Beloved ‘Hee Haw’ Character & Gospel Singer Lulu Roman Has Died
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For generations, Lulu Roman was let into the living rooms and hearts of country music fans through the long-running syndicated show Hee Haw, and in turn she finally found the family she had sought.
Carly Pearce Goes in More Country Direction with “Next Girl”
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Perhaps now they’ve figured out where Carly Pearce’s place is, which is not trying to keep up with the Maren Morris’s of the world, but to be the more traditional-leaning lady of today’s popular country. That’s what you hear from her new single, released somewhat unexpectedly, called “Next Girl.”
Album Review – Cahalen Morrison’s “Wealth of Sorrow”
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Those who know, know. Those who don’t should work to remedy that, and post haste. We’re talking about whether your musical universe includes any knowledge of New Mexico native Cahalen Morrison, or not. He recently released a new solo record called “Wealth of Sorrow.”
Carrie Underwood, Brad Paisley Won’t Host CMAs, But Hit the Opry
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From 2008 to 2018, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood hosting the CMAs together was one of the few bright spots on a presentation that otherwise offered you a steady diet of bad pop country being crammed down your throat. They won’t be hosting the CMAs again, but they are pairing up for the Grand Ole Opry Saturday night.
Country Hall of Fame Event Matches Musicians w/ Iconic Instruments
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Also as part of the reopening, the Hall of Fame is planning a special live streaming event on October 28th, and one they hope will be one of their biggest fundraisers ever, called “Big Night (At The Museum)”. It will match legendary instruments with many of the legendary artists of today.
Shaker Hymns Are Your Next Favorite Band Out of Texas
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Straight out of the Texas music heartland where they’ve sold who knows how much Lone Star and Shiner while holding court on the stage of the Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos, the Shaker Hymns want to see if they can launch the next Texas music legacy.
Black Lives Matter Vandalism Hits Memphis Music Landmarks
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Tuesday, September 1st was supposed to be a day of celebration in Memphis, Tennessee. Vandals hit Graceland, the city-owned nonprofit Levitt Shell music venue already struggling after being shut down to performances due to COVID-19, and the “I (Heart) Memphis” mural.
William Elliott Whitmore to Release New Album “I’m With You”
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Legacy folk country punk blues artist William Elliot Whitmore will be releasing a new record via Bloodshot Records. A couple of things make the announcement of new album I’m With You especially interesting.
Justin Bieber Gets 3 CMA Nominations (and other observations)
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Oh CMA’s. How 2020 of you to nominate Justin Bieber for three CMA Awards. Now he can compete with Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails, who won his first in 2019. But hey, the 2020 CMA nominations aren’t all bad. Ashley McBryde received three nominations. You know, just as many as Justin Bieber.
Justin Townes Earle On What To Say to Someone Struggling w/ Drugs
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On May 30th, 2018, Justin Townes Earle stopped in Raleigh, North Carolina to perform at Stag’s Head. The concert itself worth seeing, but the moment he addresses what to say to someone struggling with addiction is especially important.
Why Kane Brown Is Credited on Florida Georgia Line’s New #1
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Florida Georgia Line has the #1 song on country radio this week with their latest single “I Love My Country.” But buried deep in the songwriting credits and the history of this song is one of the most uncovered scandals in country music in 2020.
Album Review – Karen Jonas “The Southwest Sky & Other Dreams”
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Her latest album The Southwest Sky and Other Dreams is an imaginative and inspired work of involved stories and finely-woven songwriting, with intermissions of enjoyable romps through country and roots escapism, influenced from treks through desert California and West Texas.
Chris Stapleton Announces New Album & Song “Starting Over”
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The new record will include 14 new songs, 11 of which Stapleton wrote or co-wrote himself, along with a few notable covers, specifically John Fogerty’s “Joy of My Life,” and two covers of Guy Clark songs—“Worry B Gone” and “Old Friends.” He also collaborates with members of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers.