Album Review – William Beckmann’s “Whiskey Lies & Alibis”
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As classic and cool as a pair of Wayfarers, William Beckmann’s music evokes the body curves of the fender on a vintage Cadillac, and the sheen on the burl of a Wurlitzer juke box.
Album Review – El Dorodo’s “Unincorporated”
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Not meant to be taken entirely seriously, but not completely sarcastic either, “Unincorporated” is a classic country album that is written and performed to very much emulate classic country songs, but served with just a dash of absurdity as to not be mistaken as genuine.
Marty Stuart Announces New Cosmic Country Album “Altitude”
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Picking up where Marty’s last album Way Out West released in 2017 left off, Altitude will explore the foray of The Byrd’s into country music through their album Sweetheart of the Rodeo. It was during Marty’s Stuart’s stint supporting surviving Byrds members and co-founders.
Charles Wesley Godwin’s Selling Out Live Dates, Sets Live EP
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It may sound like a mantra at this point, but it bears repeating so often these days: Go see your favorite artists in small and medium venues when you still have the opportunity. This definitely is the case with Charles Wesley Godwin, who is already selling out shows left and right.
Does ’90s Country Deserve It’s Own Fest? Key Western Fest Says “Yes.”
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Is 30-year-old country music really one of the hottest things going in country music today? A new festival down in Key West, Florida called Key Western Fest put that hypothesis to the test last week, and discovered mostly positive answers for ’90s country stars and their fans.
Bulgarian Country Star Roy Sturn Has Died
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If you ever needed an illustration for how the love and appeal for country music can span well past international borders, Bulgarian-born country music singer, songwriter, and bass player Roy Sturn was a good example. From Sofia, Bulgaria, Roy Sturn’s real name was Tsetso Vlaikov.
Album Review – Brit Taylor’s “Kentucky Blue”
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For years now, Kentucky has been been at the forefront of birthing and breeding the artists most responsible for saving country music in the modern context. Of course, Kentucky has always been the country music Heartland when you trace the lineage of the Country Music Highway (US Route 23), and how so many artists grew […]
Real Country Wins Big at 2023 Grammy Awards
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Before all the pomp, pop, and circumstance of the televised portions of the 2023 Grammy Awards, the Grammy Premier Ceremony transpired Sunday (2-5) afternoon in Los Angeles. This is where many of the country awards are given out, as well as awards for bluegrass, folk, Americana.
Pam Tillis, Suzy Bogguss, Jamie Lin Wilson Conquer Key West
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Key Western Fest has just concluded in Key West, Florida, wrapping up a week of revitalizing the country music from the ’90s for today’s fans. One of the things you heard some people murmuring about during the week was how the women of the era have held up better.
The Good & Bad of Willie Nelson’s Rock Hall of Fame Nomination
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Well here we are again talking about a major country music artist being nominated for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and just like Dolly Parton in 2022, Willie Nelson will be one of the next Rock Hall members. His nomination ordains that. Voters won’t not drop a vote on Willie.
Supergroup The Panhandlers Announce 2nd Album “Tough Country”
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Well it wasn’t just a lark apparently, and competing egos ended up not getting in the way, because the Texas supergroup epicentered around Lubbock called The Panhandlers have announced they’re ready to release their second official album called “Tough Country.”
Aaron McCune Keeps Bass Singing Alive with Oak Ridge Boys, Dailey & Vincent
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Aaron McCune can not only can handle the bass parts to iconic country songs from The Oak Ridge Boys and others, he can go even deeper, and this is bringing the important element of four-part harmonies with bass in country music to a new generation. He’s a member of Dailey & Vincent.
The Legendary Longhorn Ballroom Finally Sets Re-Opening
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The Longhorn Ballroom was one of the most important venues in country music for many years. When it opened in 1950, it was known as Bob Wills’ Ranch House, and was one of the major venues in Western Swing. It was also once operated by Jack Ruby.