Dolly Parton's painful choice

Dolly Parton's 'But You Know I Love You' explores the painful balance between chasing a dream and holding on to the person you love.

Key points Dolly Parton's painful choice
  1. Dolly Parton's 'But You Know I Love You' explores the painful balance between chasing a dream and holding on to the person you love.
  2. The song was written by Mike Settle and first recorded by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition in 1969, before Parton recorded her own version for her 1980 album 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs.
  3. Parton released it as a single in 1981, and it reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Country Singles chart that June.
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Hayes sweeps Mountain States circuit

Keenan Hayes won all three rounds and the average title at the Boot Barn Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, claiming his fifth year-end circuit championship.

Key points Hayes sweeps Mountain States circuit
  1. Keenan Hayes won all three rounds and the average title at the Boot Barn Mountain States Circuit Finals Rodeo, claiming his fifth year-end circuit championship.
  2. The 2023 PRCA world champion bareback rider totaled 256 points on three rides, including an 87.5-point ride in Round 1 that was the highest score of the weekend in Loveland, Colo.
  3. The win paid $10,117 and comes as Hayes returns from an injury-shortened 2025 season, with the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo next on his schedule.
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Swift's debut album changed country

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NBHA World Championships return

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Green's Alabama farm his sanity

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