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Nashville Songwriter and Radio Host Lindsay Lawler Launches New Show "We Should Write"
Fred LeBlanc of legendary New Orleans band, Cowboy Mouth first guest NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — On Wednesday, July 23rd, singer, songwriter, and radio personality Lindsay Lawler debuted her new radio show 'We Should Write.' Produced from RadioNemo's New Orleans studios inside the historic Degas House, the show will blend sarcasm and soul into deep dive conversations with songwriters, authors, and creatives of all kinds about the healing power of writing. 'We Should Write' will air every Wednesday from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. Central on all RadioNemo's media platforms. The show broadcasts live simultaneously on iHeartRadio, YouTube and Facebook and is available for listening at Following its real-time broadcast, each episode will also be available as a podcast. With an understanding of vulnerability and absurdity necessary for creativity, Lawler says she's creating a space for her guests to dive into how writing has served as a tool for healing, growth, and self-discovery. 'The goal is to remind people that writing—whether in a journal, a song, or the notes app on your phone—can change your life.' Lawler is a Nashville-based artist, radio host, and longtime trucking industry spokesperson whose roots in Texas, Los Angeles, and Nashville have given her deep ties to the music, film, and creative worlds. She has performed for the lighting of the US Capitol Christmas Tree, the laying of the wreaths in Arlington Cemetery, and across the country on her own Truckstop Tour, which served as free entertainment and a respite for the men and women of the trucking industry. Her albums are distributed at TA/Petro truckstops everywhere in the US, and she is a featured speaker and performer at trucking events annually. Her entertainment industry relationships, coupled with her sharp wit and open heart to her hosting style, lend themselves to the high profile guests that will be appearing on the show. Lawler has a way of honing in on real talk and breakthrough moments with her guests, while also finding space to both celebrate their body of work and laugh at themselves in the same breath! It's a hard balance to navigate, and Lawler continues to do it with ease, making this show one creatives will want to both be a guest on and listen to. The first episode, live from New Orleans, featured Fred LeBlanc, frontman of the legendary New Orleans band Cowboy Mouth. 'Doing the We Should Write show with Lindsay Lawler was probably one of the most intense and emotionally rewarding songwriting musical experiences I've ever had in my life,' said LeBlanc. 'And I'm not joking!' The next show airing Wednesday July 30th at noon Central will feature Timothy Howles (AKA Tim Lopez from Plain White T's…Oh hey there Delilah!). Lawler says the phrase 'We Should Write…Right?!' began as an inside joke in Music City nearly 20 years ago—and now, it's blossomed into a full-blown movement, with the radio show serving as the first step toward live events, community building, and creative connection. 'I realized that the conversations I have with my network of friends in the music and entertainment industries are worthy of sharing,' explained Lawler. 'I recently performed once again at the Country Music Hall of Fame, where members of the Songwriters Hall of Fame and I shared stories of how hit songs came to be. It was eye-opening, entertaining and healing for both the audience and for us on stage. And that's but a glimpse of what this show will be. We'll laugh, cry, and then probably laugh again.' WHAT: 'We Should Write.' A weekly podcast hosted by singer-songwriter-personality Lindsay Lawler and featuring the talents of various creatives discussing the transformative power of writing. WHEN: 'We Should Write' airs Wednesdays, 12-1 p.m. Central on RadioNemo's platforms: iHeartRadio (search RadioNemo), YouTube (@radionemo), Facebook (@radionemoonline), and Episodes are also available as a podcast. Find us online at and follow Lindsay Lawler on instagram at @itslindsaylawleryall or @weshouldwriteright
USA Today
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- USA Today
Is Darius Rucker's tour canceled? What to know about upcoming dates
'Following vocal rest, Darius has been cleared to resume shows.' Rucker's Nashville-based publicist told USA TODAY. Despite having to stop mid-performance in mid-July after saying he was no longer able to sing at a New Jersey concert, country musician Darius Rucker is not canceling his remaining tour dates, a spokesperson for the star confirmed. In a surprising moment on stage at the Hard Rock Casino in Atlantic City on Saturday, July 12, Rucker stopped the show live and told fans the show could not go on. "Y'all, I can't sing anymore," the 59-year-old Hootie and the Blowfish front man turned country singer told the crowd. "This never happened. I physically can't sing." Now Rucker is ready to retake the stage. "There is no further interruption in his touring schedule," Rucker's Nashville-based publicist Ebie McFarland told USA TODAY on July 16. "Following vocal rest, Darius has been cleared to resume shows." EDM festival will go on: Fire 'severely' damages main stage at Tomorrowland music festival Darius Rucker's international tour The Atlantic City concert marked the third show in a 45-date international tour for Rucker. "I promise you on everything that I stand for, I will make this up to you," Rucker said after announcing his voice was shot during the performance. "I've never done this before." Darius Rucker unexpectedly ended a concert in Atlantic City, New Jersey, after losing his voice. Rucker promised fans in attendance they would receive refunds. A fan captured the moment Rucker finished singing his hit song "Wagon Wheel," before apologizing to the crowd and exiting the stage. The country star promised refunds for fans in attendance, according to PhillyBurbs, part of the USA TODAY Network. JLo cracks joke during show: Jennifer Lopez has funny response to fan asking for hand in marriage When is Darius Rucker's next show? According to Rucker's tour schedule on his website, Rucker's next show is slated for Saturday, July 19, in Hollywood, Florida, at the Seminole Hard Rock & Casino. The following show is set for Sunday, July 20, at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa before Rucker and his band head to other venues across the United States and into the United Kingdom, as well as Canada. Rucker is set to return to the U.S. for his final show on Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort in Naples, Florida. To see all scheduled shows, visit Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at nalund@ and follow her on X @nataliealund.
Chicago Tribune
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Chicago Tribune
Women's barrel racing a new addition to this year's Kane County Fair
Cowgirls are taking center stage this week at the 156th Kane County Fair as a professional women's barrel racing competition joins favorites like bull riding and the demolition derby at the fairground's grandstand. '(Barrel racing) is very popular around the country. I think people will be pleased by it,' fair board Chair Larry Breon said. The new competition, which requires riders on horseback to race around barrels in a clover leaf pattern, is expected to be one of the highlights of the annual fair, which also features the usual fare of carnival rides and games, 4-H exhibits, pig racing, live music and plenty of food over the course of its Wednesday-through-Sunday run at the St. Charles fairgrounds. Always a big draw when the weather cooperates, the fair brought in between 50,000 and 60,000 people attend last year, Breon said. 'If we have good weather, we have good attendance,' he said. 'I hope we have good weather,' Breon said. The female barrel racing is proving to be a big draw for professional racers who are coming from around the country to participate, he said. The event takes place at 7:30 p.m. Thursday. There also will be other grandstand shows, like a series of professional championship bull rider and cowgirl events Friday and Saturday night and Saturday afternoon. Tickets for bull riding and barrel racing can be purchased at 'Bull riding is very popular,' Breon said. 'Everything is first class.' Always a big draw is the demolition derby, which starts at 2 p.m. Sunday and costs $10 to attend. Another fan favorite is pig racing, he said. 'Everyone loves them so we keep bringing them back,' he said. But if you want to see the heart of the fair, don't miss the 4-H exhibitions, Breon said. 4-H members get to not only display their skills and livestock but also teach others about agriculture, he said. It's sometimes surprising for children when they connect the dots between the food they consume and where it comes from, he said. 'Kids don't realize milk comes from a cow because they think it comes from Jewel. You can come here and see a cow being milked,' he said. Breon, who's been coming to the fair for 70 years, joined 4-H when he was 10 years old. His family owned a farm outside of Batavia, and he showed cattle when he was young, he said. That first ribbon you win is unforgettable, he said. 'You felt pretty good about it,' Breon said. As he got older, he won state and national championships and ultimately became part of the National Beef Association and a member of the Illinois State Fair board. He was a farmer until retiring last year. Live music is always an important aspect of the fair, and this year there will be a variety of genres performing on the Miller Lite Sound Stage. Eric Chesser, a Nashville-based country musician, kicks things off with a 7 p.m. show Thursday. On Friday night, Trippin' Billies, a Dave Matthews tribute band, will take the stage at 7:30. Saturday, Mark Atkins performs at 5 p.m. and the Hillbilly Rockstarz go on at 8:30 p.m. The latter is known for mashing up pop, rock and dance songs. The How Rude Band closes out the fair with a show at 6 p.m. Sunday. They play '90s hits, including pop and grunge. Fantasy Amusements returns with its thrill rides like the OMG 360, which swings riders in 360 degrees while revolving, and Pharaoh's Fury. The midway also will have family-friendly rides, games, and, of course, funnel cakes and other fair foods. Fair hours are 3 to 11 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to midnight Friday and Saturday, and noon to 9 p.m. Sunday. Admission prices are $5 on Wednesday and Thursday and $5 for children and $10 for adults Friday through Sunday. There's no cost for children under 3. Free admission is available for seniors 62 and older and miltary with ID until 5 p.m. Thursday. A ticket to be used all five days costs $25. (Credit card purchases add 4% to the price.) Wristbands are available for unlimited carnival rides, and range in price from $27 to $32 depending on the day. The fairgrounds is located at 525 S. Randall Road in St. Charles. For more information, go to
15-07-2025
- Business
New protein PB&J Jams, backed by Alex Morgan and pro-athletes, hits Walmart stores nationwide
The peanut butter and jelly sandwich needs no introduction, but a new brand, Jams, is tapping into the trend of high-protein snacks and reinventing the simple recipe in hopes of capturing a new health-driven demographic of eaters. What are Jams protein PB&J sandwiches? Jams, a new premade sandwich pack that boasts 10 grams of protein per serving without the addition of dyes, seed oils or high-fructose corn syrup, officially rolled out exclusively in more than 3,000 U.S. Walmart stores nationwide on Monday. The sandwiches are available in two flavors: Strawberry and Mixed Berry. Made by the Nashville-based consumer product house The DropOut Companies, this modern reinvention of the classic grab-and-go sandwich has been redesigned to meet consumers' active lifestyles. A handful of star professional athletes have also thrown their proverbial hats in the protein PB&J ring, with key partners in Poppi co-founders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, retired U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan, and NFL stars Micah Parsons and C. J. Stroud. "Jams was born from a simple belief: you shouldn't have to choose between delicious taste and ingredients you can feel good about," Jams founder Connor Blakley said in a statement. "Our product does not taste like artificial garbage, we are confident that overdelivering value will resonate with the modern consumer in a powerful and perennial way. Walmart is an iconic brand, they have been such an incredible partner in helping us launch JAMS and we couldn't be more thankful for their support in bringing this product to countless customers nationwide."
Yahoo
15-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New protein PB&J Jams launches nationwide, backed by Alex Morgan and pro-athletes
The peanut butter and jelly sandwich needs no introduction, but a new brand, Jams, is tapping into the trend of high-protein snacks and reinventing the simple recipe in hopes of capturing a new health-driven demographic of eaters. Jams, a new premade sandwich pack that boasts 10 grams of protein per serving without the addition of dyes, seed oils or high-fructose corn syrup, officially rolled out exclusively in more than 3,000 U.S. Walmart stores nationwide on Monday. The sandwiches are available in two flavors: Strawberry and Mixed Berry. Made by the Nashville-based consumer product house The DropOut Companies, this modern reinvention of the classic grab-and-go sandwich has been redesigned to meet consumers' active lifestyles. A handful of star professional athletes have also thrown their proverbial hats in the protein PB&J ring, with key partners in Poppi co-founders Allison and Stephen Ellsworth, retired U.S. soccer star Alex Morgan, and NFL stars Micah Parsons and C. J. Stroud. "Jams was born from a simple belief: you shouldn't have to choose between delicious taste and ingredients you can feel good about," Jams founder Connor Blakley said in a statement. "Our product does not taste like artificial garbage, we are confident that overdelivering value will resonate with the modern consumer in a powerful and perennial way. Walmart is an iconic brand, they have been such an incredible partner in helping us launch JAMS and we couldn't be more thankful for their support in bringing this product to countless customers nationwide."
