Five Essential Dark Gothic Country and Roots Albums
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The mixing of country with dark inspirations either from its past, or from influences from the world of punk and metal and beyond have resulted in some of the most creative, inventive, and spellbinding moments in the history of the country canon.
Colter Wall Celebrates New Album Release at Under The Big Sky
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Colter Wall has released his latest album called Little Songs via LaHonda Records and his new deal with RCA to early critical acclaim. To celebrate the new release, the Saskatchewan, Canada native headed just south of the border.
50 Years Ago: Everly Brothers Tumultuously Break Up On Stage
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All great things must come to an end, and that’s what happened 50 years ago today, July 14th, 1973 in a rather spectacularly catastrophic fashion. It was the culmination of years of turmoil and conflict between brothers Don and Phil Everly.
Album Review – Gabe Lee’s “Drink The River”
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A shiver-inducing, spectacularly sung and written tour de force, it substantiates all your suspicions that this young man is a signature songwriter of this generation.
Jimmie Allen Countersues Rape & Sexual Misconduct Accusers
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Mainstream country music artist Jimmie Allen officially filed countersuits in the United States District Court of Tennessee on Thursday (7-13) against two separate accusers of rape and sexual misconduct.
2023 Under The Big Sky Fest Schedule & Survival Guide
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If you’re heading to Whitefish, Montana or are already there, congratulations, you’re about to experience one of the greatest assemblages of talent in independent country and roots music that happens all year.
Cody Jinks, Shooter Jennings Join Billy Don Burns on New Album
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When broaching the subject of forgotten Outlaws who’ve gone criminally underrated by the callous country music industry, Billy Don Burns has to to be right near the top of the list.
Album Review – Dale Watson’s “Starvation Box”
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‘Starvation Box’ doesn’t symbolize a shift in Dale Watson’s musical approach. It’s just the latest installment that illustrates the breadth of his influences, and the latitude of his talent that needs little to no production or accompaniment to come to life.
Beloved Randy Travis Lighting Director Murdered by Wife
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Friends, family, co-workers, and country music artists are mourning the death of 68-year-old Thomas “Thom” Roberts, who was shot and killed by his wife on Sunday evening, July 9th, in Nashville.
Album Review – Taylor Swift’s “Speak Now” (Taylor’s Version)
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‘Speak Now’ is the real Taylor Swift, and always will be. It’s Taylor Swift after she had matured into her true self, and before the denizens of commercial pop got a hold of her. It’s not perfect, and it’s definitely not country. But it’s sincere human sentiments set to organic music.
Album Review – Miles Miller – “Solid Gold”
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It’s easy to turn speculative whenever you see that a drummer has decided to step in front of the microphone and take a turn in the spotlight. In the case of Miles Miller, he’s that good. Really good. Surprisingly good.
100 Years Ago: Country Music’s Most Iconic Instrument is Born
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There are many iconic instruments that just like their players, have gone on to define the very meaning of country music. But if there was a crown jewel of the Hall of Fame’s “Precious Jewels” collection, it would arguably be this Gibson F-5 mandolin.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#123)
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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.