“ABBA STOPPED MID-SONG AND SAID, “WE KNOW OUR TIME IS RUNNING OUT…” The arena was singing with them—until the music suddenly softened, as if someone had turned down the world. Four silhouettes leaned toward the microphones, and for a heartbeat the crowd didn’t cheer. They listened. Then came the words that hit harder than any chorus: ABBA STOPPED MID-SONG AND SAID, “WE KNOW OUR TIME IS RUNNING OUT…” In the rows of faces, smiles wavered into tears. People clutched hands, remembering weddings, first dances, long drives, and loved ones no longer here. The song resumed—but nothing sounded the same. It wasn’t just a performance anymore. It was a farewell in slow motion.”

The arena was alive in the way only music can awaken it. Thousands of voices…

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A Quiet Goodbye the Music World Didn’t See Coming.The country music world is mourning a quiet giant. Jeff Cook, co-founder of Alabama and a proud member of the Country Music Hall of Fame, has passed away at 73 after a long, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. For decades, Cook’s guitar spoke with warmth, humility, and soul—shaping songs that became the soundtrack of countless lives. His fight was private, his strength unwavering, and his legacy timeless. Though his hands may be still, the music he helped create will continue to echo through radios, memories, and hearts for generations to come.

The country music world is mourning a quiet giant. Jeff Cook, co-founder of Alabama and…

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