Album Review – Brad Paisley’s “Tacklebox (Disc 1)”
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This record and the songs on it are so good, you’re a little mad about it. You’re not mad that theses songs are finally seeing the light of day. You’re ecstatic about that. You’re angry that it took so long. But there’s no looking this gift horse in the mouth.
On The Maren Morris Exit From Country Music
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The latest Maren Morris temper tantrum comes in the form of two new songs and videos released via an EP called The Bridge. It was serviced via Columbia Records out of New York as opposed to Sony Records Nashville.
Album Review – Willie Nelson’s “Bluegrass”
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In 90 years of life, some 75 years in music, and around a hundred original albums of one version or another, Willie Nelson has just about done it all. But he hadn’t done a bluegrass record until now.
Legendary Johnny Cash / Country Bass Player Dave Roe Dies
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For decades, if you wanted to not only bring skill, but class and prestige to your recording project, you wanted Dave Roe involved if at all possible. News came down on Saturday, September 16th that Dave Roe has passed away.
Hank Williams Remembered During 100th Birthday Ceremony
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100 years ago today, September 17th, 1923, Hank Williams was born to humble means in the small rural community of Mount Olive, Alabama. Montgomery, Alabama is where Hank Williams began his career in earnest.
Album Review – Margo Cilker’s “Valley of Heart’s Delight”
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Margo Cilker sings country music like others breathe. Her songs are always taking you somewhere, with the rich language evoking the places, landscapes, and characters in your mind in stark relief.
This Should Be the Year for a Country Super Bowl Halftime Show
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Sure, there might be bigger things to worry about in life and country music. But if there ever was a year to feature country music on the Super Bowl Halftime Show, it would be this one.
Review – Scott Southworth’s “Comin’ Round to Honky Tonk Again”
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Scott Southworth cool in his own way. He’s genuine: to himself, to his songs, and to country music. In an era when interloping, affectations, and cosplay are all the rage, he’s the real deal.
Media Finally Reports Key Details of Mark Capps Killing
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The 176-page TBI Report verifies that the TBI was not in a position to impartially investigate what happened that night. A Justice Department inquiry similar to other police-involved killings seems necessary.
But Wait, I Thought George Strait Retired from Touring?
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Do nine dates constitute a “tour,” especially when you can extend them to 12 dates when taking into consideration the 2023 shows? Some of the headlines announcing the new Strait/Stapleton dates seem to think so.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#127)
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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.
The Time Charlie Robison Excoriated a Nashville Label Head
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Along with recalling the great songs and the fond memories, it seems fitting for remember that Charlie Robison was also a fierce titan for independent country music and artists controlling their own destiny.
Willie and Waylon (Payne) Are Back on Stage Together
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Beginning on September 8th when Willie Nelson & Family played in Raleigh, North Carolina as part of this year’s traveling Outlaw Music Festival, Waylon Payne joined Willie Nelson’s band filling the shoes of his father.