All Songs and Artists Featured on ‘Landman’ Season 2 (Running Tab)
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Picking up where Taylor Sheridan’s TV series ‘Yellowstone’ left off, ‘Landman’ has been instrumental in the rise of independent country artists that mainstream country regularly ignores.
Mile 0 Fest 2021 Moves Forward Amid Challenges
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Promoting a festival on a small tropical island at the tip of Florida is tough enough. Trying to do it these trying times makes it even tougher. Co-owner Kyle Carter talks below about some of the challenges they’ve faced to pull off Mile 0 Fest 2021, and the precautions they’re taking.
90’s Country Trio ‘McBride & The Ride’ to Ride Once Again
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90’s country is one of the hottest things right now as most anyone with a semblance of country taste is tired of hearing trap beats and tractor rapping in today’s country singles, and is looking for something that actually sounds country. What a concept, huh? So what better of a time for the 90’s country […]
Triston Marez Duets with Ronnie Dunn Ahead of Debut Album
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Triston Marez has been a traditional country guy bubbling up in both Texas and Nashville for a good while now. And now he’s about ready to burst into the country music world proper with his debut record, and is getting a boost from a Country Music Hall of Famer to boot.
Sturgill Simpson’s Hometown of Jackson, KY Ravaged in Floods
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The damage and has been significant, and by many accounts, Sturgill Simpson’s hometown of Jackson (pop. 2,200) has been the epicenter of it. The area around Panbowl Lake that Sturgill sings about in the song “Pan Bowl” suffered major flooding.
Willie Nelson to Release New Book “Letters to America”
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As prolific as Willie Nelson has been in the studio now well into his 80’s, he’s also been busy as an author and contributor, doing what he can to capture his wisdom in the written word, and share it with the rest of us. His latest installment will be called ‘Letters To America.’
Loretta Lynn’s Jack White-Produced “Van Lear Rose” Pulled
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Loretta Lynn’s landmark album Van Lear Rose from 2004 is the latest important album from the country music catalog to get pulled from digital streaming and download services. Produced by Jack White, it is considered by many to be one of Loretta’s best records.
Album Review – Pony Bradshaw’s “Calico Jim”
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Pony Bradshaw from north Georgia isn’t here to pass judgement on anyone, either his fellow Southerners, or those who may castigate them from afar. His new album ‘Calico Jim’ is more a deep and involved character study into Southern archetypes, reinstalling the complexities of persona.
The Hank Williams Lineage Continues with Hank3’s Son “IV”
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There’s a new performer on the way, and he’s one that has a legitimate claim to arguably the most important bloodline in country music history. That’s right, the son of Hank Williams III is getting ready to emerge, and to do so under the moniker “IV.”
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#80)
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The Saving Country Music Top 25 Current Playlist is built to keep you informed on all the best songs and albums coming out right here, right now in country and roots music. It’s available on most all streaming formats. New songs have just been added.
Turnpike Troubadours Side Project RC & the Ambers Ready Album
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If you’re looking for somewhere to turn to fill your Turnpike Troubadours fix amid the Red Dirt band’s continued indefinite hiatus, a new option is getting ready to present itself. Long-time Turnpike side project RC and the Ambers has just finished up a studio album.
Bellamy Brothers, John Anderson Sing “No Country Music For Old Men”
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The prevalence of these country protest songs over the years has resulted in a reluctance to try and showcase them all, and a fair bit of fatigue and apathy from the public over them. But something about this particular effort has really resonated.
Miranda Lambert’s ‘Marfa Tapes’ Extends Her Support of Songwriters
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“Every time I need an escape, I go to Marfa TX,” she says. “Jack Ingram and Jon Randall come. We recharge. We get inspired by its beauty. We write songs. ‘Tin Man’ was the 1st we shared with you. ‘Tequila Does,’ the 2nd. In between, we’ve written 13 more. It’s about time to share them with y’all.”