Yes, Jay-Z’s Pick of Jay-Z for the Super Bowl Halftime Is As Bad As It Seems
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It’s game over, and we’re not even most of the way through the regular season. The winner of the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show will be Jay-Z. And the loser is country music, and the rest of American culture.
New Country Artists Who Can Help Carry The Songs of Dolly Parton Forward
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Nobody will ever replace Dolly Parton. But it’s important to ask, who are some of these incredible singers who got passed over for the Dolly Parton tribute, and who could help carry Dolly’s legacy into the future?
The Story Behind This “New” Self-Titled John Anderson Album
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It took only 48 hours for somebody to attempt to exploit John Anderson’s passing for commercial gain. On October 23rd, an album simply titled John Anderson was uploaded to all streaming services.
The New Walker Hayes Song “Back By Then” (A Rant)
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You’d think after Walker Hayes cratered the entire Monument Records label, and his stupid “Applebee’s Song” was the precursor to the chain shutting down locations, Hayes would finally get the hint and move on.
The Mysteries John Anderson Left Behind in His Songs
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The reason for Anderson’s revered status among core country fans was not just his one-in-a-million voice that was like caramel being run through a volume pedal. John Anderson had an ear for songs like few others.
Album Review – Pug Johnson’s “From a Beaumont Bar”
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Pug presides over a parade of country songs that feel like classics, only ones you’ve never heard before, challenging your memory banks to recall if you’ve heard this one or that one before only to find out that no, they were written by Pug.
Finally: Brooks & Dunn is Working On New Music
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As wild as it might seem to say, Brooks & Dunn, who released their debut album in 1991, are currently the reigning CMA Vocal Duo of the Year, and might be the most relevant duo in all of country music.
Iconic Granada Theater Is Latest Independent Music Venue to Close
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Another one of the most important and beloved venues in the inventory of independent performance spaces is closing its doors. The Granada Theater where so many memories have been made is set to become a “wellness center.”
Billy Strings Makes It Five Entertainer of the Year Wins at 2026 IBMA Awards
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Billy Strings, East Nash Grass, Authentic Unlimited, and Trey Hensley walked away with the top prizes at the 2026 IBMA Bluegrass Awards. Held in Chattanooga, TN at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium.
Grand Ole Opry: Be Better At Reading The Room
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The Grand Ole Opry is going to be fine. But it does need to understand that in this hyper-polarized moment, it has both a responsibility, and an opportunity to be a leader in uniting people and elevating the conversation.
An Honest Review of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” Tribute
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The presentation would start and finish off strong, had some really touching moments in the form of both performances and oral remembrances worth remarking on and revisiting, yet meandered at times in the middle portions.
Country Legend John Anderson Passes Away at the Age of 71
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John Anderson’s voice was like caramel being run through a volume pedal. He became the favorite singer of many of your favorite singers. That is why it comes across like the mother of all gut punches John Anderson has passed away.
Album Review – Zach Bryan’s “Young Manhood and Other Donatable Organs”
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What do you do when you’ve just now turned 30, and you’ve already sold your song catalog for a reported $350 million? Apparently what you do is you release an 8-song EP to accompany a book about the first 30 years of your life.