The Droptines Announce New Album, Major Label Debut “Drought Flower”
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The Droptines have tapped into some original alt-country chemistry that’s been sorely missing in the roots music diet, and have spent the last couple of years since releasing their debut self-titled album.
HUGE New Todd Snider Tribute Planned in Texas
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When Todd Daniel Snider died on November 14th at the age of 59, it left a huge, gaping void in the songwriting community that won’t soon be filled, if ever. A tribute has come together in Texas.
‘Rolling Stone’ Beclowns Itself Delving Into Jeffrey Epstein’s Musical Tastes
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Congratulations ‘Rolling Stone,’ you have finally found the veritable bottom of what anyone would ever be able to classify as “musical journalism.” This is so bad, this is so egregious…
Album Review – Eric Lee Beddingfield’s “Resurrection”
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On his new album, Eric Lee Beddingfield resurrects those old country music dreams, and fulfills that part of himself that never went away. And in the process, reminds us all it’s never too late to do a resurrection of our own.
Braun Brothers Reunion Reveals Impressive 2026 Lineup
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It’s a festival. It’s a homecoming. It’s a family reunion. It’s the Braun Brothers Reunion, and it’s one of the longest-running traditions in Texas music held in Idaho each summer hosted by Reckless Kelly.
Now, Treaty Oak Revival’s Concert Behavior Has Gone Too Far Even for Them
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Gee, who would have thought that condoning and encouraging teenage and barely 21-year-old fans to throw beer on each other would descend into unmitigated chaos on a consistent basis?
Driver Who Killed Dixie Chicks Founding Member Sentenced to 15 Years
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Founding member of The Dixie Chicks and well-regarded bass player Laura Lynch died in a car accident in Texas on December 22nd, 2023. Lynch founded The Dixie Chicks with multi-instrumentalist sisters Martie and Emily Erwin.
Songwriter JD Graham Seriously Injured in Accident Ahead of New Album
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On February 24th, Graham was involved in a major collision on the Interstate in New Mexico. “He has a broken back, broken neck, and broken ribs and they are not done with all of the tests,” says his daughter.
Cowpunk’s Jason and the Scorchers Implicated in Epstein Files
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It comes as a shock to many that the name of Jason and the Scorchers has emerged via the documents released as part of the Jeffrey Epstein Files. Incidentally, the band Blues Traveler is also named.
Unbroken Circle Festival Unveils BIG 2026 Lineup
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Madison, Indiana just over the Kentucky border, and right on the Ohio River is just about one of the best small towns in America to visit. And what better time to take it in than during the Unbroken Circle Festival.
Charley Crockett’s Ban from Canada for Weed Charge is Ridiculous
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Charley Crockett was scheduled to perform eight dates all across Canada heading into early March. Now none of them will be fulfilled due to a 10-year-old marijuana charge in the US. Marijuana is legal in Canada.
Album Review – Megan Moroney’s “Cloud 9” (+ Song Reviews)
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Cloud 9 is more pop than country in total, and includes a few full-blown pop songs. But the country influences here are inescapable, almost curious in frequency—and for actual country fans, refreshingly welcome.
Zach Top: George Strait and Randy Travis Had to “Save Country Music”
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Fresh off his win for Best Traditional Country Album at the 2026 Grammy Awards, Zach Top had some great insight into this moment in country music from his perspective as an artist.