The Idaho delegation is seated just below President Trump’s box.  They saw him when he arrived on day one, bandaged ear and all.  Maria Nate is an Idaho delegate.  She told Newsradio 96.1 FM and 1310 KLIX that her impression is that Trump is a changed man.  Humbled, and aware he’s still standing by the grace of our Lord.

The Idaho gaggle is located near an entranceway at the convention hall in Milwaukee.  Nate shared that Kevin McCarthy has dropped by and spent some time with the Idaho Republicans.  The location offers an opportunity to share the concerns of what is often labeled flyover country.  Some would call it real America.

The local delegation is pleased with the selection of J.D. Vance for Vice President.  Rural Idaho has many communities that would feel familiar to an Appalachian.  Vance has made the cornerstone of his short political career the effort to address drug dependence and the loss of manufacturing jobs overseas.

Nate believes Mr. Trump’s speech will show humility, following his near-death experience.  The former President has already said he won’t give the address he originally intended to deliver.

From an outsider’s perspective, the crowd on the floor looks enthused.  All are aware of how the trajectory of American history could have been changed by a quarter of an inch.

Just keep in mind, that a wounded Trump has far more going on between his ears than his counterpart in the other major party.  It must terrify the liberals to see him bounce to his feet and forge onward.  Their guy can’t stay on his feet.

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Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes

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New country artists rule this Top Country Songs of 2024 list, but that doesn't mean traditional country isn't represented early and often.

Zach Top and Ella Langley are two newcomers that purists may enjoy, while fans of more progressive country music will appreciate Jelly Roll, Post Malone and Shaboozey.

Airplay charts, sales data and streaming numbers helped make this list of country music's Top 20 Songs of 2024, but staff and Taste of Country reader opinion were most influential.

Songs included on previous Top Country Songs lists were not eligible. A song may have been released in 2023, but it had to have the majority of recorded airplay or impact this year to count.

Gallery Credit: Billy Dukes

 

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