Album Review – Vincent Neil Emerson’s “Blue Stars”
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Discussions involving Vincent’s new album “Blue Stars” should commence upon whether it’s to be considered a career effort. Emerson made sure to really keep the passion up for twelve consistent tracks.
Songwriting Legend, Writer of “The Gambler” Don Schlitz Has Died
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They gave Don Schlitz all the accolades they could, because Don Schlitz gave us so many of the songs that contributed so much to our lives. Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” might have been where it started.
It Feels Like The Entirety of the Music Industry is Now Fraudulent
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Some will read the headline and say, “Come on. This is ridiculous and alarmist.” Others will say, “Well of course it is. You’ve been reporting on this stuff for going on two decades. Aren’t you being a master of the obvious?”
Let’s Not Start Celebrating The New Live Nation Ruling Yet
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Is the ruling a victory? Sure it is, and a big one. But we are far away from Live Nation and Ticketmaster being split up, scalpers and bots being brought to heel, and something nearing an equitable ticketing ecosystem.
Jamey Johnson Reveals New Dates on “Traveling Truebadour” Tour
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When it comes to live shows, Jamey Johnson is the true keeper of the flame in traditional country. There are many other performers out there tearing down the road. But a Jamey Johnson concert isn’t just a “show.”
Album Review – Alex Miller’s “More Country Than You”
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It’s Alex Miller’s use of devastating heartbreak and strong sentimentality chased by silly humor that scratches multiple country itches during More Country Than You’s ten tracks.
Rock Hall of Fame Beats Country to Inducting Gram Parsons
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Something that many fans of Gram Parsons and his legacy have been strongly advocating for is finally unfolding. Gram Parson will be inducted into the Hall of Fame. But no, it’s not the country one.
Spacey Kacey Musgraves Spotting UFOs is Pure Gold
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This is the kind of weird Spacey Kacey stuff we’ve been waiting and hungering for. When she was off trying to be a pop star, signing modeling deals, and hanging out at the Met Gala, it was a total bore.
Texas Music Revolution Fest Reveals 2026 Lineup, New Documentary
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2026 will mark 30 years of the Texas Music Revolution Fest in McKinney, TX, hosted by radio station 95.3 KHYI in Dallas that shirks the same tired pop country format that has infected the airwaves coast to coast.
NY Mag’s New Awful, No Good, Very Bad Country Music Article/Infographic
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The continued frustration with how the media and journalists decidedly outside of the country music fold decide to commentate on the genre irresponsibly was sent into the stratosphere recently by an article in NY Mag.
Big Hat Spirits: The New Texas Beverage Supporting Music in a Big Way
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Big Hat has dovetailed their mission with helping to spread the word about independent music native to Texas, doing what they can to support songwriters and performers through their growing platform.
“The Hook” Readies New Shows at Sagebrush in Austin
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Songwriting showcase “The Hook” has a series of new shows scheduled for Sunday afternoons in May at Austin’s favorite honky tonk and music venue, Sagebrush on South Congress.
40 Years Ago: The Love Story of Keith Whitley and Lorrie Morgan Begins
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If you want something done in country music, give it to Lorrie Morgan to do. Things that on paper might have seemed impossible, Lorrie Morgan has pulled off, and multiple times now.