Wyatt Flores Has The “It” Factor
Wyatt Flores has everything many of the other guy don’t, which is a refined ear, a more polished sound, and an actual production sense, while still delivering those cutting lines.
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Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#131)
Before you get bombarded with Christmas music for the rest of 2023, let’s run down some of the best songs from the latest releases in country and roots music you can be guaranteed mainstream radio won’t play.
The Iconic and Cringe of Dolly Parton’s Thanksgiving Performance
s it possible for a performance to feel unquestionably iconic and memorable, and still cringey at the same time? Because that’s how one may feel about Dolly Parton on Thanksgiving, 2023.
Mike and the Moonpies Look to Start a New Thanksgiving Tradition
There aren’t many songs about Thanksgiving, and even the songs that mention it aren’t really about the Holiday itself as much as something that happened on it. Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant Massacre” is a good example.
Album Review – Daniel Donato’s “Reflector”
Prepare yourself for one of the most interesting, omnivorous, and immersive experiences that you can discover in music that still claims an allegiance to “country.” It’s Daniel Donato’s “Reflector.”
On Dolly Parton Playing The Thanksgiving Halftime Show
Dolly Parton may be a living country legend, but the reason she landed this gig is she just released her new rock album called “Rockstar,” fulfilling a promise to those who voted for her to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Clint Black Gears Up for 35th Anniversary of “Killin’ Time”
In 2024, Clint Black will be celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the release of his landmark debut album, “Killin’ Time.” Originally hitting stores on May 2nd, 1989, it has since gone Triple Platinum,
The Dilemma of the Dedicated Taylor Swift Reporter
With outlets now hiring dedicated staff to cover celebrity music stars, it creates a dilemma over objectivity, and runs the risk of widening the gulf between music’s haves and have nots.
Album Review – Terry Klein’s “Leave The Light On”
There are songwriters. Then there is that most exclusive pantheon of songwriters who graduate to imparting new perspectives on life otherwise inaccessible, and opening up entirely new avenues of thought in the audience.
Lost Dog Street Band & Benjamin Tod are Not Done After All
Those who were worried that they’d heard the last from the Lost Dog Street Band and/or their frontman Benjamin Tod, you’ll be happy to learn they’re not done yet. On the contrary, they have just announced a new tour.
Soundtrack Review – “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”
As the name implies, the new movie has a major musical component, pairing it perfectly with a soundtrack that could have implications well beyond the film, and expose an audience to important music and performers.
Texas Country Music Awards Announce 2023 Winners
The Texas Country Music Awards were held on Sunday, November 12th at the legendary Billy Bob’s Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards, with traditional country artists Jake Worthington, Summer Dean, and Dale Watson winning awards.
Now Maren Morris Is Trying to Claim She Never Left Country
We all remember the headlines. We all read the quotes. We all heard the songs and watched the videos where Maren Morris said that “country music” was rotten at its roots and the she was leaving the genre.
How The Wilder Blue Landed Luke Combs on “Seven Bridges Road”
If this dark little corner of the internet never did anything else worth a damn, at least it introduced The Wilder Blue to country music megastar Luke Combs. The Wilder Blue have a new album coming out on November 21st.
Review – Vincent Neil Emerson’s – “The Golden Crystal Kingdom”
A native Texan with Choctaw-Apache heritage who draws inspiration from the land and the songwriters who came before him, Vincent Neil Emerson has many feeling that magic that only the best of music can impart.
On This Kid Rock, Jason Aldean, Miranda Lambert Festival Tour
Any objective assessment of how this lineup was curated will come to the conclusion that political affiliation was a critical part of the decision making process. “It’s for the people who love America,” is the slogan.
Chapel Hart’s Moving On From Playing the Industry Game
“We went to the CMAs the other night. Every single person knew who Chapel Hart was. Exciting news for us, but also sad news, because for us that means everyone knows who we are, and we still don’t have a record deal.”
Album Review – Chris Stapleton’s “Higher”
It may not be the music that most defines your life, but it’s music you don’t mind moving in and out of it. It’s Chris Stapleton, which means always on brand, always enjoyable, even if rarely exceptional.
We Need to Discuss the Curation of These New Texas Country Fests
Now there are multiple country music megafests planned for the spring of 2024, and all within a few hours of each other, all catering more to independent fans than mainstream ones, three of which that are on consecutive weekends.
Turnpike Troubadours & Cody Jinks Team for Select Shows
A couple of the top flight performers in independent country are teaming up for a rare run of select shows in locations they don’t always play. This will be a unique opportunity for fans to get their taste.
The Grand Ole Opry’s Circle Network to “Wind Down”
When The Circle Network launched on January 1st, 2020 as a joint venture between Gray Television and the Grand Ole Opry’s parent company Ryman Hospitality, everyone had big hopes for it.
Worthy Country/Roots Names Receive Big Grammy 2024 Nominations
Nominations for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards have just been revealed, with lots of interesting and worthy names popping up in multiple categories, including independent country artists vying for top prizes.
50 Years Ago: Opry Legend Stringbean Akeman is Murdered
On this day fifty years ago, November 10th, 1973, Stringbean Akeman frailed his final phrases on a Vega #9 five-string banjo, did his signature hand wave and hat flip one last time, and stepped off the Opry stage.
Sierra Ferrell Announces “Shoot For The Moon” Tour Dates
Go see Sierra Ferrell in smaller venues while you still can. I repeat, go see Sierra Ferrell in smaller venues while you still can. In 2023, Sierra Ferrell has sold out virtually every venue she’s played.