Austin and Alt-Country Songwriter and Guitarist Jon Dee Graham Dies
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His unexpected death on March 27th at the age of 67 leaves a Jon Dee Graham-sized hole in the dead center of Austin, TX and alt-country music that will be impossible to plug.
Sturgill Simpson Reveals First Show in Three Years, Reunites Old Band
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Sturgill Simpson is coming out of pseudo retirement to act as one of the headliners of the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco, CA, August 9-11. He will also be joined by the most legendary lineup of his backing band.
This Feels Big: Miranda Lambert Signs with Republic, Big Loud
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When it was announced that Miranda Lambert was leaving Sony Nashville after 20 years in March of 2023, it felt monumental for a host of reasons. Now that she has signed with Republic Records, it feels monumental as well.
Grand Ole Opry to Tribute Johnny Paycheck
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Scheduled to perform at the tribute are Jamey Johnson, William Michael Morgan, The Gatlin Brothers, Georgette Jones, Chris Janson, Johnny PayCheck’s son and fellow performer John PayCheck, and Jesse Keith Whitley.
Lost Dog Street Band Preview New Album “Survived” in Pittsburgh
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On Saturday night, Benjamin Tod with the Lost Dog Street Band pulled into Pittsburgh for a sold out show at the Thunderbird Café. It was only the 3rd date on this tour, but the extended band sounded pristine and tight.
Ernest, Zach Top, Sierra Ferrell & More Tribute Keith Whitley
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Country music legend Keith Whitley is gone, but he’s a long way from being forgotten. If anything, the strength and influence of his legacy has only increased over time, and that was illustrated at the Two Step Inn fest.
51st Telluride Bluegrass Festival Boasts Stellar Lineup
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There are few experiences like the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in picturesque Telluride, Colorado. Simply stepping foot into town is like entering a real life fairytale village, not to mention the world class music you’ll experience.
AI Fail: X/Twitter’s “Grok” Falsely Reports Tyler Childers Postponements
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Once again, AI as replacement for actual journalism spectacularly fails. This time the culprit is X/Twitter’s “Grok” tool, which the social media giant recently started using to generate news stories native to the application.
Babies “June Carter” and “Johnny Cash” Born in Same Hospital
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Two separate couples with no affiliation whatsoever gave birth to two separate babies on the same day and in the same hospital, with one couple naming their new bundle of joy June Carter, and the other naming theirs Johnny Cash.
Dickey Betts – Keeper and Godfather of Southern Harmony – Has Died
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Like a high ‘E’ string hitting the sweetest note of a soaring harmonious guitar solo, a collective exhalation of sincere grief, but undying gratitude pierces through the din to mark the death of the indomitable Dickey Betts.
Album Review – Ernest’s “Nashville, Tennessee”
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You don’t really need a conventional album review to help navigate you through or understand Ernest’s 26-song treatise, Nashville, Tennessee. What you need is a road map, a sherpa, someone to point your nose in the right direction.
This Jamey Johnson “What A View” Tour Looks Killer
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Let’s face it. What many Jamey Johnson fans really want is the announcement of a new album. But in lieu of that, they’ll settle for a mess of new tour dates, especially with the roster of openers Jamey Johnson has lined up.
Justin Townes Earle’s Widow Clarifies Concerns with Jason Isbell Song
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On Friday, April 12th, the widow of Americana singer and songwriter Justin Townes Earle took to social media to let her thoughts be known about the song “When We Were Close,” written and performed by Jason Isbell.