A Traditional Country Song is Now The #1 Song in All of Music
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#1 song in all of music at the moment is from a country artist. Even more remarkably, it’s from a woman in country. Even more inexplicable, it’s fair to characterize the song as traditional country.
Beloved Drummer, .357’s Member Bryan Keeling Has Died
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Beloved drummer, band member, session player, brother, and father Bryan “Keelgood” Keeling has passed away. He played with many musicians, but is best known as a member of the .357’s.
Latest Dolly Parton Cancellation Attempt Caused By False ‘Threads’ Post
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Of course there’s no real threat of Dolly Parton being “canceled,” either now or really at any time. Parton has deftly navigated her career to become one of the few Americans above reproach.
25 Years Ago: Movie Soundtrack Takes Bluegrass Mainstream
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In fact, the impact and reception for the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack was so significant, it’s very fair to characterize it as one of the most important albums in country music history.
Album Review – Treaty Oak Revival’s “West Texas Degenerate”
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In the new wave of regressive music being peddled as “country” because no other genre would dare put their stamp of approval on it, Treaty Oak Revival takes top billing, even above Gavin Adcock.
Bristol Rhythm and Roots Announces Stellar Initial Lineup for 2026
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If you’re ready to get your boogie on Bristol Rhythm and Roots style, they’ve already released a big lineup for 2026, with more artists to be announced in the months to come.
The 2025 Country Christmas Playlist
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If you’re looking for that perfect Christmas playlist that specializes in country music, and is dedicated to new songs or new versions of old classics released this calendar year, then you’ve come to the right place.
Saving Country Music’s 2025 Song of the Year Nominees
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A Song of the Year is not just a “song.” It’s something that can change a life, or change the world. It’s something that must be able to give you goosebumps, or wet the eye.
Poor Life Choices Takes “The Hook” to the Horse Races
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Of all the songwriters who’ve participated in the songwriting showcase The Hook, songwriter Paul Orehovec—who performs under the name Poor Life Choices—has definitely been one of the most colorful.
Both Billy Strings, Tyler Childers Announce New 2026 Tour Dates
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‘Tis the season for some of the biggest heavyweights in country and roots music to announce their tour intentions for the upcoming year. On Tuesday, two of the titans at the arena level revealed their touring plans.
Kelsea Ballerini, Austin City Limits, and the Public Funding of Media
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It’s difficult to impossible to figure out why Ballerini’s appearance would have any benefit for either party. Austin music fans, and Austin City Limits faithful would find little to no appeal in a Nashville pop star.
2025 Saving Country Music Album of the Year Nominees
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The point of this exercise is not to devolve music into a competition. It is to stimulate a lively conversation about what we all believe is the best album, using our differing perspectives to inform each other.
Album Review – Melissa Carper’s “A Very Carper Christmas”
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What a genius idea to have Melissa Carper make a Christmas album, and not just one the reprises the old great standards, but with mostly original songs, in that vintage sound and style she’s known for.