‘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.
Rockabilly Is Revived at New Great Lakes Rockabilly Road Trip
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Rockabilly music as a genre is well over 70 years old. And yet it survives, coming back in style every few decades as artists from new generations discover it and recognize its coolness and cultural cache.
Making Sense of Stella Lefty and New Song “Boston”
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All of the Ella Langley accolades and attention have somewhat overshadowed the rather incredible success of another song, Stella Lefty’s “Boston.” Whether it deserves to be or not, it has also been assigned to the domain of “country.”
Robert’s Western World Announces Satellite Location at New Nashville Stadium
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On the 300 level of the new stadium slated to be open in February of 2027, there will be a mini version of Robert’s Western World. Similar to a satellite establishment you might see at an airport, it will include Robert’s Western World staples.
Billy Strings Plays West Virginia Dive Bar for Hours on Day Off
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Billy String jumped up on stage with his Gibson SG electric guitar, and according to the lucky bastards who were there, played all night. Video corroborates that Billy sat in with the John Inghram Band, throwing down licks on songs.
Album Review – Wyatt Flores – “Scared of Heights”
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Wyatt Flores is one of the most thoughtful, honest, expressive, and gripping songwriters of this new generation of Texas and Red Dirt performers. But let’s just be open and clear-eyed about exactly what “Scared of Heights” is.
Merle Haggard Helped Get Brooks and Dunn Back Together
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Merle Haggard deserves credit for a lot. But who knew that late in his career when an aging Merle Haggard was in his swan song, he also played a pivotal role in the legacy of another Country Music Hall of Fame act: Brooks & Dunn.
Adam Odor Gives Grammy-Winning Advice, Drew Moreland Appears on Ep. #8 of The Hook
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You never know what’s going to happen, or who is going to show up to The Hook. But no matter who appears or what they perform, it’s hard to put into words the kind of magic, music, community, and camaraderie that happens.
The Powerful Message to Take from New Tyler Childers Interview
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Tyler Childers does not give audio or video interviews these days. He just doesn’t do it. Simply seeing Tyler Childers speaking extemporaneously on camera this week in a video released was a little jarring almost.
Tanya Tucker Testifies and SINGS in front of Texas Senate Hearing
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Tanya Tucker has spent her entire life having to navigate a world of powerful men who didn’t always have her best interests in mind, and tried to exploit what was hers. She was just 13 years old when she had her first hit with “Delta Dawn.”
Album Review – Shania Twain’s “Little Miss Twain”
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Ultimately, “Little Miss Twain” will not be what Shania Twain is remembered for. But what you can take away is that getting more personal and pulling from your own life’s story while trying to be more true to yourself always results in better art.
Ian Noe Re-Emerges to Announces New Double Concept Album
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After finally re-emerging to play some shows recently, and releasing a tribute to Blaze Foley called “Jukebox Blues” in March, Ian Noe has announced the release of a new 16-song concept album called “Canyon Falls Trailer Band.”
On Jason Isbell Cancelling Numerous Shows with No Explanation
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Hopefully everything is okay with Jason Isbell, and especially if it isn’t, he deserves our understanding and grace. But it also feels like consumers deserve more leeway and explanation if performers expect that courtesy to be reciprocated.