Yes, Jay-Z’s Pick of Jay-Z for the Super Bowl Halftime Is As Bad As It Seems
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It’s game over, and we’re not even most of the way through the regular season. The winner of the 2027 Super Bowl Halftime Show will be Jay-Z. And the loser is country music, and the rest of American culture.
TWO Gold Patch Winners Crown Latest Episode of The Hook
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Two Gold Patch winners on the same show? That’s what transpired on the latest installment of The Hook, now available in full. The Gold Patch is only given out when a songwriter absolutely blows the panel away.
“Country Gentleman” Tommy Hunter Has Died
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He was called the “Country Gentleman” because nobody came across more personable than Tommy. That is why his passing on Thursday, July 2nd at the age of 89 was marked with sadness on both sides of the border.
Alan Jackson’s Not Done Releasing New Albums Just Yet
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But even as Alan Jackson announces his final tour and final concert, he assured us he wasn’t done with music entirely, including releasing new songs or albums. It turns out we won’t have to wait long.
Album Review – Bella White’s “A Sign In The Weather”
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Like something sweet left outside for any extended period of time in the summer, the voice of Bella White attracts a multitude of living things with its siren-like quality calling out for yearning hearts to come be filled from its bounty.
Hank Williams III Re-Emerges Shouting out Kelsey Rae Copeland
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Recently, the 3rd generation performer showed his face and piped up to tout throwback country artist Kelsey Rae Copeland. “The Patsy Cline/Loretta Lynn of the younger generation,” Hank3 said in a post.
What’s the Hall of Fame Doing Highlighting This Charlie Handsome Quote?
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It’s hard to know where to start being enraged at or deconstructing this recent piece of media released by the Country Music Hall of Fame. First off, why are we featuring a pop producer in a display at the Country Music Hall of Fame?
Rhett Akins Invited to Become New Member of the Grand Ole Opry
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Better him than his son. But it’s really hard to feel one way or another about the Grand Ole Opry choosing songwriter and performer Rhett Akins as its newest inductee. Nonetheless, he will be the next Grand Ole Opry member.
Album Review – Addison Johnson’s “The State I’m In”
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The perfect balance between familiar and accessible, and involved and thought-provoking. This is country music at an elevated level that belies Addison Johnson’s otherwise underdog status.
On Taylor Swift Getting Booed at Alan Jackson’s Final Concert
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As has been pretty widely reported, as the visage of Taylor Swift was displayed at the concert, it was met with a showering of boos. Looking through the videos, you can also hear plenty of cheers. In truth, it was a mixed reception.
Billy Strings Announces New Album “So Much For Goodbyes”
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It’s been this combination of reverence for tradition, while also breaking its bounds that has earned Strings a massive audience full of bluegrass purists right beside jamgrass party kids and old stoner hippies.
“First Lady of the Mandolin” Donna Stoneman Has Died
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The First Lady of the Mandolin has died. And with her passing, the story of one of the most important families in country music history comes to a close. Ernest “Pop” Stoneman’s success predated the formation of country.
Charley Crockett Signs with Atlantic Outpost, Plots Return of New Album “Clovis”
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The saga continues for Charley Crockett and his 2026 album Clovis, with the plot thickening from a new label signing, and a promise for the album’s return on 4th of July weekend.