New Album of Waylon Jennings “Dukes of Hazzard” Recordings Coming
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During Shooter’s search for unreleased gold, he also came across the original recordings of lines of “The Balladeer” for the first two episodes of The Dukes of Hazzard, complete with instrumental tracks.
Garth Brooks Being Unfair to Fans with “Time Traveler” Release
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Garth Brooks has just announced his 14th studio album called “Time Traveler.” But to purchase and listen to the new album, you’ll have to purchase six other albums that you either might already have or may not particularly want.
Here’s Your 2nd Chance to Celebrate Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday
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Earlier this year, Willie Nelson celebrated his 90th Birthday with two epic shows at the Hollywood Bowl in California on April 29th and 30th. A massive list of performers was assembled to toast Willie…
An Open Letter to Austin City Limits About Mike & the Moonpies
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Whenever I think of the quintessential Austin honky tonk band, I think of Mike and the Moonpies. A true Austin original and homegrown Austin band, they were forged in the city’s honky tonks.
Album Review – Riley Green’s “Ain’t My Last Rodeo”
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To Riley Green fans, he’s the real deal in country music, and nowhere near those mainstream pop country lightweights like Dan + Shay or Parmalee. Riley Green is an actual country music star singing actual country music songs.
50 Years Ago, Jimmy Buffett Records His Breakout Song
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Jimmy Buffett may have died one of music’s few billionaires from the empire he built off the success of his song “Margaritaville.” But it was another song where it all began for Buffett as a songwriter and performer.
Rock Review – The Rolling Stones – “Hackney Diamonds”
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Since the Kennedy Administration and for going on seven decades since, Mick, Keith, Charlie, Bill, and later Ronnie have been defining what rock and roll music is at its kernel root.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#129)
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The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist is built to keep you informed on all the best songs and albums coming out right now in country music. Available on all major streaming platforms.
IV & the Strange Band Announce Shooter-Produced Album “Hang Dog”
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A fourth generation performer sprouting from the Hank Williams Family Tree has officially presented himself with Hank Williams III’s son Coleman Williams and his band IV and The Strange Band.
Album Review – John R. Miller’s “Heat Comes Down”
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Tyler Childers once said of John R. Miller, “A well-travelled wordsmith mapping out the world he’s seen, three chords at a time.” Miller is the kind of true-to-life road dog that a lot of musicians wish they had the free spirit of…
Song Review – Sierra Ferrell – “The Fox Hunt”
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Like some sort of woodland creature captured in a folk story that’s more myth and legend than physical manifestation, Sierra Ferrell dazzles the mind and imagination, and arrests you in a spell of charisma.”
Big Names Coming Together for Keith Gattis Tribute Show
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Over his 40 years in the trenches as a songwriter, player, and producer, Keith Gattis became a superstar in country music, if not to fans at large, then to his fellow performers, singers, songwriters, and musicians.
Critic Receives Criticism For Rightly Pointing Out Luke Bryan’s Decline
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You’ve got to love when an actual music critic does their actual job. It’s so extremely rare in music these days aside from places like Saving Country Music. 99% of the time, seldom is heard a discouraging word…