Nearing 93, Willie Nelson Is Still Chasing His Dreams
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When you’ve expended all of the plaudits and accolades due to a career that’s nearing the century mark in tenure, you’re resigned to only one word left to describe greatness: Willie.
“The Tennessee Yodeler” Margo Smith Has Died
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Margo Smith’s contributions to country music and contemporary yodeling are being remembered after news of her passing was revealed earlier this week. Smith died on January 23rd at the age of 84.
Walker Hayes Can’t Even Do a Zach Bryan ‘Diss Track’ Right
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Perhaps there’s never been an individual inhabiting the Earth that has felt more safe and happy in the enveloping arms of corporate America while suckling off the industry teat of high fructose corn syrup than Walker Hayes.
Breaking Artists & Big Moments Mark 2024 Mile 0 Fest
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What happens in Key West doesn’t stay in Key West during the annual five-day Mile 0 Fest. As one of the first country music events on the calendar each year, it helps set the table for everything else that will transpire.
John McEuen Talks Legendary Album “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”
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It’s in the Grammy Hall of Fame. It’s in The Library of Congress. It sold Gold. It sold Platinum. Chet Flippo once said it was one of the most important albums that ever came out of Nashville. “Will The Circle Be Unbroken…”
Chris Young Fought The Law, and Won
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It’s good that Chris Young has been cleared of all charges. But it’s not before his mug shot was distributed all across the internet, he had to spend time behind bars, he had to post a bond, and a lawyer had to get involved.
Silverada (Fmr. Mike & The Moonpies) Makes Its World Debut
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Three hours after Mike Harmeier of Mike and the Moonpies made the surprise announcement that the band was changing their name to Silverada, the newly-named, but 17-year-old band took the stage in Key West.
On Mike & The Moonpies Changing their Name to “Silverada”
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Officially revealed at Mile 0 Fest on Friday afternoon (1-25) in an intimate setting, Mike and the Moonpies henceforth will be known as Silverada. Though the name is changing, the music and the musical approach is staying the same.
Album Review – Brent Amaker and the Rodeo’s “Philophobia”
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Up in the Pacific Northwest, those well-versed in the wild side of country would tell stories of Brent Amaker and is backing band The Rodeo showing up to gigs in full black regalia complete with Lone Ranger masks.
About This Massive 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Fest Lineup
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Nobody needs to be told how incredibly awesome this 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Festival lineup is. Announced on Wednesday (1-24), the lineup set to transpire at the Highland Festival Ground in Louisville, Kentucky.
There is No “Double Standard” to Elle King Criticism
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Almost immediately as the news spread and outlets started reporting on King’s drunken performance, some came forward to claim that the criticism Elle King was receiving constituted a double standard.
UPDATED: Chris Young Arrested After Altercation with Police
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Country artist Chris Young was arrested Monday evening, January 22nd, after getting into an altercation with officers for the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission in Nashville.
Album Review – Colby T. Helms – “Tales of Misfortune”
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In the progressively popular but increasingly difficult effort to ferret out the nearest thing to what passes for true authenticity in today’s country music, consider yourself lucky if you stumble upon Colby T. Helms .