Cody Johnson, The [Dixie] Chicks, Bruce Robison, and “Travelin’ Soldier”
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Life and country music can be funny sometimes, turning what you think about certain things on their head. Tracing the lineage of the country standard “Travelin’ Soldier” is a good example.
Corb Lund’s Landmark “Cabin Fever” Gets Deluxe Release
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If you’ve been cooped up in close quarters and are hankering for some new music from one of Canadian country’s most iconic contributors, Corb Lund has just released a deluxe edition of his landmark album “Cabin Fever,” which was nominated for Saving Country Music’s Album of the Year
Carly Pearce Should Be Next Contemporary Grand Ole Opry Member
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Placing aside for a second the list of all of the great traditional country artists and country legends that should be considered for induction into The Grand Ole Opry, and it is ample. I mean goodness, what does Jamey Johnson have to do at this point to make it in?
Turnpike Troubadours, Austin Music Featured in ‘Walker’ Reboot
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No, the best band in country music has not announced any intentions of getting back together … yet. The Turnpike Troubadours from Oklahoma called an indefinite hiatus in May of 2019, and have left many fans on edge impatiently waiting for a return. But aside from an announcement from Evan Felker…
James White, Owner of Austin’s Iconic Broken Spoke, Has Died
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The Broken Spoke honky tonk is just about the most authentic thing you can still find within the city limits of Austin, TX. And now it’s long-time owner, mascot, patron saint, and a man that has been a major booster for music in the region and the stepping stone for many major careers has passed on.
Opposition to Dolly Parton Statue is Misguided
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Ensconcing a statue of Dolly Parton in the Tennessee state Capitol to replace the bust of Confederate General and Klu Klux Klan leader Nathan Bedford Forrest is being proposed in the state’s legislature after receiving large grassroots support.
Marty Stuart, Charley Crockett Lead New Adds to Top 25 Playlist (#77)
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The Saving Country Music Top 25 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 (see below), or you can just use the song, artist, and album recommendations.
Lady A is a Bad Pick as New Grand Ole Opry Member
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Sorry Jamey Johnson. Sorry Elizabeth Cook. Sorry Miranda Lambert. Sorry Carly Pearce and Charles Esten, who continue to be some of the most frequent Opry performers who haven’t received membership yet. Sorry cool up-and-coming names like Billy Strings that could be the shot of youth.
Eric Church to Release Triple Album, “Heart & Soul”
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Always looking to shake things up and steal the attention of the music listening public, Eric Church’s next release will be three records instead of one, titled Heart & Soul. Heart will be made available on April 16th, Soul will be released on April 23rd, and ‘&’ will only be available as a vinyl record.
Singer, Player & Dolly Parton’s Brother Randy Parton Has Died
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Dolly Parton’s younger brother, who was both a singer and songwriter, as well as a long-time bass and guitar player in Dolly Parton’s band, has died at the age of 67 after a long battle with Cancer. Randy Parton regularly performed at his big sister’s theme park, Dollywood.
Jason “Rowdy” Cope’s Death Currently Ruled “Unclassified”
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The death of guitar player and songwriter Jason “Rowdy” Cope for the country and Southern rock band The Steel Woods sent shockwaves throughout the independent country community when it was announced on Saturday evening, January 16th.
Country Music Doesn’t Need Kidd G, or an “Emo-Rap Star”
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The amateur, undercooked, and extremely cliche Bro-Country stylings of the 17-year-old “Kidd G” made it onto my radar a few months ago via his aggressively-formulaic “song” called “Dirt Road.” It was so beginner and maladroit, it was deemed not even worthy enough of criticism.
Ryan Adams FBI Investigation Closed with No Charges
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Alt-country turned rock artist Ryan Adams has been cleared of wrongdoing in an FBI probe for his alleged inappropriate texts to an underage girl. The allegations were first reported in The New York Times as part of an extensive probe into the performer’s personal life.