Watch George Strait Literally “Sing One With Willie (Nelson)” for an All-Time Duet at the Hollywood Bowl

Back in March 2019, George Strait looked to expand his career in country music when he released his 30th studio album with Honky Tonk Time Machine. Taking fans on a journey through country music, the album produced songs like “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar” and “The Weight of the Badge.” Packed with thirteen songs on the album, the last was a tribute to Willie Nelson titled “Sing one with Willie.” Featuring Willie Nelson himself, Strait not only wrote the song about Willie but just last year, he got the chance to finally sing one with Willie.

Taking over the Hollywood Bowl, fans packed the arena to watch Willie perform and to celebrate his 90th birthday. With the special concert featuring numerous stars, nothing compared to when Strait took the stage alongside the country icon. Simply walking on stage, Strait sat down beside Willie and shared a short interaction before jumping into “Sing One With Willie.”

With fans soaking in the atmosphere, the performance gained high praise with comments reading, “Willie’s circle of friends, spanning all those years… truly incredible. Thanks for posting.” Another person added, “The last Man standing. Thank you and happy birthday from all of us to you Willie! And many many more.”

George Strait Receives Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award

Besides being a fan of Willie, Strait found himself in the same category when the 2024 CMA Awards decided to honor the singer with the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award. Only handed out to a few artists like Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and Johnny Cash, Strait said, “I want to thank the CMAs for adding my name to the incredible artists on the small list of recipients carrying the name of the icon Willie Nelson.”

During the awards, several country stars took the stage to perform hit songs from Strait’s discography. Showcasing the long list of hits he produced over the decades, the country singer thanked the CMAs and fellow artists for the massive honor.  “I want to thank all these great artists who performed some of my songs that I’ve recorded over the years. It’s amazing to hear y’all do them. I’m so glad I got ’em before you.”

Country music legend Alan Jackson lit up Salt Lake City with an unforgettable performance at the Delta Center, delivering heartfelt melodies and timeless classics during his emotional farewell tour—a bittersweet celebration of an era cherished by fans for decades.

Alan Jackson to play in Salt Lake City as part of ‘Last Call’ tour

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4) — Country music star Alan Jackson announced the continuation of his Last Call: One More For the Road tour, which sold out arenas across the U.S. in 2022. Among 10 new tour dates, Jackson will be making a stop at the Delta Center on Saturday, Nov. 16.

According to a press release, Jackson will be playing beloved hits like “Chattahoochee” and “It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere” on each night of the tour. This will be the sixth time Jackson will take the stage at the Delta Center since his first show at the venue in 1995.

“Fans know when they come to my shows, they’re going to hear the songs that made me who I am – the ones they love,” he said in the release.

Tickets will go on sale, Friday, June 7 at 8 a.m. local time on the Delta Center website and Seat Geek. More information on the tour, tickets, VIP experiences and a fan club presale can be found on Alan Jackson’s website.

“I’ve been touring for over 30 years – my daughters are all grown, we have one grandchild and one on the way … and I’m enjoying spending more time at home. But my fans always show up to have a good time, and I’m going to give them the best show I can for this Last Call,” he said in the release.

Jackson revealed in 2021 that he was diagnosed with CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease), a chronic neuropathy condition. A dollar from every ticket sold for the tour will be donated to the CMT Research Foundation, and each dollar will be matched by a group of CMTRF donors, according to the release.

Jackson has sold nearly 60 million albums worldwide, and his music and performances have gained him worldwide acclaim. He is a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and an inductee to the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

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Throughout the years, he’s also earned other career-defining accolades, including “CMA Entertainer of the Year,” a Billboard ranking as one of the “Top 10 Country Artists of All-Time,” induction to the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Heritage Award as the most-performed country songwriter-artist of ASCAP’s first 100 years.

He has received over 150 major music industry awards, including 19 Academy of Country Music Awards, 17 Country Music Association Awards, two Grammys, as well as ASCAP’s Founders and Golden Note Awards.

The legendary band Lynyrd Skynyrd took the stage with their iconic cover of “Call Me The Breeze,” setting the crowd on fire. Just 30 seconds in, a thrilling surprise—ZZ Top’s own Billy F. Gibbons emerged from the shadows, walking onto the stage like a force of nature. As he joined in on guitar, his presence intensified the energy, making the performance even more unforgettable.

The legendary band Lynyrd Skynyrd took the stage with their iconic cover of “Call Me The Breeze,” instantly electrifying the audience with their signature Southern rock sound. The infectious energy of the track rolled through the venue, filling the air with raw, unbridled passion. The band’s powerhouse performance drew everyone in, instantly transporting them to a place where rock and roll reigns supreme.

Just 30 seconds into the song, a thrilling surprise erupted—the unmistakable figure of ZZ Top’s own Billy F. Gibbons emerged from the shadows. His guitar riff cut through the music like a lightning bolt, his presence adding an explosive layer to the already charged atmosphere.

The crowd went wild as Gibbons walked confidently onto the stage, instantly amplifying the energy of the performance. His legendary guitar work intertwined seamlessly with Skynyrd’s already fiery rhythm section, creating a moment where the legends of rock came together, leaving the audience breathless.

Gibbons’ signature blues-infused riffs, laced with his trademark growl, brought a new dimension to “Call Me The Breeze,” pushing the energy even higher. The intensity between Skynyrd and Gibbons was electric—two rock icons joining forces, each elevating the other’s performance to new heights.

It wasn’t just a collaboration—it was an unforgettable celebration of Southern rock, each guitar note reverberating through the crowd with a force that felt almost visceral. As the crowd screamed and cheered in delight, it was clear that this performance would go down in history as a landmark moment—a true fusion of musical legacies that transcended time and left an indelible mark on the audience’s hearts.

From the moment Gibbons stepped onto that stage, the entire performance transformed into something legendary. His flawless contributions to the song added another layer of greatness to Skynyrd’s own mastery, making the performance not only unforgettable but nearly mythical. It was a night when two iconic forces collided, igniting the crowd in a way that no one will forget for years to come.

The couple, who were each married to someone else when they first met, knew that they had something special when they first stepped into the studio together in 1993 to sing “House of Love.”

It just wouldn’t be Christmas without the incredible music of Amy Grant. With three Christmas albums to her credit, the award-winning singer has become synonymous with the holiday. Her annual Christmas tours are one of the biggest draws of the season, especially when she shares the stage with her famous husband, Vince Gill.

“I think that a part of me loved him instantly,” Grant says. “I felt like I knew him instantly. I was so moved by him as a human being that I went up behind him and just hugged him as hard as I could while he was singing. I just said, ‘I just needed to hug you all night.’”

The feeling was mutual as Gill wrote his song“Whenever You Come Around,” for Grant.

“This is a song that was inspired by a smile that I saw for the first time on the face of a woman that I’d never met. That was Amy Grant back in 1993. I was so inspired, moved by the sight of that smile, that I came home and wrote this song,” Gill said.

For seven years after their meeting, the couple fought their feelings for each other and remained faithful to their spouses. But, ultimately both would end up divorced, and in 2000, Vince Gill and Amy Grant married.

In one of the few video clips of the two together before they married, Vince joins Amy to sing her wildly popular Christmas hit “Tennessee Christmas” during a 1993 Christmas with Vince Gill concert in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and the chemistry is undeniable. See for yourself in the video below.

REPORT: More Devastating Details Emerge As Texans WR Tank Dell Suffered A Torn MCL, LCL, ACL, Meniscus Damage, Dislocated Knee Cap And Will Miss The Entire 2025 Season

Tank Dell (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
Tank Dell’s gruesome season-ending knee injury is even worse than initially reported.

The Houston Texans’ star wide receiver suffered a knee injury after catching a touchdown pass from CJ Stroud on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs. It was subsequently confirmed that Tank Dell suffered a torn ACL and dislocated kneecap.

Unfortunately, Dell’s knee suffered even more damage on top of that. Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports that Dell also tore his MCL and LCL with damage to the meniscus. Wilson added that Dell will require multiple surgeries on his knee.

Tank Dell’s season-ending injury comes a year after his superb rookie year was also cut short with a leg fracture. And earlier this season, Texans All-Pro wideout Stefon Diggs suffered an ACL tear that abruptly ended his campaign.

Dell’s 2024 season ends with 51 receptions for 667 yards and three touchdowns in 14 games. A year earlier, he caught 47 passes for 709 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games, helping Houston to its first AFC South division crown in four years.

Texans Need Others To Step Up Without Tank Dell

Losing Diggs and Dell in a matter of weeks puts a giant dent in Houston’s playoff hopes, but not all is lost. They still have WR1 Nico Collins, star running back Joe Mixon and veteran tight end Dalton Schultz.

If these players can perform up to their usual standards, and if the defense can regain its championship-caliber form, the Texans will still be a tough out come January.

REPORT: Philadelphia Eagles Legend & Fan Favorite Has Tragically Passed Away On Christmas Day

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Philadelphia Eagles legend Bill Bergey, who spent seven seasons with the franchise, has passed away.

On Christmas morning, Jake Bergey announced in an X/Twitter post that his father passed away at the age of 79 after a three-year battle with cancer. Bill Bergey had three sons with his wife, Micky, and eight grandchildren.

After a long hard 3 year battle, Dad lost his fight with Cancer. The best father, friend, grand father, football player and out right great person in this world. I will truly miss him. Love you dad. pic.twitter.com/RTLln3UA8o

— Jake Bergey (@Bergey66) December 25, 2024

A star out of Arkansas State, Bergey was a second-round pick of the Cincinnati Bengals in 1969. He spent five seasons with the organization before signing with Philadelphia in the 1974 offseason.

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Bill Bergey led the Eagles to a Super Bowl 15 appearance in the 1980 season, where they fell to the dynastic Oakland Raiders. He made four Pro Bowls during his tenure with the Eagles and earned First-team All-Pro nods in 1974 and ’75.

Our thoughts are with Bergey’s family and friends and the Eagles organization during this difficult time.

Bill Bergey Helped Eagles Rise In Super Bowl Era

Bergey helped the Eagles end an 18-year playoff drought in the 1978 season. That was the first of four straight postseason appearances for the Eagles, with their 1979 Wild Card Round win over Chicago marking Philly’s first playoff win since 1960.

Bill Bergey led the Eagles to a Super Bowl 15 appearance in the 1980 season, where they fell to the dynastic Oakland Raiders. He made four Pro Bowls during his tenure with the Eagles and earned First-team All-Pro nods in 1974 and ’75.

VIDEO: NFL Fans Are Convinced That The Chiefs-Steelers Christmas Day Game Was “Rigged” Following Multiple Fishy Calls

Craig Wrolstad and Kansas City Chiefs vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Photos via Netflix)
Football fans are teeing off on the NFL refs following several questionable game-changing calls in the Pittsburgh Steelers-Kansas City Chiefs Christmas Day game.

The Chiefs and Steelers were squaring off at Acrisure Stadium in the first of two Christmas Day games. But once again, a highly-anticipated football game has been overshadowed by the NFL refs making head-scratching calls.

For starters, Jaylen Warren’s rushing touchdown to put the Steelers on the board was called back by a questionable holding penalty on Darnell Washington. On the next play, Russell Wilson was picked off by Justin Reid:

Later on in the second quarter, the NFL refs blew the whistle early after George Pickens made a catch near midfield. If they didn’t blow it prematurely, Pickens could have had an even bigger run:

As you would expect, fans accused the NFL refs of “rigging” this game in favor of Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs:

“This is getting to be such a terrible product when the Chiefs play,” a fan wrote.

“Told you, Taylor Swift is the commissioner!!,” another joked.

“No shocker,” said a fan.

“All NFL Christmas team,” a fan wrote with images of NFL refs together.

All NFL Christmas team: pic.twitter.com/4qr0tVMC10

— 2K SA (2026 NFL MVP) (@BarkleysBurner_) December 25, 2024

“Typical Chiefs game… TD by the opposite team? Let’s throw a flag to negate the play,” a fan said.

“Unsportsmanlike on KC wasn’t a flag?,” asked a user.

“Nothing changes until we stop watching, which we won’t,” claimed another.

“If anyone is surprised, I feel sorry for you,” a fan wrote.

If anyone is surprised, I feel sorry for you.

— Ivan the Great (@Idesofmarch1321) December 25, 2024

NFL Refs Can’t Shake Off Chiefs Favoritism Accusations

There have certainly been plenty of questionable officiating decisions that have favored the Chiefs this season, and today’s game against the Steelers hasn’t been any different. The fact most of Kansas City’s wins have come in one-score games has only added to frustration for anti-KC fans who believe the refs really are favoring Mahomes and company.

VIDEO: Steelers George Pickens Had Social Media Questioning His Suspicious Handshakes With Chiefs Patrick Mahomes And Travis Kelce Following Blowout Loss On Christmas Day

George Pickens Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce (Photo via Netflix)
Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Pickens was finally on the field after missing a few weeks due to injury.

His reward was a game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Following the 29-10 loss, many online were sure that he was subtly issuing a come-and-get-me plea when he spoke to Travis Kelce and Patrick Mahomes on Christmas Day.

The Kansas City Chiefs pair were being interviewed by Netflix’s Stacey Dales when Pickens interrupted the interview to give his respect.

Some praised George Pickens for his good sportsmanship, while others were cynical and thought it was a signal from the wide receiver to the Chiefs star to try and spark some type of trade to get him on their team.

“George Pickens hits the Chiefs players with the “come get me” dap 😂,” an account on X stated while posting the video of the moment.

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In the game, Pickens had three catches for 50 yards.

On the other side, Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns as the Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons.

There was no Taylor Swift in attendance, but Travis Kelce had a memorable game. He set a new Chiefs touchdown record and finally surpassed fellow tight end Tony Gonzalez. Kelce caught eight passes for 84 yards and a touchdown.

Insider Believed That Steelers Could Trade George Pickens

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver George Picken made headlines for interrupting Netflix’s postgame interview with Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce.

Pickens barged into the postgame interview to high-five both players. Many thought he was angling for a trade.

Earlier this year, The Athletic’s Dianna Russini believed the Steelers could trade him before the deadline.

“I like the idea of under the rug, because you’re right, I don’t think that’s a name that’s getting floated around right now as something that seems obvious. But when you start thinking about how he could fit in the Chiefs offense, it does make a lot of sense,” Russini said on the Scoop City Podcast.

That did not happen, but it does not mean it couldn’t happen in the offseason.

VIDEO: Netflix Announcer Called The Kansas City Chiefs “Cheaters” On Live TV During Christmas Day Game

Kansas City Chiefs and Steelers players (Photo via Twitter)
Opposing fans have been calling out the Kansas City Chiefs as cheaters for many months, and they appeared to get some backup on that during their latest contest.

On Christmas Day, the Chiefs were taking on the Pittsburgh Steelers on the road.

While up 28-10, the crew of Ian Eagle, analysts Nate Burleson and JJ Watt, were speaking as the team was getting set to kick their point after following a touchdown.

Right after the point after was made, Ian Eagles stated out of his mouth, “Right down the middle to give the cheaters…”

Clearly, his words were a mistake, but given what fans have stated about the team all year, those words should not be taken lightly.

Patrick Mahomes passed for 320 yards and three touchdowns, and the Kansas City Chiefs locked up the top seed in the AFC for the fourth time in seven seasons with a 29-10 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The two-time defending Super Bowl champions never had a real challenge during this game.

The Steelers have dropped three straight as their chances of capturing the AFC North took another hit.

In the game, Travis Kelce caught eight passes for 84 yards and made history as he became the third tight end in NFL history to reach 1,000 receptions, joining Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez and Jason Witten.

On the other side, Russell Wilson threw for 205 yards for Pittsburgh, while WR George Pickens finished with three receptions for 50 yards after missing three games with a hamstring injury.

Kansas City Chiefs Lock Up Number One Seed

Kansas City celebrated Christmas this year by locking up the AFC’s top playoff seed, once again earning a bye and home-field advantage through the conference championship.

The Chiefs clinched their ninth consecutive AFC West title in Week 14 after defeating the Los Angeles Chargers.

Celtics’ Christmas Day Loss Highlights Team’s Dependence on Jayson Tatum’s injuried status

On December 25, 2024, the Boston Celtics faced a formidable challenge as they took on the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden in Boston. The absence of star forward Jayson Tatum, who was sidelined due to a non-COVID-related illness, had a profound impact on the team’s performance. Tatum’s scoring prowess and leadership were sorely missed, highlighting his integral role in the Celtics’ lineup.

Celtics’ Injury Report: Key Players Unavailable

Jrue Holiday: Questionable due to a right shoulder impingement.
Derrick White: Questionable because of right hamstring tightness. The absence of these key players left the Celtics’ roster depleted, forcing coach Joe Mazzulla to adjust his game plan and rotations.

Half: Celtics’ Competitive Spirit

Despite the missing personnel, the Celtics began the game with determination. Jaylen Brown stepped up, leading the team with 35 points and nine rebounds. The Celtics managed to build an early lead, showcasing their depth and resilience. However, the absence of Tatum’s scoring and playmaking abilities was evident as the team struggled to maintain offensive consistency.

Second Half: Magic’s Comeback

The Orlando Magic capitalized on the Celtics’ shortcomings in the second half. Overcoming a 15-point halftime deficit, the Magic surged ahead, outscoring the Celtics and securing a 108-104 victory. The Celtics’ defense faltered, and their offensive schemes lacked the usual fluidity, leading to missed opportunities and turnovers.

Celtics’ Performance Without Tatum

Historically, the Celtics have shown resilience in Tatum’s absence. In the 2023-24 season, they boasted a 7-1 record without him, averaging 128.8 points per game. However, this game against the Magic highlighted the challenges the team faces without their star forward, especially against a well-coached and determined opponent.

Coaching Adjustments and Team Dynamics

Coach Joe Mazzulla faced the difficult task of adjusting his strategies without Tatum. The team’s offensive sets lacked the usual cohesion, and defensive assignments were less effective. The absence of Tatum’s leadership on the court was palpable, and the team struggled to find a rhythm, leading to missed opportunities and a lack of defensive cohesion.

Looking Ahead: Celtics’ Strategy Post-Tatum Injury

The Celtics will need to reassess their strategies moving forward. While Tatum’s return is anticipated, the team must prepare for potential future absences and develop a more robust game plan that doesn’t rely solely on one player. This experience underscores the importance of depth and adaptability in the NBA.

Conclusion: A Wake-Up Call for the Celtics

The loss to the Orlando Magic serves as a stark reminder of the Celtics’ dependence on Jayson Tatum. While the team has the talent to compete at a high level, the absence of their star forward exposed vulnerabilities that need to be addressed. As the season progresses, the Celtics must find ways to maintain their competitive edge, regardless of individual player availability.

Looking ahead, the Celtics will need to adapt their strategies to cope with potential future absences of key players like Tatum. Developing a more robust game plan that doesn’t rely solely on individual performances will be essential for maintaining competitiveness throughout the season. This experience serves as a valuable lesson in the importance of depth and adaptability in the NBA.