Hit Country Songwriter Brett James Dies in Plane Crash
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It is a tragic end, and a major loss for a towering member of country music’s songwriting community. Hit songwriter Brett James had songwriting credits on an incredible 26 No. 1 tracks.
Alan Jackson Officially Plays Final Roadshow, Reveals Nashville Finale
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According to Alan Jackson, he just played the final touring show of his Hall of Fame career. It’s the end of an era in country music as one of country music’s greatest superstars took his final bow on tour.
Morgan Wallen Bastardizes Keith Whitley Classic with “Miami” (A Rant)
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When you thought Morgan Wallen couldn’t outdo himself any more in insulting huge swaths of the American population after moronically shouting the ‘N’ word into the cold Nashville night, he comes in heavy.
Willie Nelson and Steve Perry Strike Magic with “Faithfully”
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It’s hard to not fall for the emotion on the track, which is respectful of the original piano-based arrangement, but also brings in the familiar tones of Mickey Raphael’s harmonica, and Willie’s guitar Trigger.
Album Review – Bryce Leatherwood (Self-Titled)
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Everywhere you turn these days, it seems there’s a new country traditionalist crooning out killer music you can immediately warm up to, and with a cut to their jib that assures you this isn’t some interloper.
Kacey Musgraves Moves to Lost Highway and (Maybe) Back to Her Roots
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Recently, it was announced that Lost Highway was being recommissioned, and even more recently that Kacey Musgraves was named the label’s new flagship artist. She even released her version of “Lost Highway.”
20 Years Ago Today: Bluegrass Loses Its King
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Bill Monroe will forever be the Father of Bluegrass. But it was Jimmy Martin, who studied under Monroe, who was able to rear back and declare himself “The King of Bluegrass.”
Molly Tuttle Dissolves Golden Highway, Retools with New Band
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Molly Tuttle’s Grammy-winning bluegrass band Golden Highway is being disbanded, and she is re-emerging with an all-girl band that is likely to have a louder sound.
Turnpike Troubadours Announce “Wild America Tour” 2025
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After finishing up a big Red Rocks show on May 9th, the Turnpike Troubadours have released a brand new batch of tour dates, titled under the “Wild America Tour” 2025.
Album Review – Olivia Ellen Lloyd’s “Do It Myself”
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Some albums you simply enjoy. Then other albums you listen to, and you feel like you’re living inside of them, and they live inside of you. You carry their sentiment and melodies with you throughout the day.
Once Again, The Criticisms of Zach Bryan Deserve Context
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So once again we find ourselves in a situation where the public is being asked to judge the personal character of Zach Bryan. But it feels like there is a lot of nuance, and a lot of context missing
Zach Top Scores His First #1 Country Song
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Like Zach Top’s meteoric success, it symbolizes the resurgence of neotraditional country in the mainstream, and is opening up doors for other traditional country artists.
60 Year Ago: Johnny Cash is Arrested for “Picking Flowers”
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Of course, there was a little more going on than innocently picking flowers. But that’s how Johnny Cash loved to portray it at the time, before he was more open and honest about his substance abuse issues.