On Friday night, July 15th, Jason Aldean was playing a show at the Xfinity Theatre, and had to stop the performance down only 20 minutes in due to heat exhaustion. He’s now facing strong criticism.
Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain have both received Emmy nominations for their portrayals of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, part of four nominations total for the limited series.
Colter Wall has released his latest album called Little Songs via LaHonda Records and his new deal with RCA to early critical acclaim. To celebrate the new release, the Saskatchewan, Canada native headed just south of the border.
All great things must come to an end, and that’s what happened 50 years ago today, July 14th, 1973 in a rather spectacularly catastrophic fashion. It was the culmination of years of turmoil and conflict between brothers Don and Phil Everly.
A shiver-inducing, spectacularly sung and written tour de force, it substantiates all your suspicions that this young man is a signature songwriter of this generation.
Mainstream country music artist Jimmie Allen officially filed countersuits in the United States District Court of Tennessee on Thursday (7-13) against two separate accusers of rape and sexual misconduct.
If you’re heading to Whitefish, Montana or are already there, congratulations, you’re about to experience one of the greatest assemblages of talent in independent country and roots music that happens all year.
When broaching the subject of forgotten Outlaws who’ve gone criminally underrated by the callous country music industry, Billy Don Burns has to to be right near the top of the list.
‘Starvation Box’ doesn’t symbolize a shift in Dale Watson’s musical approach. It’s just the latest installment that illustrates the breadth of his influences, and the latitude of his talent that needs little to no production or accompaniment to come to life.
Friends, family, co-workers, and country music artists are mourning the death of 68-year-old Thomas “Thom” Roberts, who was shot and killed by his wife on Sunday evening, July 9th, in Nashville.
‘Speak Now’ is the real Taylor Swift, and always will be. It’s Taylor Swift after she had matured into her true self, and before the denizens of commercial pop got a hold of her. It’s not perfect, and it’s definitely not country. But it’s sincere human sentiments set to organic music.
It’s easy to turn speculative whenever you see that a drummer has decided to step in front of the microphone and take a turn in the spotlight. In the case of Miles Miller, he’s that good. Really good. Surprisingly good.
There are many iconic instruments that just like their players, have gone on to define the very meaning of country music. But if there was a crown jewel of the Hall of Fame’s “Precious Jewels” collection, it would arguably be this Gibson F-5 mandolin.
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“We’ve been working really hard for you all, and have loved every minute of it, but I need to slow down for a bit,” Sierra Ferrell said in a statement. “I know you’re disappointed, and so am I, but I also know that some rest will do me good.”
Take a trip beneath the seedy underbelly of country music, deep into the underground where artistic expression is paramount over all other concerns, and Gothic and punk influences intertwine with the country and Western ones.
Carly Pearce has made it right to the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana after having to cancel a show last minute due to weather. Pearce was scheduled to perform a free concert in Jeffersonville on Saturday, July 1st.
A few days ago, Billboard decided to broach the subject of who should be considered “The Real Queen of the Grammys”? Adele, Taylor Swift, or Beyoncé? But they failed to regard the Grammy record of Alison Krauss.
“Holler” fulfills the desires of their country and Americana admirers to do something a little more tethered to the duo’s Southern and country roots, while still staying true to themselves and the host of influences they bring to the table.
There are now numerous 3-day megafestivals that have emerged in the increasingly popular independent country and roots space across the United States. All of them are unique, but none of them is as unique as Healing Appalachia.
Mile 0 Fest in Key West, Florida has now gone from the scrappy newcomer in the Texas/Red Dirt music realm to one of the festivals annually that all the artists want to play, and every fan wants to attend.
There is actually another Jelly Roll in country music who was long established well before the new Jelly Roll came onto the scene. Kirk “Jelly Roll” Johnson is one of the most accomplished musicians in modern country history.
Carly Pearce was scheduled to perform a free concert in Jeffersonville, Indiana on Saturday, July 1st as part of the city’s “Jammin’ in Jeff” series. But Pearce never took the Jeffersonville Riverstage as scheduled.
The emergence of “Loving You” in this moment really helps underscore why Bobbie Nelson should be regarded as way more than just Willie Nelson’s sister, and why Amanda Shires is much more than just Jason Isbell’s wife.