Jason James is BACK with New Single, Upcoming Album
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Ever since releasing his debut album in 2015, Texas City-native Jason James has been on the front lines of keeping the classic sound of country music alive and vibrant in the ears of very appreciative modern listeners.
Revered Country Character Chance Martin aka “Alamo Jones” Has Died
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Alamo Jones may have not been a chart topper. But he lived one of the most interesting lives within country music, and made country music a lot more interesting through his life.
Dustin Lynch feat. Jelly Roll’s “Chevrolet” (A Rant)
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It should be of no surprise to anyone that as we check in on the bulbous, puss-filled malignant growth that is Dustin Lynch’s pop country career that it’s in need of laceration, draining, and intense radiation.
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.