The Hook Returns with Josh Grider and Pug Johnson
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After a couple of weeks of relinquishing the stage to other important functions at the beautiful Sagebrush in Austin, TX, The Hook returned on Sunday, November 1st to record Episode 19 with Josh Grider and Pug Johnson.
Artists Rally for Sammy Kershaw Amid CMA Snub. CMA Remains Silent
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Going into what is supposed to be the “biggest night in country music,” the CMAs have created a nightmare for itself, not just from denying Sammy Kershaws simple red carpet request, but by going silent.
Friday 11/6/2026 is a Busy Release Day for New Albums. Here’s Your Guide
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With some late-announced albums, November 6th turned out to be a busy day for both highly-anticipated releases, as well as a large volume of releases overall. To make sure you don’t miss something that might resonate with you…
Cody Jinks Promises a Return to Country Roots on New Album “And, Again.”
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Look alive, because one of the preeminent songwriters, earth shakers, and independent leaders in country music is returning with a new album. He’s also promising that the new album will be a return to his country roots.
Sammy Kershaw Calls Out the CMA For Not Allowing Him on the Red Carpet
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Sammy Kershaw is one of country music’s most beloved living legends. That is why Kershaw and his fans are up in arms that he apparently has been disallowed from walking the red carpet this year at the 2026 CMA Awards.
Wait, Gram Parsons Was Once Cast in a Sci-Fi Film?
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Enter “Saturation 70,” which is a lost 1970 dystopian sci-fi film that was meant to star Gram Parsons, legendary country music clothier Nudie Cohn (who also deserves to be in the Country Music Hall of Fame), and others.
Album Review – David Allan Coe’s “A Million Reasons”
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David Allan Coe will ultimately not be remembered for the songs on this album, even if in moments, it makes for a touching epitaph. But it does fill in some of the gaps, and ends the story on a music note, and one that has its moments.
Morgan Wallen’s “Sand In My Boots” Fest Ticket Prices are Ridiculous
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Earlier this week, Morgan Wallen announced the return of his “Sand In My Boots” festival first held in 2025. After taking 2026 off, they’ve announced the fest is coming back to Gulf Shores, Alabama.
Sorry Rolling Stone, But Ian Noe Is Not an “Obscure” Artist
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In the wake of the release of his new album, Zach Bryan didn’t release a live version video for one of his new songs. Instead, he recorded a song off of Ian Noe’s new album “Canyon Falls Trailer Band.”
Album Review – Jesse Daniel’s “Looks Like Rain”
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“Looks Like Rain” might not have all the answers. But it captures Jesse Daniel staring into the teeth of tough questions, wrestling with some self-doubt, and being unafraid to express these vulnerabilities through his songs.
Alan Jackson’s Final Concert Sets Broadcast Air Date
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Alan Jackson held what will very likely be his final ever full concert at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on June 27th. The event featured many special guest appearances, tributes, and video messages saying farewell.
Album Review – The Darryl’s – “How It’s Done”
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If “mullet” was a musical genre, The Darryl’s would be the kings of it. With music like this out there, no catalytic converter is safe. The Darryl’s are the exact kind of goofball country music that we need right here, right now.
New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Playlist (#187)
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Before Christmas music invades the airwaves, a Midterm election in the United States descends us into chaos, let’s take a moment to appreciate some of the top tracks from human creators that help stir the emotions of life.