Entertainer of the Year Chris Stapleton Stays After ACMs to Clean Up
ACM Entertainer of the Year Chris Stapleton hadn’t headed to a bar in Dallas to celebrate, and didn’t immediately hop on a bus to head home.
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Outsiders Zach Bryan, Hailey Whitters Win ACM ‘New Artist’ Awards
Everybody calm down. It’s just the ACM Awards. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t celebrate that the good guys won.
Police Captain In Mark Capps SWAT Killing Moved To Parks Dept.
Saving Country Music has learned that the Captain who presided over the SWAT team on January 5th when Mark Capps was killed has been reassigned to the Parks Department.
Dolly Parton Releases Wild Track List for Upcoming Rock Album
Talking a play out of the Morgan Wallen/Zach Bryan playbook, Dolly Parton has decided to go big.
Tyler Childers Plays Guitar Through His Pa-Paws Old TV
“It was his pa-paws old TV that he held on to for years and always wanted to do something with it,” says Matt of the Austin, TX-based Square Amps.
Turnpike Troubadours Announce New Tour, Launch Album Pre-Order
It’s been a week for the Turnpike Troubadours, that’s for sure. But they aren’t done yet, announcing a new tour and album pre-orders.
Disgraced Publicist Kirt Webster Working with George Jones Estate, Others
The George Jones Estate and others continue to work with disgraced publicist Kirt Webster, who has accused of sexual assault and other behavior.
Turnpike Troubadours To Release New Album “A Cat in the Rain”
The Turnpike Troubadours will release a new album called “A Cat in the Rain.” The Turnpike Troubadours will release a new album called A Cat in the Rain on August 25th. It will be their first new album since 2017.
Release Radar & Most Anticipated Albums for 2nd Half of 2023
We have reached the point of insanity these days with the amount of albums coming out each week in the greater country and roots realm. It’s like a full-time job just keeping track of it all, let alone navigate through the sea of releases to try and find what may be appeal to you.
Brennen Leigh “Ain’t Through Honky Tonkin’ Yet”
Now it’s time to stop beating around the bush, and cut right down to the nitty gritty of By God country music. Brennen Leigh’s hauled off and written and recorded a full blown honky tonk album.
“Family Bible” Singer, ‘The Tall Texan’ Claude Gray Has Died
He stood 6’5″ tall, which is why people referred to him as “The Tall Texan.” He was the first performer to record and release the song “Family Bible” written by Willie Nelson.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#118)
The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist isn’t turning into the “Bluegrass” Top 25 Playlist. It just happens to be with all the bluegrass musicians kicking ass these days, it’s beginning to feel that way.
Alan Jackson Helps Jon Pardi Make History as New Grand Ole Opry Pick
Becoming the first California-born artist to become a Grand Ole Opry member makes the invitation historic, and speaks to how the Opry continues to try and expand its membership beyond the institution’s conventional borders.
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.
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.
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.
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.