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Singer Sawyer Hill’s tour bus flips in deadly crash, killing driver and injuring crew

Singer Sawyer Hill is canceling his tour after a serious tour bus accident killed one of his crew members.

The rocker revealed on Oct. 14, his tour bus ran off the side of the road in the middle of the night near the Colorado-Wyoming border, then flipped.

"It was a terrifying experience for everyone on board, myself included, and we are devastated to share our driver lost his life," he wrote on Instagram.

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He said several members of the crew and band were injured in the crash.

"The cause of the crash is still under investigation, and out of respect for that process and for our driver and his family, we aren't able to share further details at this time," he wrote.

He said after "careful consideration" he realized there wasn't a "viable path" for continuing his "Everybody's Home, Nobody's Happy" tour "and that the focus and priority for my band and crew should be on processing and healing."

Hill shares that the band is working on rescheduling dates, but refunds are also available for those who purchased tickets.

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"I can't wait to get back out there with you all," he closed his message. "Thank you for your understanding, compassion, and support during this difficult time."

He added in the caption, "My heart is broken, I'm sorry guys."

A family member of the driver identified him as David "Rollingcloud" Jackson, and wrote on a fundraising page that he suffered a medical emergency while behind the wheel and crossed three lanes of traffic before the bus rolled.

"Thankfully, the band members aboard the bus survived. Tragically David's life was lost," she wrote.

She shared that the family didn't know before his death that he suffered from atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, and that he was also epileptic.

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"Although the exact medical emergency that took his life remains unknown, the autopsy revealed that he had already passed away before the crash," she wrote. "When paramedics arrived at the scene, he was pronounced dead on arrival."

She added, "There was no warning. No time to prepare. No chance to say goodbye."

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"He was a huge part of the music industry, a world he loved and was deeply connected to," she said. "Through his work, the miles he traveled, and the people he encountered along the way, David became part of a community that reaches far beyond any one place."

Jackson was a father of four and a grandfather of three.

The family is asking for donations to bring his body back from Wyoming to Minnesota, where he lived.

Hill's followers expressed their sympathy in the comments of his post.

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"Thank you for posting," fellow musician Lucy Levinsohn Berman wrote. "Many of us are grieving David 'RollingCloud.' He has been a pillar of the Music community. He personally took my band, along with 2 other bands into his home when we were on tour. He housed and fed us and showed us ultimate kindness. He was one of the real ones. It's so sad his journey ended with your tour. I've followed and enjoyed your work. Glad the rest of your band and crew were able to live to tell. Catch you in Los Angeles. Take care."

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Another follower wrote that he had toured "with Rolling Cloud and he was a beautiful soul. He will forever be remembered. Terribly sorry for your experience brother. Sending positive vibes to you and your camps way."

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8 of the best-dressed celebrities at the CMA's Dolly Parton celebration

Reba McEntire performs at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.
Reba McEntire performs at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.

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  • Dolly Parton's legacy lives on in the music and fashion of today's biggest country stars.
  • Many gathered in Nashville for the TV special "CMA Presents I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton."
  • Lainey Wilson, Ella Langley, and Carrie Underwood all honored Parton with their outfits.

Dolly Parton's legacy sparkled over Nashville this week

The Country Music Association (CMA) hosted "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration of Dolly Parton" at the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts on Wednesday night.

Some of the genre's biggest stars made appearances, both performing Parton's songs onstage and walking the red carpet in outfits inspired by the music legend.

These are the best-dressed stars we saw.

Kelsea Ballerini looked elegant in white feathers and diamonds.
Kelsea Ballerini at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.
Kelsea Ballerini at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.

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She arrived on the red carpet wearing a $1,250 draped, satin gown from Bronx Banco's bridal line.

It had feather-lined bell sleeves, a low back, and a floor-length skirt. Ballerini paired it with an updo hairstyle and long diamond earrings.

She looked like a Hollywood starlet and perfectly mirrored the best of Parton's famous glam.

Lainey Wilson kept true to her style while also honoring Parton.
Lainey Wilson at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.
Lainey Wilson at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.

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Wilson's signature style is pretty different from Parton's. The singer and "Yellowstone" star prefers bell-bottoms and cowboy hats to rhinestone dresses and big hairdos.

Still, Wilson honored the legend with her outfit: black trousers worn with a butterfly-print duster top. She also wore cowboy boots, a matching hat, and thick western jewelry.

Butterflies were famously Parton's favorite motif, as she grew up around them in Tennessee.

Reba McEntire honored her friend onstage while wearing a classic country getup.
Reba McEntire performs at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.
Reba McEntire performs at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.

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McEntire performed "He's Alive" while wearing a white, caftan-style dress with a collar and long sleeves.

The latter were lined with long, rhinestoned fringe, while the dress itself was embellished with a rhinestone scrollwork pattern.

It was the perfect outfit choice to deliver an emotional tribute.

Kristin Chenoweth wore a dress that looked like it could have come from Parton's closet.
Kristin Chenoweth at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.
Kristin Chenoweth at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.

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Chenoweth walked the red carpet in a form-fitting gown covered in silver sequins. It had a mock neck, long sleeves, and a floor-length skirt.

The dress resembled many of the sequined looks Parton wore throughout her career.

Chenoweth paired it with delicate diamond earrings and multiple rings.

Carrie Underwood chose a princess gown with subtle butterfly details.
Carrie Underwood at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.
Carrie Underwood at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.

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Her white, strapless gown had a full skirt, a tulle overlay, and all-over butterfly appliqués in shades of pink. Underwood also wore long diamond earrings and her hair styled in waves.

It was the right choice to wear both on the carpet and onstage, where Underwood performed "I Will Always Love You."

Katy Perry nodded to another of Parton's favorite fashion elements: animal print.
Katy Perry at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.
Katy Perry at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.

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Perry wore a vintage Roberto Cavalli gown from 2004 for the celebration. It was sleeveless with a deep neckline and a flowing skirt, and also decorated with multiple animal prints.

The dress was a daring and unique choice for the event, standing out from the sparkling white ensembles that most other celebrities wore.

And because Parton wore animal print on numerous occasions, it was a fun tribute to the more daring side of her style.

Ella Langley chose a minidress with a butterfly appliqué.
Ella Langley at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.
Ella Langley at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.

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Langely, the country star behind the hit "Choosin' Texas," wore a pale-pink minidress with long sleeves and a plunging neckline.

It was embellished with strings of beads and crystals, and a pink, bedazzled butterfly at the center of her chest.

Langley was pretty and glowing on the red carpet — just like Parton always was.

Hillary Scott of Lady A fame wore two of Parton's favorite things.
Hillary Scott at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.
Hillary Scott at the CMA's "I Will Always Love You: A Celebration Of Dolly Parton" in Nashville.

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Scott wore a sleeveless gown with a sweetheart neckline and a thigh-high slit. While that might sound simple, the dress also featured an all-over leopard print crafted from sequins.

Together, the features created a dress that reflected Parton's boldest style moments.

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'The Terminal List' season two features new Kip Moore track inspired by special operations world

Country music star Kip Moore dropped new music for the hit series "The Terminal List."

The popular series is based on a book series written by Jack Carr. It follows Navy SEAL James Reece on the hunt for revenge.

Season one came out in 2022 with Pratt playing the lead character. Season two premiered on Oct. 21, and is based on Carr's "True Believer."

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It also includes fresh music from Moore.

Kip Moore releases new song for season two of "The Terminal List."

Moore announced Wednesday on Instagram that he made a new song – "The Wolf" – for the second season of Pratt's series.

"I was on a surf trip in Central America in January of 2024 when I got a call from Jared Shaw, who I now consider a friend, about The Terminal List. I hadn’t seen the first season at the time, but he asked if I'd read some of the scripts they were working on for season two and consider writing something for the main character. I immediately dove into season one and was hooked," Moore explained.

He continued, "I've always been fascinated by the world of special operations and I have a tremendous amount of respect for anyone willing to endure that level of training, and the sacrifices it takes. As I started reading through the scripts, I kept coming back to something Jared had scribbled in his notes: ‘It's like the battle between two wolves.’"

"That idea really stuck with me. I’ve always been drawn to exploring the more complex, human side of those experiences rather than simply celebrating the heroism. I wanted to dig into the internal battles, the weight of what these individuals carry, and the toll those experiences can take on a person's mind and spirit. I tried to put myself in the character's shoes and write from that place, exploring what he might be wrestling with on a deeper level. That's really where ‘The Wolf’ came from," Moore finished.

You can listen to the song below, and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

It's always great to see when worlds collide here at OutKick. We have lots of country music fans, and we have plenty of people who love action series.

Now, they're coming together with Kip Moore making music for season two of Jack Carr's "The Terminal List."

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John Anderson, five-time US country chart-topper, dies aged 71

Florida-born singer-songwriter had major hits with Swingin’, Seminole Wind and Straight Tequila Night

John Anderson, the traditionalist US country singer whose extensive body of work included five No 1 hits on the country charts, has died aged 71.

The news was announced on social media by his family, who said: “To the world, he was a gifted country music singer whose voice and songs touched countless lives. To us, he was so much more. He was the heart of our family, the one who made us laugh, loved us fiercely and made every ordinary moment feel special.”

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The director behind Yung Lean's viral 'Storm' video says AI imitations on social media made even good work look 'lame'

Gener8ion and Yung Lean performing Storm at the MTV Video Music Awards
The director of Yung Lean's viral "Storm" video says AI made his work look "lame."

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  • The director behind Yung Lean's "Storm" video said AI copies made him consider quitting filmmaking.
  • Romain Gavras said AI imitations of "Storm" on social media made his work look "lame."
  • The original video, released in April, has amassed more than 40 million views on YouTube.

The director behind Swedish rapper Yung Lean's viral "Storm" video says AI almost drove him from filmmaking.

In an interview with Vulture published on Tuesday, Romain Gavras said he was disheartened by the wave of AI-generated copies of the music video.

Gavras directed the video for "Gener8ion," an audiovisual project he runs with French producer Surkin.

The video, which has amassed over 40 million views since its release in April, follows Lean as a bully at a boarding school before the boys he has been tormenting break into an elaborate dance sequence around him during a class photo.

In September, social media users began using AI to remake the dance scene from "Storm," swapping Lean and the schoolboys for a wide range of new characters, including animals and celebrities.

"My daughter sent me the first one I saw," Gavras said. "She was like, 'Look, this dog is doing it.'"

It was funny for a while, he said, but the novelty soon wore off as the copies seemed to spread everywhere.

"It made me sad for all the people who put in so much work on our video," Gavras said. "A trend like this can make even good work look lame. Part of me wanted to quit filmmaking, move back to Greece, and become an olive farmer."

Gavras said he wasn't trying to make any commentary on AI, but when people started calling "Storm" the kind of video AI couldn't pull off, he found himself drawn into the debate.

"The tech people were like, 'Oh yeah? AI could never?' Then they started replicating it. So we were forced into this conversation. It's a nightmare," Gavras said.

He added that he has turned down a few AI companies that have approached him about licensing the video.

"There's an economic model coming that we didn't want to be a part of," he said.

However, even as AI-made versions of his work proliferate online, Gavras said the technology can imitate elements of the video but has yet to create anything with the same originality or human spark.

"They're missing the swagger of Yung Lean. He looks like a dangerous baby. There's something in the imperfection of humanity, and the interior life of someone who dances or even someone who just smokes a cigarette, that's not quite there yet," he said.

Last month, Lean and the dancers performed the choreography at the MTV Video Music Awards. A video of the performance has since racked up nearly 14 million views.

Gavras is not the only filmmaker who has weighed in on the impact of AI on creative work. Other major Hollywood directors have raised similar concerns: Guillermo del Toro has said AI could rob future filmmakers of the chance to learn their craft, while Tim Burton has said it strips away the humanity behind art.

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