Ghosts of Townes Van Zandt, Blaze Foley Awakened at Hole In The Wall
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Hole in the Wall in Austin, TX near the University of Texas campus comes with a songwriting history few other venues can rival. Townes Van Zandt and Blaze Foley not only held court on Hole in the Wall’s stage…
It’s Official: Alan Jackson Has The Coolest Collection of Boats
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He’s no Russian oligarch, mind you. But when it comes to aquatic motorcraft, nobody in country music or much of anywhere else has ol’ Alan Jackson beat. And no, we’re not just talking about the sheer size or glitz factor.
Beloved Nashville Audio Engineer Dies in NASCAR Chicago Incident
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An audio engineer who died by electrocution while helping to set up NASCAR’s street race in Chicago has been identified as Duane Tabinski, a Nashville-based audio specialist and Hermitage native.
The Steel Woods Announce Ambitious New Album “On Your Time”
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All three of the previous albums by The Steel Woods earned high marks for songwriting, musicianship, and originality while remaining grounded in Southern rock roots. We should expect ‘On Your Time’ to be no different.
Zach Bryan Makes Return to Red Rocks After Recording New Album
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Zach Bryan was recently in the MilkBoy Studio in Philadelphia self-producing his new upcoming album. “I have a new album coming out and I told the guys this morning that we’re gonna have to do one.”
Johnny Cash Is Going Back on Tour … Sort Of
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No, the real Johnny Cash has not been resurrected to save country music. If that was the case, then we would really have a story. Nor has his essence been reconstituted in a fictional form to slay vampires or anything.
Album Review – Theo Lawrence’s “Chérie”
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Listening through Chérie, you’re floored this isn’t some rediscovered recording from an ancient country crooner from back in 1962 whose acetates accidentally ended up being shelved in some warehouse and forgotten.
The War & Treaty Expand Must-See 2023 Tour
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To really behold the power behind what The War and Treaty is all about, you have to see them in the flesh. The War and Treaty recently added dates to their 2023 tour, including at comparatively intimate venues.
From Unhoused Busker to Headliner: The Rise of Sierra Ferrell
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From performing on street corners for spare change to one of the fastest-rising artists in all of country and roots music, Sierra Ferrell has arrived.
Lost Outlaw Billie Gant Remembered Via New Dallas Moore Album
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Dallas Moore recently released a new album called No God in Juarez via Sol Records. But just as good is the story and the purpose behind the album.
Oldest Opry Solo Member & Bluegrass Great Bobby Osborne Dies
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It is a mournful week in country and bluegrass as we’ve lost two mandolin playing legends, two influential titans of the bluegrass discipline, and the two oldest members of the Grand Ole Opry in a span of five days.
Scenes and Moments from the 2023 Jackalope Jamboree
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One of the reasons independent acts have been rising in popularity to rival and even surpass their mainstream counterparts in popularity is due in part to events like the Jackalope Jamboree.
Brent Cobb Playing Stages Big and Small Ahead of New Album
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Brent Cobb comes across as one of those country music performers who’s not particularly interested in country music superstardom. He’s cool with just writing and singing good songs for good people.