
Jimmie Tramel
Pop Culture Writer at Tulsa World
Tulsa World pop culture writer, ex-OK sportswriter of year. Wrote books on Pat Jones, Barry Switzer. Shatner has a copy of Switzer book. RIP Billy Jack
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tulsaworld.com | Jimmie Tramel
Joe Don Rooney, a founding member of the award-winning country trio Rascal Flatts, will be inducted Saturday, July 26 in the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. The induction will take place in Miami, Oklahoma, as part of the Heritage Days Route 66 Fest, a free July 25-26 event on historic Route 66 in the city’s downtown. Born and raised in Picher, Oklahoma, Rooney’s musical journey began in his local church, performing alongside his parents and sister.
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tulsaworld.com | Jimmie Tramel
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tulsaworld.com | Jimmie Tramel
Horton Records’ 12th annual Rock ’n Folk ’n Chili Cookoff will take place Saturday, Nov. 8 at Cain’s Ballroom and will feature an all-star Tulsa band (John Fullbright, Paul Benjaman, Jesse Aycock, Paddy Ryan and more) performing songs from the album “Back to Paradise: A Tulsa Tribute to Okie Music.”The record was released five years ago and includes 17 tracks written by a variety of Oklahoma musicians.
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tulsaworld.com | Jimmie Tramel
The 21st Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic, hosted by Sammy Hagar, raised more than $1.4 million. Held last month at Riverwind Casino and Keith’s Belmar Golf Club. the event generated what a publicist described as a record total. The $1.4 million was exceeded only by the 2024 figure, which included the one-time establishment of an endowment.
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tulsaworld.com | Jimmie Tramel
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band ZZ Top will return to the River Spirit Casino’s concert venue, The Cove, for a Friday, Sept. 5 performance. Known for blues-infused rock music, bawdy lyrics and long beards, ZZ Top has sold more than 50 million albums worldwide.
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