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The country star's latest song, "Bad News," has started a war of words with DHS. Country star Zach Bryan has responded to controversy sparked by his forthcoming song "Bad News," which contains lyrics ...

In the summer of 1975, a soft rock ballad dominated the charts in both the United States and the U.K. The song was 10cc’s “I’m Not in Love,” written by former Neil Sedaka backup band members Eric ...

Before Jesse Welles was Jesse Welles, Neil Young was Jesse Welles. Which is to say, the reigning paragon of protest music. He reminded his audience of that Monday night at the Hollywood Bowl with a ...

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