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A radio show - on the internet. Playing Country & Western, Outlaw, Americana, Canadiana, twangy stuff, Etc., Etc. Brian's your host, since 2002. Listen any time, at hurtinforreal.com.
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On Hurtin For Real #1182, I'm calling this one Mucho Raul Malo. We'll hear Raul's solo records, his Mavericks releases, and lots more. Plus there's an old interview from the Edmonton Folk Fest added at the end. Thanks to my wife Gina (pictured) for help with that. Here's to you, Raul. - Brian & Gina
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
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Arguably the greatest singer of this generation, and perhaps one of the greatest singers ever that country music was proud to call it's own. RIP Raul Malo.

An attempt at a remembrance:
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Raul Malo – Voice of a Generation, and Mavericks Frontman – Has...
Even before his recent, harrowing battle with Cancer, anyone who asked Saving Country Music who the best singer of this generation is would receive back the answer without a hint of hesitation, “Raul ...
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December 9, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Very sad news. Rest in peace, Raul Malo. 🙏 Que en paz descanse. Una gran perdida para la música. 💔
December 9, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Raul Malo perdió su batalla contra el maldito cáncer este pasado lunes 8 de diciembre a los 60 años de edad, y luchó con valentía incluso cuando el diagnóstico era uno que la medicina moderna decía que no se podía superar. Nuestro tributo a un grande. DEP

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Adiós a Raul Malo - Dirty Rock Magazine
Raul Malo perdió su batalla contra el maldito cáncer este pasado lunes 8 de diciembre a los 60 años de edad, y luchó con valentía
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December 9, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of the genre-defying, Grammy-winning band The Mavericks, has died. He was 60.
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60
Raul Malo, the soulful tenor and frontman of The Mavericks, has died at age 60. He was battling colon cancer and later leptomeningeal disease, a rare complication when cancer spreads to membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
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December 9, 2025 at 3:09 PM
Hurtin For Real #1186 is all COLD songs. We welcome @brennenleigh.bsky.social @colbertlateshow.bsky.social #GuyClark #GeorgeJones #SarahJaneScouten + a whole lot more... Come in from the cold any time at hurtinforreal.com 🥶🎵 #HurtinForReal
December 6, 2025 at 4:48 AM
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Here we go ladies and gentlemen. It's time to start the conversation about what we consider the best country albums of 2025.
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2025 Saving Country Music Album of the Year Nominees - Saving...
The point of this exercise is not to devolve music into a competition. It is to stimulate a lively conversation about what we all believe is the best album, using our differing perspectives to inform ...
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December 1, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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Playlist for the Todd Snider show. We covered only some of the essentials from a very brilliant man. Sportsball shutting us down this coming Wednesday, so a rerun on Shotgun971 next weekend, and a new show coming Wednesday 12/10 @ 8pm CT (Barring any incidentals) on WDBX. Until then TTFN.
November 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
On Hurtin For Real #1185... A Tribute to Gene McDonnell's Celtic Connection - an old radio show once heard in Kamloops, BC. We'll hear @dropkickmurphys.com @theirishrovers.bsky.social #TheDubliners #TheChieftains and a whole lot more. Drop by any time at hurtinforreal.com Thanks, Gene! ☘️📻 #Kamloops
November 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Upcoming Shows...
Dec. 5 - Tribute to The Celtic Connection
Dec. 12 - Cold Songs
Dec. 19 - Goin' to Hawaii
Dec. 26 - The Hurts of the Year
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November 29, 2025 at 3:48 AM
On Hurtin For Real - Show 1184... It's The Hurts of the Month. We welcome @colterwall.bsky.social @corblund.bsky.social @willienelsonmusic.bsky.social #TomRussell #BobbyDove #BellaWhite , and finish with something from the new #ToddSnider record. Drop by any time at hurtinforreal.com , Friends!
November 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
We all know Tom Russell has a new album out now, right? Called Mount Olive, it's a Hurt of the Month, yep. New Hurtin For Real - featuring a song from Mr. Russell's new record - will be out by the weekend. Thanks, Tom! #TomRussell
November 21, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Hi Friends... I'm planning my annual tribute to Gene McDonnell's 'Celtic Connection' - an old radio show from my hometown of Kamloops. Does anyone have a favourite song with a Celtic connection - folk, country, or otherwise? Thanks - Brian - hurtinforreal.com ☘️🎶 #Kamloops
November 20, 2025 at 6:16 AM
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TTBTGH Episode 1112

Todd Snider was a gifted and influential musician who left his mark on many other musicians and many fans. Today, highlights from his albums, some memorable and hilarious live stories, covers, tributes, and collaborations that he was a part of.

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Podcast: Nov. 16, 2025: Todd Snider Tribute
Episode #1112 This weekend we lost a truly great performer and songwriter. Todd Snider was a gifted and influential musician who left his mark on many other musicians and many fans. Today, we looke…
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November 17, 2025 at 4:23 AM
On Hurtin For Real #1183... all songs about FRIDAYS. We welcome @vandoliers.bsky.social @grievousangels104.bsky.social #GeorgeJones #NoelMcKay #TownesVanZandt + a whole lot more... Visit any day of the week at hurtinforreal.com 🗓️🎶 #HurtinForReal #Friday
November 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
On the stereo tonight...
November 15, 2025 at 10:08 PM
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RIP Todd Snider. Wonderful songwriter.
November 15, 2025 at 3:11 PM
On Hurtin For Real #1182, I'm calling this one Mucho Raul Malo. We'll hear Raul's solo records, his Mavericks releases, and lots more. Plus there's an old interview from the Edmonton Folk Fest added at the end. Thanks to my wife Gina (pictured) for help with that. Here's to you, Raul. - Brian & Gina
November 9, 2025 at 5:52 AM
On Hurtin For Real #1181... it's all songs about KNOTS. We welcome @colterwall.bsky.social @corblund.bsky.social @tbt-duluth.bsky.social #WilfCarter #GaryStewart and a whole lot more. Drop by any time at hurtinforreal.com 🥨 #HurtinForReal #Knots
November 1, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Upcoming Shows...
Nov. 7 - Songs About Knots
Nov. 14 - Mucho Raul Malo
Nov. 21 - Songs About Fridays
Nov. 28 - Hurts of the Month
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October 28, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Hurtin For Real #1180 is now up... It's the Hurts of the Month. All new stuff, including @colterwall.bsky.social @corblund.bsky.social @dropkickmurphys.com @brennenleigh.bsky.social @danwhitaker.bsky.social @brucespringsteen.net #SkinnyDyck #EmilyLove + more. Drop by any time at hurtinforreal.com 🤠
October 26, 2025 at 5:26 AM
On Hurtin For Real #1179 it's all songs about BLACK & ORANGE. We welcome @johnprine.bsky.social @lindiortega.bsky.social @drivebytruckers.bsky.social #HandomeNed #ThompsonValleyBoys and a whole lot more... Drop by any time at hurtinforreal.com 🎃 #HurtinForReal
October 18, 2025 at 10:06 PM
On Hurtin For Real #1178... it's all RODEO songs. We welcome @vincentneilemerso.bsky.social @indiaramey.bsky.social @corblund.bsky.social #ChrisLedoux #VernGosdin #CharlieMarie #FredEaglesmith + a whole lot more... Join us at hurtinforreal.com any time, friends... #HurtinForReal #Rodeo 🐃🎶
October 11, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Okay, a little about me... I have a radio show on the internet. Called Hurtin For Real. You'll hear good country music. Once a week. Done it since 2002. Can be found at hurtinforreal.com. Theme shows. That's about it. The pic is of me. Leadline Champion 1976.
October 11, 2025 at 2:21 AM