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Country star Tracy Lawrence calls out ‘divisive’ political climate: Music should bring us ‘all together’
Country singer Tracy Lawrence is calling out the growing political divide in America — and urging fans to keep it out of country music.
In a candid moment, the longtime country artist took aim at what he sees as a deep divide in the nation and shared his hope for a return to a simpler, more inclusive society.
“Our journeys are all unique into themselves, but we all share a passion and a love of music,” he said during his conversation with Morgan Evans on the “TL’s Road House” podcast.
“What I love about it, and I wish we could get back to more of this,” Lawrence continued. “With all the divisive stuff going on with politics and the world… music is supposed to be the thing that unites us.”
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The “Time Marches On” singer, known for his traditional country roots and decades-long career, emphasized that music has historically served as a place where people could connect without the weight of political identity.
“I wish people would get the politics out of all this stuff,” he continued, “where we could just get back — and it doesn’t matter what color you are or where you come from.”
His frustration may reflect a broader tension across the entertainment industry, where artists are often pulled into political debates whether they want to be or not.
“I think music is supposed to be one of those things that brings us all together,” he added. “Because it used to be that — and I’d love to see that happen more again.”
In February, the country star revisited a harrowing chapter from more than three decades ago, when he was shot four times during a brutal mugging in Nashville.
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“I was angry back then,” Lawrence exclusively told Fox News Digital. “I felt like… they were trying to take my opportunity away from me, and I didn’t get the mental help that I needed. I’m much more aware of the consequences, whether it’s, you know, if you go through a physical altercation or family trauma or whatever those things are.”
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Instead of processing the trauma, Lawrence said he buried it.
“I’m a big believer in taking care of your mental health these days, and I didn’t do that at the time. That was a very traumatic experience for me.”
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“I just suppressed it and shoved it down, and it caused me a lot of problems in my personal relationships, problems in my career.”
The aftermath forced him to reshape how he saw himself.
“When you overcome a life-altering experience like that, I think there’s a little bit of a God complex that comes with it when you survive something that you probably shouldn’t have,” Lawrence said. “It caused me to push things to the edge a lot more than I would have if that had not had happened to me.”
Lawrence’s 2026 “No Alibis Tour” kicked off in March and will run through August, as the country star plans to stop in his hometown of Nashville at the Ryman Auditorium.
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WWE legend Stephanie McMahon slaps Cody Rhodes in return to ‘Monday Night Raw’
WWE legend Stephanie McMahon made a return to “Monday Night Raw” at Madison Square Garden in New York City to address undisputed champion Cody Rhodes.
Rhodes has been engulfed in a feud with Randy Orton since the “Legend Killer” won the men’s Royal Rumble. Orton gets a shot at the Undisputed WWE Championship at WrestleMania 42, which Rhodes won back from Drew McIntyre a few weeks ago.
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Orton has been on a rampage on “Friday Night SmackDown” – leaving Rhodes a bloodied mess during one episode and hitting an RKO on country music singer Jelly Roll last week. McMahon came out on Monday to give Rhodes a bit of advice. She said that Rhodes will have to tap into something sinister if he wants to come out on top at WrestleMania.
McMahon appeared to get under Rhodes’ skin when she told him that he isn’t going to be able to bring out the best from Orton because “this version of Randy Orton is diabolical.”
“You don’t have to be diabolical, but you’re going to have to be able to think like that. You’re gonna have to be able to think like Randy. Your father understood that better than anybody. Dusty Rhodes could roll with the best of them,” she said. “He can get down and dirty with the best of them, but from what I’ve seen so far, you are not your father.”
The line got a huge reaction from the crowd in New York.
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Rhodes explained he knows “everything” about Orton, including his violent streak during the peak of his career which saw him punt McMahon.
“You want to bring up fathers, I’m not mine. You’re right,” Rhodes fired back. “Stephanie McMahon, with all due respect, you’re not yours either.”
McMahon then proceeded to slap Rhodes across the face.
At the end of the segment, Rhodes thanked McMahon for seemingly giving him the wake-up call he may need to get locked in for his WrestleMania match.
WrestleMania 42 is set to take place on April 18 and 19 in Las Vegas at Allegiant Stadium.
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Trump says Tiger Woods ‘lives a life of pain’ after DUI arrest as affidavit reveals pills found
President Donald Trump voiced his continued support for Tiger Woods following the golfer’s DUI arrest in Florida after a rollover crash, saying in a recent interview that the five-time Masters champion “lives a life of pain.”
Speaking exclusively with the New York Post on Tuesday, Trump confirmed that he spoke with Woods following his arrest in Jupiter Island on Friday afternoon.
“I think he’s doing great, he’s doing good,” the president told the New York Post, adding later, “He tested negative for alcohol, as you know, and he is under a tremendous physical pressure from his various ailments, you know, the back and the leg.”
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According to an arrest affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital on Tuesday, deputies with the Martin County Sheriff’s Office reported observing several signs of impairment at the scene, noting that Woods was “sweating profusely” and that his movements appeared “lethargic and slow.”
Woods was placed under arrest after performing a series of field sobriety tests, and during a search, law enforcement found “two white pills inside Woods’ left side pant pocket.” According to the arrest affidavit, the pills were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid for pain relief.
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Woods previously told law enforcement prior to the field sobriety tests that he underwent seven back surgeries and “over 20 operations on his leg.” He told law enforcement that “I take a few” prescription medications.
“He lives a life of pain. He has a lot of pain. He’s an amazing guy. He’s an amazing athlete. He does have pain,” Trump added Tuesday of Woods. “He doesn’t have an alcohol problem, but he does have pain.”
At the jail, Woods submitted to a breathalyzer, where he provided 0.00 results on both samples. He declined to submit to a urine test, resulting in another charge.
Woods is in a relationship with the president’s former daughter-in-law, Vanessa Trump. He competed in The Golf League championship last week, where Vanessa Trump and her daughter, Kai Trump, were spotted in the stands.
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Wisconsin high school teacher charged with sexual assault of students, allegedly gave minors wine
A 22-year-old high school special education teacher is facing decades behind bars after authorities say she engaged in sexual relationships with students and provided them with alcohol at her apartment.
Nadia Horn, who co-taught World Studies at Eau Claire North High School, made her initial appearance in Eau Claire County Court on Monday on felony child sexual assault charges.
According to a criminal complaint obtained by WEAU-TV, the investigation began on March 25 when the Eau Claire Area School District flagged a “potential inappropriate relationship” to a School Resource Officer. The subsequent probe revealed a pattern of grooming and exploitation involving multiple 16-year-old victims.
Detectives said Horn targeted at least two students she claimed needed support. One victim told police that Horn purchased a cell phone for him to facilitate “Snapchatting,” where she allegedly sent “really revealing” photos.
During police interviews, Horn allegedly admitted to having sexual intercourse with one victim three times at her Eau Claire apartment, stating, “I made a mistake.”
The victim reportedly told police that he and Horn did “everything sexual you can do with a person.”
She allegedly admitted to sexual encounters with a second 16-year-old student as well, telling investigators that the encounters “felt mutual” and she did not feel she was taking advantage of the minor.
Horn also allegedly admitted to bringing three teenage boys to her apartment in March because they “needed a ride.” Once there, she allegedly provided the minors with wine because “they asked,” according to the complaint.
The Eau Claire Area School District confirmed in a letter to families that Horn has been suspended without pay pending the outcome of the legal proceedings.
Horn was charged with second degree sexual assault of a child under 16 and two counts each of child enticement and sexual assault of a child by school staff/volunteer.
If convicted on all counts, Horn faces a maximum of 40 years in prison and a $100,000 fine.
Following her Monday court appearance, a judge set a $15,000 cash bond, which Horn posted shortly after. She is scheduled to return to court for a hearing on May 20.
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