Grammy’s New Rules and Folk Award Split Could Impact Country
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In 2026, the Grammy Awards have brought back the “Best Contemporary Folk Album” category that was eliminated in 2012, while also founding a new “Best Traditional Folk Album” category.
Merle Haggard Was Burt Reynolds’ Choice to Play The Snowman
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One interesting Merle Haggard story that seems to have gone under-reported in the Internet age is that Merle Haggard was the pick by Burt Reynolds to play his semi truck-driving sidekick “The Snowman” in the legendary Smokey and The Bandit movie series.
Turnpike Troubadours to Play The Mother Church, Ryman Auditorium
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The Turnpike Troubadours continue to reveal the itinerary of their 2022 comeback tour, which has included numerous famous spots. But no venue in country music is as vaunted as the Mother Church of Country Music, The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville.
Album Review – Joe Nichols – “Good Day For Living”
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Good Day For Living is hard to get through if you’re a fan of all those early Joe Nichols records. But right when you’re ready to renounce your Joe Nichols fandom forevermore, the final few songs remind you of why you were a fan of Joe Nichols in the first place.
Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell Earn New Gold & Platinum Singles
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The continued success of independent singles proves that there is a path forward for country artists without the crutch of radio, at least for the right song from the right artist, of which these newly-minted singles from Tyler Childers and Jason Isbell most certainly were.
Miranda Lambert Songwriter & Longtime Guitarist Scotty Wray Dies
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From the very beginning of Miranda Lambert’s career when she was just 17-years-old, guitarist, songwriter, and solo performer Scotty Wray had been by her side on stage, and contributing songs in the studio. Scotty Wray is also the brother of performer Collin Raye.
Tyler Childers Is Going Bluegrass at 2022 Delfest
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If you’ve every wondered what Tyler Childers would sound like with some of the best bluegrass pickers in the world behind him, you’ll have your opportunity at the 14th Annual DelFest with none other than The Travelin’ McCourys behind him.
Did Merle Haggard Really Escape From Jail 17 Times? (Country History X)
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Merle Haggard was one of country music’s most famous former convicts, though most of his crimes were petty. The reason he landed in the notorious San Quentin Prison was due to how many times he escaped from smaller facilities and local jails. But did he really escape 17 times?
On The Shocking and Sudden Death of Dallas Good of The Sadies
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This news hits harder than most, not just because of how young Dallas Good was, and how unexpected this news is. It’s because few, if anyone could do was Dallas Good could do, and nobody could do what he did with his brother Travis. It was not of this world. And now, it no longer is.
49 Winchester Announces New Album “Fortune Favors The Bold”
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49 Winchester was the little band that could from Castlewood, Virginia, until they became the little band from Castlewood, Virginia that did. They signed to New West Records in 2021, and now will be releasing their latest record through the label.
Album Review – Sarah Shook & the Disarmers – “Nightroamer”
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Officially the third record from Sarah Shook and the Disarmers, ‘Nightroamer’ is distinctly more of an indie rock or power pop-influenced album compared to Sarah’s two previous ones, but with a few strong country tracks to ground the effort in the roots as well.
Joshua Ray Walker, Randall King Set Grand Ole Opry Debuts
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There’s a reason whenever a true country performers gets this opportunity, they always reminisce back to when they were a young kid. It’s because it’s a dream come true, and a life goal met, and one that’s well deserved for both Randall King and Joshua Ray Walker.
This Florida Georgia Line Hall of Fame Exhibit is Unfortunate
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This extensive “Mix It Up With Florida Georgia Line” exhibit that the Hall of Fame recently opened on February 6th really is an unfortunate, and frankly shortsighted move by the museum, overlooking the widely-polarizing nature of the Bro-Country duo.