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Jim “Soni” Sonefeld, known to millions as the drummer of the Grammy-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish, once appeared to have it all — a thriving music career, a loving family, and the spotlight of fame. Yet, behind the scenes, Sonefeld was battling the grip of alcoholism, a struggle that nearly derailed his life. It…

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 Zach Top, one of the nominees for 2024’s Country Music Awards’ new artist of the year, spoke candidly about the changes fame has brought to his life. The 27-year-old grew up surrounded by animals and farm life in Sunnyside, Washington, though his family didn’t farm as a means of income. “We didn’t run the farm…

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Fans of the Chrisian group Maverick City Music, Kirk Franklin, and other popular Christian artists are split over their recent collaboration on the debut album of secular rapper Gloria Hallelujah Woods, who goes by GloRilla. The album, entitled Glorious, includes a song entitled “Rain Down on Me,” which features Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore, Kirk…

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At just 24 years old, country singer Tucker Wetmore is already making waves in the country music scene, but his journey hasn’t been without its challenges. In a candid interview with Fox News Digital, Wetmore opened up about his faith and how it has been the anchor that keeps him grounded through life’s ups and…

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