Naked Lunch with Phil Rosenthal.  He first joined us on episode 300 and is back with his friend, Brad Paisley as they are both tremendous Los Angeles Dodgers fans and enjoying their back-to-back World Series Championships. We recommend you go to Rogue Cookers website, https://roguecookers.com/ for award-winning rubs, Chef Ray Sheehan's website, https://www.raysheehan.com/ for award-winning saucess, rubs, and cookbooks, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe. If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq        Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean share details about winners from the Country Music Awards, why Dolly Parton wasn’t there, and the U.K.’s ban of reselling concert tickets for a profit. They also talk about Daniel Radcliffe’s outreach to the new Harry […]

Today on America in the MorningTrump Signs Epstein Bill President Trump announced he has signed the Epstein Files Transparency Act, passed one vote shy of being unanimous in Congress, and this gives the Justice Department 30 days to release all unclassified records and documents related to Jeffrey Epstein.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports the Department of Justice is promising transparency, but the legislation allows Pam Bondi to withhold or redact information the DOJ claims would jeopardize a federal investigation, and some in Congress don't believe the Justice Department will be transparent enough.   Latest In James Comey Case The Trump administration's criminal prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey appeared to be in serious jeopardy Wednesday as the federal judge overseeing the case repeatedly questioned the validity of the grand jury indictment charging Comey with lying to and obstructing Congress.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports as attorneys for Comey are attempting once again to have his case thrown out, former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb, speaking on CNN, says the DOJ's case is literally hanging on by a thread.  SCOTUS & Redistricting Control of Congress, and the fate of President Donald Trump's second-term agenda, could come down to the 9 justices of the US Supreme Court.  After a Federal court struck down Texas' new congressional map this week, the next step for the case will be to place it at the doorstep of the Supreme Court.   Next DHS Target With members of DHS this week making arrests in Charlotte, North Carolina, there's word of a new target for the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.  Correspondent Ben Thomas reports.  Trump's Next Conflict To Fix President Trump has claimed he has ended eight different world conflicts since starting his second term in office, and it appears he's setting his sights on another, at the urging of the Saudi Crown Prince.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the president could soon focus his attention on Sudan.  More Arrests In Charlotte From Charlotte to Raleigh and in between, the number of arrests have increased as federal agents have been detaining people suspected of being in the country illegally, and a lot of kids are missing school in North Carolina.  Correspondent Rich Johnson has the latest on what ICE calls “Operation Charlotte's Web.”   Dick Cheney's Funeral A spokesman for Joe Biden says former President will be in Washington, DC today for the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney.   Mamdani To The White House After actively campaigning against him, President Trump announced the Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, will meet with the president in the Oval Office on Friday.     Florida Congresswoman Facing Charges A Florida Congresswoman is now facing a federal indictment, charging her with misappropriating FEMA funds.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Finally   Ella Langley and Lainey Wilson were the big winners, and Steve Martin got to show off his banjo skills at Wednesday night's Country Music Awards.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has a recap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dina Rezvanipour, Founder and President of 3d Public Relations & Marketing, is a graduate from the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Communications. Dina got her start at Fox Studios in the diversity development department, where she helped establish the writers program and organized talent showcases. Dina was at Fox for 6 years before she landed a position at the premiere public relations firm, Distinctive Assets. As the Vice President of Distinctive Assets, she handled all aspects of PR for the company, and was their talent wrangler for the official backstage gift lounges for shows such as; the GRAMMY Awards, Country Music Awards, Latin GRAMMY Awards, Andre Agassi Grand Slam Charity Event, American Music Awards and Teen Choice Awards. Dina moved to New York City in 2011, to further her career in PR and Marketing and launched 3d Public Relations in January 2012. Dina also started her own charity in 2010 called Generation Philanthropy. Generation Philanthropy is a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to raising awareness and funds for charitable programs both locally and internationally in need of supportEpisode OverviewLiz welcomes Dina Rezvanipour, the founder of 3D PR Marketing, for a candid conversation about PR, branding, authenticity, and running a modern agency that aligns with your personal passions. The pair dive into what makes 3D PR different, the importance of authentic visibility, and how to know when you're really ready for publicity.Download Episode TranscriptTopics CoveredAbout 3D PR Marketing:Dina introduces her full-service PR agency, specializing in beauty, wellness, hospitality, and lifestyle brands. She describes their blend of traditional PR (print, online, TV, events, influencers) and why events—especially their 3D Wellness Retreat—are at the heart of their strategy.The Power of Retreats:Dina shares the inspiration behind the 3D Wellness Retreat, which focuses on finding purpose and letting go of limiting beliefs. She curates each event with experts who've helped her personally, making these retreats both impactful and deeply personal.Origin of “3D”:The name comes from Dina's desire to look at brands (and people) from all angles—never just one dimension. Fun fact: it's also a nod to her family, where she, her mom, and her brother all have names starting with “D”.Authenticity in PR and Marketing:Dina and Liz discuss “vanity PR” versus meaningful visibility. They emphasize how authenticity is non-negotiable for long-term success; being visible is only valuable if your message is true to you.When are you “ready” for PR?Dina believes two things are essential: you must be mentally (and energetically) ready to grow, and you need a solid, functional website as your foundation. Without these, PR efforts are wasted.Navigating Client Relationships:Why Dina opts for quality over quantity when choosing clients, and how she believes deeply in having a real, personal connection with those she works with. She prefers a small, mighty team and deeply values client retention and involvement.Industry Insights:Dina shares the realities of PR—rejection, ghosting, and constant “asking”—and the thick skin required to succeed. She debunks misconceptions about PR being all about ego, explaining that even “bad press” can have its value if handled authentically.Working Globally:3D PR works with clients worldwide, many of whom Dina has never met in person—a testament to the power of referral and the importance of building long-term, trust-based relationships.Memorable Quotes“You have to love what you do in PR, because it's so stressful—you need real passion for your clients.” — Dina“Visibility without authenticity or a message is just vanity marketing.” — Liz“Even bad press is still press…you want people talking about you.” — Dina“Quality over quantity, always.” — DinaConnect with Dina Rezvanipour & 3D PR MarketingWebsite: 3dprmarketing.comDina on Instagram: @dinarezvanipour3D PR Marketing on Instagram: @3dprmarketingFor ListenersIf you're thinking about PR, Dina recommends making sure you're genuinely ready to grow and that your online presence is rock solid. If you want to brainstorm or get a sense of how PR can work for your brand, don't hesitate to reach out to Dina! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a text and let us know what you think!Linda Wilson, President, Texas Country Music Association, joins Miss Helen this week for an in-depth look at the 2025 Texas Country Music Awards coming up on November 9, 2025 at Billy Bob's Texas in the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards.  Texas Country Fans and Top Texas Talent will be on hand in the Stockyards all weekend leading up to the Awards Show on Sunday.  Linda has all the details and what to expect this year.  We have it all covered on this episode of the Award Winning Texas Toast Podcast.Support the show

Barry and Abigail discuss Tracy Chapman by Tracy Chapman and sample Light Cone, Hypnopompic, and Red Eye from Grimm Artisanal Ales in Brooklyn, New York.Barry spoke about his memory of encountering a curfew during a period of race riots in Bridgeton, New Jersey, where he grew up, when he was eight years old.Prior to this episode, Abigail knew Tracy Chapman best from her version of O Holy Night.Read about Luke Combs' cover of Fast Car that made Tracy Chapman the first black woman to win Song of the Year at the Country Music Awards in 2023. Watch Luke Combs and Tracy Chapman perform Fast Car together at the 2023 Grammys.Read about the Maillard reaction.Barry compared She's Got Her Ticket to Neighborhood #2 (Laika) by Arcade Fire. Listen to our discussion of Arcade Fire: Dees Siblings (Arcade Fire and Dees Brothers Brewery).In our discussion of Why?, Abigail referenced the Androposphere from Whoah by Midnight Oil. Listen to our discussion of Midnight Oil: Barley and Rain (Midnight Oil and Intracoastal Brewing Co.).Abigail then entered Why? into the Abigail Hummel School of Speaking Smartly About Music with a comparison to How Come? from the original off-Broadway cast recording of Children's Letters to God.Abigail posited that For My Lover may have been a creative retelling of Loving v. Virginia.Up next… Short n' Sweet by Sabrina CarpenterJingles are by our friend Pete Coe.Visit Anosmia Awareness for more information on Barry's condition.Follow Barry or Abigail on Untappd to see what we're drinking when we're not on mic!Leave us a rating or a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify!Facebook | Instagram | Bluesky | YouTube | Substack | Website | Email us | Virtual Jukebox | Beer Media Group

Matthew Ramsey is an artist and songwriter originally from Buchanan, Virginia. As a founding member and lead vocalist of Old Dominion, Ramsey has contributed to the band's string of chart-topping hits including “Break Up With Him,” “Written in the Sand,” “Hotel Key,” “One Man Band,” and “I Was On A Boat That Day.” The band has won the Academy of Country Music Award for Group of the Year a record breaking eight consecutive times. In addition to his success in Old Dominion, Ramsey has co-written songs recorded by Kenny Chesney, Sam Hunt, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley, Kelsea Ballerini, Craig Morgan, Luke Bryan, and The Band Perry.In this episode, we discuss Matt's journey from small-town Virginia to the top of the country charts, how Old Dominion first came together, his approach to songwriting—both for the band and for other artists—and many other stops along the way.--------------------------------------------------This episode is also sponsored by The Graphic Guitar Guys. They create eye-catching custom guitar wraps for some of the biggest artists and festivals in the music industry. Their work is perfect for adding a unique touch to album pre-sale bundles or VIP package items—check them out and discover how they can transform a guitar into a show-stopping work of art.---------------------------------------------------Troy Cartwright is a Nashville-based artist and songwriter originally from Dallas, Texas. His songs have collectively garnered hundreds of millions of streams, and he is currently signed to Big Machine Music for publishing. Cartwright has written songs recorded by Cody Johnson, Nickelback, Ryan Hurd, Josh Abbott Band, and has upcoming cuts with several A-list artists.New Episodes every Tuesday.Find the host Troy Cartwright on Twitter, Instagram. Social Channels for Ten Year Town:YoutubeFacebookInstagramTwitterTikTokThis podcast was produced by Ben VanMaarth. Intro and Outro music for this episode was composed by Troy Cartwright, Monty Criswell, and Derek George. It is called "Same" and you can listen to it in it's entirety here. Additional music for this episode was composed by Thomas Ventura. Artwork design by Brad Vetter. Creative Direction by Mary Lucille Noah.

Kaylee Bell is one of the most accomplished voices in the New Zealand country music scene. She's not only the most streamed female country musician in Australasia, but has a Country Music Award for Global Country Artist to her name. ‘Cowboy Up', Bell's new album, releases next week – an album she made in the midst of being pregnant. “This record was particularly fun to make,” she told Newstalk ZB's Jack Tame. “I was about 34 weeks pregnant when my producer flew out from Nashville .... to bring a bit of Nashville to New Zealand to make the record.” Previously the record making process was hectic, but ‘Cowboy Up' came about more collaboratively, created slowly in a studio at home. “I was like, this is how I want to make my records now,” Bell told Tame. “It just felt like such a wholesome way to make a record.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

fWotD Episode 3039: Taylor Swift (album) Welcome to featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia's finest articles.The featured article for Saturday, 30 August 2025, is Taylor Swift (album).Taylor Swift is the debut studio album by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It was released in North America on October 24, 2006, and reissued multiple times between 2007 and 2008, through Big Machine Records. Inspired by Swift's teenage outlook on life, the lyrics address themes of love, friendships, and insecurity.Swift relocated from Pennsylvania to Nashville, Tennessee at 14 to sign a songwriting contract with Sony/ATV Tree Music Publishing. Her recording contract with Big Machine in 2005 enabled her to work on the album with the producer Nathan Chapman during her freshman year of high school. She wrote or co-wrote all tracks of Taylor Swift; co-writers include Robert Ellis Orrall, Brian Maher, Angelo Petraglia, and Liz Rose. Musically, Taylor Swift is a country album with pop and pop rock elements, and its acoustic arrangements are instrumented with guitars, banjos, and fiddles.Five songs were released as singles; "Our Song" and "Should've Said No" peaked atop the Hot Country Songs chart, and "Teardrops on My Guitar" charted in the top 10 on the Pop Songs chart. Swift embarked on a six-month radio tour in 2006 and opened tours for other country artists throughout 2006–2007. By promoting Taylor Swift via the social networking site Myspace, she reached a teenage audience that had been excluded as a target demographic for country music. Initial reviews praised the production for its crossover appeal and Swift's earnest depictions of adolescent feelings. Taylor Swift was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2008 Academy of Country Music Awards.In the United States, Taylor Swift spent 24 weeks at number one on the Top Country Albums chart, became the longest-charting album of the 2000s decade on the Billboard 200, and made Swift the first female country artist to write or co-write every song on a platinum-certified debut album by the Recording Industry Association of America. It also charted and received platinum certifications in Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. Taylor Swift's country pop sound and autobiographical songwriting set a blueprint for Swift's next albums and became an inspiration for other confessional singer-songwriters. Rolling Stone featured it in their 2022 list "100 Best Debut Albums of All Time".This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 00:49 UTC on Saturday, 30 August 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Taylor Swift (album) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Danielle.

Celebrating our 300th episode with Emmy winner, David Wild, writer for the Grammy Awards and Rolling Stone magazine and barbecue pitmaster legends, Moe Cason and Bob Trudnak, plus special congratulatory messages David Wild  is an award-winning writer, producer, and longtime Rolling Stone magazine contributing editor.  Prior to Rolling Stone he wrote for Esquire magazine.  He has written or produced scores of major specials including the Grammy Awards, Oscars, Emmys, and the Academy of Country Music Awards.  Additionally, he has written books on the television shows, Friends and Seinfeld.  He now co-hosts the podcast, Naked Lunch with Phil Rosenthal.  David is a huge baseball fan, beginning in his youth as a New York Mets fan and as an adult changing his allegiance to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Moe Cason AKA Big Moe is an award winning pitmaster who has toiled for many years creating his well respected brand, Moe Cason Barbeque and his instantly recognizable, Big Moe persona.  Moe is a television personality, cookbook author, and a Navy veteran.  He has been featured in national television segments, including Steve Harvey's and Harry Connick Jr.'s talk shows and had his own segment on NatGeo's World of Flavor.  For more information on Big Moe Cason and to purchase his products go to  https://moecasonbbq.com/ Bob Trudnak has loved barbecue since the age of seven, when his dad placed him "in charge" of putting charcoal in the grill and from that day forward he was hooked.  In 1999, Bob helped co-found the company, BBQ Guru.  He is an award winning competive pitmaster.  Beyond competitions, he is a renowned judge and instructor, having hosted hundreds of in-person and virtual barbecue classes.  He is the creator of BBQ Bob's Sauces and BobbyT's Pizza Products.  For more information on Bob Trudnak go to https://bobtrudnakbbq.com/ Special thanks to Doug Scheiding for his special artwork celebrating our 300th episode. We recommend you go to Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com for special grilling tools and accessories, Magnechef https://magnechef.com/ for excellent and unique barbecue gloves, Cutting Edge Firewood High Quality Kiln Dried Firewood - Cutting Edge Firewood in Atlanta for high quality firewood and cooking wood, Mantis BBQ, https://mantisbbq.com/ to purchase their outstanding sauces with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the Kidney Project, and for exceptional sauces, Elda's Kitchen https://eldaskitchen.com/ We conclude the show with the song, Baseball Always Brings You Home from the musician, Dave Dresser and the poet, Shel Krakofsky. We truly appreciate our listeners and hope that all of you are staying safe.   If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you. Call the show:  (516) 855-8214 Email:  baseballandbbq@gmail.com Twitter:  @baseballandbbq Instagram:  baseballandbarbecue YouTube:  baseball and bbq Website:  https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com Facebook:  baseball and bbq  

Maren Morris is a country music superstar. She's a Grammy Award Winner and a five time winner at the Country Music Awards, breaking records and writing songs for iconic artists like Kelly Clarkson and Tim McGraw. And now she's entering a new era in her life and career with her latest album ‘Dreamsicle'. She'll be heading to New Zealand next year to ride the country music wave that's sweeping the country, performing shows in Auckland and Christchurch. Morris joined Jack Tame to discuss this next phase in her career, the meaning behind Dreamsicle, and next year's tour. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vince Gill is a music icon, winning armloads of awards over his 50-year musical career, including 22 Grammys, 8 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 18 CMA awards. He's collaborated with every possible country music great like Dolly Parton and Reba McEntire, but also music legends in other genres like Sting and Barbra Streisand. Along with his unforgettable tenor voice, Vince is an extraordinary guitar player, and has shared the stage with guitar legends like Eric Clapton, Jeff Beck, B. B. King, and Carlos Santana. He's been playing with his good pal Joe Walsh and the Eagles for the past nine years, stepping in for the late Glenn Frey. But I asked Vince to be on the show because he continues to make courageous choices not only for his career but also for all of us, using his music to make the world a better place.At 68, Vince believes he's making the best music of his career. No matter where you are in your artistic journey, you will leave this conversation inspired.Takeaways:Growth comes from stepping out of your comfort zone — something Vince continues to doThe sure thing is not necessarily the right thingDon't ever be the best musician in the bandStand by your beliefs even if everyone else is going in a different directionSuccess is not defined by charts or sales, but by respect from peers; andKindness could solve every problem we have  Resources Learn more about Vince and check out his tour schedule here. Follow him on instagram @vincegillofficial. Watch Vince perform:March OnGo Rest High on That Mountain with Patty LovelessEvery Breath You Take with Sting See his vintage guitar collection here. Find out more about Vince's friend Keb' Mo', an award-winning blues musician. Learn more about The Sphere and go see Vince play with the Eagles! And listen to Amy and Vince's daughter Corrina sing her song Too Much. 

Send us a textIn this special episode of Got it From My Momma, we're headed to Frisco, Texas for the 60th annual Academy of Country Music Awards! Join us on the red carpet as we soak up the glitz, glam, and southern charm while chatting with some of your favorite country music stars. From behind-the-scenes buzz to heartfelt moments about the intersection of faith, family, and fame, this is a celebration you won't want to miss. HAPPY 60TH ACMS!! Presented by: HEREOS BEAUTYwww.heroesbeauty.comUse code MOMMA20 for 20% off your entire orderGULP VitaminsMOMMA50 for 50% off your first purchase! www.gulpvitamins.com COAT DEFENSE PET PRODUCTSwww.coatdefense.comCODE: MOMMA15 for 15% off BAREFACED SKINCAREwww.barefaced.comCODE: MOMMA15 for 15% off www.gotitfrommymomma.tvThank you to our generous Got It From My Momma podcast friends! This episode is brought to you by: HARPER COLLINS CHRISTIAN PUBLISHING DEVOTIONS BOOKS - Grace for the Moment for Moms & Jesus Calling for Moms https://amzn.to/3DQ8GWL SUITSHOP PROM https://shrsl.com/4utgu WEDDING GROUP https://shrsl.com/4utgw CODE: GIFMM for a free tie! BAREFACED SKINCAREwww.barefaced.comUse MOMMA15 for 15% off your first purchase! TEXT a Skincare Specialist at 25169 for complimentary consults and to answer any skin questions.COAT DEFENSEwww.coatdefense.comInstagram @coat_defenseUse MOMMA15 for 15% off Got it From My Momma on the WEBwww.gotitfrommymomma.tv(Become an Insider!)Host- Jennifer Vickery Smith@jvickerysmith on Instagram WATCH podcast episodes on YouTube @gotitfrommymommapodcast

Eighty years since Nazi Germany surrendered, Europe marks VE Day as the once unbreakable transatlantic bond faces new pressure under the "America First" president of Donald Trump. Christiane speaks with Finland's President, Alexander Stubb, about his relationship with Trump, the future of NATO and Ukraine, and the Russia-China anti-Western alliance. Them, with the fate of both the people of Gaza and the Israeli hostages still on the line, Israel's Deputy Foreign Minister, Sharren Haskel, talks to Christiane about the humanitarian crisis and the latest military escalation. Marking 25 years of Vladimir Putin's rule over Russia, Fred Pleitgen brings us a rare and highly stage-managed look at the Russian president's life at the Kremlin. Christiane also speaks with award-winning and best-selling novelist Isabelle Allende about her new book, "My Name is Emila Del Valle." From her archives, in honor of the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Christiane's conversation with 102-year-old WW2 veteran Jake Larson at the American Cemetary in Normandy. Papa Jake, as he is known, has become an unlikely TikTok star with over one million followers.  And finally, as country music celebrated its biggest night of the year at the 60th Academy of Country Music Awards this week, Christiane revisited her conversation with industry titan and seven-time nominee Rosanne Cash, daughter of the legendary Johnny Cash.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Texas House gave initial approval to a bill Thursday that would ban citizens of China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from owning properties in Texas, moving the state one step closer to creating barriers for property ownership to people from countries deemed hostile. On a largely partisan vote of 85-60, the House approved the bill, making it the latest Republican-led policy once considered too extreme for the House now on a direct path to becoming law as the chamber shifts further to the right. In other news, North Texas' Catholic community reacted with surprise and excitement to Thursday's news that Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected the first American pope in the 2,000-year history of the Catholic Church; separate bills making their way through the Texas Legislature have banks and consumer advocates on edge, posing challenges to the state's financial infrastructure and its pro-business bent. At issue are two sets of bills regulating credit card processing fees, which collectively set a record of nearly $188 billion last year, according to Nielsen Report data; and the Academy of Country Music Awards — colloquially dubbed country's “party of the year” — assembled many of the genre's biggest stars in Frisco Thursday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dean Richards, entertainment reporter for WGN, joins Bob Sirott to provide the latest news in entertainment. Bob and Dean talk about the rising popularity of the TV series “The Young Pope” and what late night hosts had to say about the new pope being from Chicago. They also share details about the American Country Music Awards, […]

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel discuss the questions that fans want to know from NFL players. Matt addresses being nervous and how using sports psychology helped solve his issues. How much does it hurt to get hit by a charging LB? What gets eaten at halftime? While Matt has had teammates he didn't like, Bobby tells a shocking behind the scenes story from his time on ''American Idol'. Bobby will be part of the upcoming Academy of Country Music Awards and teases what to expect. Bobby almost got a hole in one while playing golf and talks about being on the course. Back to the ACMs, Bobby explains what he'll doing doing on the show along with another event where he'll be roasting Brooks and Dunn. Bobby gets some practice by roasting Matt! Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first Academy of Country Music Awards was 4/2/66. 60 years later, the genre's having its finest decade honoring popular trending artists today. Before the ceremony's livestream airs 5/8 on Amazon Prime Video, I share my predictions who'd win 9 of its popular music categories: Music Event, Single, Song, Duo, Group, Male, Female, Album, and Entertainer. Listen, and check my ballot results on our social media pages. Music Notes with Jess sites: Facebook, X, Instagram, BuzzsproutRelated Episodes: Ep. 125 - ACM Awards 2022 PredictionsEp. 179 - Morgan Wallen's Music HistoryEp. 230 - Kacey Musgraves' "Deeper Well"Ep. 249 - Shaboozey's "A Bar Song (Tipsy)"Ep. 252 - Little Big Town Top 10Ep. 254 - Post Malone's 'F-1 Trillion' (Review)Ep. 266 - CMA Awards 2024 PredictionsEp. 272 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 1)Ep. 273 - Top 40 Songs of 2024 (Part 2)Ep. 275 - Carly Pearce & WineEp. 277 - Grammys 2025 Predictions

In this deeply personal conversation, Kelly Clarkson – beloved artist, truth teller, and goddamn cheetah – joins us to discuss:  How Untamed gave her the clarity and courage to divorce;  Why she stayed for as long as she did;  The lowest point of her life;  What broke her heart the most in her marriage;  How to recover yourself after slowly disappearing in a relationship;  Her incredible new album chemistry;  Embracing singleness; and  Why she's a stronger parent today. About Kelly:  Kelly Clarkson is one of the most popular artists of this era with total worldwide sales of more than 25 million albums and 40 million singles. Her multi-Emmy Award-winning daytime talk show, “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” has been picked up for its 5th and 6th seasons. Additionally, she was the winning coach on seasons 14, 15, 17, and 21 of “The Voice” and returned as a coach for Season 23. Kelly is the recipient of three consecutive Daytime Emmy Awards for “The Kelly Clarkson Show,” three Grammy Awards, four American Music Awards, three MTV Video Music Awards, one MTV Movie & TV Award, two Academy of Country Music Awards, two American Country Awards and one Country Music Association Award.  Kelly will release her highly anticipated tenth studio album, Chemistry on June 23rd.  TW: @kellyclarkson IG: @kellyclarkson To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The CEO of the Country Music Awards, CMAs, has extended an open invitation to Mrs. Carter herself, Beyoncé Knowles Carter. While the CEO said he loves Beyoncé country music album, he said the voting process is done by other country music artists and some may not be as familiar with Beyoncé’s country album. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Friday on The Rickey Smiley Morning Show Podcast, and they are still broadcasting live at the Disney Dreamer Academy at the Disney World Resort in Orlando, FL. Da Brat talks about Will Smith’s first album in twenty years. Smith said while working on this album, he got some sage advice from two hip-hop heavy weights, Jay-Z and Kendrick Lamar. Listen to the advice these two titan emcees told Will Smith, the first rapper to win a Grammy. The CEO of the Country Music Awards, CMAs, has extended an open invitation to Mrs. Carter herself, Beyoncé Knowles Carter. While the CEO said he loves Beyoncé country music album, he said the voting process is done by other country music artists and some may not be as familiar with Beyoncé’s country album. Also, Pastor Marvin Sapp has called for his congregation to give. He told his ushers to lock the doors of the church until they were able to raise $40,000. All of this and more Website: https://www.urban1podcasts.com/rickey-smiley-morning-show See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MUSICDee Snider of Twisted Sister isn't happythat KISS are doing a non-makeup show in Las vegas in November. He tweeted, "14 months since their last farewell.First Gene Simmons offeredhis fans the opportunity to spend a day as his roadie for $12,500.  Now JoJoSiwa is doing something similar.  ·         We're getting closer andcloser to the ACM (Academy of Country Music) Awards, which will take place onMay 8th live from The Star in Frisco, Texas. Blake Shelton's next duet with Gwen Stefani is aBREAK-UP song called "Hanging On".  TVAdolescence  debuted on March 13th and has brokena couple of records on Netflix in its first two weeks.  MOVING ON INTO MOVIENEWS:Will Smith still hasseven years to go on his ban from the Academy Awards.  Michael Caine remembers working with Beyoncé and Heath Ledger in his new memoir.  AND FINALLYSuzanne Somers died from breast cancer in October of 2023, butnow she's back.  And this might not be the last time we say that about adead celebrity. Suzanne's husband Alan Hamel worked with a company calledRealbotix to create a, quote, "digital twin" of Suzanne.  Itmimics both her voice and speech patterns using recordings and footage of her Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

MUSIC Dee Snider of Twisted Sister isn't happy that KISS are doing a non-makeup show in Las vegas in November. He tweeted, "14 months since their last farewell. First Gene Simmons offered his fans the opportunity to spend a day as his roadie for $12,500.  Now JoJo Siwa is doing something similar.  ·           We're getting closer and closer to the ACM (Academy of Country Music) Awards, which will take place on May 8th live from The Star in Frisco, Texas.   Blake Shelton's next duet with Gwen Stefani is a BREAK-UP song called "Hanging On".    TV Adolescence  debuted on March 13th and has broken a couple of records on Netflix in its first two weeks.   MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS: Will Smith still has seven years to go on his ban from the Academy Awards.  Michael Caine remembers working with Beyoncé and Heath Ledger in his new memoir.   AND FINALLY Suzanne Somers died from breast cancer in October of 2023, but now she's back.  And this might not be the last time we say that about a dead celebrity. Suzanne's husband Alan Hamel worked with a company called Realbotix to create a, quote, "digital twin" of Suzanne.  It mimics both her voice and speech patterns using recordings and footage of her Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do you have a business idea that you would realise, if only you had the time? Sara Davies firmly believes we're all capable of creating a successful business from scratch, in just six minutes a week. The Dragon's Den star set up Crafter's Companion while she was still a student and has since built it into a multi-million pound business. Now she's sharing what she's learned in her new book – The Six Minute Entrepreneur: 52 Short Lessons for Long-term Business Success.This week the owner of a Welsh Rugby club put up a social media post to promote an upcoming match against a local rival, featuring the words "Not For Girls" stamped across the top. He didn't expect the post would get more than a quarter of a million views, generate outrage and condemnation and become national news. Matthew Young from Neath Rugby Football Club talks exclusively to Nuala McGovern along with sports broadcaster, Stella Mills, one of the first people to see the post and comment.The holy month of Ramadan is underway, which means millions of Muslims around the world are fasting, no food or drink from dawn until dusk - not even water. But for those with current, or past eating disorders, this period of fasting can bring challenges. So, how can they be best supported? Kylie Pentelow talks to fitness trainer Nazia Khatun, who has struggled with anorexia and bulimia in the past, and counselling psychologist, Dr Omara Naseem, who specialises in eating disorders.Inside Counter Terrorism Policing is a new podcast featuring five women working in a range of roles across the UK, who have shared their story with the aim of inspiring others to consider a career in national security and policing. We hear from Vicki Evans, Senior National Coordinator for Counter Terrorism Policing for the UK, and an officer we are calling ‘Emma', who will explain the challenges of her role as a handler of covert sources.Frankie Bridge has hit out at "double standards" for women after she received a backlash online for going on holiday without her children. The Loose Women presenter was called "the worst wife and mother" in comments on her social media post, after she took a break with a friend following health struggles, while her husband and mother were looking after her two sons. She joined Nuala, along with parenting coach Camilla McGill.The Grammy award-winning Lainey Wilson is a country music trailblazer, with seven Country Music Association Awards and six Academy of Country Music Awards to her name. Her latest album, Whirlwind, earned a Grammy nomination and she is currently on a world tour promoting the album. Ahead of headlining this weekend's Country to Country Festival at the O2 in London she joined Nuala to discuss why she thinks country is cool again.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Annette Wells Editor: Sarah Jane Griffiths

The Grammy award-winning Lainey Wilson is a country music trailblazer. She has made her way from Hannah Montana impersonator to performing at the Grand Ole Opry and she's been awarded seven Country Music Association Awards, including Entertainer of the Year in 2023 and six Academy of Country Music Awards. As a prolific songwriter she's scored seven No. 1 hits including: Watermelon Moonshine and Heart Like A Truck. Her latest album, Whirlwind, earned a Grammy nomination and she is currently on a world tour promoting the album. She will be headlining at the Country to Country Festival at the O2 in London this weekend. She joins Nuala McGovern to discuss why she thinks country is cool again.In 2021, the Irish jockey Rachael Blackmore became the first female jockey to win the Grand National in the 182-year history of the race. The first woman to be leading jockey at the Cheltenham Festival with six victories, including the Champion Hurdle, and the following year she became the first female jockey to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup. Yesterday, she continued to make history winning the Stayers' Hurdle aboard Bob Olinger to complete a Cheltenham Festival double. All the more remarkable as she was sidelined for three months with a neck injury after a fall in September. We speak to Fern Buckley, BBC sports journalist, ahead of Blackmore's participation in Friday afternoon's Gold Cup race.In Bangladesh, there's been shocking news that an eight-year-old girl who was raped last week, has died from her injuries. Fierce protests have erupted in the country following the girl's death yesterday with people demanding that the government expedite justice for rape victims and reform laws related to women and children's safety. We hear from the BBC's South Asia Correspondent Samira Hussain who is based in Delhi, India.In the next of our Women's Prize discussions, we hear from Clare Mulley on her book charting the life of Agent Zo – a courageous Polish female resistance fighter in World War Two, and VV Ganeshananthan about her novel Brotherless Night set during the Sri Lankan Civil War – winner of the Women's Prize for Fiction last year. What can these writers in very different genres tell us about the experience of women in war?Catherine Cox from Nottingham was one of thousands of women who took the epilepsy drug sodium valproate while pregnant, something which is now advised against. She's been campaigning for compensation for more than 20 years. Her son Matthew, who's now 23, was born with a range of conditions, including autism, ADHD, epilepsy and several learning disabilities. At 18 months old, he was diagnosed with foetal valproate syndrome, indicating the medication Catherine took was the cause of his problems. Catherine joins Nuala alongside Dr Henrietta Hughes, Patient Safety Commissioner, whose report, released just over a year ago, recommended the need to compensate those harmed by valproate.Presenter: Nuala McGovern Producer: Kirsty Starkey Editor: Karen Dalziel

Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel talk about Super Bowl Media Day and Myles Garrett asking to be traded. Matt describes the experience of changing teams and the chaotic impact it has on your life. Singer Luke Bryan sung the anthem for the Falcons/Patriots Super Bowl and recalls living through the 28-3 collapse. Luke reveals how he had Tim Tebow's Heisman trophy for a year and how Tebow came to have Luke's CMA Award. Luke wraps up looking back at this career and revealing his favorite memorabilia collected along the way. Check out Luke's Tour schedule HERE. Matt and Bobby give their Super Bowl picks and discuss heading to New Orleans! Lots to Say with Bobby Bones and Matt Cassel is part of the NFL Podcast Network See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week's Real Talk question asks: how important are names? YaYa and TRUTH switch gears for a bit of celebrity chit-chat, diving into the drama surrounding country artist Collin Obina Chibueze, better known by his stage name, “Shaboozey.” The Nigerian-American performer's stage name is essentially a mispronunciation of his family's native Igbo surname, which means “God is ruler, God is king.” After his name was used as a running gag at the 2024 Country Music Awards, the interwebz was in an uproar! With many different opinions about the implications of  pronouncing and mispronouncing of ethnic names—-  the real talk question of this week asks.. just  how important are names? Religious texts across beliefs have a thing with names, with The Bible mentioning over a dozen names of God, lists names in genealogies, and has characters that  meaningfully change names in both the old and New Testament— they gotta count for something.  Then for the Moon reading,  YaYa is starting a series preparing for the winter solstice ways we can fortify our body, minds and sprit for the darker days ahead.

Reflecting on a year of phenomenal guests, we are bringing you a selection of the Best Conversations of 2024.Kasey Chambers grew up surrounded by country music, singing around the campfire with her family, and listening to her father's cassettes of old country classics. She now makes her own country music, which has won her a devoted following and recognition as one of Australia's favourite country music stars. Kasey Chambers started singing around the campfire as a little girl.She and her family spent much of the year camping on the Nullarbor Plain, where her dad would hunt for foxes and rabbits.Kasey and her brother Nash had a free range childhood, and went to sleep to the sound of their father's rifle as he worked through the night. Singing came naturally to Kasey, and she loved all the old country classics, as well as some Cyndi Lauper and Bruce Springsteen.Kasey has spent her life making music and connecting with audiences. It's what she believes she was put on the earth to do.This episode of Conversations contains discussions about country music, Australian outback, hunting, families, guitars, singing, vocals, musicians, singers, Country Music Association, CMA, Country Music Awards, Golden Guitars, ARIA Awards, music awards, popular music, Crowded House, Neil Finn, Paul Kelly, family relationships, marriage, divorce, parenting, women musicians.

Episode Summary:  Dance legend Anita Mann shares her remarkable journey, offering insights from her extensive career as a dancer, choreographer, and producer. Menina Fortunato introduces Anita, honoring her as a trailblazer who has received five Emmy nominations, with an impressive array of credits, including Solid Gold, the Muppets, and the Academy Awards. Anita's career took off when Elvis Presley, impressed with her work, asked her to assist on his projects. Working with icons like Elvis and Jack Baker provided invaluable experience in choreography and the technical aspects of filmmaking, setting the foundation for her success. Throughout her career, Anita built opportunities, from creating her own company divisions for cruise ships and casinos to producing television and arena shows. Her work ethic, dedication to learning, and passion for dance propelled her forward, and she actively supports other dancers in their pursuits. In advice to aspiring dancers, Anita stresses preparation, respect, and persistence in auditions, encouraging them to pursue their dreams with integrity. During a Q&A with mentees, she discusses leveraging social media, her favorite roles, and the transition from performer to business owner. Anita concludes with a message of gratitude and resilience, emphasizing health and ongoing dedication to dance. She expresses her excitement for the future, including the launch of a new dance hall of fame, inspiring dancers to persevere and keep reaching for their dreams. Show Notes: (0:03) Introduction and Background of Anita Mann (3:10) Early Years and First Dance Experiences (1:09:27) Audition for NAACP Special and First Professional Job (1:29:57) Working with Elvis Presley and Early Choreography Career (1:30:12) Building a Career and Creating Opportunities (1:32:37) Advice for Aspiring Dancers (1:33:36) Q&A Session with Mentees (1:37:36) Final Thoughts and Encouragement Biography: Anita Mann has been honored by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences as one of America's top five contemporary choreographers. She is the recipient of five Emmy Nominations, one Emmy Award and accolades from every corner of the industry. Her choreography credits include 5 seasons on the 1980s dance television show, “Solid Gold” (earning her two Emmy nominations), "The Muppets Go Hollywood" (her first Emmy nomination), "The Cher Show", "The Jacksons", "The Academy Awards", "The Golden Globe Awards", "Academy of Country Music Awards", "The Miss America Pageant" (earning her first Emmy Award), "The People's Choice Awards", "The Grammy Hall of Fame", "The Emmy's", "The Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon" (earning her another Emmy nomination), "The Great Muppet Caper", "Dick Clark's American Bandstand Live", "Sesame Street Live", "The Mighty Morphin Power Ranger Tour", "Snoopy's World of Magic", "Arthur Live Tour" as well as countless other live, film and television shows including the award-winning show FANTASY, one of the longest running shows in Las Vegas now celebrating 25 years on the Las Vegas Strip! Mann was the Coordinating Producer for the WE Channel TV series, “Dirty Dancing”. She is the Producer of the pre-school animated musical webisode series, “itty bitty HeartBeats” as well as the President of the Dance Hall of Fame. Anita Mann has danced with and choreographed for Elvis Presley, Lucille Ball, Michael Jackson, Cher, The Muppets, Wayne Brady, Julianne Hough, Adam Lambert and countless other stars while maintaining a four-decade relationship with all the major networks. Connect on Social Media: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DWwNF5XRe/

The man convicted of killing Laken Riley as she jogged through the woods at the University of Georgia was found guilty on all counts. We break down the horrific story that brought to light the real consequences of bad border policies. "The View" continues to grapple with Trump's huge election victory. The numbers are in for Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, and Netflix wins big, while Tyson and the audience took an L. Rick and Greg saw the Country Music Awards last night and actually enjoyed it. ► Sponsor: Angel Studios' new movie "Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin." tells the story of a moral hero who stood up to Hitler as few did. The movie is a powerful antidote to the rampant antisemitism seeping the world today. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide. Don't miss it as Dietrich Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler in Angel Studios' upcoming film "Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin." Hitting theaters November 22nd. Get showtimes right now at htp://www.Angel.com/RICK ► Sponsor: Go to http://wwww.ShopBlazeMedia.com today. Check out all the cool merchandise available from Blaze Media and be sure you use the promo code “BLAZE10” to get 10% off your ENTIRE order! http://www.ShopBlazeMedia.com, promo code “BLAZE10” for 10% off. Do it today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The man convicted of killing Laken Riley as she jogged through the woods at the University of Georgia was found guilty on all counts. We break down the horrific story that brought to light the real consequences of bad border policies. "The View" continues to grapple with Trump's huge election victory. The numbers are in for Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul, and Netflix wins big, while Tyson and the audience took an L. Rick and Greg saw the Country Music Awards last night and actually enjoyed it.► Sponsor: Angel Studios' new movie "Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin." tells the story of a moral hero who stood up to Hitler as few did. The movie is a powerful antidote to the rampant antisemitism seeping the world today. With his faith and fate at stake, Bonhoeffer must choose between upholding his moral convictions or risking it all to save millions of Jews from genocide. Don't miss it as Dietrich Bonhoeffer is swept into the epicenter of a deadly plot to assassinate Hitler in Angel Studios' upcoming film "Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin." Hitting theaters November 22nd. Get showtimes right now at htp://www.Angel.com/RICK► Sponsor: Go to http://wwww.ShopBlazeMedia.com today. Check out all the cool merchandise available from Blaze Media and be sure you use the promo code “BLAZE10” to get 10% off your ENTIRE order! http://www.ShopBlazeMedia.com, promo code “BLAZE10” for 10% off. Do it today!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Boomer loved the Country Music Awards last night and Peyton Manning was in the mix. Boomer wants to move the morning show studios to the Hamptons. Tommy DeVito said he is going to calm down on the off field stuff and focus on football, and Gio is afraid this is going to change what we love about him. Boomer said Todd Bowles is going to come in and ‘blitz his ass'. Boomer wonders what Mike Vrabel is up to. Jerry returns for an update, but first Gio said Pete Hoffman revealed his weight on BT & Sal. He said significantly more than 300 lbs. BT once asked a female wrestler in studio for a pic but he just took a pic of her. He wasn't in it. Dov said he weighed 202. Jerry has audio of the Knicks beating the Suns in Phoenix. A caller said he listened to Jerry do the Rutgers game and he was loving it. In the final segment of the hour, Darius Paduch has been sentenced to life in jail. A caller said he hates everything about the Tommy DeVito situation.

Hour 1 Drew Lock spoke to the media yesterday and is confused and not happy being skipped over as the number two quarterback. The Giants leapfrogged him for the fans. They want Tommy DeVito and they are giving them a reason to come out on Sunday. If DeVito plays well we'll ask why he didn't get a start sooner, and it will hurt their draft order. Kirk Cousins could be available as a ‘stop gap guy' for the Giants. Boomer thinks if this was an away game for the Giants, Lock probably would have gotten the start. Jerry is here for his first update of the day and starts with a preview of Steelers/Browns tonight. There could be snow tonight in Cleveland. Dexter Lawrence talked about the benching of Daniel Jones and Brian Daboll talked about Dexter's comments. Shannon Sharpe and Ochocinco talked about Thanksgiving. Ocho said he'll see if a follower of his will let him go to their place. In the final segment of the hour, over 30 million people watched the Sunday game between the Chiefs and Bills. Netflix could be a major player when the NFL rights come up for CBS or Fox. Hour 2 Boomer loved the Country Music Awards last night and Peyton Manning was in the mix. Boomer wants to move the morning show studios to the Hamptons. Tommy DeVito said he is going to calm down on the off field stuff and focus on football, and Gio is afraid this is going to change what we love about him. Boomer said Todd Bowles is going to come in and ‘blitz his ass'. Boomer wonders what Mike Vrabel is up to. Jerry returns for an update, but first Gio said Pete Hoffman revealed his weight on BT & Sal. He said significantly more than 300 lbs. BT once asked a female wrestler in studio for a pic but he just took a pic of her. He wasn't in it. Dov said he weighed 202. Jerry has audio of the Knicks beating the Suns in Phoenix. A caller said he listened to Jerry do the Rutgers game and he was loving it. In the final segment of the hour, Darius Paduch has been sentenced to life in jail. A caller said he hates everything about the Tommy DeVito situation. Hour 3 Tomorrow night is Boomer & Gio Live at the Paramount. Peter Schwartz priced himself out of participating. Big Zoo decided to go see Wicked instead so he's out as well. A caller said he played all of the WFAN theme songs at his wedding's cocktail hour. That got us to play the creepy song someone did for Anne Liguori. Jerry returns for an update but first a caller asks if he heard a Gio commercial correctly, that his daughter likes the feel of his underwear. The Syracuse women's basketball coach is pissed that the fans don't seem to care about them. The Steelers are only 3.5 favorites in Cleveland and Boomer thinks it should be more. In the final segment of the hour, there's a jackknifed tractor trailer that is wreaking havoc on Long Island. This is an important game for the Bucs so Tommy DeVito could spoil it for them. Hour 4 Yesterday Boomer said that he thinks Aaron Rodgers is injured. Some people thought Boomer was making excuses for him. There is something wrong with his left leg and he's out there playing hurt. A caller said Boomer would drive to his high school in a red convertible and steal all the girls. A caller wants to know how we can keep Eddie from retiring. Jerry returns for his final update of the day and starts with the audio of Sal asking if Boomer is jealous of Joe Burrow. Jerry has audio of Drew Lock talking about getting passed over for Tommy DeVito. Adam Schefter said he once broke a story after making love. Jerry has audio of a moaning golfer every time he hits a ball. Chris Russo was mocking Tony Romo for making a mistake on air. Stephen A. Smith and Molly reminded Dog of all the mistakes he makes on air. The Moment of The Day: CBS is ‘going Federal' with excitement over NFL ratings. In the final segment of the show, Yussef told Boomer that he loves the air freshener in his office.

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World-renowned musician Jeff McMahon shares captivating stories from his 18-year career with Tim McGraw's band, the Dancehall Doctors. Join me, Kerry Brett, as Jeff reveals the pivotal moments that shaped his musical journey and his life offstage. From performing hits like “Live Like You Were Dying” at the Country Music Awards to running marathons for the Tug McGraw Foundation, Jeff exemplifies how music can be a force for good, connecting people and uplifting spirits.Our conversation reveals the power of genuine connections as we reminisce about maintaining friendships from college days and finding community at unexpected places like the local Waffle House. Surprises abound as Jeff shares a heartfelt video project with artist Nicole Lewis that turns into an unexpected celebration. Through tales of kindness and thoughtful gestures, we discover the profound impact of truly listening and being present in each interaction, whether it's sending a meaningful gift or simply sharing a moment of joy.As we explore the emotional depths of music, Jeff recounts moving performances that highlight music's healing power, like honoring a young woman's memory with "Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head." We dive into the creation and significance of songs like “Angela's Wings,” allowing listeners to find solace and meaning. Wrapping up, I share insights on finding love and the importance of commitment to oneself and others. Tune in for a heartfelt episode filled with authenticity, inspiration, and the timeless magic of music.

On this episode of the MalloryBros. Podcast, the guys start with a usual recap of the Week. They start with a conversation about not knowing any Detectives. Terrance then highlights something cool he found out about a few podcast listeners. The guys then speak to whether your Best Man can cry at your Wedding. Terrance then asks a random ass would you rather question but also gives an update on Mimi. They then get to Tommy Richmans comments on hiphop, and speak to how hiphop is used as a vehicle. This leads to a conversation about gatekeeping and what happened with Beyonce with the Country Music Awards. Terrance has a WNBA Rant, and the guys speak to seeing Lebron James and his son taking the court together for the first time. Terrance offers some pushback. Terrell asks if “Superhero” is one of Future's best intros. He then asks Terrance a few PG County specific questions to test his memory. With Joker 2 receiving harsh criticism the guys speak to “moments” outweighing story and the new age of Film. This leads to a reflection on some of the best films that are turning 10 years old this year, and how 2014 was one of the last great Years of cinema. They close with advice to a supporter that's going through a rough breakup and a random conversation about Love Don't Cost a Thing.

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In this edition of MarTrend Odegaard, Miles and special guest host Pallavi Gunalan discuss the passing of James Earl Jones, a bag of Cheetos causing 'world changing' damage to Carlsbad Caverns, the Brittany Mahomes/Taylor Swift controversy, Mike Johnson's voter bill, Beyonce getting snubbed at the CMA's, Trump trying to sue comedians for making fun of him and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's Hot Topics, the co-hosts weigh in with what they think the candidates need to do to win tonight's presidential debate and discuss why Beyoncé's album "Cowboy Carter" didn't earn any Country Music Award nominations. "The View" remembers legendary actor James Earl Jones. Rachel Maddow joins to discuss the significance of the Cheney family endorsing Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris, shares her presidential debate expectations and talks her new documentary "From Russia With Lev." Tennis legend Venus Williams stops by to reflect on her role in inspiring a new generation of athletes and her tips to improve physical and mental health from her new book, “Strive.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyhive members and fans alike feel that Beyoncé has been snubbed by the Country Music Awards. Her album, Cowboy Carter topped the Billboard charts as well as 7 songs going on the top 10 of Billboard, but yet she was not nominated for a single Country Music Award.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

William Shatner calls in, Tyreek Hill's detention, Beyoncé snubbed by the CMA's, Drew & Maz visit The Big House, and Hank Winchester joins us about his promo delaying the Detroit Lions OT on TV. Motown is going nuts over the Detroit Lions. Local 4's Hank Winchester had timely placed promo during the Lions overtime game against the Los Angeles Rams. Unfortunately, it caused many of us to miss about a minute and a half of football action. We check in with Hank to see if he was behind it all. Kelly and Hank are crushing it with “The Morning After” podcast. Former Warren Mayor Jim Fouts struggled with his remote control last night. William Shatner joins the show to promote his upcoming gig at the Fisher Theatre on September 25th. He's an astronaut and you're not. You should all go watch Kingdom of the Spiders right now. Sports: Miami WR Tyreek Hill is a victim because he's really good at football. He has quite the record. Nobody seems to know exactly how many kids Tyreek has created. Angel Reese announces season-ending injury in the most Angel Reese way possible. Johnny Gaudreau's wife announced she's pregnant at his funeral. Brutal. The Kentucky I-75 shooter, Joseph Couch, remains on the run. Alex Jones reports that Kamala Harris was on drugs during the DNC, was drunk on CNN, and will be on rolling on Molly during the debate. JD Vance says Haitians are eating our pets. Marc convinced Drew to watch Kinds of Kindness, leading him to wonder if Jesse Plemons hot? Does he think he's hot since he lost a bunch of weight? Matt LeBlanc's boobs look awful. Hollywood is filled with old men and their hot pieces. Drew details his adventures with Maz at The Big House. Everything is racist in the eyes of Robin DiAngelo. The Country Music Awards are racist after snubbing Beyoncé. A female California State Senator allegedly raped her chief of staff so much he blew his back out performing on her. The Chief of Staff turned out to be… Chad Condit! Remember this drip? Livvy Dunne attending football games at LSU is news now. Selena Gomez is infertile, but at least she is a billionaire. Dream Kardashian has launched her Instagram. NEWS! Farrah Abraham teaches her brat how to drive since she bought her a Tesla Cybertruck. Visit Our Presenting Sponsor Hall Financial – Michigan's highest rated mortgage company If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Page, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).

Dick and Liz Cheney endorse Kamala Harris. Kamala Harris publishes her platform over the weekend. Is Kamala Harris' post-convention bump over? Dana breaks down the keys to having an effective debate Tuesday night. Dana shares a story about responding to a woke preacher in Idaho on the Internet. Dana shares even more stories of the outrageous migrant crime happening in cities across the country including Haitian migrants beheading and eating ducks in Ohio. Pete Buttigieg says Republicans are using the investigation into the botched Afghanistan withdrawal as a “political football”. Did Beyonce get snubbed for her receiving zero nominations at this year's Country Music Awards? Foreign policy expert Stephen Yates joins us on the investigation into Biden's botched Afghanistan withdrawal, Kathy Hochul's former adviser's ties to the CCP and the immigration crisis.Please visit our great sponsors:Black Rifle Coffeehttps://blackriflecoffee.com/danaUse code DANA to save 20% on your next order.  Byrnahttps://byrna.com/danaVisit today for 10% off and get the protection you need.  Hillsdalehttps://danaforhillsdale.comVisit DanaForHillsdale.com to pick your new favorite podcast today on the Hillsdale College Podcast Network.  KelTechttps://KelTecWeapons.comInnovation. Performance. Keltec. Learn more at KelTecWeapons.com today.Patriot Mobilehttps://patriotmobile.com/danaGet a free month of service with code Dana.ReadyWise https://readywise.comUse promo code Dana20 to save 20% on any regularly priced item.Tax Network USAhttps://TNUSA.com/DANADon't let the IRS control your life—empower yourself with Tax Network USA. Visit TNUSA.com/DANA