Introducing The Hook: A Forum for Songs and Songwriters
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If you’re a fan of great music, you’ve probably been perpetually frustrated how it seems like the best songs, and the best songwriters of our time slide scandalously under-the-radar.
Alan Jackson Tops Most Listened-To Classic Country Artists in the World
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This study sent to Saving Country Music is not only is it plausible and the methodology solid, it’s super interesting and in-depth with its findings, and they line up with anecdotal notions we’ve heard about these country tastes different geographic regions for years.
A Special Note from “Trigger”
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First let me say how incredibly appreciative I am to you, the Saving Country Music reader, for allowing me to be able to write about music for a living as a primary occupation. It is a dream come true, an incredible privilege, and something that I most certainly don’t take for granted.
Members of Tyler Childers’ Band Release Album Under “El Dorodo”
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Well damn, who knew they had this up their sleeve? With all that down time in recent years, the backing band of Tyler Childers wasn’t just sitting there with their thumbs up their butts. Apparently they were busy crafting a side project of sorts called “El Dorodo.”
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#113)
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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 here, right now in country and roots music. It’s available on most all streaming formats, or you can just use the song, artist, and album recommendations.
Charley Crockett to Play with Miranda Lambert at NASCAR Street Race
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On July 1st and 2nd, NASCAR Cup Series will be holding their “Chicago Street Race” as part of the greater July 4th weekend, and have booked some major acts to play full sets as part of the festivities, including Miranda Lambert, The Black Crowes, The Chainsmokers, and yes, Charley Crockett.
Soaring Kaitlin Butts Blasts Off at Mile 0 Fest
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It’s all happening for Kaitlin Butts, and it’s about damn time. Upon the release of her latest album What Else Can She Do, the country music world is finally waking up to what they’ve had in their midst for a while. Lots of folks are jumping on the Kaitlin Butts rocket ship.
Album Review – Pony Bradshaw’s “North Georgia Rounder”
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There is a discipline of Southern heritage deeply interested in the art of language, and not just for the stories and truths it may help tell, but writing and talking just for the sake of it, and finding beauty and wisdom in the words themselves, and how they relate to the Southern experience.
2023 Country Music Hall of Fame Picks & Predictions
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It’s that time of year again to consider who might be in the running for the precious few spots as the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. A secret committee commissioned by the CMA is going over their final ballots and whittling down the names.
Why I’m Not Completely Worried About AI and Country Music
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An ominous new suite of AI options such as ChatGPT have some experts especially troubled. The tool is capable of auto generating song lyrics with extreme precision, and can even specifically tailor them to a style or a specific artist. But I’m not worried for country.
Willie Nelson’s 90th Birthday Will Be One for the Ages
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Not all of us will end up making it to 90. But we’re all the beneficiaries of the fact that Willie Nelson (almost) has. On April 29th, Willie will officially turn 90 years old, and on that day and the next one, a massive cavalcade of stars will converge on the Hollywood Bowl in California.
Jesse Daniel Announces New Live Album, New Tour Dates
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How many times have you been told to go see an artist in smaller venues when you still have a chance? Well that warning is going out right here, right now for Jesse Daniel who has become a country music success story both personally and professionally.
Album Review – HARDY’s “the mockingbird & THE CROW”
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Whatever we’re calling this post Bro-Country era in popular country music, the bespectacled Hardy has a heavy hand in it, both as a primary song contributor to Morgan Wallen and others, as well as a performing career that continues to swell in popularity.