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On the night of November 4, 1960, Johnny Horton finished his set at the Skyline Club in Austin, Texas, packed his things, and started the long drive home to Shreveport. The room had already carried one piece of country music history. Eight years earlier, Hank Williams had performed his final public show on that same stage before dying on New Year’s Day 1953. By 1960, Horton had become one of the biggest country crossover stars in America, turning historical stories into radio hits with “The Battle of New Orleans,” “Sink the Bismarck,” and “North to Alaska.” He had every reason to believe another busy year was waiting for him. Shortly after 1:30 the next morning, Horton was driving his Cadillac across a railroad overpass near Milano, Texas, with manager Tillman Franks in the front seat and guitarist Tommy Tomlinson behind them. An oncoming pickup crossed the center line and slammed into their car. Franks and Tomlinson were badly injured but survived. Horton was taken toward a hospital in Cameron and died from his injuries at thirty-five. The news carried another connection that was almost impossible to separate from the crash. Horton’s wife, Billie Jean, had previously been married to Hank Williams. She had become Hank’s widow in 1953, then married Horton later that same year and built another family with him. Johnny became a father to her daughter Jeri Lynn and the couple had two daughters of their own, Melody and Yanina. Seven years after losing one country star husband, Billie Jean was widowed again. The parallels did not end with the marriage. Both Hank Williams and Johnny Horton had played their final public performances at the Skyline Club before dying suddenly away from the stage. By the time Horton’s funeral was held in Shreveport on November 8, Johnny Cash — one of his closest friends — stood among the mourners and read from the Gospel of John. Horton’s records kept moving after his death. “North to Alaska” continued climbing the charts, tied to the John Wayne film Horton never lived to see released. The Skyline Club eventually disappeared from Austin, but its place in country history remained unusually heavy: two singers, eight years apart, leaving the same stage without knowing they had just played their final show. – Country Music
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Before His Death, Don Rickles Exposed the Truth About Johnny Carson — What Really Happened Behind Their Legendary Friendship

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For decades, they were one of television’s most unforgettable comedy partnerships. Johnny Carson. The elegant king of late-night television. Calm. Controlled. Always perfectly timed. And Don Rickles. The unpredictable insult comic. Loud. Fearless. Merciless. A […]

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1986 Movie Reviews – Blue Velvet

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  Welcome to an exciting year-long project here at The Nerdy. 1986 was an exciting year for films giving us a lot of films that would go on to be beloved favorites and cult classics. […]

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Where The Cast Of The Last Samurai Is Now

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Carlos Alvarez/Getty Images The 2003 film “The Last Samurai” was an epic period piece about U.S. Civil War veteran Nathan Algren (played by Tom Cruise) who is hired as a mercenary by the Imperial Japanese government […]

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“Fans Raise Eyebrows Over Kevin Costner’s New Relationship at 70”

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Kevin Costner, 70, Sparks Concern Among Friends Over New Romance With Kelly Noonan Gores Just one year after finalizing his high-profile divorce from Christine Baumgartner, Hollywood legend Kevin Costnerappears to have found love again — this […]

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News: Young Hollywood Heartthrob Smiles for the Camera in a Classic Portrait!: Can You Recognize Him?

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There is a magnetic, electric charm that defined 1970s American cinema, and almost all of it radiated directly from Burt Reynolds. Born in 1936 in Lansing, Michigan, the late screen legend grew to become one […]

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The Sunlit Photograph That Still Captures a Lost Era

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There are certain old photographs that do more than preserve a moment. They bring back the feeling of an entire generation. A faded summer sky, the edge of a swimming pool, casually chosen clothes, and […]

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The Tragic Life & Awful Death of Slim Pickens and His Wife — The Heartbreak Behind Hollywood’s Funniest Cowboy

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He was the cowboy who made Hollywood laugh. The unmistakable voice. The weathered face. The oversized grin. The fearless rodeo spirit. And one of the most unforgettable scenes in movie history. Slim Pickens riding a […]

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Super/Man: The Christopher Reeve Story – Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation

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  The story of Christopher Reeve is an astonishing rise from unknown actor to iconic movie star, and his definitive portrayal of Clark Kent/Superman set the benchmark for the superhero cinematic universes that dominate cinema […]

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What Happened on McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys in Season 1 & Season 2? (EPISODE GUIDE) |

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Jason Statham’s Partner Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Turns Heads in Completely Sheer Lace With Nothing Underneath

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley knows exactly how to make an entrance. The stunning model and longtime partner of Jason Statham stepped out in Paris wearing a daring black lace ensemble that revealed considerably more than it concealed. […]

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  • On the night of November 4, 1960, Johnny Horton finished his set at the Skyline Club in Austin, Texas, packed his things, and started the long drive home to Shreveport. The room had already carried one piece of country music history. Eight years earlier, Hank Williams had performed his final public show on that same stage before dying on New Year’s Day 1953. By 1960, Horton had become one of the biggest country crossover stars in America, turning historical stories into radio hits with “The Battle of New Orleans,” “Sink the Bismarck,” and “North to Alaska.” He had every reason to believe another busy year was waiting for him. Shortly after 1:30 the next morning, Horton was driving his Cadillac across a railroad overpass near Milano, Texas, with manager Tillman Franks in the front seat and guitarist Tommy Tomlinson behind them. An oncoming pickup crossed the center line and slammed into their car. Franks and Tomlinson were badly injured but survived. Horton was taken toward a hospital in Cameron and died from his injuries at thirty-five. The news carried another connection that was almost impossible to separate from the crash. Horton’s wife, Billie Jean, had previously been married to Hank Williams. She had become Hank’s widow in 1953, then married Horton later that same year and built another family with him. Johnny became a father to her daughter Jeri Lynn and the couple had two daughters of their own, Melody and Yanina. Seven years after losing one country star husband, Billie Jean was widowed again. The parallels did not end with the marriage. Both Hank Williams and Johnny Horton had played their final public performances at the Skyline Club before dying suddenly away from the stage. By the time Horton’s funeral was held in Shreveport on November 8, Johnny Cash — one of his closest friends — stood among the mourners and read from the Gospel of John. Horton’s records kept moving after his death. “North to Alaska” continued climbing the charts, tied to the John Wayne film Horton never lived to see released. The Skyline Club eventually disappeared from Austin, but its place in country history remained unusually heavy: two singers, eight years apart, leaving the same stage without knowing they had just played their final show. – Country Music
  • At 62, Guy Penrod Finally Confirmed the Rumor About His Wife — The Untold Truth Behind Gospel Music’s Most Private Marriage
  • At 66, Kelly LeBrock Revealed Her True Feelings About Gene Wilder — The Untold Story Behind Their Unforgettable Hollywood Connection
  • At 81, Tom Selleck Revealed His True Feelings About Laura San Giacomo — The Untold Story Behind Their Hollywood Connection
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