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TULSA, Okla. — Rainn Hoelting, a 15-year-old aspiring Collinsville musician, achieved a dream moment on Dec. 12, 2024, when he performed alongside country star Zach Bryan at the BOK Center in Tulsa. The sold-out venue, which holds 19,000 fans, was electrified as Hoelting joined Bryan for a rendition of “Heading South,” a song that emphasizes perseverance in pursuing one’s dreams. The duet was recorded and has since gone viral, amassing over 2 million views on TikTok. Hoelting, who has been playing guitar for two years and recently began singing, was selected from the audience during the concert. He had prepared a sign asking Bryan if he could join him on stage, but it was confiscated shortly after he held it up. Undeterred, he used his phone to display a message in large letters, asking the same question. His persistence paid off when some nearby fans pointed him out and Bryan acknowledged him and invited him to perform. “It was an amazing experience,”

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A court order barred St. Louis County Executive Sam Page from "taking any further steps to fill the anticipated vacancy."

Bruce Springsteen has shared a new addition to his live series, posting a third playlist of live covers he’s performed throughout his career. Bruce Springsteen The Live Series: Songs Under Cover Vol. 3 is…

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