40 Years Ago: George Jones, Merle Haggard Bail Johnny PayCheck Out of Jail
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Johnny PayCheck ended up in the pokey after an altercation. Who showed up with $50,000 to bail him out of the Hillsboro Jail on May 22nd, 1986? George Jones and Merle Haggard.
In The Defense of Zach Bryan
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Despite Zach’s arena and stadium headliner status, this hatred and misunderstanding for his music among grassroots fans is quite severe and loud, and ultimately, damaging to the independent country community.
Emotional Moments Mark Sierra Ferrell’s Return to Telluride Bluegrass
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The world is a better place because the music of Sierra Ferrell. Country music is better because Sierra Ferrell plays and performs. You are a better person if you partake in the music of Sierra Ferrell.
Tyler Childers to Play Benefit for Blackfeet Nation
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The Blackfeet Indian Reservations hasn’t been the victim of any major natural disasters lately. Instead, the benefit appears to be tied to a cause that Tyler Childers regularly champions in his native region of Appalachia: addiction.
Charley Crockett Charms the 2024 Telluride Bluegrass Festival
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Charley Crockett made his Telluride Bluegrass Festival debut at the 51st gathering Thursday night (6-20), and left a massive impression, putting on what might be the most animated and impassioned set of his career.
Robert’s Western World Door Man Assaulted, Suspects Sought
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Disturbing video caught a group of men assaulting the doorman at Robert’s Western World late Thursday night (6-20) in front of the establishment on Lower Broadway in Nashville. Robert’s is asking the public to share the information.
Pony Bradshaw to Complete Album Trilogy with “Thus Spoke The Fool”
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Well, it’s finally happening. For years, distinguishing and attentive listeners have been proclaiming that Pony Bradshaw is the best songwriter nobody’s ever heard of. But songs that great were not going to be kept down.
One For The Ages: Chris Thile & Billy Strings Open Telluride Bluegrass
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Billy Strings and Chris Thile opened the 51st annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival Thursday (6-20), and they didn’t have a “performance,” they had a conversation in a language that only these two maestros could possibly comprehend.
On Jason Kelce’s Rant About Country Music
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The two Kelce brothers host a podcast together called New Heights, and have the internet all agog after Jason Kelce (the brother NOT having intercourse with Taylor Swift) twisted off on country music during the latest episode.
The Best Country Songs of 2024 So Far
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What we’re looking for here are legitimate Song of the Year contenders. This means were not searching for the catchy ditties and toe tappers. We’re looking for songs that elicit a deep emotional response.
Album Review – Chasen Wayne’s “Strange Places”
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Taking a novel, intriguing, and diverse approach to country music—but one that still nestles squarely in the genre and affirms its roots—Chasen Wayne has released an album that will pull you right in and demand repeat listens.
Mark Chesnutt Hospitalized, Has Emergency Heart Surgery
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After suffering what is being described as a “heart health issue” on Sunday evening, June 16th, Chesnutt was hospitalized and had emergency quadruple bypass surgery. He has cancelled his upcoming shows.
Waylon Jennings Is Not Done Adding to His Legacy Just Yet
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In many respects, the passing of a country artist is not where their career and legacy ends. It’s just the beginning. Near the end of their career and especially after their death is when the real work starts.