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By blending genres, The Statler Brothers were beloved by both country and gospel fans.

Blast From The Past: The Statler Brothers

By Parker Otto | May 14, 2019

By blending genres, The Statler Brothers were beloved by both country and gospel fans.

Victor Trevino performs as Elvis Presley in “Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash,” taking the stage at 7:30 p. m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

Four musicians brought to life

By Ginger Simons | September 6, 2018

Victor Trevino performs as Elvis Presley in “Presley, Perkins, Lewis & Cash,” taking the stage at 7:30 p. m. Saturday at the Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

‘Diamonds for Cash’ thrills crowd

By Sam Malone | September 25, 2017

Toe-tapping, hip-swinging music filled the Egyptian Theatre Saturday evening as the sounds of Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash swept through the audience, captivating viewers with ease.The first of several shows put together by Dynasty Entertainment and the...

Music tribute supports charity

By Sam Malone | September 21, 2017

DeKalb | Students who find themselves walking the line of boredom this weekend can clear their plans for 7:30 p.m. Saturday and head to the Egyptian Theatre to catch “Diamonds for Cash,” a Neil Diamond and Johnny Cash tribute performance dedicated...

Humor Playlist

April 24, 2017

1. “Three Little Pigs” by Green Jelly2. “New Math” by Bo Burnham3. “Peaches” by The Presidents of the United States of America4. “A Boy Named Sue” by Johnny Cash5. “Stacy’s Mom” by Fountains of Wayne6. “Scotty Doesn’t Know”...

‘Stars’ out of reach for Johnny Cash’s lost album

By Pat Quinn | March 25, 2014

Johnny Cash’s newest album, “Out Among the Stars,” doesn’t quite do it for this Cash fan.Cash passed away 11 years ago, but record company Legacy had an archive of recordings done in the 80’s that it used to make “Out Among the Stars.” While...

Lydia Loveless to play Otto’s Friday

By Jessica Cabe | April 24, 2012

Country music ain’t what it used to be. Few fans of Johnny Cash, Hank, Sr., Loretta Lynn or any other purveyor of mountain music would be caught dead listening to modern country radio. We lovers of Appalachia need different sources for the music we...

Top five movies about America

By Sarah Contreras | November 10, 2011

In writing about American movies in honor of Veterans Day, I didn't just want to make a list that consisted of the powerhouses of American Cinema or of movies solely about American triumph. I decided to choose movies that, during my limited lifetime,...