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Ever since Hank Williams Jr. and "All My Rowdy Friends Are Here On Monday Night" set the bar incredibly high for "Monday Night Football," there has been a search for a new iconic theme to kick off ESPN's MNF. There was a return to the orchestral "Heavy Action" by Johnny Pearson, a second run for Hank's jam, and for the last couple years, the Little Richard song "Rip It Up." Only four songs have led into MNF since 1970 - but now there's a fifth. Last night, ESPN debuted the new MNF theme - Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight," as done by country superstar Chris Stapleton along with hip hop legend Snoop Dogg - with the legendary drum break done by Cindy Blackman Santana. Will the song be here and gone? Or will it rank among the great themes of Monday Night Football from years past? Time will tell. As of now, it's slated to be the opening theme for MNF for the rest of this season. Check out the dynamic collab below...
Keith Whitley was considered a generational talent - a superstar in the making whose career - and life - was cut far too short, like those of legends like Patsy Cline and Hank Williams before him. Though he passed in 1989 at the age of 34, his career left a lasting impression on artists that have followed him, as well as fans. The Grand Ole Opry is set to honor the late singer with an evening of music and memories, and a roster of big names will be on hand to lend their talents. Titled "I Wonder Do You Think Of Me: The Opry Remembers Keith Whitley," the evening honors a man who ironically never became a member of the Opry; Whitley passed just three weeks before he would have received the call for his induction. To celebrate the life and legacy of Whitley, the Opry is hosing two shows (7:30p and 9p) the night of October 14th, featuring big names like Ashley McBryde, Garth Brooks, Terri Clark, Whitley's widow Lorrie Morgan and son Jesse Keith Whitley. Tickets for the event are available here.