Album Review – Hailey Whitters – “Corn Queen”
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Hailey Whitters makes for one of the most navigable bridges between the independent and mainstream, and the classic and contemporary. She offers something entertaining and enlightening to just about everyone.
Hargus “Pig” Robbins – The Fingers of Country Music – Has Died
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Born on January 18, 1938 in Spring City, Tennessee, Hargus Marvin Robbins was rendered blind at the age of four due to an accident involving his father’s knife. In those days, there were few occupations a blind boy could dream of, but one of them was playing piano.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#96)
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Sometimes you have to really dig for some new songs worthy of being added on this distinguished playlist. And other times the cup runeth over. The latter is the case this week with multiple songs that will move you, including from artist you won’t hear about anywhere else.
Dwight Yoakam & Dale Earnhardt Jr. Share a Hall of Fame Moment
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It’s always cool when the worlds of country music and sports collide, especially when someone has as good of taste as Dale Earnhardt Jr., whose kept a maybe unexpected kismet with country legend Dwight Yoakam over the years. Dale Jr. just also happens to be a good dude
Album Review – Brent Cobb’s “And Now, Let’s Turn To Page…”
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Before you can understand where country music is going, you first have to know where it’s been. And since the very beginning of the genre, country music has been calling on the roots of Gospel music for much of its structure and inspiration.
William Clark Green Reveals 1st Album in 4 Years, “Baker Hotel”
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Active now for 15 years, with five records under his belt, and now 35 years old, the singer/songwriter and member of the Texas supergroup The Panhandlers is taking a more reflective and introspective approach to what will be his sixth record and his first in four years.
Joshua Ray Walker to Make TV Debut Ahead of Upcoming Tour
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Those with their ears to the ground don’t need to be told that Joshua Ray Walker has quickly become one of the most revered up-and-coming songwriters in country music. That’s also what’s won him the opportunity to make his late night television debut on ‘The Tonight Show.’
The Wilder Blue Announce New Self-Titled Album
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Ever since this Texas music supergroup formed—first under the name Hill Country, and now as The Wilder Blue—they have been spellbinding listeners with the ease in which they meld together country, classic rock, and bluegrass styles.
The Case of ERNEST’s Fiercely Traditional Single “Flower Shops”
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Many independent country music fans and Americana nerds will never admit to it, but the simple fact is that mainstream country music has been on a painfully slow, but palpable improvement track since about 2015 when Bro-Country hit its peak.
Cody Jinks, Turnpike Troubadours Headline 2022 Under The Big Sky Fest
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In what is quickly becoming both one of the biggest and most important festivals in independent country and Americana in just its third year, Under The Big Sky Fest in Whitefish, Montana has announced its 2022 lineup for July 15-17, and once again it’s a doozy.
Jamey Johnson Working on Commercial Pilot License
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While you were putting on 40 pounds and watching Tiger King twice during the pandemic, Jamey Johnson was out there working towards earning his commercial pilot license. Apparently the songwriter has been flying to gigs fairly regularly while on tour.
Randy Travis “More Life” Documentary Sets Premier
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One of the features that makes the film remarkable is that it captures Randy Travis in the final moments of his career right before the stroke. Hours of performances and interviews were collected, including the last footage of Randy Travis performing signature hits.
Turnpike Troubadours Announce Slew of 2022 Fest Appearances
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If you’ve been waiting for the right opportunity to catch the Turnpike Troubadours on their reunion tour and got locked out of the first round of shows due to the crazy run on tickets, the opportunities to see them live just got a lot more lucrative.