It happened again, and the fear is it could continue to happen more frequently as the dystopian reality surrounding digital music continues to deepen. The latest victims are Cam Pierce and the Piedmont Boys.
Wyoming native and independent country artist Luke Bell was an enigma in life, became a cult legend upon his death, and despite his scant output, has become an influential artist as his legend has only grown.
He played as a primary musician in the band for The Highwaymen. He was the final steel guitar player and producer for Waylon Jennings. He played on albums from Sturgill Simpson and Chris Stapleton. He earned the nickname the “Man of Steel.”
No rest for the Willie. Along with still constantly touring at 92, he’s also good for about a two-per-year clip of new albums. This year, both of those albums will be tributes. Next up is Merle Haggard.
Summer is winding down, and it’s time to put away the swimsuits and party songs, and bust out the sweater and sad bastard tunes. There’s so much great music coming out right now, it’s kind of ridiculous.
After slurring through numerous songs, making an extended slurred speech, and personnel attempting to escort him off stage, Martin was ultimately forcibly removed by Sheriff’s office officials.
Whoa, the release day we have lined up for Friday, August 29th is going to be WILD. Some of the names you might recognize. Some of them might be new to you. But they’re all worth paying attention to.
The Field & Stream Music Festival has been cancelled for the second year in a row. The festival was set to be held in Winnsboro, South Carolina October 3-5, 2025
What is The Hook? It’s a songwriting showcase filmed live that features established songwriters, and ANYONE else who wants to perform for a live audience and a panel of experts.
omething most country music fans and fans of the Hall of Fame band Alabama though would never happen in our lifetimes transpired Saturday night, August 23rd in Alabama.
We already knew this year’s event would feature some of the best in country and roots. What we didn’t know until their recent daily lineup reveal is that all these killer artists would be performing the same day.
After recently battling Cancer, Joshua Ray Walker had ample time to write and record a whole host of material, and to ponder things in life none of us should have to in our younger years.
Jimmie Allen has been found liable in a sexual assault case that had a woman accusing him of raping her in a Las Vegas hotel room in 2022, and secretly taping the incident on a hidden phone.
Don’t ever find yourself taking for granted that we live in such a fruitful, resurgent time for true country music. It’s a bumper crop of incredible songs coming out each week. This is where you can find the cream of the crop.
The new song is called “The Cowboy (Small Texas Town),” and it’s taken from the same recording sessions of Waylon’s 1978 album ‘I’ve Always Been Crazy.’ It also answers the Littlefield Billboard mystery.
Whenever you meet someone from Indianapolis or the greater Indiana region who also happens to be into the independent side of country music, they’ll invariably bring up Duke’s in conversation.
Gary Stewart’s influence was incredible. His top songs and albums were unforgettable. But he was always on the outside looking in, falling right after a big rise, and perfected the role of being his own worst enemy.
The plight for legendary, mid-sized country music venues continues to worsen as the legendary Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace in Bakersfield, California has been forced to abruptly close.
Up-and-coming traditional country artist Spencer Hatcher is having to go through the unthinkable after a home invasion has left his mother dead, and his father injured.
“Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, and thank you!” was Mattea’s response after fellow West Virginian Charlie McCoy posed the question. McCoy came out on stage while Mattea was singing her iconic “18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses.”
The new 10-episode season is currently streaming on Hulu. “King of the Hill” featured quite a few country music icons throughout its original run, but this new series features one on every single episode.
Mr. Jukebox. The Mayor of Lower Broadway. The Singin’ Professor of Country & Western. Whatever you want to call him, Joshua Hedley has been a radical preservationist of actual country music for years.
Brennen Leigh is one of the most preeminent country and Western singers of our era. This is the reason some have been sent downright giddy by the recent revelation that Brennen Leigh will be releasing a new album.
Zach Top has revealed the 15-song track list. Along with the Alan Jackson-inspired summer anthem “Good Times & Tan Lines,” Zach Top has also released the song “South of Sanity” from the new record.