How Tyler Childers Made the Most Polarizing Country Album of the Year
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When the history books regard this era when the independent became the mainstream in country music, Tyler Childers will play perhaps the most important, and most pivotal role in that story.
Jesse Daniel Announces the “Live Album Tour”
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If you want the honest to goodness real deal honky tonk experience, it’s Jesse Daniel and then everybody else. He’s calling it the “Live Album Tour.”
30 Years Ago: Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn Share Final Moment
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30 years ago today, Conway Twitty passed away. In a strange twist of fate, chance brought Loretta Lynn to the side of her legendary duet partner to be there for his final moments.
Album Review – Tanya Tucker’s “Sweet Western Sound”
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“Sweet Western Sound” will be very effective for what it was designed to do: win Grammy Awards. For Tanya Tucker, and Brandi Carlile. And when it does it will be hard to argue against, because its brilliant moments unquestionably soar.
Ashley McBryde’s New Album Could/Should Be Her Breakout Moment
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Ashley McBryde has enjoyed lots of critical success and awards recognition. Now hopefully her new album “The Devil I Know” earns her the breakout success she deserves.
Vince Gill & Paul Franklin Reunite to Toast an Old Friend
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Vince Gill and Paul Franklin are reuniting once again, and this time to pay tribute to Ray Price and his legendary backing band The Cherokee Cowboys.
Jimmie Allen Accusations Exacerbate Country’s Diversity Dilemma
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After the significant support the country music industry gave to the career of Jimmie Allen, it has nothing to show for it as his career implodes due to sexual assault allegations.
Sturgill Simpson to Appear in Season 3 of “The Righteous Gemstones”
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Where has Sturgill Simpson been? He’s been participating in the production for Season 3 of “The Righteous Gemstones” where he plays a militia member.
Album Review – Tim Goodin’s “True Stories and Flat Out Lies”
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If you’re looking for the Appalachian sound that has gone untouched by the rapacious cretins in Nashville and their commercial interests, Tim Goodin is a good place to start.
Shania Twain Receives Criticism for Her “Queen of Me” Concerts
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From throngs of fans leaving early, to lip-synced performances, to awkward choreography, some fans are not impressed much with Shania Twain’s current tour.
Clint Black Cancels / Reschedules Shows for Surgery
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He’s going to be alright. But right as Clint Black was getting ready to start his “Summer’s Comin'” tour, his doctor is recommending back surgery.
Album Review – Parker McCollum’s “Never Enough”
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Now on his second major label release, Parker McCollum continues to offer songs that go a little bit deeper than the surface compared to much of the mainstream.
Country Music is Not to Blame for Tina Turner’s Lost Country Legacy
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No, “country music” did not work to exclude Tina Turner or her country music, despite the claims of some. The explanation is much more simple, and verifiable.