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Democrats have 'done Jasmine Crockett dirty,' in attempt to wound campaign, GOP strategist tells MS NOW Marc TamascoSat, February 21, 2026 at 8:27 PM UTC 0 GOP strategist Matthew Bartlett appeared on MS NOW's "The Weekend" Saturday, where he argued that Democratic staffers and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" staff did Rep. Jasmine Crockett, DTexas, "dirty" earlier this week after not having her on Colbert's show. Crockett's opponent in Texas' Democratic Senate primary, state Rep.

Democrats have 'done Jasmine Crockett dirty,' in attempt to wound campaign, GOP strategist tells MS NOW

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GOP strategist Matthew Bartlett appeared on MS NOW's "The Weekend" Saturday, where he argued that Democratic staffers and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" staff did Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, "dirty" earlier this week after not having her on Colbert's show.

Crockett's opponent in Texas' Democratic Senate primary, state Rep. James Talarico, D-Texas, appeared on "The Late Show" Tuesday, sparking controversy after Colbert accused CBS of blocking the interview amid what he described as the FCC's crackdown on the longstanding equal candidate time rule.

On Friday, Crockett said that she had still not been invited to appear on Colbert's show. She previously stated she "received a phone call" on Tuesday, informing her that CBS was told "they could go ahead and move forward with the interview of James Talarico," as long as it provided her, and the other candidate in the race, Ahmad Hassan, with equal time.

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CBS denied Colbert's claim that it blocked his interview with Talarico from airing, telling Fox News Digital on Tuesday, "THE LATE SHOW was not prohibited by CBS from broadcasting the interview with Rep. James Talarico."

MS NOW's Jonathan Capehart asked Bartlett what he thought of the controversy.

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"As a conservative, I think there's been a lot of political maneuvering that has been quite impressive. This notion [that] Trump [was] going to stop Colbert in order to stop Talarico — people kind of went with this narrative," he responded. "I'm not sure it's true. I think, candidly, they've actually done Jasmine Crockett dirty."

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Bartlett added that he doesn't believe the narrative of President Donald Trump suppressing the interview with Talarico "is reality," and that the state representative "got a nice little bump from this" in terms of fundraising.

Jasmine Crockett speaks onstage during the 2025 ESSENCE Festival of Culture on July 4, 2025, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Stephen Colbert attends the WSJ. Magazine 2025 Innovator Awards at MoMA on Oct. 29, 2025, in New York City. James Talarico, a Democrat from Texas and US Senate candidate, during a debate at the 2026 Texas AFL-CIO COPE Convention in Georgetown, Texas, on Jan. 24, 2026. (Getty Images)

Following up on Bartlett's claim, Capehart asked who the "they" was that he believed had done Crockett "dirty."

"I would say, some of the Colbert media folks and some of the Democratic, you know, staffers with Talarico here," he argued. "So I'm not sure. You know, everyone likes to be the victim. I'm not sure Talarico is the victim of Trump's suppression. I think Jasmine Crockett might be the victim of a false media narrative."

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Texas State Rep. James Talarico, D-Travis, and Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, shake hands.

Similar to Bartlett's claim that Talarico likely received a "nice little bump" in fundraising, Crockett told MS NOW's Jen Psaki on Tuesday that the controversy probably gave her opponent "the boost he was looking for."

Fox News Digital reached out to CBS and Talarico for comment. Talarico's campaign declined to comment.

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Fox News Digital's Joseph A. Wulfsohn contributed to this report.

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Eric Dane&x27;s friends launch $250K GoFundMe for daughters after &x27;Grey&x27;s Anatomy&x27; star loses ALS battle Stephanie GiangPaunonSat, February 21, 2026 at 8:31 PM UTC 0 Eric Dane's friends are stepping up after the "Grey's Anatomy" actor died this week at the age of 53 after a battle with ALS. Friends of the family have launched a GoFundMe campaign to support his daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13, after their father's fight with the devastating disease.

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Eric Dane's friends are stepping up after the "Grey's Anatomy" actor died this week at the age of 53 after a battle with ALS.

Friends of the family have launched a GoFundMe campaign to support his daughters, Billie, 15, and Georgia, 13, after their father's fight with the devastating disease.

The GoFundMe page included a statement released by his loved ones, as they mourned the loss of the beloved actor, who had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.

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"It is with profound sadness that we share the loss of Eric Dane after a hard-fought battle with ALS," the statement read. "He leaves behind his devoted wife, Rebecca Gayheart, and two teenage daughters, Billie and Georgia, who were the center of his world."

The fundraiser is designed to provide financial stability for his daughters.

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Money raised will cover their schooling, housing, and other essential needs as they "face uncertainty" without their father, the creators of the page explained.

It underscores the immense loss the family is facing but also celebrates Dane's legacy as an advocate for ALS awareness, even as his own health deteriorated rapidly.

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"Following his diagnosis, Eric became a passionate spokesperson for the ALS community, using his voice and platform to advocate for fellow patients and push for greater awareness," the page read. "Any contribution, no matter the size, will help provide stability during this incredibly difficult time and in the future for Eric's wonderful daughters."

The donation goal was set at $250,000, with "Euphoria" creator Sam Levinson and his wife, Ashley, donating $27,000.

News of the fundraiser comes after the release of a deeply personal video interview Dane recorded last November for Netflix's "Famous Last Words." The emotional footage captured Dane's final messages to his daughters.

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"Billie and Georgia, these words are for you," Dane said, his voice cracking as he spoke directly to the camera. "I tried. I stumbled sometimes, but I tried. Overall, we had a blast, didn't we?"

He shared poignant memories, including moments spent with his daughters playing in the ocean — calling them his "water babies." The actor then offered his daughters several life lessons he hoped they would hold on to forever.

Dane was best known for his role on "Grey's Anatomy."

He strongly encouraged his two daughters to live in the moment.

"The present is all you have. Treasure it. Cherish every moment," he urged in part, reflecting on how ALS forced him to stop worrying about the future and simply live in the present.

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Dane additionally stressed the importance of love to his two daughters. "Find love in your life, whether it's with someone or in a passion," he advised, recounting how acting had been his own saving grace through his darkest times. "That love eventually got me through my darkest hours… My work doesn't define me, but it excites me."

The "Grey's Anatomy" star concluded his message by encouraging his daughters to face life's challenges with grace.

"This disease is slowly taking my body, but it will never take my spirit," he said. "So when something unexpected hits you, and it will, fight and face it with honesty, integrity and grace. Even if it feels insurmountable, I hope I've demonstrated that you can face anything."

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Dane's final words to Billie and Georgia were a father's last act of love and guidance: "Fight, girls, and hold your heads high. You are my heart. You are my everything. Good night. I love you."

Although Gayheart and Dane were no longer romantically involved, she continued caring for him throughout his illness.

The "Euphoria" actor died after losing his battle with ALS on Feb. 19.

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He married Rebecca Gayheart in 2004. They separated in 2017, but the divorce filing was withdrawn in April 2025. Just weeks later, the actor announced he had been diagnosed with ALS.

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Hulu&x27;s New Docuseries Explores Skylar Neese&x27;s Murder: Trailer Released Ahead of March 6 Premiere Andrea ReiherSat, February 21, 2026 at 7:32 PM UTC 0 (Hulu) Hulu has released the official trailer and key art for its upcoming docuseries Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese, and the chilling preview is already drawing intense reactions from viewers. The threepart series premieres March 6 on Hulu and will also stream on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., as well as on Disney+ internationally.

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Hulu has released the official trailer and key art for its upcoming docuseries Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese, and the chilling preview is already drawing intense reactions from viewers.

The three-part series premieres March 6 on Hulu and will also stream on Disney+ for bundle subscribers in the U.S., as well as on Disney+ internationally.

According to the official synopsis, the docuseries follows three teenage girls whose "unbreakable bond" unravels as secrets threaten to surface on social media. When one friend vanishes, the search for answers exposes betrayal, deception and ultimately murder, sending shockwaves through a close-knit community.

The series is produced by Dorothy St Pictures for Hulu and directed by Clair Titley (The Contestant), marking her second collaboration with the streamer. BAFTA winner Josie Besbrode serves as series producer, with Melanie Archer, Rebecca Burrell and Julia Nottingham among the executive producers.

The trailer, which has already surpassed one million views on YouTube in just a day, has sparked emotional responses from longtime followers of the case.

"The worst thing about betrayal is they don't come from the enemy. They come from the one you least expect and trust the most 😭," one viewer wrote.

Another commented, "This one still hurts. We were born the same year, and I dealt with my friends putting me on the outcast as well. She deserved so much more from life."

A third shared, "I will never forget this case when I was in high school… after that I swore to never call just anyone my friend!"

The docuseries will unfold across three episodes titled "The Disappearance," "The Betrayal," and "The Truth," promising a deeper look at the tragic events that shocked the nation.

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Episode 101: The Disappearance: "A teen trio's bond is shaken and secrets threaten to surface after Skylar's disappearance."

Episode 102: The Betrayal: "As the hunt for Skylar intensifies, police suspect that her best friends are protecting someone dangerous."

Episode 103: The Truth: "The truth behind Skylar Neese's brutal murder is finally revealed."

Friends Like These: The Murder of Skylar Neese premieres March 6 on Hulu.

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British Government Considers Removing ExPrince Andrew from Royal Line of Succession Following His Arrest Bailey RichardsSat, February 21, 2026 at 10:29 PM UTC 0 ExPrince Andrew in September 2025 Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty The British government is considering removing the former Prince Andrew from the line of royal succession News that the government may take action to pursue Andrew's removal comes after his arrest on Feb.

British Government Considers Removing Ex-Prince Andrew from Royal Line of Succession Following His Arrest

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The British government is considering removing the former Prince Andrew from the line of royal succession

News that the government may take action to pursue Andrew's removal comes after his arrest on Feb. 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office

Police are investigating Andrew over an allegation that he shared confidential information with Jeffrey Epstein; Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to Epstein

The British government may take action to remove the former Prince Andrew from the line of succession to the throne following his arrest.

The government is considering introducing legislation to remove the ex-prince, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, from the line of royal succession, thus preventing him from ever becoming king, the BBC reported on Saturday, Feb. 21, two days after Andrew's arrest on suspicion of misconduct in public office.

If the legislation is introduced, it will come after the police investigation into Andrew, 66, has concluded, according to the outlet.

Andrew currently remains in the line of succession despite losing his royal titles, honors and public role in 2025.

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on the day of his arrest, Feb. 19, 2026

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As the second son of Queen Elizabeth, Andrew was second in the line of succession upon his birth, just behind his older brother, King Charles. As Charles, 77, welcomed children and grandchildren, Andrew was pushed down in the order, and is currently eighth behind Prince Harry's two young children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet.

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King Charles' younger brother was arrested on Thursday, Feb. 19 — his 66th birthday — on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The former Duke of York was arrested at the home where he is currently staying on the Sandringham estate.

Police are investigating Andrew over an allegation that he shared confidential information with the late billionaire and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein while acting as a trade envoy for the U.K., a position he held from 2001 to 2011.

The arrest came 10 days after a BBC report that authorities were investigating a claim that Andrew shared confidential documents with Epstein when he was in the position, which he assumed after retiring from the Royal Navy.

On the day of his brother's arrest on Feb. 19, the King released a statement vowing that the palace would cooperate with police in the investigation. PEOPLE understands that Buckingham Palace was not informed of the arrest before it happened.

Andrew's relationship with Epstein set his step back from public life in motion in November 2019, and he has consistently denied any wrongdoing in relation to the late financier. Epstein died by suicide in jail in 2019, as he was set to face federal sex trafficking charges.

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Removing Andrew from the line of succession would require an Act of Parliament, as well as the consent of the 14 Commonwealth realms where King Charles is monarch, according to the BBC. Downing Street previously said that it had no plans to introduce a law to change the line of succession, per the outlet.

While rare, it's not unprecedented for a royal to lose their spot in the line of succession.

King Edward VIII lost his place in the line of succession when he abdicated the throne in 1936 and became the Duke of Windsor. Prince Michael of Kent was also removed from the line of succession when he married a Catholic in 1978, keeping with the Act of Settlement of 1701. However, Michael was reinstated with the 2013 Succession to the Crown Act.

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Hidden virus inside gut bacteria linked to doubled colorectal cancer risk, study finds Deirdre BardolfSat, February 21, 2026 at 6:56 PM UTC 0 A newly discovered virus hiding inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer, according to new research. Scientists in Denmark found that colorectal cancer patients were about twice as likely to carry a previously unidentified virus within Bacteroides fragilis, a bacterium that normally lives in the human gut, according to the study published in Communications Medicine earlier this month.

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A newly discovered virus hiding inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer, according to new research.

Scientists in Denmark found that colorectal cancer patients were about twice as likely to carry a previously unidentified virus within Bacteroides fragilis, a bacterium that normally lives in the human gut, according to the study published in Communications Medicine earlier this month.

Researchers say the discovery could help scientists better understand the role of the gut microbiome in cancer development.

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"These findings highlight the importance of the microorganisms in the gut and their relation to our health," Dr. Flemming Damgaard, PhD, of the Department of Clinical Microbiology at Odense University Hospital and the University of Southern Denmark, told Fox News Digital. "If we want to understand the full picture, we need to look deep into their genetic material."

A new study suggests a virus living inside common gut bacteria may be linked to colorectal cancer. (iStock)

Doctors have known for years that Bacteroides fragilis shows up more often in people with colorectal cancer, which includes cancers of the colon and rectum, but since most healthy people also carry the bacteria, it wasn't clear why it would be harmful in some cases and not others.

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So researchers looked at subtle genetic differences within the bacteria and uncovered something unexpected.

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"We were very surprised to find a whole virus inside the bacteria from the colorectal cancer patients," Damgaard said. "That was not something we expected when we started our study."

Scientists say the findings add to growing evidence that the gut microbiome may play a role in cancer development.

The virus, known as a bacteriophage, infects bacteria rather than human cells. According to the researchers, the viral type they identified had not previously been documented.

When the team analyzed stool samples from 877 individuals across Europe, the United States and Asia, they found that colorectal cancer patients were approximately twice as likely to carry traces of the virus compared to people without cancer.

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The findings show a strong statistical association, but researchers stress that the study does not prove the virus causes colorectal cancer, and it is too early to draw immediate conclusions.

Researchers are continuing studies to explore whether the virus influences cancer growth.

"The major limitation is that we still don't know why the virus is linked to colorectal cancer," said co-author Ulrik Stenz Justesen. "But we are already continuing our research."

The team is now conducting laboratory experiments and animal studies to determine whether the virus alters the bacterium's behavior in a way that could influence cancer development.

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Studies have found that the human body contains roughly as many microbial cells as human cells, underscoring how deeply microbes are intertwined with human health.

"Our understanding of [microbial cells] is still in its infancy," Damgaard said. "There are many health-related discoveries to be made in the human microbiota."

Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. Several high-profile celebrity deaths, including James Van Der Beek, Catherine O'Hara, Kirstie Alley, Pelé and Chadwick Boseman, have drawn attention to colorectal cancer's impact across age groups in recent years.

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While much of colorectal cancer risk is tied to diet and lifestyle, researchers think the bacteria in our gut may also play an important role.

Currently, colorectal cancer screening includes stool tests that check for blood that isn't visible to the naked eye, as well as colonoscopies. Researchers say that in the future, it may be possible to test stool samples for viral markers like those identified in the study.

Actor James Van Der Beek died at age 48 after battling stage 3 colorectal cancer.

Researchers pointed to cervical cancer as an example of how identifying a viral cause can help prevention efforts. After HPV was linked to cervical cancer, vaccines helped drive down new cases.

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While it's too early to make that comparison, they said colorectal cancer could one day follow a similar path if a clear viral role is confirmed.

"It is too early to act," Damgaard said. "We have a lot of hope, and that is what we want people to have at this point."

Fox News Digital's Melissa Rudy contributed reporting.

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Tracy Morgan 'Cried' Watching "Dark Side of Comedy "Doc Episode About His Toughest Moments (Exclusive) Julia MooreSat, February 21, 2026 at 9:00 PM UTC 0 Tracy Morgan performs live on stage during "Tracy Morgan: No Disrespect" comedy tour at Miramar Cultural Center on August 21, 2022 Johnny Louis/Getty In 2014, Tracy Morgan was involved in a deadly car crash that killed his friend and mentor and left him in a coma for 10 days As he returns to NBC in his new comedy series, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, Morgan tells PEOPLE how his neardeath experience permanently changed his life — and hi...

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In 2014, Tracy Morgan was involved in a deadly car crash that killed his friend and mentor and left him in a coma for 10 days

As he returns to NBC in his new comedy series, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, Morgan tells PEOPLE how his near-death experience permanently changed his life — and his approach to comedy

Morgan also opens up about the 2023 documentary about the accident, part of Vice's Dark Side of Comedy series, which he says was "so accurate" to his experience that he "cried through the whole thing"

Tracy Morgan has no desire to be anything but truthful.

The comedian, 57, leads a brand-new NBC comedy series from Tina Fey and 30 Rock's Robert Carlock, The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins, and his focus remains on bringing laughs and positivity to the world more than a decade after he was involved in a near-fatal car accident.

"When you are on the other side, you appreciate life. I was on the other side for 10 days — in a coma," Morgan tells PEOPLE, getting choked up. "Now I'm doing a good show with some good people."

"When I'm being funny, if you really study me, when I'm being funny and all these other things, I always take a second to remember that — June 14th," he says. "Being in a coma for 10 days. Now I'm here. So the Lord has things for me to do. Take care of my people, take care of my family."

The deadly crash, which killed his friend and mentor James McNair and left him in critical condition, was the focus of a 2023 episode of Vice's Dark Side of Comedy. The episode saw Morgan reflect on how the two-week coma changed his life as he also opened up about his childhood.

"I cried through the whole thing because it was so accurate," he says of the episode. "A lot of people don't want that."

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Watching the episode made him reflective, he says. "It's like, you're walking through your life and you're just realizing, whoa, [that's] how I got here — the bad, the good, the ugly. You got to deal with it. You've got to deal."

Morgan says he would only ever want a documentary project about his life to be as "real" as possible — and not shy away from the hard stuff.

"I got hit by a truck, so I'd know," he says. "I want everything reported."

The 2014 crash left the comedian a changed man, according to his costars. Fey, 55, told Entertainment Weekly that Morgan is "literally happy to be alive, and that energy is contagious."

"He's thrilled to be able to work and make comedy, and he loves everyone around him," Fey said, as she gushed about how happy she was to be working with him again on The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins.

"Getting to hang out with Tracy between takes, he'll be telling a crazy story, and then the next moment he and I will be embracing, and he's in tears about his gratitude for life," she said. "He's just such a wonderful presence to be around, and I've really missed him."

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In the new NBC comedy, Morgan plays disgraced former football player Reggie Dinkins, who is on a mission to rehabilitate his public image. To do so, he hires an award-winning filmmaker, Arthur Tobin (Daniel Radcliffe), but "in order to earn back the admiration of his fans and the respect of his family, Reggie will also have to confront the ghosts of his past," reads the synopsis.

Along with Morgan and Radcliffe, Erika Alexander, Bobby Moynihan, Precious Way and Jalyn Hall also star in the series.

The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins premieres Monday, Feb. 23 at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.

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Tim McGraw stood firm against industry elites who tried to cancel his &x27;controversial&x27; hit Lori BashianSat, February 21, 2026 at 7:28 PM UTC 0 Tim McGraw is looking back at the most "controversial" song of his career. During a recent interview on "The Tim Ferriss Show," the 58yearold country singer shared which song he had to fight to include on one of his albums, and why it was such a big risk. "'Indian Outlaw' — because I had that song for my first album and nobody liked it," he explained when asked for an example of a song of his he thought was "lightning in a bottle.

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Tim McGraw is looking back at the most "controversial" song of his career.

During a recent interview on "The Tim Ferriss Show," the 58-year-old country singer shared which song he had to fight to include on one of his albums, and why it was such a big risk.

"'Indian Outlaw' — because I had that song for my first album and nobody liked it," he explained when asked for an example of a song of his he thought was "lightning in a bottle." "The label didn't like it. [Producer] James Stroud didn't like it. Byron [Gallimore, his longtime producer and collaborator] liked it, but I couldn't talk James into letting me record it and I couldn't talk the label into it."

According to the musician, the label told him "it was too controversial, and it was a bad song," going as far as telling McGraw "it wasn't country music" and would not get played on the radio.

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He recalled the first night he heard the song, in the Hall of Fame Lounge and Hotel in Nashville, when he bumped into songwriters Tommy and Max D. Barnes, who played the song for him live.

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"I heard it that first night and I started playing it immediately," McGraw said. "Learned it and started playing it in all the clubs around town, the honky-tonks around town, and when we would travel and play clubs all over the country, I was playing that song, and we'd end up having to play it two or three times a night, four times a night, because people loved it so much."

Due to his love of the song and the praise it was receiving at his shows, McGraw pleaded with his record label to include it on his debut album, but because he "didn't have any say-so on the first album," it was left off.

When it came time to cut his second album, "Not a Moment Too Soon," the singer insisted it be included, noting, "I felt like this is either going to work in a huge way or it's going to ruin my career forever."

McGraw took a risk and included the song on his second album.

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"Luckily, it worked," McGraw added. "And I think that what kept me from being just sort of a novelty act with this sort of funky, weird song that made some noise was being able to come right behind it with 'Don't Take the Girl.' I'll forever believe that the combination of those two songs is what set my career in motion and gave me momentum that I probably couldn't have gotten any other way."

The song went on to become McGraw's first top 10 country hit and went platinum.

McGraw touched on the controversy of "Indian Outlaw," explaining, "I understood why it was controversial, because it was stereotypical, and it was sort of a play on Native American stereotypes. And there was a lot of controversy around it, and I understood the controversy and I wasn't upset about the controversy."

He added, "In fact, I met with several Native American leaders. Some liked the song, some didn't like the song. And my answer was, 'Look, I understand what your concerns are. The song's not meant to be that way, I understand your concerns. My opinion, if you need to go after me in order to raise attention and awareness, by all means, use my song for that. If you like it or don't like it, if you can make something good happen from it, then by all means, I'm not going to be offended.'"

McGraw's first album was released in 1993, but he became a commercial success one year later with his second album, "Not A Moment Too Soon."

The singer said that when he plays at Native American casinos, he offers to take the song out of his set, but "99 percent of the time, 'That's why we hired you, is to sing that song.' So they love it. So it's been really good to me."

In October 2025, the singer opened up about a rough patch in his career following a series of injuries, which left him wondering if he would ever perform again, adding he nearly quit his career.

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"I've had four back surgeries and double knee replacements, just in the last couple of years," he told the crowd at his concert in Highland, California at the time.

McGraw almost quit his career following health struggles.

He later added, "And this spring, before I had my final back surgery, things were getting really bad, so I was seriously contemplating and figuring out how to walk away. I didn't want to, but I didn't think it was going to get better."

McGraw later shared that he has since gotten better and that while he was recovering he wrote the song, "King Rodeo," which explores themes of aging and the struggles that come with it.

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Lyrics of the song include: "Hey, King Rodeo, You're lookin' lonely / Like you've lost your one and only / Adoring crowds are not around you / Whispers and shadows, they surround you."

McGraw wrote the song "King Rodeo" while recovering from his surgeries.

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