Album Review – Brad Paisley’s “Snow Globe Town”
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It turns out that Brad Paisley has just the right amount of Christmas cheer, classic country nostalgia, sheer talent, and elfish mischief and humor to compose a country Christmas record that’s well above serviceable.
Don’t You Think This Paul Cauthen Bit’s Done Got Out of Hand
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Let’s delve a little bit deeper into this Paul Cauthen arrest business to clear up some misconceptions, address some unfair criticisms, and talk about how all of this plays into the independent country music community at large.
Wild Horses Fest Books Zach Bryan, CAAMP, Sierra Ferrell
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In the last year we’ve witnessed Zach Bryan go from having to earn respect at country festivals in opening slots, to headlining some of the biggest festivals around.
Album Review – Waylon Hanel’s “New Old Outlaws”
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Yeah I know what you’re thinking, because I was thinking the same thing at first. “It takes a lot of guts to make country music with the name Waylon.”
The Best Country & Roots Albums of 2023 So Far
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As we reach the halfway pole of the musical year, it’s time to reflect back on the best albums that have been released so far.
Jesse Daniel Announces the “Live Album Tour”
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If you want the honest to goodness real deal honky tonk experience, it’s Jesse Daniel and then everybody else. He’s calling it the “Live Album Tour.”
30 Years Ago: Conway Twitty & Loretta Lynn Share Final Moment
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30 years ago today, Conway Twitty passed away. In a strange twist of fate, chance brought Loretta Lynn to the side of her legendary duet partner to be there for his final moments.
Album Review – Tanya Tucker’s “Sweet Western Sound”
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“Sweet Western Sound” will be very effective for what it was designed to do: win Grammy Awards. For Tanya Tucker, and Brandi Carlile. And when it does it will be hard to argue against, because its brilliant moments unquestionably soar.
Ashley McBryde’s New Album Could/Should Be Her Breakout Moment
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Ashley McBryde has enjoyed lots of critical success and awards recognition. Now hopefully her new album “The Devil I Know” earns her the breakout success she deserves.
Vince Gill & Paul Franklin Reunite to Toast an Old Friend
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Vince Gill and Paul Franklin are reuniting once again, and this time to pay tribute to Ray Price and his legendary backing band The Cherokee Cowboys.
Jimmie Allen Accusations Exacerbate Country’s Diversity Dilemma
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After the significant support the country music industry gave to the career of Jimmie Allen, it has nothing to show for it as his career implodes due to sexual assault allegations.
Sturgill Simpson to Appear in Season 3 of “The Righteous Gemstones”
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Where has Sturgill Simpson been? He’s been participating in the production for Season 3 of “The Righteous Gemstones” where he plays a militia member.
Album Review – Tim Goodin’s “True Stories and Flat Out Lies”
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If you’re looking for the Appalachian sound that has gone untouched by the rapacious cretins in Nashville and their commercial interests, Tim Goodin is a good place to start.