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Our new arts issue shines a light on standout artists and creatives across the South—as well as small towns with big art scenes. Plus: Sierra Ferrell’s new album, the Black caddies of Augusta National, a twist on lemon bars, and vintage lures.
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Our hearts are heavy to report that G&G columnist Julia Reed passed away today from cancer. Her larger-than-life presence was only matched by her talents and tireless advocating for the Mississippi Delta. Here,
@jmeacham
shares a remembrance of his friend:
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“Walker, Texas Ranger" reboot star Jared Padalecki shares his thoughts on kindness, “Texas values,” and what it means to play a Lone Star State icon:
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This one hits hard. Singer-songwriter John Prine, 73, died Tuesday in Nashville after being hospitalized with Covid-19 symptoms. A 4-time Grammy winner, Prine was one of the most influential voices in country and folk music and beyond—one of the true greats. We mourn his passing.
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Actor and San Antonio native Jared Padalecki on kindness, "Texas values," and what it means to play the titular role in the Walker, Texas Ranger reboot:
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Congrats to Cody’s Wish for the victory in the Dirt Mile in today’s
@BreedersCup
. Read more about the horse and one of his biggest fans:
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Fifty years ago, the Man in Black stepped through the gates of Folsom Prison—and changed country music forever:
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The sky's the limit for Grammy-winner
@MarenMorris
, whose highly anticipated album 'Girl' comes out tomorrow:
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Meet the rescue dogs who are heading to Florida to help conduct searches after
#HurricaneIrma
.
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Meet Cody's Wish, a special horse to cheer for at this weekend's
@BreedersCup
at Keeneland:
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“The older you get, the more you want to go home.” -
@RWitherspoon
on living in Nashville, TN
http://t.co/gIQCrzYDYM
http://t.co/b4TLQwIEjw
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Remembering—and already missing—the legendary Jimmy Buffett, who died yesterday. In 2008, he wrote an article for G&G about a whirlwind trip to Mali. It's a great way to recall his music, humor, and sense of adventure:
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50 years ago, Johnny Cash stepped through the gates of Folsom Prison—and changed country music forever:
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We mourn the passing of George H.W. Bush, the 41st president who died Friday at 94. In this passage from his biography, historian
@jmeacham
recounts how Bush made Texas his home, was shaped by the state, and started his life of public service there.
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Singer-songwriter and fiddle player
@amandashires
opens up about motherhood, the music industry, and settling into her role as a leader:
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Fifty years ago today, Johnny Cash stepped through the gates of Folsom Prison—and changed country music forever:
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We're so excited to introduce our August/September issue, featuring ten inspiring Southern women from every decade of life:
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We’re saddened to hear of the passing of the country music legend Charley Pride, who died of COVID-19 complications at 86. The late Randall Kenan recalled the singer in this essay for G&G:
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We are deeply saddened to learn of the death of actor Burt Reynolds at age 82. “If you hang onto something long enough, it will come back in style. Like me,” the Golden-Globe winner once said. And Burt never really went out of style. Rest in peace.
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"Don’t expect people to reciprocate all the time, on anything you’re giving. Try to be a better listener, because I wasn’t a very good listener early on. And always pack a swimsuit—you never know when you’re gonna need it." -
@amandashires
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When the first ingredient in a recipe is half a cup of bacon fat, you know you’re in the South:
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Fiddle player, singer, songwriter, and cover star
@amandashires
raises a toast to the future:
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.
@Alabama_Shakes
are at the forefront of a new blues-and-soul-tinged renaissance
#GRAMMYs
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Scattered, smothered, covered, and chunked—Learn the history of Waffle House hashbrowns:
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Meet the rescue dogs who are heading to Florida to help conduct searches after
#HurricaneIrma
.
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“The older you get, the more you want to go home.”—
@RWitherspoon
on living in Nashville, TN
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Scenes from a rare snowy day in Charleston, South Carolina:
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The world just lost a soulful, powerful, and memorable voice. While we'll always have her music, we are deeply saddened to learn of the death of Memphis-born Aretha Franklin at the age of 76. Rest in peace, Aretha.
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Scott Avett on how dark songs with sweet melodies are like ice cream on blackberry cobbler
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G&G contributing editor and columnist Julia Reed, who died on Friday, left behind an exceptional (and often rollicking) body of work. The world will be a much duller place without her. Read our compilation of some of her best columns and features:
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Greetings from snowed-in Charleston, South Carolina:
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After a dazzling performance on America’s Got Talent last month, Chapel Hart (
@ChapelHartBand
) is just getting started. Read our Q&A with the Mississippi trio here:
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HGTV stars Erin and Ben Napier are turning their talents to revamping an Alabama town. Get a look at their new series, Hometown Takeover:
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We couldn’t be happier for Phil Mickelson, who won the PGA Championship and became, at 50, the oldest to win a major golf tournament. The fact he did it on South Carolina’s beautiful Kiawah Island (G&G’s backyard) makes it even sweeter. Congrats, Lefty! (Photo: Matt York/AP)
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What's better than a peanut butter and banana milkshake? A peanut butter and banana milkshake with rum.
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Jackson, Mississippi, chef Jesse Houston shares his elevated recipe for a Southern classic—deviled eggs:
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Why do we eat black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day? Learn about the tradition, and get a family recipe from James Beard Award-winning author Adrian Miller (
@soulfoodscholar
):
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Catching up with
@mirandalambert
and
@jonrandallmusic
on Lone Star dance halls, homegrown tomatoes, and their stripped-down new album, "The Marfa Tapes:"
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The Allman Brothers' 'Eat a Peach' was released on this day in 1972—46 years ago. Look back on the lost interview where the Southern rock classic found its name.
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Rodney Scott, the James Beard Award–winning pit master, shares three of his best barbecue tricks:
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Ever heard of a biscuits and gravy fountain centerpiece? Well, you have now:
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We’re deeply saddened by the passing of the indomitable New Orleans chef Leah Chase, who died Saturday at 96. The queen of Creole cuisine presided over Dooky Chase’s, transforming the restaurant scene during the Civil Rights movement. Our 2018 interview:
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Exclusive premiere:
@WillieNelson
takes on bluegrass with a new version of the classic “Good Hearted Woman.” Listen now:
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"I think as long as you’re living, you should try to grow, try to raise yourself up. Raise somebody else up with you."
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Whether back home in East Texas or headlining in Vegas,
@mirandalambert
shoots straight. Read our Q&A with one of the most decorated artists in country music history:
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"I can cook for a TV show. I can cook for my family. I can cook for a book. I can be a teacher. I can be a voice. Or I can just be a cook, to provide food aid to people in a moment. You see? If you’re a cook, you can be all those things." -
@chefjoseandres
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In honor of the Opry’s
#DollyWeek
, fellow musicians share their ultimate
@DollyParton
playlist:
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You should be roasting cabbage whole—and this simple cooking method transforms the staple into a sweet and creamy late-winter star:
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In the late 1960s, in Jacksonville, Florida, a clean-cut gym teacher named Leonard Skinner sent student Gary Rossington to the principal’s office because his hair touched his collar.
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Happy 90th birthday, Willie Nelson (one day early)! To celebrate the living legend, Margo Price, the War & Treaty, and Sierra Ferrell have all released new covers of his classic tunes. Listen here:
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NOLA never disappoints
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#Justify
does it again 🐎 Congrats to the Belmont Stakes winner, who now has the title of Triple Crown champion 🥇
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Braves win! Congratulations to slugger Freddie Freeman and the
#WorldSeries
champion
@Braves
!
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We're mourning the death of Tom Petty, a Southern original. His biographer compiled 10 TP songs you should hear:
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Adopt a rescue puppy from Puerto Rico at shelters in Atlanta, Nashville, Charleston and Cashiers, North Carolina:
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“They weren’t even asked. They just hooked up their boats and headed out to go help their neighbors."
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"It has been one of the greatest privileges of my life to call Ella Brennan my mentor, friend, and family." Read
@Emeril
Lagasse's heartfelt tribute to pioneering restaurateur Ella Brennan, who died Thursday at 92.
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Celebrating 15 years of G&G! See how sensation Brittney Spencer (
@BrittNicx
) and other notables are shaking up the South. Plus: Meet a Key West fly-fishing phenom; find great Southern wedding gifts; and get a local’s guide to Savannah. Subscribe today:
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Meet Woody, a yellow Lab who plunged into frigid water to save a boater near Savannah:
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Whether back home in East Texas or headlining in Vegas,
@mirandalambert
shoots straight. Read our latest interview with the singer-songwriter (and soon-to-be cookbook author) here:
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Happy 75th birthday,
@DollyParton
! From our archives, an ode to the sweet music and pure inspiration of the Tennessee legend:
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.
@theavettbros
frontman Scott Avett shares his large-scale oil paintings in a new exhibit at the
@ncartmuseum
:
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"If you want the girl, study. When you utter some lines, mean them. Travel with a winch and a chain. Go after maimed dogs. Take the woman you are in front of very, very seriously."
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Author
@aceatkins
pens a letter to the late Burt Reynolds, who "meant the world to a young kid growing up in the South."
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A photo tour of Charleston, South Carolina, on a rare snowy day:
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We are heartbroken to hear of the death of Leslie Jordan, the Tennessee-born actor. In a 2020 article for G&G, Jordan reflected on his role as quarantine-era comic relief. “People now know me for me,” he said. That “me” was positively inimitable, and we will miss him dearly.
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@TopChefKevin
's dim sum spin on fine dining is a force to be reckoned with in Atlanta.
http://t.co/kXLxsLPz3S
http://t.co/G6DDwDixlQ
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"I think this flag represents all of us... It’s the guy pumping gas while he’s out trying to remove tree limbs from his neighborhood after the storm. And it’s you. The flag represents Americans, shredded to pieces but still plugging away.”
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Congratulations to Justify, bred in the Bluegrass State, on a great victory in the Kentucky Derby 🐎
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Let freedom ring. 🇺🇸Wishing you a happy Fourth of July, from all of us here at Garden & Gun.
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Did you watch the season premiere of
@succession
on HBO? Get to know J. Smith-Cameron (aka Gerri) in our Q&A with the Kentucky-born actress:
#succession
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Ten artists you need to hear live, all coming soon to a Southern venue near you:
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Sit back, pour yourself a drink, and enjoy some of our favorite photos from this year's Good Dog Photo Contest:
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Today we lost a legend of Southern literature. Rest in peace, Harper Lee.
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"As you go through life, there really aren’t that many people you get to engage as completely as you do your few real friends." -
@LyleLovett
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Meet the
@universityofga
professor leading a team of students restoring Southern murals—and transforming a community:
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Happy 85th birthday to Willie Nelson! Here are 85 of his best songs–including hits, deep cuts, and live recordings.
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.
@altonbrown
's favorite Southern road eats.
http://t.co/OCnfK8Y6zz
#ABRoadEats
http://t.co/g68ug09epf
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Step inside the Nashville home of musicians
@doctorfollowill
and
@JessieBaylin
.
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http://t.co/rhaedsqklC
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In response to
#HurricaneFlorence
,
@WaffleHouse
has flown some 200 people to communities affected by the storm to help keep the doors open and the grills hot. Here's how they do it:
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Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley is one of the prettiest spots in the country—and ripe for a road trip.
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100 of the most adorable entries from our 2019 Good Dog Photo Contest—beacuase we just couldn't narrow it down any further:
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For the first time in decades, a Marsh Tacky is born on South Carolina's Daufuskie Island:
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In a Southern kitchen, the most cherished—and most often used—tool is a cast-iron skillet. Here are more than sixty recipes to put yours to good use:
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Top Southern bartenders share their favorite bottles of bourbon:
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