Album Review – Lukas Nelson’s “American Romance (too)”
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There’s one way to remove yourself from the overbearing shadow of a maternal or paternal legacy in music, and quell the criticisms of privilege. You can just be so damn good, you blow past all that banter.
Alison Krauss Forgotten in Discussion of “Grammy Queen”
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A few days ago, Billboard decided to broach the subject of who should be considered “The Real Queen of the Grammys”? Adele, Taylor Swift, or Beyoncé? But they failed to regard the Grammy record of Alison Krauss.
Album Review- The Watson Twins – “Holler”
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“Holler” fulfills the desires of their country and Americana admirers to do something a little more tethered to the duo’s Southern and country roots, while still staying true to themselves and the host of influences they bring to the table.
Tyler Childers-Fronted ‘Healing Appalachia’ Is More Than Just a Festival
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There are now numerous 3-day megafestivals that have emerged in the increasingly popular independent country and roots space across the United States. All of them are unique, but none of them is as unique as Healing Appalachia.
Mile 0 Fest Announces Initial 2024 Lineup
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Mile 0 Fest in Key West, Florida has now gone from the scrappy newcomer in the Texas/Red Dirt music realm to one of the festivals annually that all the artists want to play, and every fan wants to attend.
Paying Tribute to the Original “Jelly Roll” of Country Music
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There is actually another Jelly Roll in country music who was long established well before the new Jelly Roll came onto the scene. Kirk “Jelly Roll” Johnson is one of the most accomplished musicians in modern country history.
City Officials Criticize Carly Pearce for Canceling Performance
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Carly Pearce was scheduled to perform a free concert in Jeffersonville, Indiana on Saturday, July 1st as part of the city’s “Jammin’ in Jeff” series. But Pearce never took the Jeffersonville Riverstage as scheduled.
Album Review – Bobbie Nelson & Amanda Shires – “Loving You”
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The emergence of “Loving You” in this moment really helps underscore why Bobbie Nelson should be regarded as way more than just Willie Nelson’s sister, and why Amanda Shires is much more than just Jason Isbell’s wife.
It’s Official: Alan Jackson Has The Coolest Collection of Boats
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He’s no Russian oligarch, mind you. But when it comes to aquatic motorcraft, nobody in country music or much of anywhere else has ol’ Alan Jackson beat. And no, we’re not just talking about the sheer size or glitz factor.
Beloved Nashville Audio Engineer Dies in NASCAR Chicago Incident
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An audio engineer who died by electrocution while helping to set up NASCAR’s street race in Chicago has been identified as Duane Tabinski, a Nashville-based audio specialist and Hermitage native.
The Steel Woods Announce Ambitious New Album “On Your Time”
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All three of the previous albums by The Steel Woods earned high marks for songwriting, musicianship, and originality while remaining grounded in Southern rock roots. We should expect ‘On Your Time’ to be no different.
Zach Bryan Makes Return to Red Rocks After Recording New Album
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Zach Bryan was recently in the MilkBoy Studio in Philadelphia self-producing his new upcoming album. “I have a new album coming out and I told the guys this morning that we’re gonna have to do one.”
Johnny Cash Is Going Back on Tour … Sort Of
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No, the real Johnny Cash has not been resurrected to save country music. If that was the case, then we would really have a story. Nor has his essence been reconstituted in a fictional form to slay vampires or anything.