Traditionalist Hudson Westbrook Makes Wrong Turn with Marshmello
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It was less than a year ago that we were praising young up-and-coming West Texas country artist Hudson Westbrook as one of the names responsible for the surging popularity of traditional country.
“National Roadie Day” Declared on 100th Birthday of Original Roadie
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100 years ago today (5-19), the man that many consider to be the original music roadie, Ben Dorcy III, was born. Also known by the nickname “Lovey,” he began working in the business in 1950.
Album Review – Kat Hasty’s “The Time of Your Life”
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‘The Time of Your Life’ is unabashedly Kat as she overshares about her struggles with impulse control, failed love interests, and her utter inability to be anything but herself. There’s a folk hero appeal to her.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#158)
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You can take your chances sifting through Morgan Wallen’s new 37-song monstrosity looking for your next favorite song, or you can trust Saving Country Music, who excruciatingly curates this playlist.
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.