Tammy Wynette Tribute Comes Together for New TV Special
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It’s always great to see the legends of country music’s past being paid tribute. That’s what will happen on March 30th at the Mother Church of Country Music as a host of performers are coming together to honor Tammy Wynette.
Album Review – Carly Pearce’s “29: Written In Stone”
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Apparently, Carly Pearce did not get the memo. The script says that if you’re a mainstream country starlet that shows early promise in maintaining a little bit of country roots in your sound, as soon as you see some initial success, you’re supposed careen straight into full blown pop.
Guitarist Jake Lentner Joins Chris Claridy in Cody Jinks Band
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Jake Lentner’s ability to cross between the country and rock realm is what makes him such a perfect fit for the band of Cody Jinks moving forward. On November 12th, Cody Jinks will not only release his latest country record called ‘Mercy,’ he’ll be releasing a metal album.
Rolling Stone Falsely Reports Morgan Wallen’s Post N-word Donations
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Instead of doing the actual work to truly verify whether the donations had been made by Morgan Wallen, and/or being patient enough to wait until the information could be fully revealed, ‘Rolling Stone’ ran with the working assumption that the donations weren’t delivered at all
Sturgill Simpson Cancels Shows Due to Voice, Tyler Childers Fills In
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Many Sturgill Simpson fans in Charlotte, North Carolina and beyond are still disappointed after it was announced last minute and right before his set time that Sturgill Simpson would not be appearing. Tyler Childers has been tapped to perform for Sturgill in Georgia.
How Will Banister Got to Sing on Clint Eastwood’s ‘Cry Macho’
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Apparently, Clint Eastwood liked what he heard so much, he decided to keep the vocal track as-is, and it’s now the first thing you hear as the film opens. “That guy’s voice is from the top of those speakers down to your feet,” Clint Eastwood said about Will Banister’s contribution.
At 82, David Allan Coe Defeats COVID-19, Released From Hospital
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A serious tussle with COVID-19, and even a host of pre-existing conditions was no death sentence for country legend David Allan Coe. And now with a long list of accolades and nicknames he already enjoys, perhaps we can now call him the Rolling Stone of Country. He might outlive us all.
Born & Raised Fest Pulls Off Rousing Inaugural Year
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“This is the best festival I’ve ever been a part of,” Cody Jinks said as he took the stage Sunday night (9-19) in Pryor, Oklahoma. Not faint praise from Cody, who’s played some big fests over the years, including his own personally curated one. And the praise was deserved.
Lainey Wilson Earns Deserved #1 for ‘Things a Man Oughta Know’
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The implications here are much bigger than radio. Lainey Wilson is one of these artists that helping to symbolize a return to country’s roots in the mainstream, evidenced by her well-received new record ‘Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin’.’ Hopefully this #1 is the first of many for Lainey Wilson.
Alan Jackson Writes & Records Song with Daughter After Tragedy
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The tragedy rocked the Jackson family, and it’s one of the reasons Alan Jackson took an extended period off between his album ‘Angels & Alcohol’ in 2015, and his latest release from May, ‘Where Have You Gone.’ Now his daughter is releasing a new book about the experience
Cajun and Country Fiddle Great Courtney Granger Has Died
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A talented and treasured member of both the Cajun and country music realm passed away too soon on Saturday, September 18th. Courtney Granger was the highly-revered and Grammy-nominated fiddle player, accordion player, and singer for Southwest Louisiana’s Pine Leaf Boys.
Zach Bryan Enjoys Homecoming Reception at Born & Raised Fest
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Watching Zach Bryan perform was like watching a local coffee house show with 5,000 people losing their everloving minds. When singing some of his biggest like “Godspeed” and “Condemned,” the crowd was singing along to every single word, and I mean Every. Single. Word.
Album Review – Charley Crockett’s “Music City USA”
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While others were thinking and scheming, Charley Crockett was out there doing. While some were complaining about closed doors and walled gardens, Charley Crockett was making his way over, under, and through. When people said it couldn’t be done, Charley Crockett did it.