Album Review – Waylon Jennings – “Songbird”
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Waylon Jennings was the real deal if there ever was one, and that’s why unheard tracks come so anticipated. The 10 tracks from ‘Songbird’ are from the ’70s and early ’80s era.
Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle on the Way
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When Justin Townes Earle left us on August 20th, 2020, he left behind a musical legacy whose impact well surpassed his output of eight studio albums over ten years, or simply being yet another famous son.
Tony Joe White’s “Don’t Let Your Cowboys Grow Up To Be Babies” with Waylon
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If you really want to test someone’s country music mettle, see if they can give you any details on the song “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Cowboys Grow Up To Be Babies” featuring Tony Joe White and Waylon Jennings.
AEG / Live Nation Now Coming for Music’s Mid-Sized Independent Venues
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The catalysts for the catastrophic implosion in mid-sized independent venue ownership in the United States is about to make matters much worse with Live Nation and AEG investing heavily in the space.
Country Music Continues to Set Records … and Be Ignored by Super Bowl
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On Saturday, September 27th, Zach Bryan played the largest ticketed event in American history. 112,408 people packed into Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor to witness Zach Bryan perform at the “Big House.”
As Zach Top Cools Off, Gavin Adcock Heats Up
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Don’t look now, but there has been a dramatic shift in the trajectory of two of country music’s hottest up-and-coming stars, and it doesn’t bode well if you’re advocating for the continuance of country music’s resurgence
Album Review – The Marcus King Band’s “Darling Blue”
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If you wanted to be all buzzy and clickbaity about it, you could proclaim “Marcus King goes country!” or “Marcus King releases a country album!” But that’s not really what’s going on here.
Album Review – Whiskey Myers – “Whomp Whack Thunder”
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Whiskey Myers didn’t get the memo that the world has moved on from the days of uninhibited rock and roll, especially when it’s dipped in batter and fried up Southern style.
Traditionalist Hudson Westbrook Makes Wrong Turn with Marshmello
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It was less than a year ago that we were praising young up-and-coming West Texas country artist Hudson Westbrook as one of the names responsible for the surging popularity of traditional country.
Legendary Oak Ridge Boy Member Reveals Cancer Diagnosis
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As the bass voice for one of the most iconic vocal quartets in American history, Richard Sterban is nothing short of a legend in the realms of country music and Gospel.
Landman Soundtrack Includes Killer New Dwight Yoakam, Flatland Cavalry Tracks
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Where Yellowstone left off helping to promote independent country and roots artists, the 2024-2025 series ‘Landman’ starring Billy Bob Thorton stepped up. The soundtrack includes new, original songs.
Album Review – Nicholas Jamerson’s “The Narrow Way”
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In certain parts of eastern Kentucky where songwriting is highly revered, the name of Nicholas Jamerson isn’t just thought of as an equal to titans like Sturgill Simpson and Tyler Childers. It’s held in an even higher regard.
Colter Wall’s New Album “Memories and Empties” will be COUNTRY
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You’ve been warned before around these parts, but now we have confirmation. Colter Wall has a new album on the way called “Memories and Empties,” and this thing is going to be COUNTRY.