Jason Isbell Leads New Class Action Lawsuit Against Suno AI
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A new class-action lawsuit is being brought against the leading company for consumer-level AI music generation, Suno. There’s also a unique angle in how they’re approaching this lawsuit that will have fans of Star Trek smirking.
The Only Right Answer to “Who Is The Next Dolly Parton?”
This question was inevitable in the passing of Dolly Parton on August 25th. And the only logical conclusion is “nobody.” But posed as a hypothetical and a thought exercise, who could be that person that we revere on the same level as Dolly Parton?
Luke Bryan Reveals Track List for New Album, “Signs”
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The King of Pop Country Luke Bryan has revealed the track list for his upcoming album called Signs out September 18th. The highly-anticipated ninth album from the country music superstar is highly anticipated.
Album Review – Billy Strings – “So Much For Goodbyes”
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In 1,000 parallel universes, it feels like Billy Strings only ends up as an improbable arena-level bluegrass star in one of them. But luckily, that’s the universe the rest of us inhabit with him.
Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me Alan Jackson Has a New Museum?
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Alan Jackson officially opened a museum in the Lower Broadway corridor at 121 3rd Avenue South. It’s near where the Johnny Cash Museum is also located. Called the Alan Jackson’s Silverbelly Whiskey Distillery and Museum…
Ruby Dice Delivers Her Love Letter to Austin
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It was only a few years ago when it felt like writing a love letter to the Austin music scene would be almost an impossibility. But it feels a bit different now. Post pandemic and with a renewed interest on the creative arts scene…
The Hook Searches For ‘Who’s Next?’
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In an era when it’s harder and harder for up-and-coming talent to find a foot in the door, The Hook was built to break down barriers and let ANYONE have an opportunity to play a song in front of an attentive audience.
Honky Tonk Fest Announces 2026 Lineup
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The festival season isn’t over just yet, especially in the Texas Hill Country where fall and winter take their sweet time getting there. On November 14th, the 2nd Annual Honky Tonk Fest will be happening just outside of Austin.
Album Review – Riley Downing’s “Landfill Poetry”
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Whether through his work with the New Orleans-based music collective The Deslondes, or his numerous collaborations with other performers, or his first solo album a few years back, some probably recognize the name Riley Downing.
The More They Say Stella Lefty Isn’t a “Nepo Baby,” The More I Think She Is
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Is Stella Lefty an “Industry Plant”? Was her career “Astroturfed”? Is she a “Nepo Baby?” Frankly, I really don’t care. Frankly, I really don’t care. But the more the legacy media tries to convince me that Stella Lefty isn’t a Nepo Baby, the more I think she is.
Officially Declaring August 28th, 2026 a Country Music Holiday
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Hear ye, hear ye: By the power vested in Saving Country Music, Friday August 28th, 2026 is officially being declared a country music holiday, with all the rights and privileges thereof due to the excessive amount of cool releases.
On The Rise and Fall of Jelly Roll
It’s over. At least for the most part, and for now. And though the producers of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and other corporate-warped minds might think he’s still the current hot thing, the truth is that Jelly Roll is cold product
Album Review – Tony Hannah’s “Love It Or Leave It”
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Tony Hannah’s Love It Or Leave It is one of those albums you don’t really need to make a convincing argument for. You simply press play, and the music does the rest. It’s so hard to find fault in, and so easy to fall in love with.