Colter Wall Bass Player, Revered Musician Jason Simpson Has Died
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He was the heartbeat of Colter Wall’s backing band The Scary Prairie Boys for over a decade. But beyond all of this, Jason Simpson was a valued member of the music community in Kentucky.
Why Billy Strings’ Revelations About Mother’s Death Are So Important
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Billy Strings didn’t need to air the personal business of his deceased mother in public. But Billy’s choice to reveal her cause of death shows the wisdom of this young man.
Randy Travis Has a New Song. And No, It’s Not AI
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Randy’s new song has nothing to do with AI. Taken from the archives of recordings captured before his 2013 stroke, “Where My Heart Is” is a Christmas song that perfect for the impending season.
Album Review – Lance Roark’s “Bad Reputation”
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Lance Roark was patient in officially presenting his debut album to the planet, forging his own sound, finding the unique contours of his voice, and making his case for being Red Dirt’s next star.
Country Music and Muscle Shoals Great Walt Aldridge Has Died
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Songwriting and the many memorable hits Walt Aldridge penned is probably the place most music fans will recognize the name. After all, he was an inductee into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame.
Album Review – Jake Owen’s “Dreams To Dream”
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Produced by Shooter Jennings at his Snake Mountain Studio, it’s like nothing you ever heard from Jake Owen or really any current or former mainstream country music before.
Todd Snider ‘Assault’ Determined to Be ‘Self-Inflicted Injury’, Police Say
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After reviewing surveillance footage from Todd Snider’s hotel and doing further investigating, the Salt Lake City Police Department has determined that the alleged assault on Todd Snider was likely a self-induced injury.
Paul Franklin Was Nominated 33 Times for a CMA Award. #33 Was The Charm
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What do these silly awards mean? Should we devalue music into a competition? These are fair questions. But for Paul Franklin, the win has to be especially sweet, perhaps more sweeter than anyone…
The 2025 CMA Awards LIVE Blog (+Winners)
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Congratulations, you have navigated your way to the notorious Saving Country Music CMA Awards LIVE blog. As the presentation unfolds, snark, keen observations, earned praise, and a few swear words and errant typos.
Vince Gill Gains Legend Status with Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement
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he Willie Nelson award isn’t given out each year, but it will be once again in 2025, with Vince Gill being the honoree Wednesday night (11-19). There will also be a tribute to Gill.
Body Cam Video, Otis Gibbs Reveal New Clues in Todd Snider Death
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The body camera footage has become one of the most useful tools as Todd’s fans try to recreate his moments in Salt Lake City to try and find answers why he was denied care, and if this was ultimately a fatal decision.
Red Clay Strays Poised to Crash the 2026 CMA Awards
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As unlikely bedfellows as they might make at a mainstream country awards show, The Red Clay Strays certainly have the popularity to justify their presence and even a performance slot on the show.
Album Review – Workin’ Man: Willie Sings Merle
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“Willie Sings Merle” fills the moments with the cherished songs and sounds of two of country music’s most legendary contributors, making the love Willie shared for Merle communicable.