Album Review – Whitey Morgan and the 78’s – “Live from Bandit Town USA”
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There’s something about hearing Whitey Morgan’s music that makes you feel 100 feet tall and bulletproof. It’s everything that makes up Outlaw country concentrated into its most pure form.
The 2022 CMA Awards LIVE Blog
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Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the 2022 installment of the notorious and explosive Saving Country Music CMA Awards LIVE blog. As the presentation transpires, snark, thoughts, pointed remarks, keen observations, and probably a few swear words and errant typos will be presented in real time.
Blackberry Smoke Drummer Brit Turner Recovering from Brain Tumor
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It has been a bad string of luck for Brit Turner, who is the long time drummer of Southern rock titans Blackberry Smoke. But he’s on the mend after doctors recently found a brain tumor and had to conduct surgery, as Blackberry was forced to cancel a show and play another acoustically in his absence.
Alabama Fiddler, Guitarist, and Co-Founder Jeff Cook Has Died
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The country music community is mourning the loss of a titan, and a terribly influential member of its community as it has been confirmed that Jeff Cook, original founding member of famed Country Music Hall of Fame band Alabama, has died at the age of 73. The guitarist and fiddler died Monday, November 7th.
How Hellbound Glory Helped in Tanya Tucker’s Big Comeback
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Recording her parts for Hellbound Glory’s song “You Better Hope You Die Young” got Tanya Tucker back in the studio, and back in the business. After Tanya Tucker won her two Grammy Awards in 2020, Shooter Jennings was interviewed backstage, and explained how it all went down.
Album Review – Teague Brothers Band – “Love and War”
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If you can’t get enough of the country rock sound of bands like the Turnpike Troubadours, and also want your country music served up with a strong songwriting element, the new album from the Teague Brothers Band ‘Love and War’ will be right up your alley. There’s a reason Evan Felker made his return with them.
Austin’s Broken Spoke Moves Towards Historic Preservation
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Many of the venues that once established Austin, Texas as the Live Music Capital of the World have been shuttered in recent years as the city deals with rapid growth and soaring real estate prices. But if the city and others have their way, the historic dancehall The Broken Spoke will not be one of those casualties.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#110)
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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.
In the Snow, Zach Bryan Plays Red Rocks Set for the Ages
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Every performance at Red Rocks is exceptional. But Zach Bryan’s stop on Thursday, November 3rd was extra noteworthy for a host of reasons. Many can say they’ve seen Zach Bryan live. Few can say they’ve seen him in the snow, at Red Rocks.
The Origin of “Where Are the Bodies Garth?” [Brooks]
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For the last couple of years I’ve been noticing it. And if you’re a fan of Garth Brooks or just a general fan of country music, you may have noticed it too. There are an inordinate amount of people in the comments sections of anything having to do with Garth Brooks asking, “Where are the bodies Garth?”
“George & Tammy” TV Series Finally Gets Trailer, Air Date
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The limited series ‘George & Tammy: The Rise and Fall of Country Music’s King and Queen’ about the life and marriage of country legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones will premier on both Showtime and the Paramount Network. Starring Jessica Chastain as Tammy, and Michael Shannon as George.
Album Review – Emily Nenni’s “On The Ranch”
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Originally from California, Emily felt the calling towards old school country music so resolutely, she dropped everything and moved to Nashville where she didn’t know a soul. Gifted in singing and writing songs though, she fell in with the right crowd around Nashville’s true country institutions.
In 2023, Billy Strings Will Officially Be an Arena Artist
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It was bound to happen, and you can bellyache all you want about not being able to see one of your favorite artists in a more intimate venue. But you were warned, and had your chances for years to see Billy Strings in local watering holes, clubs downtown, and historic theaters across the country.