One more year, and then unsure of what the future will hold. Is Trace Adkins nearing the end of his time in the limelight? While it’s not confirmed, the “Songs About Me” singer hinted that it might be sooner than some fans would have hoped for. Breaking out in 1996 with his debut album Dreamin’ Out Loud, which featured his first top-five hit, “Every Light in the House,” and his first number-one single, “(This Ain’t) No Thinkin’ Thing,” Adkins was an instant country music star. Winning the ACM Award for Top New Male Artist the following year, Adkins solidified his seat at the table and continued to deliver country music gold as the years went on. He’s best known for late ’90s and early 2000s hits such as the infamous “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” and “Swing,” as well as other popular tracks such as “Every Light In the House,” “You’re Gonna Miss This” and “Ladies Love Country Boys.” Beyond the patented baritone vocals and deep, southern drawl, however, is a long history of near-encounters with death throughout his life… but that’s another conversation for another time. After 30 years in the spotlight, however, Adkins is thinking about dialing it back in the coming years. Speaking to Entertainment Tonight at the premiere of his film I Can Only Imagine 2, out everywhere on February 20, the country music icon reflected on his lengthy career, spanning music and acting. “I just can’t believe I’m still around, and maybe somewhat relevant, you know, still. I’m just proud to be here and glad that I have fans who have stuck with me all these decades. And I’m going to give them another year, you know.” ET’s Cassie DiLaura then asked Adkins if he had another thirty years in him, to which Adkins responded, “No.” While he’s not sure when he will retire, Adkins hinted it might come after his 30th-anniversary tour, which is about to get underway. “I don’t have another 30 in me. I do not, no. No, I’m going give them this year. I’m going to tour hard this year, but then I can’t promise you anything after that.” DiLaura then asked if Adkins was looking for a sign to slow down, or if there was anything that he was seeking before making that call to retire. Adkins cheekily replied that he knew it was time to retire a long time ago, but his team wasn’t ready to give him that option. “I knew ten years ago. But my accountant was like, ‘No.'” Adkins still tours heavily, and 30 years on the road will take a toll on you mentally and physically. As Adkins mentioned at the start of this interview, he lives in the woods, and I bet he’s ready to enjoy some of that peace and quiet without a tour looming in his schedule. Time will tell if Adkins is serious about retiring at the end of his tour this year. However, even if he does retire, I doubt it will be the last we see of the “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” singer. If Adkins is serious about retiring after this tour, check which cities he will be in so you don’t miss the chance to see him on stage. View this post on Instagram The post Trace Adkins Hints At Possibility Of Retiring After His 30th Anniversary Tour first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Honoring a legend and dear friend. Yesterday, it was announced that Academy Award-winning actor Robert Duvall had passed away at the age of 95 over the weekend. Duvall, who won an Oscar for his leading role in Tender Mercies and two Primetime Emmy Awards, was best known for the countless films and television shows he starred in during his career that got started in 1960. Some might know him from classic movies like The Godfather, Days of Thunder and Apocalypse Now. Others might remember him for his more comedic roles in Kicking and Screaming and Four Christmases. Simply put, he’s a name that will go down in the history books as one of the best actors of all time, up there with the likes of Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and more. His wife, Luciana, shared this message yesterday letting the world know that Robert Duvall had passed on: “Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort. To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything. His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.” Retroactively, the art world has been mourning the loss of the legend, with De Niro, Pacino, Adam Sandler, Jamie Lee Curtis, Walton Goggins, Francis Ford Coppola and more penning tributes to Duvall on social media. Beyond Tender Mercies, which Duvall portrays an aging country music star, he also made an appearance in Waylon Jennings’ 37-minute, long-form music video called Waylon Jennings America. Duvall’s ties to country music don’t stop at Waylon, however. Tim McGraw also developed a long-lasting friendship with the late legend, thanks to the time spent together on the set of Four Christmases. Of course, this shouldn’t come as a surprise given the fact that the “Live Like You Were Dying” singer has paved an acting career for himself, starring in The Blind Side, Friday Night Lights and most notably, the Yellowstone prequel, 1883. In an Instagram post last night, McGraw would pen a touching tribute to Duvall. In the caption, he’d note how he’d keep in close contact with the Apocalypse Now star, frequently talking about various films, his role in 1883 and their shared love for Tender Mercies. Additionally, McGraw would call Duvall an “incredible talent’ before closing the reflection with a simple, “go rest high, my friend.” “One of the all-time greats in my opinion has passed on. I will never forget my time with him on set and our text messages over the last few years about movies, “1883” and every time “Tender Mercies“ was on on tv, I would text him and say “I’m watching it again”! One of my prized possessions is a book of screenplays by Horton Foote that I got in the mail around 6 months ago with a beautiful sentiment and autograph that I will keep to myself. An incredible talent, one that doesn’t come along that often. We will miss him and celebrate his life by watching all the great films he made through the years, go rest high my friend.” View this post on Instagram It’s hard to truly state the impact Duvall had on the world of film and television. Starring in what can only be described generation-defining movies across a wide array of different genres, Duvall carved out a path as an actor few can ever even dream of. RIP to the late legend.The post “Go Rest High My Friend”: Tim McGraw Pens Heartfelt Tribute To His ‘Four Christmases’ Co-Star, Robert Duvall first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Vice President JD Vance just responded to AOC’s comments in Munich, calling it the “most uncomfortable 20 seconds of television I’ve ever seen”. Here’s what he said in full:

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