On Sam Barber’s AMA Win for Breakthrough Country Artist
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Sam Barber is a contemporary folk artist who has so much more similar in style, sound and approach to the music of Zach Bryan, Noah Kahan, Joshua Slone, and other massive artists that have been dominating charts.
Album Review – The Malpass Brothers – “Lonely Street”
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As a true country music fan, you’re used to dealing in close approximations when seeking out modern musical choices. With The Malpass Brothers though, this isn’t necessary.
The 2023 ACM Awards LIVE Blog
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Feel free to follow along as we razz performers for their bad music, poke fun of people for poor style decisions, and maybe give some praise for the good stuff that transpires as well.
Rape Allegations Against Jimmie Allen Should Be Taken Seriously
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In a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court of Tennessee, Jimmie Allen is being sued for sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, sex trafficking and emotional distress.
Jelly Roll Is Everywhere in Country Music
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Former rap and hick-hop artist Jelly Roll is poised to become one of the biggest artists in country music in the coming weeks, months, and years.
Outsiders Zach Bryan, Hailey Whitters Win ACM ‘New Artist’ Awards
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Everybody calm down. It’s just the ACM Awards. But that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t celebrate that the good guys won.
Police Captain In Mark Capps SWAT Killing Moved To Parks Dept.
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Saving Country Music has learned that the Captain who presided over the SWAT team on January 5th when Mark Capps was killed has been reassigned to the Parks Department.
Dolly Parton Releases Wild Track List for Upcoming Rock Album
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Talking a play out of the Morgan Wallen/Zach Bryan playbook, Dolly Parton has decided to go big.
Album Review – Megan Moroney’s “Lucky”
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It’s official, ladies and gentlemen. Country music has entered a new neotraditional age. There may be no better evidence than Megan Moroney’s “Lucky.”
Willie Nelson’s Now a Rock & Roll Hall of Famer … and a Rock Artist Isn’t
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Even though you want to root for your favorite country artist for any honor they might receive, it feels like Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions should be reserved from rock and roll artists first and foremost.
Album Review – Slaid Cleaves – “Together Through The Dark”
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‘Together Through The Dark’ is a tempered and thoughtful mid/late career effort by Cleaves that compliments his tranquil voice and calming disposition … until it isn’t, and the passion for imperative topics comes boiling up…
Tyler Childers Plays Guitar Through His Pa-Paws Old TV
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“It was his pa-paws old TV that he held on to for years and always wanted to do something with it,” says Matt of the Austin, TX-based Square Amps.
30 Years Ago: The Women of Country Make History
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It might have been one of the most important moments for women in country music in the genre’s history, and maybe one of the most important moments in country history, period. But you rarely hear mention of it.