Amish Couple Ben & Rose Become One of 2025’s New Breakouts
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One of the biggest breakout performers in country music in 2025 is perhaps one of the most unlikely in the genre’s history. Nobody could have predicted that an Old Order Amish couple could become a viral sensation.
Garth Brooks Says Quiet Part Out Loud About Country Radio
Though what Garth Brooks said is 100% correct and it’s patently obvious to everyone, the fallacy of radio independence is what persists because so many are afraid to speak about it publicly.
Live Nation’s New FairWell Fest Crowding Out Established Events
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The rise of independent country has been so massive, there are now megafestivals built around independent acts. This has attracted Live Nation, putting more established festivals in peril.
Staying The Night at the Waylon Jennings FREE RV Park
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Not much in life is truly free anymore, if it ever was. But there’s one glaring exception, beckoning to weary travelers and country music fans alike like an shimmering oasis in rural West Texas.
John R. Miller Announces New Album “Heat Comes Down”
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There are a lot of artists these days inspired by Tyler Childers. There’s only a select few that have inspired Tyler Childers themselves. One such soul is John R. Miller.
The Quebe Sisters Announce Final Tour Dates Ahead of Hiatus
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Over the last 23 years, Grace, Sophia, and Hulda of The Quebe Sisters (pronounced quay-bee) have gone from fresh-faced and precocious fiddle prodigies to one of the most formidable acts in all of Western Swing and roots music.
10 Years Ago: The Independent Country Revolution Begins in Earnest
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It’s rather remarkable reflecting back 10 years at just how far independent country, roots music, and Americana have come in finding a seat at the table with their mainstream country counterparts.
Album Review – Colby Acuff’s “Western White Pines”
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Refreshingly simple, straightforward, unpretentious, raw, and real, Colby Acuff’s Western White Pines immediately requires you to make room in your listening rotation.
Album Review – Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit’s “Weathervanes”
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Don’t call it a comeback. Jason Isbell has been the King of Americana ever since he released his album Southeastern 10 years ago this week. But nothing will ever be good enough when it’s measured against perfection.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#121)
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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.
2nd Accuser Further Implicates Jimmie Allen in Sexual Misconduct
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The situation for disgraced country music star Jimmie Allen has gone from bad to worse. On Friday, June 9th, a new lawsuit was brought against Allen by a second alleged victim.
Garth Brooks Wants to Make 5 (Yes, 5!) More Chris Gaines Albums
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If the first iteration of Chris Gaines wasn’t controversial enough, get ready for five (yes, five!) more Chris Gaines albums to complete the universe of the Garth Brooks sex-addicted emo pop star alter ego.
Brent Cobb Announces New Album “Southern Star”
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Brent Cobb continues to be one of the brightest stars in the independent country music crown. Whenever Brent Cobb sings, you best shut your mouth and listen.
