On Billboard Declaring Beyoncé’s Tour the “Biggest” in Country History
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Beyoncé’s recently concluded “Cowboy Carter Tour” was recently declared the “Biggest Country Tour in Billboard Boxscore History.” But of course, there is an important list of caveats to this record-breaking feat.
Under The Big Sky Fest 2023 in Words and Pictures
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The appeal for independent country has become so robust, we now have megafestivals sprouting up all across the country to cater to the fans of this music. But the first, and still the biggest of these events is Under The Big Sky Festival.
On Jason Aldean’s Controversial “Try That In A Small Town”
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I have been warning all the elitist think piece writers, academics, Twitter intellectuals, and even some artist who’ve been imploring country music artists to speak out politically to be careful what they wish for .
Country Music’s Oldest Living Links and Legends (2.0)
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Every so often, it is important to stop down, pay tribute, and appreciate all of the living legends we still have around in country and roots music. These are the contributors who you can sometimes trace back to the very formations of country.
Robert Earl Keen Isn’t Un-Retiring, But He Is Re-Appearing
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If you thought you’d seen the last of Robert Earl Keen singing and playing on a stage, well, you were still mostly right. But some new opportunities to seen Keen live have come online recently that you should be aware of.
On Jason Aldean Abruptly Cancelling His Show in Hartford
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On Friday night, July 15th, Jason Aldean was playing a show at the Xfinity Theatre, and had to stop the performance down only 20 minutes in due to heat exhaustion. He’s now facing strong criticism.
George Jones & Tammy Wynette Actors Receive Emmy Nominations
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Michael Shannon and Jessica Chastain have both received Emmy nominations for their portrayals of George Jones and Tammy Wynette, part of four nominations total for the limited series.
Colter Wall Celebrates New Album Release at Under The Big Sky
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Colter Wall has released his latest album called Little Songs via LaHonda Records and his new deal with RCA to early critical acclaim. To celebrate the new release, the Saskatchewan, Canada native headed just south of the border.
50 Years Ago: Everly Brothers Tumultuously Break Up On Stage
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All great things must come to an end, and that’s what happened 50 years ago today, July 14th, 1973 in a rather spectacularly catastrophic fashion. It was the culmination of years of turmoil and conflict between brothers Don and Phil Everly.
Album Review – Gabe Lee’s “Drink The River”
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A shiver-inducing, spectacularly sung and written tour de force, it substantiates all your suspicions that this young man is a signature songwriter of this generation.
Jimmie Allen Countersues Rape & Sexual Misconduct Accusers
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Mainstream country music artist Jimmie Allen officially filed countersuits in the United States District Court of Tennessee on Thursday (7-13) against two separate accusers of rape and sexual misconduct.
2023 Under The Big Sky Fest Schedule & Survival Guide
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If you’re heading to Whitefish, Montana or are already there, congratulations, you’re about to experience one of the greatest assemblages of talent in independent country and roots music that happens all year.
Cody Jinks, Shooter Jennings Join Billy Don Burns on New Album
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When broaching the subject of forgotten Outlaws who’ve gone criminally underrated by the callous country music industry, Billy Don Burns has to to be right near the top of the list.