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Gas prices are as high as Willie Nelson on any given day back in the 1980s…and soon, the pumps might ask if we’d prefer to pay in “four easy payments of $19.95.” Which could be really enticing if they throw in a free tote bag.

One gas station in California is making news for charging $9.99 a gallon for premium.  The owner says it would be MORE, but they’re limited by the number of DIGITS on the pump. The cost for regular isn’t much better: $9.39.

This sounds like social media fake news, but there’s a reason. This station is located in Big Sur…in a remote area along the coast. And there isn’t room for much along the roads in the area, and the station itself doesn’t have electricity, and it’s run on their own generators. So, they’re only partial gouging.

One driver said, “they probably could charge $20…and if you have to get gas, you have to get gas.”

Naturally, most people treat it as a last resort, and just get a few gallons to get through the area. There’s a sign that says the closest gas is 40 miles away to the north…and 12 miles away to the south.

For what it’s worth, the national average is up to $4.08 a gallon, while the statewide average in California is $5.89.

KSBW has a video news report on this gas station, which is called Gorda By the Sea, along with drivers’ reactions.

Music has way of talking about things you really don’t want to talk about and country music is always been pretty damn good about that too.

Dan + Shay released a new song called “Say So“, and it’s about suicide prevention. It was inspired by the loss of a mutual friend last year. While the subject matter of the song is heavy, they hope it offers hope to people.

Shay Mooney said, “no matter what it looks like on the outside, you never know what somebody’s battling with on the inside. And as Dan mentioned, both he and I have struggled with that.”

No matter what you’re going through in life, never give up, everything is temporary and don’t be afraid to talk about it with someone who will listen. And pray often.

Some haircuts never die.

So, the “female flattop haircut” was a popular haircut among women…and some men alike back in the late 1900s.we also can’t forget about “G.Q.” look.

The 1980s and 1990s paved the way for style y’all. Even if it was as kind of hideous.

In most cities this would have been the biggest thing happening…but this was just another typical Thursday night in Nashville.

Morgan Wallen returned to the stage for an exclusive, intimate live performance at The Pinnacle in Nashville on April 2, 2026. The one-night-only show celebrated the upcoming launch of Morgan Wallen Radio on SiriusXM (Channel 64), which officially debuts on April 7, 2026.

The concert featured a 16-song setlist, trading his typical stadium-sized spectacle for a more personal atmosphere with a six-piece band. During the show, he even teased that he is currently working on a new album and has about 7 or 8 singles that are nearing completion. 

Morgan performed “Chasin’ You” for the first time in over a year and closed the night with “Last Night” and “Whiskey Glasses”. He even surprised the audience by bringing out Ella Langley to perform “Sand in My Boots”.

After the set, Morgan spent roughly 15 minutes at the edge of the stage signing hats, guitar picks, and set-lists for fans. It’s how Thursday nights usually go in Nashville.

On this Shit We Like Podcast we talked to Timothy Wayne. He told us about his surprise recording session with Tim McGraw, his plans for a summer tour, classes at LSU and riding around in cop cars.

This is what real life priorities look like.

Jo Dee Messina has been on a health and weight loss journey, and it shows with her new backstage requests on tour. Instead of having soda and broiled chicken, she needs better options to help reach her goals and gain muscle.

She said, “so, there’s protein bars, protein water, protein shakes, Quest chips, coffee, a big glass of wine and Liquid IV, we try to stay hydrated.”

I’m impressed with how they started the conversation of this ”Rodeo Time Podcast”.

The podcast started with Dale Brisby talking with Cody Johnson about shitting on the bus. And any podcast that starts like that means it’s going to be a strong conversation. Dale’s body apparently rejected vitamins too.

Cody Johnson said his strangest interaction with a fan was getting his belly rubbed after posing for a photo. And it was obviously for good luck. At least Cody thought so.

He said, “I’m like, ‘Did he just Buddha belly me?’ Was that for good luck? I mean, then I started getting self-conscious.  I’m like, ‘Am I putting on a gut?’ Like dang!”

Yeah…it had to be for good luck.

Welcome to a new month and another Friday…as it’s April 3, 2026 y’all. And we do in fact have some new country music here today.

Now be sure to do your part in visiting your neighbor liquor store to pair your favorite alcohol with your new favorite country music, because it’s how country music is supposed be enjoyed. Don’t let anyone judge you for it neither.

Here’s what we’ve found…

1. Luke Grimes released his newest album “Redbird”.

2. Sam Barber dropped his fourth studio album, “Broken View”.

3. Charley Crockett released his “Age of the Ram” album.

4. Paul Cauthen dropped his album called “Book of Paul”.

5. The Droptines dropped their sophomore album “Drought Flower”.

6. Brandon Lake and Lainey Wilson delivered on this Good Friday with “The Jesus I Know”.

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7. 49 Winchester…”Slowly”

8. Lee Brice…”When The Kingdom Comes””

9. Colby Acuff…”Lipstick On A Pig”

10. Dan + Shay…”Say So”

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11. Josh Ross…”Give Er’ Hell”

12. Vincent Neil Emerson…”Blue Stars”

13. Mason Ramsey…”Faith”

14. Landon Smith…”Lavender”

15. Walker Montgomery…”Saving The Honky Tonks”

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There was almost a full on investigation into why a couple of Blackhawk helicopters stopped to say hi to Kid Rock at his Nashville home.

Some pilots actually got suspended over it too, but the matter has been laid to rest now thanks to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Pete Hegseth came to the defense of the Army pilots who flew by Kid Rock’s home. After it was announced they got suspended, he reversed it.

Pete posted on X saying, “thank you Kid Rock. U.S. Army pilots’ suspension lifted. No punishment. No investigations. Carry on, patriots.”

Thank you @KidRock.@USArmy pilots suspension LIFTED.

No punishment. No investigation.

Carry on, patriots. 🇺🇸 https://t.co/Zqhv1Zx1iG

— Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) March 31, 2026

If you’re going to piss people off with your work, do it with confidence.

This man’s shows are hard not to watch and I’m definitely a fan. Taylor Sheridan says he tries to piss off critics with petulance on his TV shows like “Yellowstone” and “Landman”.

He said, “I should have trigger warnings on my shows (that read), ‘If you are a television critic or a Hollywood executive, this is meant to traumatize you. I’m trying to piss you off.’

The madder you are, the madder your review will be. The more people read it, the more curious they’ll be. Every time I get a bad review, I’m like, ‘Thank you.'”