Hal Ketchum is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease/dementia, according to a post made by his wife Andrea on Hal’s official Facebook page.
Hal, 66, had a string of hits in the 1990s, including “Small Town Saturday Night,” “Sure Love,” “Hearts Are Gonna Roll” and more.
Andrea shared the news via Facebook to quell speculation related to Hal’s lack of future tour dates.
“Unfortunately, Hal is suffering from Alzheimer’s/ Dementia,” said Andrea, in part. “He has been battling this for some time now, but because of his love for his fans, he continued performing as long as it was possible. Dementia is an exhausting and confusing illness and now it’s time for Hal to stay home with loved ones. Hal is otherwise healthy and happy, enjoying time with his family and friends.”
Brooks & Dunn are riding high with the release of their new album, Reboot, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart.
The album moved 31,000 equivalent units in its first week, according to Nielsen Music. Reboot is Brooks & Dunn’s seventh No. 1 album—their first since 2009’s #1s…And Then Some.
Reboot features an all-star cast of artists performing duets with country’s greatest duo, including Kacey Musgraves, Kane Brown, Thomas Rhett, Brett Young, Lanco, Ashley McBryde, Midland, Luke Combs, Brothers Osborne, Cody Johnson, Jon Pardi and Tyler Booth.
“This whole experience has been humbling to say the least,” says Ronnie Dunn. “What a cool rush to hear somebody do one of your tunes in a unique way, and it still holds up. That’s the greatest compliment you can get as an artist. People used to ask us all the time about the legacy we wanted to leave, and it’s honestly just that—you hope the music stands up over time.”
“They’re making their own music,” says Kix Brooks about the Reboot guest list. “But just like we did, they still remember and respect the music they grew up with. It makes you feel good that these acts were inspired by us in some small way.”
Reboot Track List
1. Brand New Man (with Luke Combs)
2. Ain’t Nothing ‘Bout You (with Brett Young)
3. My Next Broken Heart (with Jon Pardi)
4. Neon Moon (with Kacey Musgraves)*
5. Lost and Found (with Tyler Booth)
6. Hard Workin’ Man (with Brothers Osborne)
7. You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone (with Ashley McBryde)
8. My Maria (with Thomas Rhett)
9. Red Dirt Road (with Cody Johnson)
10. Boot Scootin’ Boogie (with Midland)
11. Mama Don’t Get Dressed Up For Nothing (with LANCO)
12. Believe (with Kane Brown)
Produced by Dann Huff
*Produced by Dann Huff and Kacey Musgraves
Here are over 100 images from Saturday’s 2019 Tennessee football spring Orange and White game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville. All images were taken by our Cumulus Broadcasting Knoxville staff photographer, Sam Forman.
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee redshirt junior quarterback Jarrett Guarantano passed for 198 yards and four touchdowns, as the White defeated the Orange, 28-10, on Saturday evening in the 2019 Chevrolet Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium.
Guarantano, who was named the game’s most valuable player, was 12 of 22 for 141 yards in the first half and finished 19 of 37 for the night. He connected on scoring strikes with redshirt senior wide receiver Jauan Jennings (twice), senior tight end Dominick Wood-Anderson and junior wide receiver Josh Palmer. Jennings finished with five catches for 57 yards, while senior wideout Marquez Callaway caught two balls for 61 yards.
True freshman quarterback Brian Maurer (7 of 10, 105 yards) made his college debut for the Orange team in the second quarter, and he guided his unit to the game’s first points. His five-of-five passing effort on the drive accounted for all 59 yards of offense en route to a 20-yard field goal by sophomore Paxton Brooks that put the Orange on top, 3-0, with 4:00 left in the half.
Guarantano and the White team countered quickly on the next series, capping an eight-play, 78-yard drive with a four-yard pass to Wood-Anderson. Junior Brent Cimaglia kicked the extra point to make it 7-3 with 1:53 remaining in the first half and begin what would be a spree of 28 straight points by the White.
On that possession, Guarantano marched the White down the field on the strength of a 31-yard toss to Jennings, a 12-yard connection with junior running back Ty Chandler and rushes of nine and 13 yards by junior running back Tim Jordan.
After the White defense forced a three-and-out, Guarantano and company took over with 1:24 to go in the half and marched 84 yards in 10 plays for their second touchdown in as many possessions. Utilizing a 52-yard strike to Callaway to cover most of the real estate, Guarantano then put the finishing touches on the drive with a one-yard pass to Palmer as time expired. Cimaglia added the PAT to send the White into the locker room with a 14-3 advantage.
The White defense quickly set the offense up with great field position with 13:22 left in the third quarter. Freshman safety Jaylen McCollough stepped in front of a Maurer pass and returned it 32 yards to the Orange 7. Guarantano promptly fired his third TD toss of the game, finding Jennings from seven yards out. Cimaglia added the PAT to make the score 21-3.
McCollough added a second interception of Maurer late in the fourth quarter, running it back 27 yards before being tackled at the Orange 35 to finish with 59 return yards on the day. The White again capitalized, with Guarantano hooking up with Jennings for a nine-yard touchdown with 2:41 left in the game. Cimaglia booted the point after to make it 28-3.
The Orange ended the scoring run by the White with 1:33 remaining in the contest, as redshirt freshman quarterback J.T. Shrout(10 of 19, 138 yards) found redshirt sophomore tight end James Brown open for a 14-yard scoring strike. Brooks was accurate with the PAT to make the final score 28-10.
Tennessee head football coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke to the media in the postgame after UT’s Chevrolet Orange and White Spring Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville Saturday night.
Vols HC Jeremy Pruitt / Credit: Cumulus Knoxville Staff
Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, linebacker Daniel Bituli and running back Ty Chandler spoke to the media in the postgame after UT’s Chevrolet Orange and White Spring Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville Saturday night.
Vols QB Jarrett Guarantano, LB Daniel Bituli and RB Ty Chandler (L to R) / Credit: Cumulus Knoxville Staff
Tennessee defensive back Nigel Warrior spoke to the media in the postgame after UT’s Chevrolet Orange and White Spring Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville Saturday night.
Vols DB Nigel Warrior / Credit: Cumulus Knoxville Staff
The Tennessee football team held it’s final spring practice of 2019 before this Saturday’s Chevrolet Orange and White spring game at Neyland Stadium. 99.1 The Sports Animal, as always, was there at practice. Watch some of the footage below.
