Nostalgia is a hell of a drug. And that’s what Garth Brooks will be slinging on his upcoming tour. Announced on July 7th after a countdown clock on his website went to zero, “Blame It All On My Roots” promises to take fans back to 1996.
It’s the way that River wields an uncanny ability to craft incredibly infectious melodies, and then brings them to bear on music otherwise colored with dark themes. It’s the way the music mixes country and rock…
It’s one of those venues that makes Central Texas and the Hill Country such a special place to take in a show. Along the banks of the Guadalupe River is a little piece of heaven, and a destination spot to take in your favorite band.
It’s been stigmatized over the years for a performer to have a second job, if not an entirely separate career while pursuing music on the side. Whether it’s fair or not, some perceive that working a second job makes you a second-class musician.
Texas music songwriter, musician, educator, and historian Brian Burns has passed away. Though you might not recall the name, many of your favorite musicians from Texas most certainly do and did, and saw Brian Burns as a peer.
Amid the race to the bottom that right-leaning mainstream country performers such as Lee Brice and Brantley Gilbert are currently devolving into, the extremely left-leaning politically-focused Bryan Andrews just bested them all.
Jason Eady isn’t just a master craftsman songwriter whose services are considered invaluable in the Texas scene and beyond. He’s a tireless student on the music as well, soaking up any and all knowledge he can about the various modes.
Even as country music continues to improve from the lowest of the lows during Bro-Country, there also continues to be some outright terrible “country” songs being released that offer a strong counter-argument.
It’s likely a combination of all of these factors that are affecting the prospects of music tours. But among all the other excuses and explanations, there is one factor few if anyone is citing.
Full recap of the 2026 Willie Nelson 4th of July Picnic at the Germania Amphitheater in Austin, TX. Other performers included Billy Strings, Lukas Nelson, Rodney Crowell, Wilco, Margo Price, Stephen Wilson Jr., Lily Meola, and Sheryl Crow.
Two Gold Patch winners on the same show? That’s what transpired on the latest installment of The Hook, now available in full. The Gold Patch is only given out when a songwriter absolutely blows the panel away.
He was called the “Country Gentleman” because nobody came across more personable than Tommy. That is why his passing on Thursday, July 2nd at the age of 89 was marked with sadness on both sides of the border.
But even as Alan Jackson announces his final tour and final concert, he assured us he wasn’t done with music entirely, including releasing new songs or albums. It turns out we won’t have to wait long.
Like something sweet left outside for any extended period of time in the summer, the voice of Bella White attracts a multitude of living things with its siren-like quality calling out for yearning hearts to come be filled from its bounty.
Recently, the 3rd generation performer showed his face and piped up to tout throwback country artist Kelsey Rae Copeland. “The Patsy Cline/Loretta Lynn of the younger generation,” Hank3 said in a post.
It’s hard to know where to start being enraged at or deconstructing this recent piece of media released by the Country Music Hall of Fame. First off, why are we featuring a pop producer in a display at the Country Music Hall of Fame?
Better him than his son. But it’s really hard to feel one way or another about the Grand Ole Opry choosing songwriter and performer Rhett Akins as its newest inductee. Nonetheless, he will be the next Grand Ole Opry member.
The perfect balance between familiar and accessible, and involved and thought-provoking. This is country music at an elevated level that belies Addison Johnson’s otherwise underdog status.
As has been pretty widely reported, as the visage of Taylor Swift was displayed at the concert, it was met with a showering of boos. Looking through the videos, you can also hear plenty of cheers. In truth, it was a mixed reception.
It’s been this combination of reverence for tradition, while also breaking its bounds that has earned Strings a massive audience full of bluegrass purists right beside jamgrass party kids and old stoner hippies.
The First Lady of the Mandolin has died. And with her passing, the story of one of the most important families in country music history comes to a close. Ernest “Pop” Stoneman’s success predated the formation of country.
The saga continues for Charley Crockett and his 2026 album Clovis, with the plot thickening from a new label signing, and a promise for the album’s return on 4th of July weekend.
“Banks of the Trinity” finds Cody Johnson exploring much more contemporary, radio-friendly sounds as opposed to sticking to the more traditional sound his fans have become accustomed to.
Though all of those that showed up to pay tribute to Alan deserve credit, perhaps no name was bigger and more anticipated than long-time friend and sometimes duet partner, “King” George Strait.
