Album Review – Pitney Meyer’s “Cherokee Pioneer”
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Together they offer up a straightforward bluegrass album under the duo name Pitney Meyer that warms your cockles, and does for bluegrass what Mo Pitney did for traditional country previously: make you hopeful for the future.
Album Review – Dale Watson’s “Starvation Box”
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‘Starvation Box’ doesn’t symbolize a shift in Dale Watson’s musical approach. It’s just the latest installment that illustrates the breadth of his influences, and the latitude of his talent that needs little to no production or accompaniment to come to life.
Beloved Randy Travis Lighting Director Murdered by Wife
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Friends, family, co-workers, and country music artists are mourning the death of 68-year-old Thomas “Thom” Roberts, who was shot and killed by his wife on Sunday evening, July 9th, in Nashville.
Album Review – Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now” (Taylor’s Version)
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‘Speak Now’ is the real Taylor Swift, and always will be. It’s Taylor Swift after she had matured into her true self, and before the denizens of commercial pop got a hold of her. It’s not perfect, and it’s definitely not country. But it’s sincere human sentiments set to organic music.
Album Review – Miles Miller – “Solid Gold”
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It’s easy to turn speculative whenever you see that a drummer has decided to step in front of the microphone and take a turn in the spotlight. In the case of Miles Miller, he’s that good. Really good. Surprisingly good.
100 Years Ago: Country Music’s Most Iconic Instrument is Born
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There are many iconic instruments that just like their players, have gone on to define the very meaning of country music. But if there was a crown jewel of the Hall of Fame’s “Precious Jewels” collection, it would arguably be this Gibson F-5 mandolin.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#123)
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The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist is built to keep you informed on all the best songs and albums coming out right now in country music. Available on all major streaming platforms.
Sierra Ferrell Covers Dolly Parton, Cancels Next Week of Shows
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“We’ve been working really hard for you all, and have loved every minute of it, but I need to slow down for a bit,” Sierra Ferrell said in a statement. “I know you’re disappointed, and so am I, but I also know that some rest will do me good.”
Album Review – Slackeye Slim’s “Scorched Earth, Black Heart”
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Take a trip beneath the seedy underbelly of country music, deep into the underground where artistic expression is paramount over all other concerns, and Gothic and punk influences intertwine with the country and Western ones.
Carly Pearce Returns $75,000 Payment from City After Canceled Show
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Carly Pearce has made it right to the City of Jeffersonville, Indiana after having to cancel a show last minute due to weather. Pearce was scheduled to perform a free concert in Jeffersonville on Saturday, July 1st.
Alison Krauss Forgotten in Discussion of “Grammy Queen”
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A few days ago, Billboard decided to broach the subject of who should be considered “The Real Queen of the Grammys”? Adele, Taylor Swift, or Beyoncé? But they failed to regard the Grammy record of Alison Krauss.
Album Review- The Watson Twins – “Holler”
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“Holler” fulfills the desires of their country and Americana admirers to do something a little more tethered to the duo’s Southern and country roots, while still staying true to themselves and the host of influences they bring to the table.
Tyler Childers-Fronted ‘Healing Appalachia’ Is More Than Just a Festival
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There are now numerous 3-day megafestivals that have emerged in the increasingly popular independent country and roots space across the United States. All of them are unique, but none of them is as unique as Healing Appalachia.