A Country Fan Appreciates the Catalog of Neil Diamond
Neil Diamond. The Jewish Elvis Presley as some have referred to him over the years. But country? That’s probably not what you think of when you think Neil Diamond.
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Hank Williams Jr. Bar Coming to Lower Broadway in Nashville
Bocephus will be the latest country star to open up a Lower Broadway haunt. It beats the alternative of a current pop country star.
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway Look to Ride Momentum to “City of Gold”
Looking to capitalize on the attention and momentum she’s captured in her Golden Highway era, Molly Tuttle recently ventured back in the studio, and recorded “City of Gold.”
Colter Wall Partners with RCA, Plots New Album “Little Songs”
Cowboy & Western revivalist, and Canadian-based baritone singer Colter Wall is getting ready to release a new album. Apparently RCA Records came a-calling, and have partnered with Colter.
Country Fans Aren’t Unwitting Pawns (a Response to Ketch Secor & NYT)
It goes without saying that at this moment in history, everyone in America is incensed and sickened by the level of gun violence plaguing society, and specifically the prevalence of mass shootings, and especially school shootings.
Slackeye Slim Readies First Album in 8 Years “Scorched Earth – Black Heart”
It was Slackeye Slim’s 2011 magnum opus ‘El Santo Grial: La Pistola Piadosa’ that went on to win Saving Country Music’s Album of the Year.
Billy Strings Adds New Dates to Busy 2023 Tour
Far from resting on his laurels now that he’s made it to the arena level, Billy Strings is keeping his foot on the pedal.
Morgan Wallen Duffs It Once Again
You can’t let fans load into the venue, get a beer in their hand, and then last minute, pull the plug. It’s not cool. And this is what Morgan Wallen did in Oxford, Mississippi on Sunday night, April 23rd at the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, even waiting until after openers Hardy and Ernest had performed.
Album Review – Bella White’s “Among Other Things”
Every discussion about the music of Bella White invariably begins and ends with her highly affected, and highly affecting voice. All great music finds that balance between the familiar and the unexpected, and Bella’s unique phrasing brought to a yodel-like projection makes for a novel listening experience.
30 Years Ago Today: Sammy Kershaw Lands His Only #1 Hit
In the simple language that only the greatest country songs can, “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful” tells a story that so many people can relate to. But when the song was released on February 9th, 1993 as the first single from Kershaw’s album Haunted Heart, it was an entirely novel approach to a country song.
Beloved Songwriter, Producer, Performer Keith Gattis Has Died
He wasn’t destined to have the big superstar career that he initially set out for, or that his talent deserved. But over his 40 years in the trenches as a songwriter, player, and producer, Keith Gattis became a superstar to those who knew him in the business, from Texas, to Nashville, to Los Angeles.
Jason James to Take a Break from Music
George Jones once famously asked, “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” Well you’d be hard pressed to find somebody who sounds more similar to The Possum than Jason James does, and he also happens to hail from the outskirts of Houston just like ol’ No Show did. He’s no impersonator though.
Appearance on the Good Neighbor Get Together Podcast
Just a quick note from here to let you know that I (Trigger) recently appeared on the “Good Neighbor Get Together” podcast with Jason Estopinal and Benji Magness. I rarely do interviews, but this is a cool podcast and I decided to make an exception, and I really enjoyed my conversation with these guys.
Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam Has Become a Rite of Passage
For 20 years now (with a short hiatus during the pandemic) Marty Stuart’s Late Night Jam at the Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday during CMA Fest has been the crown jewel of the event for those who can secure a ticket to the Country Music Mother Church. What started as a more healthy alternative.
Album Review – Caitlyn Smith’s “High & Low”
If you’ve gotta listen to country pop though, make it Caitlyn Smith. Even before her debut album ‘Starfire’ was nominated for Saving Country Music’s Album of the Year in 2018, she was one of the few bright spots in the pop country space where you didn’t give a damn that she didn’t sound like traditional country.
Charlie Marie: “I’m Here to Do Music. I Don’t Want to Sell My Soul.”
One of the most promising voices and songwriters in independent country to emerge in the last few years has been Charlie Marie from the unexpected origination point of Rhode Island. Flooring folks with her 2019 self-titled EP that drew immediate comparisons to Patsy Cline.
Deep Blues Godfather Chris Johnson Has Died
Barbecue pit master, vinyl records enthusiast, festival founder, and all around important individual to help keeping a distinct dialect of American roots music alive, Chris Johnson, has died. The quintessential fan turned organizer, through his various ventures, Chris Johnson became…
Turnpike Troubadours Confirm New Single “Mean Old Sun”
New music is on the way from the Turnpike Troubadours, finally. On Wednesday (4-19), the band confirmed that a new single called “Mean Old Sun” is coming and is now available to pre-save on streaming networks. The quick announcement was also accompanied by a teaser video of the band.
Three Classic George Strait Songs Earn New Platinum Status
You may not hear “King” George Strait on the radio anymore, but that doesn’t mean people aren’t listening. On the contrary, with the way much of today’s mainstream country music leaves listeners flat, they’re turning to the back catalogs of country greats like George Strait to relive the music.
Album Review- William Prince – “Stand in the Joy”
It is times like these when cooler heads and calming wisdom is what the world needs. In fractured and fevered moments, ratcheting down the rhetoric, centering the most important things in life, and working towards being the solution as opposed to the problem is the approach that you hope prevails.
Drake Milligan & Band Injured in Vehicle Accident
Drake Milligan was one of the most anticipated artists to play the massive Two Step Inn Festival last weekend in Georgetown, TX. But when it was time for him to take the stage, there was no Drake Milligan to be found, with a last minute announcement that the singer was forced to cancel. Now we know why.
Massive Two Step Inn Pulls Off Inaugural Fest in Texas
What Two Step Inn got right was that you can mix today’s independent country with country legends from the 80s and 90s, and even some of the cool up-and-comers in the mainstream, and have an event that breaks down barriers and cross-pollinates fans bases because it’s all great country music.
Tyler Childers Opens Up 2023 Tour By Closing Out Two Step Inn
The 2023 Tyler Childers experience comes with an enhanced visual component compared to previous tours. Adorning the stage is a wooded backdrop, a couple of moss-covered boulders to give the facade some depth of field, and a taxadermied possum and big horned sheep (who’s begging to be named).
New Turnpike Troubadours Song Leaks Via TouchTunes
On Friday (4-14), a new song from the band called “Mean Old Sun” populated on TouchTunes machines at bars and other locations across the United States. As Turnpike fans showed up at their favorite watering hole and went to play a Turnpike song, they noticed it.