The Power of Song Explored in the Latest Episode of ‘The Hook’
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The Hook is not a performance competition. It’s a songwriting showcase. But it’s not just that either. The Hook is an attempt to address the issues that you see and hear so many of your favorite artists complaining about.
Amid Destruction, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Birth “Woodland”
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When the tornado ripped the roof off the studio like the top of a sardine can and then it proceeded to rain for four straight hours, the ceiling started caving in. Welch and Rawlings had to navigate through the wreckage.
Album Review – Matt Castillo’s “Pushing Borders”
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Get ready to have your country music heart revitalized, your fear for the future of country music squashed, and your prospects for country music bolstered by the bold flavors involved in Matt Castillo’s new album.
Honky Tonk Tuesday Nights Moves On from American Legion Era
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For nine years, “Honky Tonk Tuesday Nights” organized by Nashville musicians Brendan Malone and Kevin Martin of The Cowpokes has been the small local gathering with massive international impact on country music.
30 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Throws Epic FREE Boat Party
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Just a short boat ride from his home, Jackson partnered with Edgar Evins State Park, erected a stage some 12 foot above the water, and invited everyone to come to the free concert. It took place on Saturday, July 23rd, 1994.
Sturgill Simpson Explains His Creative Approach to “Passage Du Desir”
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Depending on who you talk to, Sturgill Simpson’s new album ‘Passage Du Desir’ is either a serious Album of the Year contender, or a big letdown. Such is the polarizing environment that persists around Sturgill Simpson these days.
Don’t You Think This Post Malone Bit’s Done Got Outta Hand
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Post Malone’s “country” album “F-1 Trillion” isn’t even out for another month, and he’s already dominating the narrative at a time when country music was finally dominating much of the narrative in popular music all on its own.
Album Review – Melissa Carper – “Borned In Ya”
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On “Borned In Ya,” Melissa Carper leans into her strengths even more by worrying less about genre, and more about era, while emphasizing what is quietly brilliant about her approach to songwriting.
Colter Wall Adds Select Dates to 2024 Tour
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It pretty rare that we get tour dates from the elusive Colter Wall and his Scary Prairie Boys. And when we do, they commonly sell out quite quickly. All you folks in the deep South who’ve been clamoring for your opportunity….
Garth Brooks Shouldn’t Be in the ‘Austin City Limits’ Hall of Fame
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The Austin City Limits Hall of Fame should be reserved for the performers from Austin and Texas that are seminal to the city and the state’s music scene. ‘Austin City Limits’ was founded to bring the music of Austin to the world.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#143)
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You better like Country music with a ‘C’ because it’s coming at you hard and heavy in this playlist update. It includes tons of upbeat twang just in time for the heart of the summer, and just as country has never been hotter.
It’s Official: Zach Top Has Arrived
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It’s not just Zach Top’s music, nor just his history. It’s the cut of his jib. It’s the contours of his character. It’s the full package that assures you that the future of country music is in good hands.
Nonprofit Big Ponderoo’s Artwork Eerily Similar to C3/LiveNation’s FairWell Fest
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As Saving Country Music has reported in the past, the C3 Presents/LiveNation-promoted event and their aggressive radius clauses have caused chaos among the region’s more established and independently-owned festivals.