Album Review – Ben Chapman’s “Feet On Fire”
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“Feet On Fire” feels like an especially inspired and more original work from Mr. Chapman. It feels more personal, more intentional, more in line with the best works from artists like fellow Georgian Brent Cobb, or maybe Marcus King.
Jason Isbell, Justin Townes Earle Fallout Explained in New Book
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When Jason Isbell released the song “When We Were Close” on his 2023 album “Weathervanes,” it created some interest, and stirred some controversy since the song is about Justin Townes Earle.
Review – Johnny Blue Skies (Sturgill Simpson) “Mutiny After Midnight”
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Leave it to Sturgill Simpson to do the most Sturgill Simpson things possible when releasing his latest album “Mutiny After Midnight,” officially recorded under his pseudonym Johnny Blue Skies and the Dark Clouds.
Keith Whitley’s Son: “A Lot” of Unheard Keith Whitley Songs Exist
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Part of the magic about the music of Keith Whitley is that he was able to accomplish so much in such a short period of time. He passed away tragically in 1989 at the age of 34 right as his career was taking off.
So Gavin Adcock Recorded a Traditional Country Tribute Record?
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Well now. Country music’s wrestling heel and town drunk has hauled off and recorded himself an entire record of classic country music covers, and in a classic country sound, and in alleged tribute to all the past greats.
The Droptines Announce New Album, Major Label Debut “Drought Flower”
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The Droptines have tapped into some original alt-country chemistry that’s been sorely missing in the roots music diet, and have spent the last couple of years since releasing their debut self-titled album.
HUGE New Todd Snider Tribute Planned in Texas
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When Todd Daniel Snider died on November 14th at the age of 59, it left a huge, gaping void in the songwriting community that won’t soon be filled, if ever. A tribute has come together in Texas.
‘Rolling Stone’ Beclowns Itself Delving Into Jeffrey Epstein’s Musical Tastes
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Congratulations ‘Rolling Stone,’ you have finally found the veritable bottom of what anyone would ever be able to classify as “musical journalism.” This is so bad, this is so egregious…
Album Review – Eric Lee Beddingfield’s “Resurrection”
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On his new album, Eric Lee Beddingfield resurrects those old country music dreams, and fulfills that part of himself that never went away. And in the process, reminds us all it’s never too late to do a resurrection of our own.
Braun Brothers Reunion Reveals Impressive 2026 Lineup
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It’s a festival. It’s a homecoming. It’s a family reunion. It’s the Braun Brothers Reunion, and it’s one of the longest-running traditions in Texas music held in Idaho each summer hosted by Reckless Kelly.
Now, Treaty Oak Revival’s Concert Behavior Has Gone Too Far Even for Them
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Gee, who would have thought that condoning and encouraging teenage and barely 21-year-old fans to throw beer on each other would descend into unmitigated chaos on a consistent basis?
Driver Who Killed Dixie Chicks Founding Member Sentenced to 15 Years
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Founding member of The Dixie Chicks and well-regarded bass player Laura Lynch died in a car accident in Texas on December 22nd, 2023. Lynch founded The Dixie Chicks with multi-instrumentalist sisters Martie and Emily Erwin.
Songwriter JD Graham Seriously Injured in Accident Ahead of New Album
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On February 24th, Graham was involved in a major collision on the Interstate in New Mexico. “He has a broken back, broken neck, and broken ribs and they are not done with all of the tests,” says his daughter.