50 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Drops the “Greatest Country Album of All Time”
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It wasn’t just a country album. It was the country album. It ended one era in country music, and began a new one, while going on to define the era it founded, and to define country music for generations.
Lady A is a Bad Pick as New Grand Ole Opry Member
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Sorry Jamey Johnson. Sorry Elizabeth Cook. Sorry Miranda Lambert. Sorry Carly Pearce and Charles Esten, who continue to be some of the most frequent Opry performers who haven’t received membership yet. Sorry cool up-and-coming names like Billy Strings that could be the shot of youth.
Eric Church to Release Triple Album, “Heart & Soul”
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Always looking to shake things up and steal the attention of the music listening public, Eric Church’s next release will be three records instead of one, titled Heart & Soul. Heart will be made available on April 16th, Soul will be released on April 23rd, and ‘&’ will only be available as a vinyl record.
Singer, Player & Dolly Parton’s Brother Randy Parton Has Died
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Dolly Parton’s younger brother, who was both a singer and songwriter, as well as a long-time bass and guitar player in Dolly Parton’s band, has died at the age of 67 after a long battle with Cancer. Randy Parton regularly performed at his big sister’s theme park, Dollywood.
Jason “Rowdy” Cope’s Death Currently Ruled “Unclassified”
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The death of guitar player and songwriter Jason “Rowdy” Cope for the country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods sent shockwaves throughout the independent country community when it was announced on Saturday evening, January 16th.
Country Music Doesn’t Need Kidd G, or an “Emo-Rap Star”
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The amateur, undercooked, and extremely cliche Bro-Country stylings of the 17-year-old “Kidd G” made it onto my radar a few months ago via his aggressively-formulaic “song” called “Dirt Road.” It was so beginner and maladroit, it was deemed not even worthy enough of criticism.
Ryan Adams FBI Investigation Closed with No Charges
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Alt-country turned rock artist Ryan Adams has been cleared of wrongdoing in an FBI probe for his alleged inappropriate texts to an underage girl. The allegations were first reported in The New York Times as part of an extensive probe into the performer’s personal life.
Blood Harmonies of The Brother Brothers to Return in ‘Calla Lily’
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Both of the two previous releases from The Brothers Brothers received unprecedented perfect scores here at Saving Country Music, making Calla Lily a highly-anticipated release, evoking the same magic of all the blood harmony lineage in country music.
Album Review – Morgan Wallen – “Dangerous: The Double Album”
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If Morgan Wallen was a young male suitor in pursuit of your sister or daughter, he would be one of those beaus where it is undeniable they are trouble, with not just red flags flying right out in the open, but a rap sheet to back up these presuppositions. This is Morgan Wallen’s career and music in a nutshell.
Dolly Parton Wrote a Song That Won’t Be Released Until 2045
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Among all of the accolades and attributes tied to country music’s patron saint Dolly Parton, perhaps her most lasting and impressive contribution is her songwriting. Over 3,000 published compositions have been penned by Dolly personally, including some of the most important songs in music history.
Steel Woods, Jamey Johnson Guitarist Jason “Rowdy” Cope Has Died
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Founding guitarist for fast-rising and critically-acclaimed Southern rock band The Steel Woods, and long time session guitarist and touring member of Jamey Johnson’s backing band, Jason “Rowdy” Cope, has died according to the band. The Steel Woods shared the news Saturday evening.
Ricky Skaggs Deserves the National Medal of Arts, Not Cancellation
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It’s just unfortunate to even see the talk of cancelling Ricky Skaggs, discounting his music, disinviting him from future events, simply because he decided to accept an award he wholeheartedly deserved, and was likely to get from whomever was President at this moment.
Randall King’s “Leanna” Is Not Just Another EP
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It’s one of those rare occasions where an EP goes from from less than ideal, to just about perfect from the way it encapsulates a moment or a mood that may be diluted in a longer work. It’s a little gem of traditional country music, and a proper tribute to a dear loved one.