Album Review – Red Shahan’s “Hard Land”
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There’s no need to close your eyes and suspend disbelief, or stoke the imagination with intoxicants or potions to be transported to the West Texas universe where the songs of Red Shahan dwell among the sandpaper winds.
Slash, Marty Stuart, Marcus King Lead Sho-Bud Steel Guitar Show at Ryman
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Called “Sho-Bud Showcase Live,” the lineup includes Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, Lloyd Green, Marty Stuart, Skunk Baxter, Dan Dugmore, Don Felder from The Eagles, Marcus King, Rocco DeLuca, Eddy Dunlap, and more.
Album Review – Shaboozey’s “The Outlaw Cherie Lee”
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It’s most certainly a bold work of recorded music. It’s the kind of album that’s like catnip for critics and awards organizations. But it’s also a monogenre blob of influences trying to be all things to all people, while taking a formulaic approach.
No, AI Is Not “Just Like AutoTune”
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There has been one dangerous falsehood parroted out by AI’s proponents and apologists: It’s no different than AutoTune—the software that allows a sharp or flat note to be brought in tune in either a recorded or live performance.
Unreleased John Prine, David Allan Coe Songs Grace New Projects
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On the surface maybe, pairing up John Prine and David Allan Coe might feel a little awkward. But those who know their country history are familiar with the fact that John Prine was the unspoken co-writer of David Allan Coe’s big hit.
Charlie Worsham Invited to be New Grand Ole Opry Member
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Multi-instrumentalist, solo performer, side player, and one of most overall likeable guys in Nashville will be the next member of the Grand Ole Opry. This was the news coming out of a Friday night (8-7) performance with Vince Gill.
Violet Hensley, Oldest Living Country Legend, Dies at 109
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She was known by numerous names, including the “Whittling Fiddler” and the “Stradivarius of the Ozarks.” And in the country music realm, she was the oldest living legend, and by a mile, being designated as a “Living Treasure.”
Surprise Appearances and Powerful Moments Grace The Hook Episode 9
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You never know who is going to show up to The Hook, or what’s going to happen. That’s part of the fun. But each week it seems someone with a name behind them in music shows up unexpected, and something happens that helps reset your mind.
On His Birthday, Rodney Crowell’s Most Iconic Album Returns
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Just over two years ago in July of 2024, arguably Crowell’s most iconic album disappeared online, and for reasons that are still unspecified. But there’s good news here on Crowell’s 76th birthday. The album has returned.
Album Review – Silverada’s “Living Proof”
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Instead of trying to re-create the past and try to meet the lofty expectations, Mike Harmeier and the boys simply focus in on being the best version of themselves they can be with the lineup of the band as it’s presently constructed.
Pedal Steel Legend and Producer Tommy Detamore Has Died
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Certain people in music just have a distinctive touch that their fellow musicians recognize, and want to tap into whenever they’re making music, whether on the stage, or in the studio. That is how Tommy Detamore ended up in the credits of so many records.
Album Review – Robert Henry & the Repeaters – “Down The Road”
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Delightfully unpretentious, and insulated from all the trend chasing back east, they’re just writing, recording, and releasing country songs and records that emulate their heroes, and come with immediate appeal.
‘San Antonio Current’ Beclowns Itself with Charley Crockett Data Center Story
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If you need any more validation that some weird social contagion around attempting to take down Charley Crockett has taken hold among a certain population, look no further than this irresponsible, and arguably libelous new article.