On The Eagles ‘Greatest Hits’ 50th Anniversary, Pondering Its Country-ness
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It’s fair to ask if The Eagles’ ‘Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)’ released 50 years ago today should it be considered a country album, or at least, mostly or partly country, or country-inspired.
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.
Album Review – Jesse Daniel’s “Beyond These Walls”
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In country music, one way to consider the quality of a song or album is to ask yourself what a country legend might feel about it. In the case of Jesse Daniel’s Beyond The Walls, I feel confident Tom T. Hall and Don Williams would approve of the way it helps reset your perspective …
New Hayes Carll Album “You Get It All” Calls Heavily on Country
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Carll’s coming out and saying with his upcoming record called You Get It All to be released October 29th on Dualtone that his country roots rise to the surface. ““A lot of musical styles found their way onto this record, but my first and most formative influences came from country.”
Emily Scott Robinson Signs to Oh Boy, to Release ‘American Siren’
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“This is big,” she said to her fans. “Now is the time to grow and expand. I’m thrilled to be joining forces with Oh Boy Records to release ‘American Siren.’ I’m honored that I get to be part of John Prine’s legacy. And I am thrilled to tell you that you, my fans, were an integral part of this.”
Dusty Hill and ZZ Top Put Texas Music on the Map
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ZZ Top is given credit for a host of influences on American music, and rock & roll in general. But what’s often overlooked is how in the mid 70’s, ZZ Top was really the first band outside of country to make the State of Texas cool.
Zach Bryan: “[Tyler] Childers is Ten Fold the Musician I Am”
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At first it made for worthy and interesting discussion points, but as time has dragged on the argument has become quite derivative, and is probably unfair to both artists who to a trained ear, are fundamentally different in style and approach, despite some stylistic surface similarities.
Album Review – Ida Red’s “Harmony Grits”
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What a great little record to lounge around the house or on the back porch with, or listen to while scuttlebutting around knocking out chores, or when rolling down the highway pretending it’s 1940 and you’re cruising on Route 66. But it’s also a resounding introduction to two titan women.
Charley Crockett’s ‘Austin City Limits’ Debut to Stream Live
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It would take one mean and ugly son-of-a-bitch to pry my eyeballs away from a computer screen where they will be firmly affixed upon Charley Crockett making his Austin City Limits debut via a live stream from Texas. Charley Crockett and his band the Blue Drifters are on absolute fire at the moment.
Randy Travis Stops in to Hear Dustin Lee Martin, Stays All Night
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“I’m speechless right now,” Dustin Lee said afterwards. “He ended up staying all night until we were finished, tapping his foot and having a good time. I said, ‘Sir, I sure hope we did your songs justice,’ and he smiled real big and gave us a big thumbs up!”
Luke Combs is the Kind of Leader Mainstream Country Needs
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It’s not that Luke Combs is ideal, because he isn’t. Hell, who is? And for many independent fans, he will never compete with the likes of Cody Jinks or Tyler Childers in their hearts. But who would you rather have being the face of mainstream country at the moment?