13 Comes Up Lucky, Drew Kennedy Drops Wisdom on New Episode of The Hook
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It was lucky number 13 for the 13th taping of The Hook in Austin where some great songs and songwriters were featured, and special guest performer/panelist Drew Kennedy dropped some monster wisdom everyone should hear.
Album Review – Addison Johnson’s “The State I’m In”
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The perfect balance between familiar and accessible, and involved and thought-provoking. This is country music at an elevated level that belies Addison Johnson’s otherwise underdog status.
On Taylor Swift Getting Booed at Alan Jackson’s Final Concert
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As has been pretty widely reported, as the visage of Taylor Swift was displayed at the concert, it was met with a showering of boos. Looking through the videos, you can also hear plenty of cheers. In truth, it was a mixed reception.
Billy Strings Announces New Album “So Much For Goodbyes”
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It’s been this combination of reverence for tradition, while also breaking its bounds that has earned Strings a massive audience full of bluegrass purists right beside jamgrass party kids and old stoner hippies.
“First Lady of the Mandolin” Donna Stoneman Has Died
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The First Lady of the Mandolin has died. And with her passing, the story of one of the most important families in country music history comes to a close. Ernest “Pop” Stoneman’s success predated the formation of country.
Charley Crockett Signs with Atlantic Outpost, Plots Return of New Album “Clovis”
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The saga continues for Charley Crockett and his 2026 album Clovis, with the plot thickening from a new label signing, and a promise for the album’s return on 4th of July weekend.
Album Review – Cody Johnson’s “Banks of the Trinity”
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“Banks of the Trinity” finds Cody Johnson exploring much more contemporary, radio-friendly sounds as opposed to sticking to the more traditional sound his fans have become accustomed to.
George Strait & Alan Jackson Sing “Murder on Music Row” One Last Time
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Though all of those that showed up to pay tribute to Alan deserve credit, perhaps no name was bigger and more anticipated than long-time friend and sometimes duet partner, “King” George Strait.
New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Playlist (#181)
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Don’t ruin a summer outdoor party by blasting the latest Luke Bryan single. Are you serious? Show off your knowledge of actual country music, and help spread the word about worthy artists by indulging in this playlist instead.
Ween’s Iconic “12 Golden Country Greats” Gets New Deluxe Edition
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If you know, then you know. If you don’t know, then you should get wise to the genius that is Ween’s ’12 Golden Country Greats.’ The fifth album from the wild, experimental rock band released in July of 1996 was a complete sea change.
The Killers Go Country? Brandon Flowers Preps New Nashville Album
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The frontman for The Killers, Brandon Flowers, has announced he’s made a bona fide country record that was cut in Nashville with country musicians to express influences that have been itching to come out of him for years.
Album Review – American Aquarium’s “New Ways To Lose”
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Never losing touch with the heavy emotions and hard choices so many of the people in his own audience are weighted down and faced with, BJ Barham and American Aquarium deliver an impassioned, propulsive, and potent experience.
AI Music Company Suno’s New “Incubator” Program is Especially Evil
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Suno has just launched perhaps its most sinister campaign yet that is attempting to exploit independent and up-and-coming artists, and tug at the heartstrings of the independent music community. They’re doing it through a program called “Spark.”