Willie Nelson to Go Bluegrass on Next Album
Bluegrass is one of the hottest commodities in country music at the moment. All the more reason for Willie Nelson to jump on the bandwagon.
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Gabe Witcher Plays Final Show with The Punch Brothers
The Punch Brothers were born at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2006, and the original lineup of The Punch Brothers officially played their final show at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2023.
Healing Appalachia 2023 Offers Stellar Lineup for a Good Cause
The annual Healing Appalachia concert will be happening with Tyler Childers headlining the event. Basically anybody and everybody in the resurgent Appalachian songwriter scene will be there.
John R. Miller Announces New Album “Heat Comes Down”
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.
The Quebe Sisters Announce Final Tour Dates Ahead of Hiatus
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.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#121)
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.
2nd Accuser Further Implicates Jimmie Allen in Sexual Misconduct
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.
Garth Brooks Wants to Make 5 (Yes, 5!) More Chris Gaines Albums
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 Announces New Album “Southern Star”
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.
Wild Horses Fest Books Zach Bryan, CAAMP, Sierra Ferrell
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.
Jesse Daniel Announces the “Live Album Tour”
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.”
Ashley McBryde’s New Album Could/Should Be Her Breakout Moment
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 & Paul Franklin Reunite to Toast an Old Friend
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.
Sturgill Simpson to Appear in Season 3 of “The Righteous Gemstones”
Where has Sturgill Simpson been? He’s been participating in the production for Season 3 of “The Righteous Gemstones” where he plays a militia member.
Clint Black Cancels / Reschedules Shows for Surgery
He’s going to be alright. But right as Clint Black was getting ready to start his “Summer’s Comin'” tour, his doctor is recommending back surgery.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#120)
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.
Songwriter Converts Historic Church into Concert Venue ‘Ragamuffin Hall’
Who wouldn’t want their own recording studio, concert venue, historic building, and rural church house if they could? That’s the dream that has become a reality for songwriter Conrad Fisher.
Police: Multiple Drugs Found During Paul Cauthen Arrest
Cauthen was also charged for the illegal possession of prescription drugs Xanax and Diazepam. Heroin and cocaine were found on Cauthen’s tour bus, though he was not charged.
Lots Happening in the Willie Nelson World
Willie Nelson may have turned 90 last month, but he remains one of the most active and prolific artists in country music.
Paul Cauthen Cancels Shows After Drug Arrest in South Carolina
Paul Cauthen has cancelled numerous performances after being arrested for possession, manufacturing, and distribution of drugs.
Officially Declaring May 19th a Country Music Holiday
Attention all you card carrying members of the country music community, by the power invested in me, I am officially declaring May 19th, 2023 an official country music holiday.
Kyle Nix & The 38’s Announce New Album “After The Flood Vol. 1”
Just as much as the Turnpike Troubadours could be considered a supergroup, so can Kyle Nix’s 38’s. Together they make the 38’s less of a backing band, and more of a collaborative effort.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#119)
The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist is built to keep you informed on all the best songs and albums coming out right here, right now in country and roots music.
Jason Eady, Lori McKenna, Son Volt, Margo Cilker, More Detail New Albums
Lets not overlook that a bunch of very cool and important artists all announced new albums this week in a cavalcade of titlesthat shouldn’t be allowed to slide under your radar.