Alan Jackson Sets Final Show … With Some Interesting Openers
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The details of the final Alan Jackson show have been released. “Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale” will happen with a big list of supporting talent.
Album Review – Cole Chaney’s “In The Shadow of the Mountain”
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What Cole Chaney does through ‘In The Shadow of the Mountain’ and its grunge influence is carve out a niche all his own, outside of the shadow of the mountainous careers of fellow Kentuckians like Sturgill, Childers, and Stapleton.
Legendary Texas Tornados Member Speedy Sparks Has Died
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Speedy Sparks was like the patron saint, and was thought of in no less regard than the legendary performers he had the pleasure of performing with over the years.
Coupland Dancehall to Remain Open Amid New Partnership
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The buzz created in Central Texas from the announced Coupland closing brought a new suitor forward who plans to revitalize the spot, and keep live music happening there into the future.
Mempho Music Fest 2025 Features Top Names in Insurgent Country
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To be able to see Sierra Ferrell, Charley Crockett, and Tyler Childers all on the same bill—and not at some 50,000-person megafest—is incentive enough. Add John R. Miller, and Memphis legends Amy Lavere and Lucero…
Entries to Grammy’s New Traditional Country Category Look Very Promising
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When the new Best Traditional Country Album category was announced, there was some trepidation. ballot reads like a killer playlist of some of the best country albums released in the last year.
Album Review – Brennen Leigh’s “Don’t You Ever Give Up On Love”
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From the writing and singing style, to the instrumentation and tones, it is all authentic to the Golden Era of country in a way that immediately makes an old soul fulfilled.
New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#166)
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Don’t allow the purveyors of pop to piss in your ear and call it “country.” There’s an entire universe of actual country artists out there offering a more healthy alternative. This playlist is your window into it.
50 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Scores First #1 Song … At Age 42
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By the time Willie minted his first #1 in country music, he’d been hired and fired from the Grand Ole Opry. He’d been married and divorced. He’d retired from music, put on 40 pounds, and become a pig farmer.
Album Review – Waylon Jennings – “Songbird”
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Waylon Jennings was the real deal if there ever was one, and that’s why unheard tracks come so anticipated. The 10 tracks from ‘Songbird’ are from the ’70s and early ’80s era.
Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle on the Way
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When Justin Townes Earle left us on August 20th, 2020, he left behind a musical legacy whose impact well surpassed his output of eight studio albums over ten years, or simply being yet another famous son.
Tony Joe White’s “Don’t Let Your Cowboys Grow Up To Be Babies” with Waylon
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If you really want to test someone’s country music mettle, see if they can give you any details on the song “Mama’s Don’t Let Your Cowboys Grow Up To Be Babies” featuring Tony Joe White and Waylon Jennings.
AEG / Live Nation Now Coming for Music’s Mid-Sized Independent Venues
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The catalysts for the catastrophic implosion in mid-sized independent venue ownership in the United States is about to make matters much worse with Live Nation and AEG investing heavily in the space.