A Traditional Country Song is Now The First 4-Week #1 All-Genre By A Country Woman
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The records just keep on coming for Ella Langley and her mega hit “Choosin’ Texas.” But this one might be the biggest of them all, taking Ella somewhere that no woman in country music has ever gone before.
The Stunning Impact & Surprising Complexity of Toby Keith
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Now Toby Keith is gone, and all that is left is a range of emotions that for many might be as strong as the ones people may feel for a close friend or family member, while for others they will be as complex as the man’s legacy itself.
Key Western Fest 2024 Showcases Landmark Era for Country Women
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A festival that was founded to cater to the resurgent interest in ’90s country picked up on something important: the ’90s weren’t just the last time popular country sounded country, it was also the last time when country women played a major role.
Tracy Chapman, Luke Combs Share a Grammy Moment with “Fast Car”
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When we heard that the reclusive Tracy Chapman had agreed to appear at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards to sing “Fast Car” with Luke Combs, we knew it could be something special. It was certainly that.
Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Brandy Clark Early 2024 Grammy Winners
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Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit are once again Grammy winners. So are Grammy favorites Brandi Carlile and Brandy Clark. Chris Stapleton is the king of the country categories so far. And Allison Russel is finally a Grammy Award winner.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#134)
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You better like COUNTRY music, because this update features plenty of it and in the form of some super traditional country songs, along with country songs from artists we don’t always get country songs from.
On Luke Combs & Tracy Chapman Singing “Fast Car” on the Grammys
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Some moments, and some songs are bigger than genre, or even era. They resonate with the audience irrespective of age, race, creed, gender, or anything else. They’re universal, regardless of the story or the style behind them.
‘George & Tammy’ Lawsuit Could Have Chilling Effect on Artistic License
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By most all accounts, the late 2022 Showtime limited series George & Tammy was a major success. The opening episode was the most-watched debut episode in Showtime’s history. Ratings remained stellar throughout the series.
Song Review – Silverada’s “Wallflower”
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Instead of relying solely on that late ’70s Gary Stewart sound that the old Mike and the Moonpies leaned into, there’s more gas behind “Wallflower,” veering deeper into the rock territory than we’ve heard from this outfit.
UPDATED: Darius Rucker Arrested on Possession Charges
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Hootie & the Blowfish frontman and current country music star Darius Rucker was arrested on Thursday, February 1st in Williamson County, Tennessee, south and west of Nashville. The 57-year-old was arrested around 12:15 pm Central.
Willie Nelson Recognized as Oldest Recording & Touring Musician
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Since pretty much every living soul on the planet right now was born, raised, and is living at a time when Willie Nelson was making music, it’s easy to overlook or take for granted just how remarkable this achievement is.
Brent Cobb Announces 2024 “Livin’ The Dream” Tour
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Feeling distraught about the state of the world? Need a realignment of your perspective? There’s about nothing better for this prognosis than the music of Brent Cobb. The best way to get your Brent Cobb fix is to see him in the flesh.
Album Review – Willi Carlisle’s “Critterland”
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‘Critterland’ is a rather dark work, along with being a truly traditional folk record through and through. But patience with this album is rewarded with enveloping and involved writing presenting life lessons and valuable wisdom.