Album Review – The Red Clay Strays – “Grateful”
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The Red Clay Strays are American music. And most any genre should want to claim them as their own since they immediately up the ante of talent among it. The Red Clay Strays also can’t be anything but themselves.
Jessica Willis Fisher Brings Willis Clan Trauma to “Fire Song”
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“Fire Song” by Jessica Willis Fisher is an excellent track on its own, with the ferocity of emotion pulsating through the verses, and Jessica’s fiddle sawing through to your bones. Knowing the real life story and pain behind the song makes it cut even harder.
Review – Aaron McDonnell’s “Too Many Days Like Saturday Night”
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Imagine a country music universe built around the moody experience of Dwight Yoakam’s song “1000 Miles From Nowhere,” or the dour music of 90’s Chris Issak. Then infuse it with just enough 80’s-inspired New Wave goth to make it even more unique and nostalgic.
Jesse Daniel Toasts Waylon, Releases New Tour Dates
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Don’t fret for the future of country music ladies and gentlemen. If need be, Jesse Daniel will strap it on his back, and carry it into the future himself. This road-doggin’, honky-tonkin’, California-born, Texas-based singer and songwriter will be keeping the twang alive.
Joshua Hedley Fasts Forward to the 90’s on New Album ‘Neon Blue’
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Considered by many as the Mayor of Lower Broadway in Nashville, singer and songwriter Joshua Hedley has made a name for himself by keeping the history and sound of true country music alive through his music, both as a performer, and as a recording artist.
UPDATED: Sam Williams – Son of Hank Jr. Wants Out of Conservatorship
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Singer, songwriter, and 3rd generation performer Sam Williams says he’s in a restrictive conservatorship, and wants out. Signed to a major label deal with Mercury Nashville, Sam Williams is the son of Hank Williams Jr. from his marriage to Mary Jane Thomas.
Album Review – The Kernal’s “Listen To The Blood”
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Taking a little bit of the funky country spirit from “The Snowman” Jerry Reed, mixing it with the poetic, yet unpretentious tongue-in-cheek attitude of Roger Miller, and infusing it all with an imaginative and untethered take on a retro style of 60’s and 70’s country…
Neil Young, Joe Rogan, and Jordan Peterson Walk Into a Bar…
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Something tells me is that if you put Joe Rogan, Neil Young, and Jordan Peterson all together, standing in front of the Robert’s Western World stage, enjoying a fried bologna sandwich, a Moon Pie, and a PBR, the brotherhood of man would prevail.
Billy Strings Adds Red Rocks Dates, Livestream Shows
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In yet another sign that Billy Strings is launching into the stratosphere, for the first time he will be headlining the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheater in Colorado, and not just for one date, but for two in what will surely be sought after tickets.
Cody Johnson Overcomes Power Outage to Deliver Memorable Show
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Fans who attended Cody Johnson’s show Saturday night, January 29th at the Appalachia Arena in Pikeville, Kentucky got a full show and then some. What could have been a catastrophe turned out to be one of the most memorable performances Cody Johnson has ever given.
Morgan Wallen Fulfills Donation Pledge to African American Museum
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Not only did Morgan Wallen make the $100,000 donation, the singer also toured the location that opened in 2019, and the museum was given the opportunity to, “share our mission with Morgan as he was eager to learn more in a sincere effort to grow.”
Hargus “Pig” Robbins – The Fingers of Country Music – Has Died
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Born on January 18, 1938 in Spring City, Tennessee, Hargus Marvin Robbins was rendered blind at the age of four due to an accident involving his father’s knife. In those days, there were few occupations a blind boy could dream of, but one of them was playing piano.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#96)
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Sometimes you have to really dig for some new songs worthy of being added on this distinguished playlist. And other times the cup runeth over. The latter is the case this week with multiple songs that will move you, including from artist you won’t hear about anywhere else.