Colton Dawson Is Not Just Another New Neotraditionalist
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It used to be that whenever a true country music traditionalist came down the pike—especially a younger one—it had us all in a tizzy because it was such a rare occurrence. Now it’s not a rare occurrence at all.
The Iconic and Cringe of Dolly Parton’s Thanksgiving Performance
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s it possible for a performance to feel unquestionably iconic and memorable, and still cringey at the same time? Because that’s how one may feel about Dolly Parton on Thanksgiving, 2023.
Mike and the Moonpies Look to Start a New Thanksgiving Tradition
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There aren’t many songs about Thanksgiving, and even the songs that mention it aren’t really about the Holiday itself as much as something that happened on it. Arlo Guthrie’s “Alice’s Restaurant Massacre” is a good example.
Album Review – Daniel Donato’s “Reflector”
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Prepare yourself for one of the most interesting, omnivorous, and immersive experiences that you can discover in music that still claims an allegiance to “country.” It’s Daniel Donato’s “Reflector.”
On Dolly Parton Playing The Thanksgiving Halftime Show
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Dolly Parton may be a living country legend, but the reason she landed this gig is she just released her new rock album called “Rockstar,” fulfilling a promise to those who voted for her to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Clint Black Gears Up for 35th Anniversary of “Killin’ Time”
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In 2024, Clint Black will be celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the release of his landmark debut album, “Killin’ Time.” Originally hitting stores on May 2nd, 1989, it has since gone Triple Platinum,
The Dilemma of the Dedicated Taylor Swift Reporter
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With outlets now hiring dedicated staff to cover celebrity music stars, it creates a dilemma over objectivity, and runs the risk of widening the gulf between music’s haves and have nots.
Album Review – Terry Klein’s “Leave The Light On”
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There are songwriters. Then there is that most exclusive pantheon of songwriters who graduate to imparting new perspectives on life otherwise inaccessible, and opening up entirely new avenues of thought in the audience.
Lost Dog Street Band & Benjamin Tod are Not Done After All
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Those who were worried that they’d heard the last from the Lost Dog Street Band and/or their frontman Benjamin Tod, you’ll be happy to learn they’re not done yet. On the contrary, they have just announced a new tour.
Soundtrack Review – “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes”
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As the name implies, the new movie has a major musical component, pairing it perfectly with a soundtrack that could have implications well beyond the film, and expose an audience to important music and performers.
Texas Country Music Awards Announce 2023 Winners
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The Texas Country Music Awards were held on Sunday, November 12th at the legendary Billy Bob’s Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards, with traditional country artists Jake Worthington, Summer Dean, and Dale Watson winning awards.
Now Maren Morris Is Trying to Claim She Never Left Country
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We all remember the headlines. We all read the quotes. We all heard the songs and watched the videos where Maren Morris said that “country music” was rotten at its roots and the she was leaving the genre.
How The Wilder Blue Landed Luke Combs on “Seven Bridges Road”
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If this dark little corner of the internet never did anything else worth a damn, at least it introduced The Wilder Blue to country music megastar Luke Combs. The Wilder Blue have a new album coming out on November 21st.