New Discoveries and Biggest Takeaways from SXSW 2026
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SXSW continues to be both an enigma and a mess. But Saving Country Music continues to approach the event like it was initially meant to be: to discover and reveal musical talent that deserves more recognition.
A Traditional Country Song is Now The First 4-Week #1 All-Genre By A Country Woman
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The records just keep on coming for Ella Langley and her mega hit “Choosin’ Texas.” But this one might be the biggest of them all, taking Ella somewhere that no woman in country music has ever gone before.
Nearing 93, Willie Nelson Is Still Chasing His Dreams
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When you’ve expended all of the plaudits and accolades due to a career that’s nearing the century mark in tenure, you’re resigned to only one word left to describe greatness: Willie.
Album Review – Colton Bowlin’s “Grandpa’s Mill”
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From Albany, Kentucky right near the Tennessee border, Colton Bowlin brings those homespun, sincere country sentiments to sounds that infuse the original influences of Appalachian music into more modern expressions.
Hit Songwriter, Bluegrass Great Ronnie Bowman Dies in Motorcycle Crash
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Ronnie Bowman was severely injured on Saturday afternoon, March 21st in Ashland City, TN. He was transported to Nashville’s Vanderbilt Hospital for treatment where he passed away around 3:00 pm on Sunday.
New Live Nation Venue ‘The Truth’ Targets Local Bars
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As part of an ill-conceived marketing plan to promote the new venue and shows, Live Nation hired a company who went around Nashville stenciling graffiti-style advertisements for The Truth on sidewalks.
Todd Snider Remembered in Big Luck, TX Tribute
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A large group of Todd Snider understudies, contemporaries, and fans assembled to remember Todd who passed away in November. Nothing about Todd Snider was ever “typical,” and neither could any tribute to Todd be.
Paul Overstreet Named New Songwriter Inductee to the Country Hall of Fame
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Songwriting is such an essential part of the country music experience that every three years, the Country Music Hall of Fame inducts an individual who is specifically known for writing songs. In 2026, it’s Paul Overstreet.
Tim McGraw Named New 2026 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee
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Tim McGraw is your 2026 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee in the Modern Era category. And though perusing over his numbers, it’s hard to say the accolade is not justified, it also feels a little strange…
Ralph Stanley / The Stanley Brothers Named New Hall of Fame Inductees
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Everything seems just a little more right in the country music world now that it’s been announced that The Stanley Brothers will be the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame.
50 Years Ago: Kris Kristofferson Famously Rides Motorcycle On Stage
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Alright, it wasn’t officially Kris Kristofferson. It was his character John Norman Howard from the 1976 version of the music film A Star Is Born. But it still has gone down in history as a legendary moment.
Tammy Wynette Tribute Comes Together for New TV Special
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It’s always great to see the legends of country music’s past being paid tribute. That’s what will happen on March 30th at the Mother Church of Country Music as a host of performers are coming together to honor Tammy Wynette.
Country Music Hall of Fame Sets Announcement for New 2026 Inductees
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The announcement will come via a press conference from the Hall of Fame rotunda in Nashville. Hall of Fame inductee Marty Stuart will be hosting the announcement, and it will be live streamed online.