On Jelly Roll’s Grammy Win for Best Contemporary Country Album
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Only appropriate that as the recently svelte Jelly Roll sauntered up to the stage to deliver his shake shack snake oil sermon, you heard Jelly Roll singing via the walk-up music, “I ain’t nothin’ but a liar.”
The Grand Ole Opry’s Circle Network to “Wind Down”
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When The Circle Network launched on January 1st, 2020 as a joint venture between Gray Television and the Grand Ole Opry’s parent company Ryman Hospitality, everyone had big hopes for it.
Worthy Country/Roots Names Receive Big Grammy 2024 Nominations
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Nominations for the 66th Annual Grammy Awards have just been revealed, with lots of interesting and worthy names popping up in multiple categories, including independent country artists vying for top prizes.
50 Years Ago: Opry Legend Stringbean Akeman is Murdered
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On this day fifty years ago, November 10th, 1973, Stringbean Akeman frailed his final phrases on a Vega #9 five-string banjo, did his signature hand wave and hat flip one last time, and stepped off the Opry stage.
Sierra Ferrell Announces “Shoot For The Moon” Tour Dates
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Go see Sierra Ferrell in smaller venues while you still can. I repeat, go see Sierra Ferrell in smaller venues while you still can. In 2023, Sierra Ferrell has sold out virtually every venue she’s played.
Album Review – Cody Johnson’s “Leather”
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Cody doubles down on his country roots, strengthens his commitment to quality songs, and even refines his sound with surprising sparsity and depth to the point where you’re nearly stunned at some of the results.
This Is Why Lainey Wilson Won the 2023 CMA Entertainer of the Year
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Lainey Wilson is the first woman in twelve years to win Entertainer of the Year. She’s only the 2nd woman to win it since 2000 (Taylor Swift won it twice). How in the world could Lainey Wilson pull off such a thing?
The 2023 CMA Awards LIVE Blog
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Welcome everyone to the notorious Saving Country Music CMA Awards LIVE blog. As the 2023 presentation transpires, snark, keen observations, earned praise, and probably a few swear words.
Jackalope Jamboree Reveals STACKED 2024 Lineup
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Pay attention, festival promoters. This is how you throw an independent country music festival. Up and down the roster you see names that other fests often overlook, and they booked Mike and the Moonpies as a headliner.
Why Jimmy Buffett Deserves Hall of Fame Consideration
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When American music legend Jimmy Buffett passed away on September 1st, it became patently evident to all of us just how important this man and his music had been to popular music irrespective of genre.
Colter Wall Confirms Rare Tour Dates for Early 2024
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Colter Wall continues to be one of the most sought after tickets in country music since it’s been so rare for him to make appearances post pandemic. Colter Wall has just announced a rare run of tour dates.
Miranda Lambert Makes Big Move with Big Loud Texas
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After announcing earlier this year that she was making the unexpected move of leaving her label home of Sony Records Nashville after 20 years of service, Miranda Lambert has now announced that she is the new boss of a new label.
An Ode to Ol’ Mark Chesnutt
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Whenever someone wants to define what “country music” is, or define the most pure and traditional version of the art form, or draw the greatest contrast or comparison between the pop versions, his name is Mark Chesnutt.