American Aquarium Finds “New Ways To Lose” on Upcoming Album
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The band’s new album “New Ways to Lose” will be released on June 26th—a relatively quick turnaround time from announcement to street date. But BJ Barham’s got some things to say, and sooner than later is the time.
Jimmy Buffett Was Country (RIP)
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Jimmy Buffet wasn’t just a musician. He was the embodiment of resetting your mood, of centering the right priorities in life, and of making sure you don’t waste your time on Earth by making sure you budget time for wasting.
Tony Jackson Brings Cool Collaborators Together for New Album
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Tony Jackson’s new album “I’ve Got Songs To Sing” could be his big breakout moment, especially at a time when Tony Jackson’s version of traditional country is on the upswing.
Album Review – Old Crow Medicine Show’s “Jubilee”
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Old Crow Medicine Show is at its best when they embrace the wild assed hillbilly street performer persona. Crow has always put the “show” into their version of throwback country.
Jason Hawk Harris Readies New Album “Thin Places”
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Out of ashes came rebirth, including Bloodshot Records being relaunched after its sale to Exceleration Music, settling up with Jason Hawk Harris for back owed money, and agreeing to release his new album.
Oliver Anthony Is Not Here For Your Political Binary
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The widespread support Oliver Anthony enjoys spans across political, social, and geographical, and racial lines. It includes an international reach, and cross-genre support well beyond country music.
Why Toby Keith Is Wrong About Writing Songs for Radio
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After taking some time out of the spotlight to fight the Cancer, Keith is now starting to battle back and appear in public again. But don’t expect a bunch of new songs from him anytime soon.
Vincent Neil Emerson Announces Fall 2023 Tour
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This tour will be an opportunity to see Vincent Neil as the headliner and in smaller venues. As is commonly said these days, see these guys in intimate settings while you still can, because you never known when they’ll blow up.
George Jones, Johnny Paycheck Drummer Arnie Adams Dies
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The Country Music world has lost an incredibly important and pioneering drummer. On August 28th, Roland “Arnie” Adams passed away at home, reportedly from a late-stage cancer.
George Jones Right Hand Man Ron Gaddis Has Died
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If you went to see George Jones for some 25 years, it was difficult to impossible to miss Ron Gaddis on stage with him. He was one of the most famous “Jones Boys” for the latter half of George Jones’ career.
Album Review – Posey Hill’s “No Clear Place to Fall”
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Just as fulfilling as discovering a brand new artist and watching them rise to fame, it’s similarly rewarding to stumble upon a local band whose music has national implications and is better than all those major radio acts.
2024 Buckeye Country Superfest Offers Once-in-a-Lifetime Lineup
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So much damn country music talent will be assembled all in one place, it very well my cause a rip in the country music space-time continuum, and Merle Haggard himself might waltz on out and sing “Mama Tried” one more time.
True Grit (Cody Jinks, Charles Wesley Godwin) Acquired by WME
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There has been yet another huge shakeup in the world of independent country music, and Texas-based booking and management agencies. True Grit Talent Agency has been acquired by WME.