Album Review – Sunny Sweeney’s “Rhinestone Requiem”
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Listening through Rhinestone Requiem, the boldness of its audio flavors, and the passion brought to the songwriting, it gives you a sense that Sunny Sweeney is just now hitting her peak.
Rockabilly Review – Brian Setzer’s “The Devil Always Collects”
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Brian Setzer’s new album ‘The Devil Always Collects’ will make you want to paint flames down the side of the family cruiser and start rolling a pack of cigs in the arm of your plain white T.
The Oak Ridge Boys Announce Farewell Tour
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One of the most legendary vocal groups in the history of country and Gospel music is calling it quits from the road, at least at some point in the not so distant future. The Oak Ridge Boys are heading out for their last hurrah.
50 Years Ago: The Wild Death of Gram Parsons
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The life of Gram Parsons came to a crashing end 50 years ago today, September 19th, 1973, in Room 8 at the Joshua Tree Inn in Joshua Tree, California. Gram had just finished up recording what would be his final album.
On The Maren Morris Exit From Country Music
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The latest Maren Morris temper tantrum comes in the form of two new songs and videos released via an EP called The Bridge. It was serviced via Columbia Records out of New York as opposed to Sony Records Nashville.
Album Review – Willie Nelson’s “Bluegrass”
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In 90 years of life, some 75 years in music, and around a hundred original albums of one version or another, Willie Nelson has just about done it all. But he hadn’t done a bluegrass record until now.
Legendary Johnny Cash / Country Bass Player Dave Roe Dies
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For decades, if you wanted to not only bring skill, but class and prestige to your recording project, you wanted Dave Roe involved if at all possible. News came down on Saturday, September 16th that Dave Roe has passed away.
Hank Williams Remembered During 100th Birthday Ceremony
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100 years ago today, September 17th, 1923, Hank Williams was born to humble means in the small rural community of Mount Olive, Alabama. Montgomery, Alabama is where Hank Williams began his career in earnest.
Album Review – Margo Cilker’s “Valley of Heart’s Delight”
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Margo Cilker sings country music like others breathe. Her songs are always taking you somewhere, with the rich language evoking the places, landscapes, and characters in your mind in stark relief.
This Should Be the Year for a Country Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Sure, there might be bigger things to worry about in life and country music. But if there ever was a year to feature country music on the Super Bowl Halftime Show, it would be this one.
Review – Scott Southworth’s “Comin’ Round to Honky Tonk Again”
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Scott Southworth cool in his own way. He’s genuine: to himself, to his songs, and to country music. In an era when interloping, affectations, and cosplay are all the rage, he’s the real deal.
Media Finally Reports Key Details of Mark Capps Killing
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The 176-page TBI Report verifies that the TBI was not in a position to impartially investigate what happened that night. A Justice Department inquiry similar to other police-involved killings seems necessary.
But Wait, I Thought George Strait Retired from Touring?
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Do nine dates constitute a “tour,” especially when you can extend them to 12 dates when taking into consideration the 2023 shows? Some of the headlines announcing the new Strait/Stapleton dates seem to think so.