New Zach Top Band Members Revealed at George Strait Show
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Some fans of country revivalist Zach Top were rendered crestfallen earlier this week when Zach’s rhythm guitar player and harmony singer Cheyenne Dalton Meyer revealed that she had been let go from the band.
Brennen Leigh “Ain’t Through Honky Tonkin’ Yet”
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Now it’s time to stop beating around the bush, and cut right down to the nitty gritty of By God country music. Brennen Leigh’s hauled off and written and recorded a full blown honky tonk album.
“Family Bible” Singer, ‘The Tall Texan’ Claude Gray Has Died
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He stood 6’5″ tall, which is why people referred to him as “The Tall Texan.” He was the first performer to record and release the song “Family Bible” written by Willie Nelson.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#118)
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The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist isn’t turning into the “Bluegrass” Top 25 Playlist. It just happens to be with all the bluegrass musicians kicking ass these days, it’s beginning to feel that way.
Alan Jackson Helps Jon Pardi Make History as New Grand Ole Opry Pick
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Becoming the first California-born artist to become a Grand Ole Opry member makes the invitation historic, and speaks to how the Opry continues to try and expand its membership beyond the institution’s conventional borders.
A Country Fan Appreciates the Catalog of Neil Diamond
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Neil Diamond. The Jewish Elvis Presley as some have referred to him over the years. But country? That’s probably not what you think of when you think Neil Diamond.
Hank Williams Jr. Bar Coming to Lower Broadway in Nashville
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Bocephus will be the latest country star to open up a Lower Broadway haunt. It beats the alternative of a current pop country star.
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway Look to Ride Momentum to “City of Gold”
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Looking to capitalize on the attention and momentum she’s captured in her Golden Highway era, Molly Tuttle recently ventured back in the studio, and recorded “City of Gold.”
Colter Wall Partners with RCA, Plots New Album “Little Songs”
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Cowboy & Western revivalist, and Canadian-based baritone singer Colter Wall is getting ready to release a new album. Apparently RCA Records came a-calling, and have partnered with Colter.
Country Fans Aren’t Unwitting Pawns (a Response to Ketch Secor & NYT)
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It goes without saying that at this moment in history, everyone in America is incensed and sickened by the level of gun violence plaguing society, and specifically the prevalence of mass shootings, and especially school shootings.
Slackeye Slim Readies First Album in 8 Years “Scorched Earth – Black Heart”
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It was Slackeye Slim’s 2011 magnum opus ‘El Santo Grial: La Pistola Piadosa’ that went on to win Saving Country Music’s Album of the Year.
Billy Strings Adds New Dates to Busy 2023 Tour
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Far from resting on his laurels now that he’s made it to the arena level, Billy Strings is keeping his foot on the pedal.
Morgan Wallen Duffs It Once Again
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You can’t let fans load into the venue, get a beer in their hand, and then last minute, pull the plug. It’s not cool. And this is what Morgan Wallen did in Oxford, Mississippi on Sunday night, April 23rd at the Vaught-Hemingway Stadium, even waiting until after openers Hardy and Ernest had performed.