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Cross Canadian Ragweed has always been one of my favorite bands. Unfortunately, they aren’t still making music as a band. They went their separate ways back in 2010. However, that…

The 38th Annual CMA Awards - Arrivals - Cross Canadian Ragweed

NASHVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 9: Cross Canadian Ragweed arrive at the 38th Annual CMA Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House November 9, 2004 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Getty Images)

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Cross Canadian Ragweed has always been one of my favorite bands. Unfortunately, they aren't still making music as a band. They went their separate ways back in 2010. However, that doesn't make me stop listening to their music. I had their essential playlist on the other day, and the song I'm featuring this week came on. Of course, I had to crank it up!

Have You Ever Heard Of Cross Canadian Ragweed?

If not, I think you're in for a treat. I've loved these guys ever since the early 2000s. I guess you would mostly consider them a "red dirt band". That means they're from the Texas/Oklahoma area. There is a huge music scene out there. A lot of artists make it big in Texas and Oklahoma, and can make a very nice living just touring that region.

Ragweed never really made it "mainstream", but their music is so good! Honestly, I think they were ahead of their time. If they were making music in 2024, I think they would be much bigger than they were in the early and mid 2000s. The country music landscape has changed a lot since then, some for the better and some for the worse lets be honest.

The guys of Cross Canadian Ragweed released seven albums between 1998 and 2009. My favorites are their self titled album from 2002, "Soul Gravy" from 2004 and "Garage" from 2005. If you really want the best of Ragweed, those are the albums you want to check out.

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If you want to go back and check out more of the songs I've featured on Dub's Playlist, click here.

Here is one of my favorite Ragweed songs, this is "17".

 This song from CCR is one that I'll always crank up and sing along to. Here are some more songs that everyone loves to sing.

Top 8 Karaoke Songs That Will Get Everyone Singing

There is nothing more fun than watching people do karaoke. When you go to a karaoke night, you have people who can really sing.  You have people who think they can sing.  You also have the people who've had just enough to drink and think they can sing.   It's still fun  The Top 8 Karaoke Songs That Will Get Everyone Singing will draw all of these people

There is money in the Karaoke business.  The global Karaoke market size was valued at 4986.88 million in 2022 and is expected to expand, reaching 5772.3 million by 2028.  Not too shabby right?  Can you make money doing karaoke?    The average cost of a one-day, high-end karaoke machine rental, with amplifiers and special equipment, is about $200. In your first year, with two machines, you might do 10 rentals per week, giving you $100,000 in annual revenue and more than $60,000 in profit.

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      Please check with these locations because dates and times can and do change!    So just what are The Top 8 Karaoke Songs That Will Get Everyone Singing?

      #8-Our Song

      All of Taylors songs will get ya moving.  This is the one that karaoke lovers love the most!

      #7-Don't Stop Believin'

      This song in general will make you drive through a brick wall. Now when it's time to Karaoke, I'll even do this one

      #6-Chicken Fried

      You know you just love singing out loud the words cold beer on a Friday night. That's what does it for me!

      #5-Bohemian Rhapsody

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJ9rUzIMcZQ
      This maybe the hardest one to sing ever. Its hard enough to sing sober, just think what happens when you have a cold one or two or three!

      #4-Tennessee Whiskey

      https://youtu.be/IBLruNfUqUs?si=peLTxE4RIvP1gpSv
      I will tell you from personal experience, this one is hard to sing than you think. I'm just glad there isn't proof of me proving that!

      #3-Margaritaville

      https://youtu.be/tUlf4LvMJus?si=9udEFs9Pl32zhiUL
      Of course this one would make it. What fun would karokee be without a song about drinking!

      #2-Sweet Caroline

      https://youtu.be/ty1dwBCR6D0?si=6AGez_2M6kEKnnvm
      If you can sing this one at the top of your lungs at a ballgame, why not karaoke night. Everyone will sing with you and you don't sound so bad

      #1-Man, I Feel Like A Woman

      https://youtu.be/ZJL4UGSbeFg?si=2q2ncnAlAqgvXVUL
      Not a lot you can say about this one. Man or woman, Just sing ya heart out. We are here to have fun!

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      Bryan “Dub” Axelson is the host of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on KICKS 99 and has been with Beasley Media Group in Augusta for over 20 years. He got his start in radio by being a regular caller on the Kicks 99 morning show. He was soon hired and has worked in various roles in Augusta, including Promotions Director. He was raised in Georgia, and currently lives in Grovetown with his wife Kelsey, their daughter Maddie, and their 3 dogs. Dub enjoys watching sports, playing golf, spending time with his family, and discovering new music.