The Spiking New Property Taxes on Nashville’s Lower Broadway Explained
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The few independently-owned businesses left in Nashville’s popular Lower Broadway district that don’t just appeal to tipsy out-of-towners are facing an existential crisis as a massive spike in property taxes is coming due.
Charles Wesley Godwin Readies New Album ‘How the Mighty Fall’
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From when we initially heard him though his first band Union Sound Treaty, to his solo album ‘Seneca’ in 2019 that put his West Virginia experience into song, Charles Wesley Godwin has proved himself to be one of the preeminent members of the new resurgence of authentic voices.
Rascal Flatts Member Joe Don Rooney Arrested for DUI
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Guitarist and high harmony singer Joe Don Rooney for the pop country trio Rascal Flatts was arrested early Thursday morning (9-9) for driving under the influence. The 45-year-old was driving near the 1200 block of Hillsboro Road, close to Fieldstone Park just north of Franklin, Tennessee.
Cody Jinks Shares Certified Platinum Song with His Son
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Earlier this week, Cody Jinks finally got his plaques for the achievement, and took to social media to show them off. But this wasn’t just about him. This was a family affair. After all, Cody’s son is a co-writer on “Loud and Heavy,” meaning he gets his own Platinum record as well.
Wait, The 2021 CMA Awards Announced Their Nominees?
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lol, wut? The 2021 CMA Award nominations were announced this morning? Did anyone have this on their calendar? No Robin Roberts pulling envelopes out of Dan + Shay’s seersucker jackets to reveal the nominees live on television? No Hoda Kotb mispronouncing names?
Review – Emmylou Harris – ‘Ramble in Music City: The Lost Concert’
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With great recording quality, excellent vocals and instrument separation, and just enough crowd noise to help put you in the room, “Ramble in Music City: The Lost Concert” is yet another excellent live addition to the already stellar lineup of live albums from Emmylou Harris.
Colter Wall Postpones September, October, November Tour Dates
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Just a few days after announcing the openers, with the majority of the dates sold out, and a day before it was set to commence, Colter Wall announced Wednesday afternoon (9-8) that he is postponing his upcoming tour due to the uncertainty surrounding local restrictions and mandates.
Michael Shannon to Play George Jones in ‘George & Tammy’ Series
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The limited series George & Tammy about the life and marriage of country legends Tammy Wynette and George Jones has found their person to portray The Possum. It had been previously announced that award-winning actress Jessica Chastain would be playing Tammy.
Black Oak Arkansas Founding Guitarist Rickie Lee Reynolds Has Died
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One of the pillars of a band that helped define the cutting edge and craziness of the country rock scene starting in the mid 60’s, Rickie Lee Reynolds continued to play and perform in the band all the way up to his death. Sometimes nicknamed “Risky” or “Ricochet” Reynolds…
Album Review – The Burner Band’s “Signs and Wonders”
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“Signs and Wonders” is country, and old school rock ‘n roll. It’s music from a time when folks didn’t get hung up on labels, only if something was good or not. The challenge for a record like this is making it all feel seamless, and that’s what The Burner Band accomplishes.
Colter Wall Selling Out Upcoming Tour, Announces Openers
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Reigning Saving Country Music Artist of the Year Colter Wall is about to head out on tour, and as was warned when the tour was first announced, you better scarf up tickets now and see him in smaller venues when you still can, because this won’t last for long.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#89)
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As you get together with friends, family, and co-workers for the Labor Day holiday, it’s the perfect excuse to aggressively ambush them about their bad choices when it comes to country music. Instruct them to ditch the Dan + Shay, and detox with this playlist.
Chris Stapleton Cancels Show Due to Illness, Highwomen Fill In
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Chris Stapleton fans were disappointed on Friday (9-4) when hours before he was supposed to take the stage as the Friday night headliner at the three-day BottleRock Festival in Napa Valley, California, he canceled due to an undisclosed illness.