Songwriter Susan Gibson Goes Viral Revealing 3rd Verse to Chicks Hit
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It’s not just the songs of Susan Gibson, but the soul of her that makes her such an important songwriting oracle, and frankly, one more of the universe should know about. She went viral sharing the 3rd verse to “Wide Open Space” by The Chicks.
Tompall Glaser Removed from Landmark “Wanted: The Outlaws” Album
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When folks go to listen to Wanted: The Outlaws on streaming services, Tompall Glaser’s contributions won’t be there. As folks started noticing recently, Tompall’s tracks have been grayed out.
Bob Weir Wasn’t “The Other One.” He Was “Ace” (RIP)
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Genre, era, generation, nor country of origin can contain the grief that grips the music world on a cold Saturday night in January as word of the passing of Bob Weir is disseminated.
Billy Strings, Bryan Sutton Release New Bluegrass/Metal Tribute
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Not saying this guarantee’s the pair a Grammy award or anything. But in a moment when the world is looking for a distraction from world-shaking events, “The Devil Went Down To Deep Gap” will more than do.
Brit Taylor Readies New Album “Land of the Forgotten”
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You better not get caught rattling off the names of insurgent country artists from the great state of Kentucky and omit Brit Taylor. She might be based in Nashville now, but Kentucky bleeds into everything.
Chris Stapleton Reveals New Tour Dates, 2026 Openers
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Chris Stapleton isn’t riding off into the sunset anytime soon, and he also doesn’t appear to be taking a step down from an arena/stadium level. If anything, he’s looking to step up his game in 2026.
Who Could Be the Country Music Hall of Fame’s New Inductees in 2026
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It’s the time of year to consider who might be the inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2026. A secret committee commissioned by the CMA (Country Music Association) is receiving their final ballots.
Towering Songwriter, Alan Jackson Co-Writer Jim McBride Has Died
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Alan Jackson became a country music Hall of Famer singing them. But it was his long-time behind-the-scenes songwriting partner Jim McBride who was responsible for co-writing so many of his songs.
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 – Wednesday’s “Bleeds”
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Congratulations to Wednesday and all their success. It’s cool they hold a love for country music in their hearts, and are willing to express it. But let’s keep the assessment open and honest: Bleeds is an alt rock album.
Honest, Objective Assessment of the Alexis Wilkins Country Career
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You hate to go here because of the rats nest of incited and irrational mindsets it stirs up when a subject even veers near American politics. But this subject sorely deserves some informed and authoritative context.
The 2025 Saving Country Music Songwriter of the Year
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“Songwriter.” Many people can claim the skill, whether it’s on an amateur or professional level. Few reach the point where they become synonymous with the term, and recognized universally as a titan of the discipline.
[Updated] Sturgill Simpson Recorded New Music in Dan Auerbach Studio
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It looks like Sturgill Simpson, or “Johnny Blue Skies” as he goes by now will likely have new music in 2026. And according to the singer and guitarist for The Black Keys, Dan Auerbach, don’t be surprised if he’s involved.