Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Isn’t a Hit. It’s a New Phenomenon
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The “Choosin’ Texas” phenomenon is now starting to break out of the country realm into the wide consciousness, and puncture the zeitgeist. This week, the song went Top 5 in the Billboard Hot 100.
Album Review – Clay Walker’s “Texas to Tennessee”
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You want to like the new Clay Walker so bad. You remember some of those great songs from earlier in his career like “If I Could Make a Living,” or even later in his career with “She Won’t Be Lonely Long.” 90’s country of which Clay Walker contributed handsomely to is back on the upswing…
Get Off Your Duff and See Sierra Ferrell When You Can
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There is a moment in the careers of certain artists when you have the opportunity to see them for an affordable price and in a realitvely intimate venue before everything goes crazy and you’re screaming at your screen because you got locked out of a presale, or are putting off the kid’s braces to pay […]
Album Review – Ryan Curtis – “Rust Belt Broken Heart”
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Reminiscent of Tom Waits or maybe Ben Nichols in tone, but with his own take on raspy exacerbations about life’s trials and troubles, the 10 songs of “Rust Belt Broken Heart” come with that “lived it” feel that may not be pretty, but dammit it’s real.
Vinyl Shortage Disproportionately Hurting Independent Artists
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The independent music revolution in both country and in the greater music ecosystem in many was born off the back of vinyl record purchases. Where many mainstream fans only cared enough to stream the latest single, independent fans made that extra financial commitment and connection with their favorite artists by purchasing vinyl copies, or sometimes […]
Definitive Documentary Series on Willie Nelson in Production
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The docuseries is currently being filmed and is said to be well into the production process, with exclusive and unparalleled access to archive footage and material from the Willie Nelson estate, while they’re also shooting new footage on site in places such as Austin and Maui.
Carly Pearce Gets Chance to Tell Her Full Story in True Country
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Carly Pearce just continues to prove that she’s a bright spot in the mainstream of country, and is making us proud once again. The only problem with the EP she released earlier this year entitled 29 was just that: it was only an EP. Well now she’s doubling down on that approach.
Why Jamey Johnson Plays So Many Cover Songs in Concert
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Country music traditionalist Jamey Johnson has become known over the last few years more and more for filling the majority of his concerts with classic country songs written by others, along with pulling from his catalog of originals. For some this approach to his concerts feels strange.
Charley Crockett Tells The Story of His First Record Deal
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Crockett said that while the backstories of many musicians is embellished, if anything, his has been toned down. As a guy that rode trains and played street corners for years before anyone propped a microphone in in front of him, he has plenty of stories to tell.
Album Review – Parker McCollum’s “Gold Chain Cowboy”
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Parker McCollum is just kind of an enigma. His sleekness and attractiveness makes it easy for some to dismiss his music before a lick of it is even heard. For those who’ve migrated from the mainstream, his songs and melodies just carry so much more meaning and weight.
Olympic Gold Medalist Lydia Jacoby Also Plays Bluegrass
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American Olympic swimmer Lydia Jacoby from Alaska has been a fan favorite over the last week or so, surprisingly taking home the Gold Medal for the United States in the 100 meter Breaststroke. But that’s not all that’s remarkable about this Alaskan wunderkind.
Billy Strings Attempts to Capture Magic in New Album “Renewal”
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What’s for certain is that we’re living in the era of Billy Strings. What this young man and his band are doing right now when they step up to the microphones in municipalities all across the country is other-worldly. Of course capturing that electric magic in the studio is another matter.
Texas Country & Cult Icon Chris Wall Has Died
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Another guy that paid all the dues and left a crater of an impact, even though he never hit the big time has passed onto that honky tonk in the sky. His name was Chris Wall, and even if you’ve never heard of him or his music, you’ve certainly heard his influence in many of your favorite artists.