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Beloved country music duo is splitting up: ‘It’s a bittersweet decision’

Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
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A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.

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Reporter · Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 9:00 AM · 1 min read
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Beloved country music duo is splitting up: ‘It’s a bittersweet decision’ — Syracuse Community news

Fans of The Shires got some bad news recently when the duo — Ben Earle and Crissie Rhodes — announced they were taking a break from playing together for “a very long time.”

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