Zach Top Adds New Fall Stops to 2026 Tour
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It’s one of the hottest honky tonk shows out there on the road, and the chances just increased it will be rolling through your town in 2026. Already adding to a stacked calendar, Zach Top has just announced new dates to his tour.
Release Radar & Most Anticipated Albums for 2nd Half of 2023
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We have reached the point of insanity these days with the amount of albums coming out each week in the greater country and roots realm. It’s like a full-time job just keeping track of it all, let alone navigate through the sea of releases to try and find what may be appeal to you.
Remembering Gordon Lightfoot (1938-2023)
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Gordon Lightfoot was a Canadian, not a Statesman. He was only country in spurts, or by accident. But even the kickers and the honky-tonkers out there will conclude that Gordon Lightfoot was undeniably essential.
Why Charley Pride Took So Long to Become a Grand Ole Opry Member
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30 years ago today—May 1st 1993—Charley Pride took the stage of the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville as he had done many times before, but this time it was special.
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.