The Red Rocks of Texas? New White Rocks Venue Planned
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The full development is being called “UMusic Hotel & Private Residences Austin.” It is being proposed in partnership with the Universal Music Group. The property will also include an indoor performance venue, professional recording studios.
Album Review – Running On Credit’s “Searching for the Sound”
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Whatever sound this east Texas band is searching for, the certainly found one that makes fast friends with the ears and hearts of true country listeners who love to hear twang in their tunes, and songs inspired from real life.
New Live Viewing Options for Alan Jackson’s Final Concert Announced
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Those die-hard Alan Jackson fans who want to be part of his final concert and experience it live—but couldn’t secure tickets to the show itself at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium for June 27th—they now have a new option, and a free one.
New Waylon Jennings “Diamonds” Song feat. Glen Campbell Released
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Oh hell yeah. Waylon Jennings continues to regale us with music from beyond the grave. And it continues to be just as good as the music he released in the heyday of his legendary career, and so much better than what’s released today.
Dallas Burrow Announces New Album “Modern Day Vagabond”
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Singer, songwriter, and underdog Dallas Burrow has always been one on the outside of the popular cliques in music, and has always had to prove himself and earn every bit of attention and credibility he’s received.
“Blue Dot Fever” Hits Willie Nelson’s 2026 4th of July Picnic
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This year, Willie’s Picnic is not immune to the “blue dot fever” that has been sweeping the United States. That’s the term that has been coined to remark on all the blue dots on Ticketmaster’s seating charts of available seats.
Jason James is BACK with New Single, Upcoming Album
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Ever since releasing his debut album in 2015, Texas City-native Jason James has been on the front lines of keeping the classic sound of country music alive and vibrant in the ears of very appreciative modern listeners.
Album Review – Ben Chapman’s “Feet On Fire”
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“Feet On Fire” feels like an especially inspired and more original work from Mr. Chapman. It feels more personal, more intentional, more in line with the best works from artists like fellow Georgian Brent Cobb, or maybe Marcus King.
High Points and Cool Characters Appear on New Episode of ‘The Hook’
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The Hook was built to help address the problems facing performers by providing a video platform for both established songwriters, and up-and-comers by allowing anyone to be able to sign up for the opportunity to perform a song.
Why You Have Every Right To Know All The Dirty Details of the Jelly Roll Divorce
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For the last five years or so, Jelly Roll and Bunny Xo have been using the very personal details of their lives and relationship to sell themselves to the public via the stenographers in the media, and the public has been buying it wholesale.
Grammy’s New Rules and Folk Award Split Could Impact Country
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In 2026, the Grammy Awards have brought back the “Best Contemporary Folk Album” category that was eliminated in 2012, while also founding a new “Best Traditional Folk Album” category.
Taylor Swift Disrupts Country Charts / Radio with New Song
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The new big thing on country radio is an old big thing: Taylor Swift. The global superstar released a new song called “I Knew It, I Knew You” on June 5th as part of the Toy Story 5 soundtrack, with the marketing claiming it’s a country song.
Album Review – Mack Geiger’s “Walk a Straight Line”
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It feels like you can’t spit these days without hitting a new neotraditionalist. But that doesn’t make the songs of the meteorically-rising Mack Geiger any less impressive. He doesn’t just have the style and sound, but songs that yearn for something.