On Kacey Musgraves Canceling Numerous “Middle of Nowhere” Tour Dates
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Kacey Musgraves has announced that multiple early dates on her upcoming “Middle Of Nowhere Tour” have been canceled, with no explanation for the cancellations, and no plans to reschedule them. What’s going on?
The 2023 CMA Awards LIVE Blog
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Welcome everyone to the notorious Saving Country Music CMA Awards LIVE blog. As the 2023 presentation transpires, snark, keen observations, earned praise, and probably a few swear words.
Jackalope Jamboree Reveals STACKED 2024 Lineup
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Pay attention, festival promoters. This is how you throw an independent country music festival. Up and down the roster you see names that other fests often overlook, and they booked Mike and the Moonpies as a headliner.
Why Jimmy Buffett Deserves Hall of Fame Consideration
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When American music legend Jimmy Buffett passed away on September 1st, it became patently evident to all of us just how important this man and his music had been to popular music irrespective of genre.
Colter Wall Confirms Rare Tour Dates for Early 2024
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Colter Wall continues to be one of the most sought after tickets in country music since it’s been so rare for him to make appearances post pandemic. Colter Wall has just announced a rare run of tour dates.
Miranda Lambert Makes Big Move with Big Loud Texas
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After announcing earlier this year that she was making the unexpected move of leaving her label home of Sony Records Nashville after 20 years of service, Miranda Lambert has now announced that she is the new boss of a new label.
An Ode to Ol’ Mark Chesnutt
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Whenever someone wants to define what “country music” is, or define the most pure and traditional version of the art form, or draw the greatest contrast or comparison between the pop versions, his name is Mark Chesnutt.
On Post Malone Performing at the CMA Awards
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Every single year, the Country Music Association is going to find someone from outside of the country music genre to perform on the CMA Awards. That’s just the way things are. This year it’s Post Malone.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#130)
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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.
Album Review – Sean Burns – “Lost Country”
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Being a country traditionalist from Canada means Sean Burns runs the same risk as the heroes he toasts on this album of being overlooked by history. But as ‘Lost Country’ proves, this is where the spotlight in country music should be.
New Hunger Games Film Has Major Country & Roots Focus
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Here comes the newest installment of the Hunger Games movie franchise that not only has a bunch of deserving artists on the soundtrack, but has a significant musical element throughout the script.
40 Years Ago: Alabama Records Ode to The Fiddle & Texas
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It’s a bit ironic that it’s a band from Alabama that most famously explained the importance of the fiddle to music from Texas, but few if anyone will complain how they did it, and 40 years ago today.
Award-Winning Songwriter Matt McGinn Charged with Assault
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Matt McGinn was named SESAC’s Country Songwriter of the Year in both 2018 and 2022. He’s now been charged with two felony counts and one misdemeanor stemming from an incident that occurred on October 26th.