Turnpike Troubadours Offer New Dates for 2026 Tour
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The Turnpike Troubadours will be taking their Saving Country Music 2025 Album of the Year The Price of Admission, and their Song of the Year “Heaven Passing Through” on the road in 2026.
Album Review – William Beckmann’s “Whiskey Lies & Alibis”
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As classic and cool as a pair of Wayfarers, William Beckmann’s music evokes the body curves of the fender on a vintage Cadillac, and the sheen on the burl of a Wurlitzer juke box.
Raul Malo – Voice of a Generation, and Mavericks Frontman – Has Died
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Even before his recent, harrowing battle with Cancer, anyone who asked Saving Country Music who the best singer of this generation is would receive back the answer without a hint of hesitation, “Raul Malo.”
On The Split of Country Duo Maddie & Tae
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You can’t say you didn’t see it coming, and you can’t really say you blame them. It’s hard in country music for women, for duos, for mothers, for performers who want to keep their integrity in tact.
2025 Saving Country Music Single of the Year Nominees
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We’ve run down the nominees for Album of the Year and Song of the Year. Now it’s time to give some love to the songs that simply get stuck in out heads and remind us of the sheer joy of music.
Album Review – The Soda Crackers (Self-Titled)
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Since 2021, this group of of young musicians native to Bakersfield have been doing what they can to keep the authentic sounds, songs, and stories of The Bakersfield Sound alive.
Beloved Drummer, .357’s Member Bryan Keeling Has Died
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Beloved drummer, band member, session player, brother, and father Bryan “Keelgood” Keeling has passed away. He played with many musicians, but is best known as a member of the .357’s.
Latest Dolly Parton Cancellation Attempt Caused By False ‘Threads’ Post
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Of course there’s no real threat of Dolly Parton being “canceled,” either now or really at any time. Parton has deftly navigated her career to become one of the few Americans above reproach.
25 Years Ago: Movie Soundtrack Takes Bluegrass Mainstream
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In fact, the impact and reception for the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack was so significant, it’s very fair to characterize it as one of the most important albums in country music history.
Album Review – Treaty Oak Revival’s “West Texas Degenerate”
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In the new wave of regressive music being peddled as “country” because no other genre would dare put their stamp of approval on it, Treaty Oak Revival takes top billing, even above Gavin Adcock.
Bristol Rhythm and Roots Announces Stellar Initial Lineup for 2026
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If you’re ready to get your boogie on Bristol Rhythm and Roots style, they’ve already released a big lineup for 2026, with more artists to be announced in the months to come.
The 2025 Country Christmas Playlist
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If you’re looking for that perfect Christmas playlist that specializes in country music, and is dedicated to new songs or new versions of old classics released this calendar year, then you’ve come to the right place.
Saving Country Music’s 2025 Song of the Year Nominees
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A Song of the Year is not just a “song.” It’s something that can change a life, or change the world. It’s something that must be able to give you goosebumps, or wet the eye.