On Taylor Swift Playing the 2026 CMA Awards
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Of course Taylor Swift will be performing at the 2026 CMA Awards on November 18th. It’s been one of the worst kept secrets in music over the last few months. The question is, will it lead to something more?
Album Review – Joe Ray McDonald’s “Harvester”
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If you’re one of those country fans where as long as the guitar comes in hot and tasty, then everything else is gravy to you, you will fall head first for Joe Ray McDonald’s new album “Harvester” and have a hard time walking away.
Clint Black Announces New 2027 Tour
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The Country Music Hall of Fame has yet to do the right thing by inducting him. He probably wouldn’t qualify to walk the red carpet of the upcoming CMA Awards according to the organizations bylaws. But he’s Clint Black by God.
Brian Ahern, Architect Behind Emmylou Harris and Americana, Has Died
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Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Don Williams, Linda Ronstadt, Roy Orbison, Glen Campbell, Marty Robbins, Ricky Skaggs, Rodney Crowell, Mark Knopfler, and more all owe at least a moment of their careers to Brian Ahern.
Garth Brooks to Take Over Signal of Beloved Independent Radio Station
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Leave it to Garth to be Garth, and do the most Garthian thing possible, which is something that isn’t outright illegal or unethical … but just kind of, well, smarmy and wrong-feeling, and full of self-interest.
Album Review – Willi Carlisle’s “The Universal Bubba”
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Produced by Tyler Childers, it’s fair to wonder if this album will become the opus for this folk singer from Arkansas. Officially a double album with 17 tracks, don’t worry that the amount of songs means the quality is diluted.
The CMA’s Sammy Kershaw Response was as Bad as Rolling Stone’s Take, But The Matter Resolves
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At this point, it’s going to take years for us to truly asses how diabolically terrible the CMA’s handling of the Sammy Kershaw situation has been, and what the ultimate ramifications will be from it.
Moe Bandy is Finally Being Honored
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A name you don’t hear nearly enough about when it comes to country music’s living performers who deserve our gratitude and recognition for a life of service is Moe Bandy. Now he’s being recognized by the Ameripolitan Awards.
Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Expands to Two Days in 2027
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When the event first started (originally called the Heartbreaker Banquet), you had to know somebody who knew someone to even know it was happening. In 2027, the Luck Reunion is expanding to two days instead of one.
It’s Not About The Red Carpet. It’s About Respect
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The red carpet is a silly tradition that’s based around prestige and fashion that in conventional circumstances is probably not worth even arguing over. But in this instance it exposed a deeper bias towards certain performers.
Album Review – Mack Geiger’s “Dying In This House”
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If the whole ’90s kick is going to extend beyond the craze cycle and find a sustainable place in the modern country music diet, it’s going to take singers, performers, and songwriters like Mack Geiger who can keep the momentum going.
The Hook Returns with Josh Grider and Pug Johnson
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After a couple of weeks of relinquishing the stage to other important functions at the beautiful Sagebrush in Austin, TX, The Hook returned on Sunday, November 1st to record Episode 19 with Josh Grider and Pug Johnson.
Artists Rally for Sammy Kershaw Amid CMA Snub. CMA Remains Silent
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Going into what is supposed to be the “biggest night in country music,” the CMAs have created a nightmare for itself, not just from denying Sammy Kershaws simple red carpet request, but by going silent.