Despite ‘N’ Word(s), Grand Ole Opry, Grammy Voters Embrace Jelly Roll
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In the video, Jelly Roll is heard using the N-word three times. For context, this was two years after Morgan Wallen was caught on camera using the N-word, which became a big controversy in country music.
Willie Nelson Cancels Most Indoor Concerts Indefinitely
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You won’t be seeing Willie Nelson in many indoor venues moving forward in 2022. Announced on Monday (2-14), Willie Nelson has cancelled all but a few indoor shows, and Willie’s camp has also let it be known that he will only be playing outdoor shows.
Brent Cobb Puts It All Into Perspective with “When Country Came Back to Town”
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“Took me about 15 years to write this song,” Brent Cobb says. “Finally finished it up a few days ago. Next time you’re trying to tell your friends about all the cool country artists you listen to just send them to this song. I got as many as I could in there. Proud to know these folks.”
Cody Jinks Opus “Adobe Sessions” Officially Certified Gold by RIAA
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For many Cody Jinks fans, where it all initially started for them was Cody’s 2015 album “Adobe Sessions.” Considered his masterpiece by many, the album is anchored by Cody’s signature song “Loud and Heavy,” and is full of one great song after another.
Mickey Guyton Nails National Anthem at 2022 Super Bowl (LVI)
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Mickey Guyton was all live, and offered up a stirring, spectacular, and respectful rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner” with just enough flair to let her personality and talents shine through. She nailed it. Whether it’s one for the ages we’ll have to let time decide.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#97)
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What an amazing time in music we live in where you can compile a playlist of excellent new songs from living legends like Willie Nelson and Ray Wylie Hubbard, and place them right beside new songs from great contemporary artists like Ian Noe and Kaitlin Butts.
On Mickey Guyton Performing National Anthem at the Super Bowl
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Mickey Guyton has been chosen as the artist to perform the National Anthem at the 2022 Super Bowl on Sunday, February 13th, and it most certainly will be a big moment for Mickey Guyton, and for country music. Not all National Anthem performances are built the same.
Kaitlin Butts To Release New Album “What Else Can She Do?”
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At or near the top of the list of country music women who keep true to themselves and true to country music—and could really set the country music world on fire if they were just given a chance—is Oklahoma native and current Nashville resident Kaitlin Butts.
Garth Brooks vs. The Super Bowl (Country History X)
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In 1993, Garth Brooks and the Super Bowl would clash. It was like King Kong vs. Godzilla, with these two titans of American culture squaring off for all time. And ultimately, one side had to win. Country History X returns with a deep dive into this historic moment.
Willie Nelson To Release New Original Album “A Beautiful Time”
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“A Beautiful Time” will be more of an original album from Willie Nelson, with five new songs penned by Nelson with his producer Buddy Cannon, as well as original songs written by others to complete the track list, and a few recognizable covers
Perfunctory Post on the 2022 ACM Awards Nominations
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Shit! No, not necessarily these nominations. Well, kind of the nominations as well. But the fact that by some obligatory sense of duty by the powers vested in me as the owner/operator of a country music website, I must convey the nominees of the 2022 ACM Awards, which have fallen so far down in relevancy […]
Album Review – Muscadine Bloodline’s “Dispatch to 16th Ave.”
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Instead of weighing down good songs with excessive production and stylistic shifts in attempts to appeal to disparate constituencies, Dispatch to 16th Ave. strips it back, slows it down, and lets the weight of the moments, and the strength of the writing get exposed.
Jenny Tolman to Release New Album “Married in a Honky Tonk”
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Mixing humor with emotion, and traditional country with a little fun, Jenny Tolman has been a bright spot in country for the last few years, and will look to continue that trend with her new album “Married in a Honky Tonk,” produced by her future husband.