More Puppets and Animation in Music Videos, Please
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Clearly we live in a moment where visual media is virtually required. But what is an artist to do if they don’t want to break their budget on a bunch of live actors only to limit the scope of their music?
Album Review – Kenny Chesney’s “Silver Sands Marina”
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It’s no longer just Kenny Chesney. It’s Country Music Hall of Famer Kenny Chesney. And no matter if you feel it was fair, or if you feel it was an indictment on the institution’s standing to elect Chesney, the deed is done.
50 Years Ago: Jerry Lee Lewis Shoots His Bass Player
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The incident occurred at about 1:35 in the afternoon when Jerry Lee’s bass player at the time, Norman “Butch” Owens, came by the Lewis compound in Collierville to deliver a copy of Jerry Lee’s latest album.
Album Review – Ian Noe’s “Canyon Falls Trailer Band”
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This is definitely one of those albums that will be bandied about in certain circles as the best of the year, and that’s certainly not an unfair discussion to have around it. Ian Noe definitely has that blessing/curse of the premier songwriter.
Treaty Oak Revival’s Too Little, Too Late On Object Throwing
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Well, it finally happened. As anyone with any good sense knew, at some point, someone was going to end up seriously hurt and in the hospital due to being hit by something thrown during a Treaty Oak Revival show.
New Fake AI Artist River Cain Uses Conflict to Market Itself
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In the case of River Cain, this is an AI artist that is actively creating controversy for itself to leverage social media algorithms, boost engagement, and created viral moments. River Cain doesn’t even exist, let alone play concerts.
Nicky Diamonds Leads the Latest Episode of The Hook
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Nicky Diamonds is mostly a blues artist, skilled with the slide and the resonator. But he regularly appears at country festivals and events as well, tracing the similarities between country and blues through his music.
Album Review – Wade Bowen’s “The Version of Me You Get”
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This is a surprisingly jagged edged, gritty, and at times, hard country affair where Wade’s not looking to try and distract you from all your dilemmas and worries, but speak to them with bruised and bloodied songs that pull no punches.
September 25th, 2026 is a Super Busy Release Day. Here’s Your Guide
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Well here we go again. After two action packed release weeks in August, there no rest for the weary when it comes to country and roots fans who like to stay on top of the best albums coming out each week.
Two Step Inn Festival Reveals Packed 2027 Lineup
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Weather put a damper on festivities at the Two Step Inn in Georgetown, TX in 2026. But undaunted, they have announced their return for 2027 with a stacked lineup that will include Brooks & Dunn hopefully finally making their Two Step debut.
A Traditional Country Song is Now The Longest-Running #1 (and addressing its criticisms)
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It’s officially official. Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” is now the longest-running #1 single in the all-genre Billboard 100 history—a history that goes back all the way to 1958. This week, the song spent its 23rd week at #1.
Neal McCoy To Become Latest Member of the Grand Ole Opry
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He’s certainly paid his dues, and he’s definitely waited in line for his opportunity. Now Neal McCoy will be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. It happened Tuesday evening (9-22) at the Grand Ole Opry House.
Album Review – Joe Stamm’s “More Than Just Bones”
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Joe Stamm puts you right in the room where the song was written, or the scene where it was inspired. Joe has such keen vision for songs, finding them in places many other songwriters would miss.