Album Review – Colby Acuff’s “Handmade Horsepower”
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Coby Acuff goes full-blown Outlaw on ‘Handmade Horsepower,’ laying grooves down, giving into two-tone beats, featuring a little phaser on the guitar every now and then, and getting outright mouthy about the ills of the music industry.
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.
Turnpike Troubadours Announce New Tour, Launch Album Pre-Order
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It’s been a week for the Turnpike Troubadours, that’s for sure. But they aren’t done yet, announcing a new tour and album pre-orders.
Jamey Johnson Remains a Prolific Collaborator
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The lack of new, original music from Jamey Johnson is still a sore subject for many. But that doesn’t mean Jamey Johnson fans don’t have ample opportunities to hear his voice.
Song Review – The Turnpike Troubadours – “Mean Old Sun”
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The first observation about “Mean Old Sun” is that it’s distinctly a Turnpike Troubadours song.
Delving Into The Disconnect Between Zach Bryan Lovers & Haters
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Zach Bryan has become one of the most popular artists in country. But mention his name, and a vocal minority pop up to complain.
Disgraced Publicist Kirt Webster Working with George Jones Estate, Others
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The George Jones Estate and others continue to work with disgraced publicist Kirt Webster, who has accused of sexual assault and other behavior.
Turnpike Troubadours To Release New Album “A Cat in the Rain”
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The Turnpike Troubadours will release a new album called “A Cat in the Rain.” The Turnpike Troubadours will release a new album called A Cat in the Rain on August 25th. It will be their first new album since 2017.