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.
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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.
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.
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.