Godwin was one of the artists chosen to help open the legendary Telluride Bluegrass Festival on its 50th Anniversary—a bucket list moment for any artist who cites bluegrass as an influence.
Many can mimic old sounding country songs. But to do something that will withstand the test of time just like those old songs did, you need the talent and acuity that Brennen Leigh brings to the table.
Dierks Bentley took the stage at the 50th Annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival with his new bluegrass band Long Jon.
Though what Garth Brooks said is 100% correct and it’s patently obvious to everyone, the fallacy of radio independence is what persists because so many are afraid to speak about it publicly.
The rise of independent country has been so massive, there are now megafestivals built around independent acts. This has attracted Live Nation, putting more established festivals in peril.
Not much in life is truly free anymore, if it ever was. But there’s one glaring exception, beckoning to weary travelers and country music fans alike like an shimmering oasis in rural West Texas.
There are a lot of artists these days inspired by Tyler Childers. There’s only a select few that have inspired Tyler Childers themselves. One such soul is John R. Miller.
Over the last 23 years, Grace, Sophia, and Hulda of The Quebe Sisters (pronounced quay-bee) have gone from fresh-faced and precocious fiddle prodigies to one of the most formidable acts in all of Western Swing and roots music.
It’s rather remarkable reflecting back 10 years at just how far independent country, roots music, and Americana have come in finding a seat at the table with their mainstream country counterparts.
Refreshingly simple, straightforward, unpretentious, raw, and real, Colby Acuff’s Western White Pines immediately requires you to make room in your listening rotation.
Don’t call it a comeback. Jason Isbell has been the King of Americana ever since he released his album Southeastern 10 years ago this week. But nothing will ever be good enough when it’s measured against perfection.
The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist is built to keep you informed on all the best songs and albums coming out right now in country music.
The situation for disgraced country music star Jimmie Allen has gone from bad to worse. On Friday, June 9th, a new lawsuit was brought against Allen by a second alleged victim.
If the first iteration of Chris Gaines wasn’t controversial enough, get ready for five (yes, five!) more Chris Gaines albums to complete the universe of the Garth Brooks sex-addicted emo pop star alter ego.
Brent Cobb continues to be one of the brightest stars in the independent country music crown. Whenever Brent Cobb sings, you best shut your mouth and listen.
Let’s delve a little bit deeper into this Paul Cauthen arrest business to clear up some misconceptions, address some unfair criticisms, and talk about how all of this plays into the independent country music community at large.
In the last year we’ve witnessed Zach Bryan go from having to earn respect at country festivals in opening slots, to headlining some of the biggest festivals around.
Yeah I know what you’re thinking, because I was thinking the same thing at first. “It takes a lot of guts to make country music with the name Waylon.”
As we reach the halfway pole of the musical year, it’s time to reflect back on the best albums that have been released so far.
If you want the honest to goodness real deal honky tonk experience, it’s Jesse Daniel and then everybody else. He’s calling it the “Live Album Tour.”
30 years ago today, Conway Twitty passed away. In a strange twist of fate, chance brought Loretta Lynn to the side of her legendary duet partner to be there for his final moments.
“Sweet Western Sound” will be very effective for what it was designed to do: win Grammy Awards. For Tanya Tucker, and Brandi Carlile. And when it does it will be hard to argue against, because its brilliant moments unquestionably soar.
Ashley McBryde has enjoyed lots of critical success and awards recognition. Now hopefully her new album “The Devil I Know” earns her the breakout success she deserves.
Vince Gill and Paul Franklin are reuniting once again, and this time to pay tribute to Ray Price and his legendary backing band The Cherokee Cowboys.
