Lost Outlaw Billie Gant Remembered Via New Dallas Moore Album
Dallas Moore recently released a new album called No God in Juarez via Sol Records. But just as good is the story and the purpose behind the album.
Random Notes
On the Luke Combs Version of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” Going Viral
You have to appreciate just what a monster track the Luke Combs version of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” has become. The numbers are nothing short of incredible.
Live Nation’s New FairWell Fest Crowding Out Established Events
The rise of independent country has been so massive, there are now megafestivals built around independent acts. This has attracted Live Nation, putting more established festivals in peril.
Don’t You Think This Paul Cauthen Bit’s Done Got Out of Hand
Let’s delve a little bit deeper into this Paul Cauthen arrest business to clear up some misconceptions, address some unfair criticisms, and talk about how all of this plays into the independent country music community at large.
Jimmie Allen Accusations Exacerbate Country’s Diversity Dilemma
After the significant support the country music industry gave to the career of Jimmie Allen, it has nothing to show for it as his career implodes due to sexual assault allegations.
Shania Twain Receives Criticism for Her “Queen of Me” Concerts
From throngs of fans leaving early, to lip-synced performances, to awkward choreography, some fans are not impressed much with Shania Twain’s current tour.
Former Kirt Webster Employees Detail Ongoing Abuse and Deception
Saving Country Music’s investigation into disgraced country music publicist Kirt Webster continues with new revelations from recent former employees that detail how his abuse and deception continues.
Morgan Wade Is Finding Her Way Ahead of New Album “Psychopath”
Ahead of her new album Psychopath coming out on August 25th, you were sort of preparing yourself for Morgan Wade to go full-blown pop.
Jimmie Allen’s Apology is Tone-Deaf and Underhanded
Jimmie Allen’s ill-advised, lacking, and underhanded “apology” deserves great scrutiny here.
The 2023 ACM Awards LIVE Blog
Feel free to follow along as we razz performers for their bad music, poke fun of people for poor style decisions, and maybe give some praise for the good stuff that transpires as well.
Rape Allegations Against Jimmie Allen Should Be Taken Seriously
In a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court of Tennessee, Jimmie Allen is being sued for sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, sex trafficking and emotional distress.
Jelly Roll Is Everywhere in Country Music
Former rap and hick-hop artist Jelly Roll is poised to become one of the biggest artists in country music in the coming weeks, months, and years.
Willie Nelson’s Now a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer … and a Rock Artist Isn’t
Even though you want to root for your favorite country artist for any honor they might receive, it feels like Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions should be reserved from rock and roll artists first and foremost.
Delving Into The Disconnect Between Zach Bryan Lovers & Haters
Zach Bryan has become one of the most popular artists in country. But mention his name, and a vocal minority pop up to complain.
Remembering Gordon Lightfoot (1938-2023)
Gordon Lightfoot was a Canadian, not a Statesman. He was only country in spurts, or by accident. But even the kickers and the honky-tonkers out there will conclude that Gordon Lightfoot was undeniably essential.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On Sturgill Simpson Collaborating with Diplo
I would be lying if I said that Sturgill Simpson’s first emergence out of supposed retirement wasn’t a little disappointing, since in comes in the form of a dance track with the pretty scuzzy country music carpetbagger Diplo. That’s not a commentary on the track itself called “Use Me (Brutal Hearts)”…
The CMT Awards were NOT the CMA Awards, or Indicative of Country
The 2023 CMT Awards could very well go down in country music history as a significant moment, but it won’t be for the reasons the producers of the presentation or their proponents in the media hoped for, or will purport it to be. And no, we’re not just talking about the polarizing political moments…
Lower Broadway vs. 6th Street, Comedy vs. Music, & Joe Rogan
There is nothing more hip than complaining about what Lower Broadway has turned into over the last half decade or so. But the situation could be so much incredibly worse. It could be 6th Street in Austin, which is supposed to be the entertainment epicenter of the “Live Music Capital of the World.”
Police Say No Rules Broken in Mark Capps Killing. Rules Say Otherwise
Instead of admitting to any potential mistakes made in the Mark Capps killing, while meeting with The Tennessean’s editorial board, Metro Nashville Police Chief John Drake told the paper that SWAT Officers who responded to the home of Mark Capps acted within department policy.
On Miranda Lambert Leaving Sony Nashville After 20 Years
Similar to Dierks Bentley, Miranda Lambert has been one of those mainstream artist that delineates herself from most mainstream contributors by following her heart, sometimes to the detriment of her commercial appeal or success, while then sliding right back into the good graces of the industry.