Is Taylor Swift’s New Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” Country?
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Ever since Taylor Swift went full-blown pop with her 2014 album 1989, there’s been numerous murmurs, head fakes, false starts, and inferences that certain songs from her have been a return to “country” by the massive global superstar.
It’s Not Country’s ‘Nirvana Moment.’ It’s the ‘Zach Bryan Moment.’
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When the future looks back at this current moment, it will be with envy about how people got to experience when Zach Bryan, Charles Wesley Godwin, the Turnpike Troubadours, and others all released landmark albums.
Biggest Musical Takeaways From AmericanaFest 2023
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AmericanaFest occurred last week in Nashville. And despite the continued debates on “What is Americana?” the event is an excellent place for discovery. These will be the biggest names in country in coming years.
Paying a Visit to Marty Robbins
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If there was ever a “most interesting man in country music,” Marty Robbins would make a great candidate. The career of Marty Robbins really was quite incredible.
Album Review – Charles Wesley Godwin’s “Family Ties”
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For some, life is for the here and now. It’s an oyster to savor. But for some others, they see life more as a continuum, with their particular time on earth being part of a greater lineage of family, people, and culture.
Tyler Childers Headlines 3-Day Healing Appalachia Fest 2023
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Last Thursday through Saturday (Sept. 21-23) over 16,000 thousand people came together at the State Fair Grounds in beautiful Lewisburg, West Virginia to celebrate recovery, raise awareness and promote education…
Woman Wanted After Shooting 5 at Dierks Bentley Bar
Denver, Colorado police are seeking Keanna Rosenburgh on eight counts of “Criminal Attempt to Commit Murder in the First Degree” after she opened fire in front of Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row bar.
Zephaniah OHora Bringing Skinny Dennis Venue to Nashville
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Though it’s a local venue, the Skinny Dennis has become nationally and internationally known, especially by traditional country fans who’ve been following the career of country crooner Zephaniah Ohora.
SteelDriver and Chris Stapleton Songwriter Mike Henderson Has Died
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Even if you haven’t heard of Mike Henderson, you most certainly have heard his work. Among other songs, Mike Henderson wrote “Broken Halos” with Chris Stapleton, which went on to win Song of the Year from the CMA.
Stars & Family Mark Hank Williams’ 100th Birthday at Hall of Fame
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Many stars turned out to tribute Hank, including Lyle Lovett, Rodney Crowell, Suzy Boggus, and Country Music Hall of Famer Charlie McCoy. A healthy dose of independent and up-and-coming stars also appeared.
Album Review – Brent Cobb’s “Southern Star”
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Brent Cobb’s new album Southern Star is about absolutely nothing at all, and about everything all at once. It is both a simple work that doesn’t say much, and perhaps the most prophetic and deeply philosophical album all year.
Vincent Neil Emerson Announces New Shooter Jennings-Produced Album
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Vincent Neil Emerson is helping to fill a very vital space and legacy in American songwriting as a native Texan stepping into the void created by the loss of legacy writers such as Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt.
Tom Hanks Helps Launch Classic Country Streaming Station
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Country music has a lot of famous Hanks, but who knew that the legendary actor Tom Hanks was such a fan of them? Hanks may be his last name not first, but Tom’s appreciation for country music apparently runs deep.