Beyond ‘laugh often,’ ‘live much’: unique words of wisdom If they knew then what they know now, here is what an assortment of Oklahomans would say to today’s graduates — or wish they had heard at their own graduation.

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A version of this review appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. To read my interview with Jason Boland, click here.

COUNTRY

Jason Boland & The Stragglers “Dark and Dirty Mile” (Proud Souls Entertainment/Thirty Tigers)

Jason Boland & The Stragglers keep steadfastly walking the classic country road with “Dark and Dirty Mile,” the renowned Austin, Texas-based band’s seventh studio album.

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A version of this story appears in Friday’s Weekend Look section of The Oklahoman. To read my “Dark and Dirty Mile” album review, click here. Jason Boland & The Stragglers take “Dark and Dirty Mile” to Cain’s Ballroom The red dirt band will celebrate the release of its seventh studio album with a return trip to the legendary Tulsa venue. 

Call him a classic country torchbearer, a musical outlaw or an old-school folk singer, Jason Boland just wants to make sure his songs mean something.

After 10 years, Toby Keith pleased with the progress on the OK Kids Korral The country music superstar has been working for a decade to build the a home-away-from-home for Oklahoma children battling cancer and their families, and now the $8.5 million project is due to open in October.

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Hear emerging country band Parmalee at 9:30 tonight at the Wormy Dog Saloon, 311 E Sheridan. Doors open at 6 p.m.

The North Carolina outfit has already earned two consecutive Top 40 Country radio hits, including its debut single, “Musta Had A Good Time,” and “Carolina.”

The family band comprised of brothers Matt and Scott Thomas (lead vocals/ guitar and drums, respectively), cousin Barry Knox (bass) and lifelong best friend Josh McSwain (guitar).

NEWCASTLE – On Thursday night, country singer Gretchen Wilson will kick off the the third annual Outdoor Concert Series at Newcastle Casino, I-44 and Highway 62.

Newcastle Casino’s Outdoor Concert Series is open to the public, takes place in the casino’s north parking lot and admission is free.

Check out this video of Oklahoma country music superstar Blake Shelton and his all-country team – Muskogee duo The Swon Brothers, 16-year-old Texan Danielle Bradbury and Baylor University student Holly Tucker – performing the Brooks & Dunn hit “Play Something Country” on Tuesday’s episode of “The Voice.”

Okies Zach and Colton Swon, who are the first duo to make it to “The Voice” live rounds, lead off on this fun group performance.

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Pistol Annies, the country music trio comprised of Tishomingo resident Miranda Lambert and singer-songwriter pals Angaleena Presley and Ashley Monroe, performed the television debut of their song “Unhappily Married,” Tuesday night on “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.”

“Unhappily Married” is a darkly funny track off the group’s second album, “Annie Up.”

The Annies are continuing their media blitz in support of their sophomore release at 9 tonight with a live streaming show.

“Judy ‘n’ Jody” reunion concert set for Thursday night at the Oklahoma History Center The public is invited to the free event, which will feature live music, light refreshments and an announcement about the proposed OKPOP museum.

Many of the musicians who played on Oklahoma’s beloved “Jude ‘n’ Jody” show will perform at a reunion Thursday night, and the public is invited.

Toby Keith Foundation’s 10th annual fundraiser brings in $1 million The Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic, along with its Denim & Diamond dinner and auction, benefits the country music star’s foundation and its primary project: the construction of the OK Kids Korral, a home-away-from-home for Oklahoma children fighting cancer and their families.