Despite ‘N’ Word(s), Grand Ole Opry, Grammy Voters Embrace Jelly Roll
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In the video, Jelly Roll is heard using the N-word three times. For context, this was two years after Morgan Wallen was caught on camera using the N-word, which became a big controversy in country music.
Scenes from Ameripolitan 2023 (& Yes, the Waffle House Dress)
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For two days before the awards show transpired, performances took place at the stately Guesthouse at Graceland in Memphis showcasing some of the greatest up-and-coming and independent talent from country, roots, and rockabilly—or “Ameripolitan” as we call it in this instance.
Major League Soccer Team to Honor Johnny Cash on Uniforms
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Nashville’s Major League Soccer Team will play their season opener against New York City FC on Saturday, February 25th in a nationally-televised game, and in the first ever MLS match at Nashville’s massive Nissan Stadium. And when they do, they will be honoring the Man in Black.
Winners Revealed for the 2023 Ameripolitan Awards
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Under the maxim of “When opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door,” the Ameripolitan Awards were born to promote music with a prominent roots influence often ignored by the rest of the music industry. First held in Austin for a few years before moving to Memphis…
Paying a Visit to Eddie Rabbitt
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Eddie Rabbitt’s career wasn’t just accomplished, it was downright Hall of Fame worthy. But you almost never hear Eddie Rabbitt’s name brought up in the context of the Hall of Fame. In fact, you barely ever hear the name of Eddie Rabbitt in country music at all these days.
Album Review – Rob Ickes & Trey Hensley’s “Living In A Song”
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It’s a great time for bluegrass, it’s a great time for traditional country, and it’s a great time for quality songwriting. Bluegrass duo Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley find the sweet spot between all three of these disciplines on their new album “Living In A Song.”
Songwriter Kyle Jacobs, Husband of Kellie Pickler, Dead of Apparent Suicide
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Tragic news out of Nashville as beloved country music songwriter, vocalist, and musician Kyle Jacobs has died in an incident Metro Nashville Police are characterizing as an apparent suicide. Kyle Jacobs was also the husband of country artist and television personality Kellie Pickler.
Zach Bryan’s Ticketing Was an Overwhelming Success, & Still a Failure
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Make no mistake about it. Whether you’re a happy camper with a pair of tickets to an upcoming Zach Bryan concert securely in hand or not, his effort to completely eliminate scalpers and bots from the ticket buying process was a success, … unless you didn’t get tickets/
Oversight Board Raises Issues Over Mark Capps Killing – Petition Launched
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Ever since the officer-involved shooting and killing of four-time Grammy-winning music engineer Mark Capps at his Nashville home on January 5th, members of the music community have been raising questions about the circumstances surrounding his death. They are not the only ones.
Two Worlds Collide as George Strait Joins Bruce Springsteen On Stage
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Folks attending Bruce’s show Thursday night, February 16th at the new Moody Center in Austin, TX got a special treat when not one, but two American music legends took the stage. George Strait came out to give The Boss a warn Texas introduction.
See, This Is Why We Need To Pay More Attention to Mo Pitney
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Why is Mo Pitney not more of a thing? I mean seriously folks. Now I know that to Mo Pitney fans, he is a huge thing. They don’t need to be sold on the talent and authenticity of this young man. But you don’t always see Mo Pitney listed off with all the other names of newer artists.
Billy Strings Adds Additional Dates to Landmark Tour
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Nearly 90 years after Bill Monroe laid out the foundation of the bluegrass discipline, the country subgenre is arguably reaching both its popular and creative apex, and it is doing so off the blazing fingers of music phenom Billy Strings. Generational in its scope, and Earth-shattering in its reach…
Making the Hank Williams Pilgrimage to Montgomery
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If there were any specific spot on this Earth that you could cite as a place to go and experience the magic and majesty of country music in its most potent and shiver-inducing forms, without hesitation, the final resting place of Hank Williams in Montgomery, Alabama.