Is Taylor Swift’s New Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” Country?
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Ever since Taylor Swift went full-blown pop with her 2014 album 1989, there’s been numerous murmurs, head fakes, false starts, and inferences that certain songs from her have been a return to “country” by the massive global superstar.
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.
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.