Saving Country Music’s 2025 Breakout Artist of the Year
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It’s performers who can unplug, primarily rely on wood and wire to create their music, who can excel in the live context, and illustrate the pinnacle of human potential who will survive the technology Apocalypse.
Lucinda Williams Suffered Stroke in 2020
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At last week’s Mile 0 Fest in Key West, Florida, Lucinda Williams was scheduled to be the headliner, and was supposed to take the stage Thursday night, April 29th. Her name even graces the top of the T-shirts and posters for 2021. But Williams cancelled on April 21st. Now we know why.
Vincent Neil Emerson Announces New Self-Titled Album
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Quickly emerging Texas singer/songwriter Vincent Neil Emerson will be releasing his new, self-titled album produced by Rodney Crowell on June 25th via La Honda Records. It’s the same label home of Colter Wall distributed by Thirty Tigers. The new title looks to pick up where his debut left off.
The Tragic Life & Death of Keith Whitley (Country History X)
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Welcome to Episode #5 of Country History X, which looks to tell the history of country music, one story at a time. This is story of the tragic life and death of Keith Whitley who died at the age of 34 due to alcohol abuse, and the conspiracy theories that surrounded it.
Maren Morris Says Next Album Will Go Back to Texas Roots
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You know how this drill works. Make sure your tray tables are in their full upright position, make sure all electronic devices are set to airplane mode, and don’t believe a pop country star when they say they’re going back to their roots until you actually hear it.
Album Review – Nick Shoulders – “Home on the Rage”
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Nick Shoulders is the singing, yodeling, whistling, mulleted and mustachioed country music weirdo of our time, and like the rarest of birds, he and his environment should be protected at all costs, and mating partners should be brought unto him to repropagate the species.
Beloved Venue Owner Dustin Boyer of Duke’s Indy Has Died
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True country music has lost a major champion and local legend after it was revealed Friday afternoon (4-30) that Dustin Boyer—the beloved owner of the local honky tonk Duke’s Indy in south Indianapolis, Indiana—has died. A long time traditional country fan…
Sturgill Simpson Cutting John Prine’s ‘Paradise’ Has Deeper Meaning
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Sturgill Simpson in conjunction with Oh Boy Records has released a rendition of the classic John Prine song “Paradise.” The song will appear on the John Prine tribute album ‘Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows Vol. 2,’ but there is a deeper story behind how the track came about.
10 Years On Josh Abbott & Kacey Musgraves Find Gold w/ “Oh, Tonight”
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You may have forgotten about it. After all, it was 10 years ago. But one of the first big breaks for Kacey Musgraves, and one of the biggest songs early on for the Texas-based Josh Abbott Band was “Oh, Tonight” from the band’s February 2010 album ‘She Likes Texas.’
Dwight Yoakam to Appear in New Clint Eastwood Film ‘Cry Macho’
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Country music legend Dwight Yoakam will once again be utilizing his acting talents and participating in his second passion when he takes the screen in the latest Clint Eastwood-directed film, the highly-anticipated Cry Macho. Starring Eastwood as well…
American Aquarium Sure Can Pick Some Tour Openers
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Live music is back folks, so don’t be the loser sitting on your couch watching Law & Order reruns and turning in early when your favorite band comes rolling through town, especially if it’s American Aquarium, and especially with the openers they’re bringing out with them.
Fmr. Texas Music DJ Justin Frazell Arrested on 2nd Sex Charge
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The Texas music community was left in shock when it was reported that long-time Dallas/Fort Worth award-winning DJ Justin Frazell had been indicted on a 2nd degree sexual assault charge. Now a second unrelated sex charge has been filed, and Frazell has been arrested again.
Many of Loretta Lynn’s Most Iconic Songs Pulled From Streaming
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Many of country music legend Loretta Lynn’s most iconic songs have been removed from streaming and download services. While some live, single, and re-recorded versions of the songs may still be available, the original recordings that have become so foundational to the country are gone.