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Beldon Haigh’s “World Got So Dumb” Strikes a Chord

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3 years ago

April 19, 2024

Scottish band Beldon Haigh’s new song, “World Got So Dumb”, is an anthem for the disenchanted, a rallying cry for the proletariat. With razor-sharp lyricism and a sound that blends ska, reggae, and rock influences, Beldon Haigh delivers a powerful message wrapped in irresistible melodies.

But this single is just the beginning. It sets the tone for Beldon Haigh’s upcoming album, which tackles a myriad of societal issues with unflinching honesty. From the scourge of poverty and inequality to the erosion of community and the insidious influence of capitalism, each track invites listeners to pause, reflect, and reconsider their place in the world.

“World Got So Dumb the album deals with lots of current societal themes. For example poverty and inequality (Money Back) the breakdown of community and individual responsibility (Dumpster Fire) the need to forgive and forget (Old Black Eye) the narcissism of capitalism (Any Way You Want It) and the corruption of leaders (Felony), the eventual slide into compliance to a broken system (Life Is Hard). Throughout all of the songs there’s a general invitation to stop and think about stuff, to stop and look at the broken world that we live in and re-evaluate our approach towards it. But the system does not really want us to do that, it keeps us so distracted with other things that we feel like there is no bandwidth for evaluation, and most people are so downtrodden just paying the bills that they don’t want any more reminders of the unfairness of the system. And so it carries on. The rich and powerful few (whales) become more rich and more powerful, whilst the rest of us float around like plankton in their, broken and rigged, system.”

Yet, as the band points out, the system thrives on distraction and complacency. It keeps us so preoccupied with the everyday struggles that we forget to question the injustices around us. But Beldon Haigh refuses to let us remain passive observers in our own lives. Through their music, they inspire us to challenge the status quo, to question authority, and to strive for a more equitable society.

With their trademark blend of political satire and infectious melodies, Beldon Haigh is more than just a band – they’re a beacon of hope in a world gone mad. So let’s join together, raise our voices, and ride the wave of change with Beldon Haigh as our guide. After all, if we don’t speak up, who will?

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Miranda Lambert to Headline Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Halftime Show, Kicking Off Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign

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9 hours ago

October 25, 2026

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Miranda Lambert at AT&T Stadium ahead of the Red Kettle Kickoff. (Photo courtesy of The Salvation Army)

Multi-Platinum, three-time GRAMMY Award-winning country music superstar Miranda Lambert will perform live at AT&T Stadium during the nationally televised Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day game against the Philadelphia Eagles for the 30th consecutive Salvation Army Red Kettle Kickoff halftime show. The game will air on Fox at 3:30 p.m. CST, shining a spotlight on the needs of millions during the holiday season and throughout the year.

This year marks The Salvation Army’s 136th Red Kettle Campaign. Over the last three decades, the kickoff performance has become a holiday staple, using one of the biggest national stages in sports to help the Red Kettle Campaign raise more than $3.4 billion.

“There’s something special about how music brings people together, especially when it’s to spread joy and hope to families who need it most,” said Lambert. “The Salvation Army and the Dallas Cowboys have built an incredible tradition with the Red Kettle Kickoff, and I can’t wait to be back home in Texas this Thanksgiving to help carry it forward.”

“The Red Kettle Kickoff has become one of the Dallas Cowboys’ proudest traditions and one my family and our entire organization look forward to every Thanksgiving,” said Charlotte Jones, chief brand officer and co-owner of the Dallas Cowboys and former national advisory board chairman for The Salvation Army. “For 30 years, incredible artists have appeared on our halftime stage to help The Salvation Army bring hope to millions of people in need. We’re grateful to Miranda Lambert for joining that legacy and helping us continue this meaningful tradition.”

That tradition began with Jones herself. In the 1990s, her dad, Dallas Cowboys Owner, President and General Manager Jerry Jones, challenged her to inspire fans to care as much about the Cowboys’ impact off the field as they did about the game itself, and the Joneses saw an opportunity to partner with an organization making a real difference in communities across the country. Charlotte envisioned turning the team’s nationally televised Thanksgiving halftime show into the launch of The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Campaign, pitched the idea to network executives, and has championed the partnership ever since.

Reba McEntire headlined the inaugural show in 1997, followed by iconic artists including Destiny’s Child, Carrie Underwood, the Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, Dolly Parton, Lainey Wilson, and, most recently, Post Malone. Each performance rallies viewers to support The Salvation Army’s year-round work in their own communities.

“The Red Kettle Campaign gives people a simple way to spread joy and support their neighbors in need,” said Commissioner Merle Heatwole, national commander of The Salvation Army. “The Red Kettle Kickoff has brought that spirit of giving to a national audience for the last three decades. We’re grateful to the Dallas Cowboys, the Gene and Jerry Jones family, and Miranda Lambert for helping us kick off the season by bringing attention to the needs of neighbors throughout the nation.”

Every donation stays in the community in which it’s given to provide help and hope for those in need. To learn more, give help, or get help, please visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.

About Miranda Lambert

Miranda Lambert has defined her multifaceted career as an artist, entertainer, producer, entrepreneur, advocate and businesswoman with an unflinching quest for excellence, honesty and conviction. Her latest album, Crisco, featuring current single “Snakeskin Boots” with Ella Langley, is available everywhere now via MCA and continued her unbroken streak of 11 consecutive Top 10s on the Country Albums chart. The most-awarded artist in Academy of Country Music history, including their top honor for Entertainer of the Year, she has also won three GRAMMYs, 14 Country Music Association Awards and was named to the TIME 100 list of the world’s most influential people. Lambert has taken those standards to become a New York Times bestselling author and a label co-founder, teaming with longtime collaborator Jon Randall to launch their own imprint, Big Loud Texas, in partnership with Big Loud Records. Her passion for animals inspired the creation of MuttNation Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit which has raised over $15 million since inception to promote shelter pet adoption, support rescue organizations nationwide, advance spay & neuter and help shelters recover from natural disaster.

About The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army provided more than 28 million service touchpoints to people in 2025, helping them overcome poverty, addiction, and spiritual and economic hardships by preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and meeting human needs in His name without discrimination. From providing food, shelter, and eviction prevention assistance to emergency disaster relief, rehabilitation, youth programs, and spiritual enrichment, The Salvation Army serves communities across the United States through nearly 7,600 centers of operation. For more information, visit SalvationArmyUSA.org.