Billy Strings Adds New Dates to Sold Out 2026 Tour
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There is no stopping Billy Strings and the fire he’s lit under bluegrass by taking it to the arena level, and selling out stops left and right, often on consecutive nights. That’s why he’s just added more dates.
Fans Frustrated After George Strait Cut Short in Nashville
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With both openers and Strait performing for an hour, Nissan Stadium stated that no refunds nor a reschedule for the show would be available. This decision has infuriated numerous concertgoers who believe they deserve at least a partial refund.
Album Review – Kyle Nix and the 38’s – “After The Flood Vol. 1”
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Produced by Wes Sharon who is responsible for a lot of those great old Turnpike Troubadours albums, the instrumentation of ‘After The Flood Vol. 1’ is spicy, diverse, and entertaining.
The Dirty River Boys Go On Indefinite Hiatus
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One of the most unique and interesting bands in Texas music has decided it needs some time off. The Dirty River Boys are declaring an indefinite hiatus, with any future plans up in the air.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#124)
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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.
Tyler Childers Joins Turnpike Troubadours to Play John Prine at Newport
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The Newport Folk Festival has birthed some iconic moments in its long, storied history. This moment may not end up as iconic as those previous ones, but who knows what the future holds.
Colter Wall Turns In Career Numbers for New Album “Little Songs”
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Without touring, Colter Wall continues his upward trajectory. His latest album ‘Little Songs’ turned in career numbers for the Canadian Cowboy and Western singer and songwriter.
Paying Randy Meisner The Respect He Deserved (RIP)
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Bass players never seem to get the proper respect. Randy Meisner suffered that fate as much as any of them. But from being a founding member of The Eagles, being there during the early formations of country rock…
Tyler Childers Readies New 7-Song Album, Releases New Song/Video
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The latest album from Tyler Childers will arrive on on September 8th via Hickman Holler Records, distributed by RCA. Called ‘Rustin’ In The Rain,’ it was recorded in the home studio of Tyler’s pedal steel player.
Album Review- Lori McKenna’s “1988”
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“There are the songs of Lori McKenna, and then there are the songs of everyone else in country music. Lori McKenna songs should constitute their own subgenre in the way she’s so deftly captures feelings and sentiments…”
30 Years Ago: Vince Gill Toasts George Jones in #1 Song
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One of Vince Gill’s #1 songs saw the nexus between quality writing, reverence for country’s past, and widespread appeal. Released 30 years ago today (July 26th, 1993), “One More Last Chance” was not only Vince Gill’s signature hit
FairWell Fest Brings Indie Country Megafestival to Pacific Northwest
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The quality of talent was never the concern about FairWell Fest, and the weekend was one killer set after another. The concern was always about a big out-of-town promoter coming into local-oriented Central Oregon and taking over.
Saving Country Music Named TCMA ‘Media Outlet of the Year’
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Well darn. Going on 16 years in business, over 8,000 published articles, and Saving Country Music finally won something. On July 22nd, the Texas Country Music Association announced the winners for their 2023 industry awards.