10 Years Ago: Chris Stapleton Revolutionizes Country with Landmark Album
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There are just a few landmark records that you can point back to in the history of country music and legitimately claim they revolutionized the genre in fundamental ways.
Explanation Owed on Why Highwomen Disinvited Mickey Guyton
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Neither Amanda Shires, Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, nor The Highwomen collectively have addressed the issue publicly, or directly. We still don’t know why Mickey Guyton felt she was “disinvited” from the shoot, whether it was the fault of “a giant miscommunication” or otherwise.
Album Review – Rattlesnake Milk (Self-Titled)
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Take yourself on a little trip to the dark side of country—the underground as it’s sometimes called—where the ambition is low, any plan completely absent, but the music is powerful and invigorating, uninhibited by style or scene or trend, true to itself, and tremendously potent. This is the world of Austin, TX’s Rattlesnake Milk.
Colter Wall Announces New Album “Western Swing & Waltzes…”
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Try to stay calm out there all you true country and Western fans. But the rumors are true. Colter Wall has a new record on the way called ‘Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs.’ The album marks a slight change in approach, but the same Cowboy & Western music.
The Americana Music Awards Announce 2020 Nominees
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AmericanaFest has been officially cancelled for 2020. But the crown jewel of the event—the Americana Music Awards—will move forward at the Ryman Auditorium on Wednesday, September 16th as scheduled. Nominees in the six respective categories have been announced.
Shooter Jennings Emerges As Important Producer
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Sure, Shooter Jennings as a record producer is nothing new. What has changed now is being a producer now feels like the primary focus, or at least an equal effort for the second generation performer. And most importantly, that’s where Shooter’s passion is.
The Mavericks Ready Spanish Language Album ‘En Español’
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Up until now, aside from a song here or a song there, The Mavericks have entertained mostly in the English language. That is what will make their upcoming album ‘En Español’ unique not just for the Mavericks, but a rarity for the greater country music community.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#65)
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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, or just use the song, artist, and album recommendations to find something new to listen to. New songs just added.
Daughter of Hank Williams Jr. Dies in Car Accident
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The daughter of Hank Williams Jr.—27-year-old Katherine Williams-Dunning—died in a car accident Saturday (6-13) night on Highway 79 near West Antioch Road northeast of Paris, Tennessee. Williams-Dunning was driving a 2007 Chevy Tahoe towing a boat when it crossed the dividing median of Highway 79.
John Prine’s Last Recorded Song “I Remember Everything”
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John Prine fans can expect new songs from the songwriter in the future, but last things first, the very final song John Prine ever recorded called “I Remember Everything” has been released via Prine’s label Oh By Records, along with video of Prine performing and recording the song.
Waylon Payne Readies Release of Long-Awaited Album
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Waylon Payne is the name you turn to when you need a ringer of a song to really anchor a record, and that is what names like Miranda Lambert, Lee Ann Womack, Wade Bowen, Charlie Robison, Pam Tillis, and many more have been doing for a while. But those who know Waylon Payne know he’s just as fit to be a performer.
Highwomen Admit Mickey Guyton Left Out of Video Shoot
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In a recent op/ed, Guyton spelled out numerous frustrations she’s experienced, but one of the most shocking revelations of the article was not on the systemic racism she’s suffered from in the country music industry, it was how she was snubbed by her fellow women in the genre.
Album Review – Jeff Crosby’s “Northstar”
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‘Northstar’ is one of those records that a first or even second pass doesn’t reveal the full magic of, yet all of a sudden if you listen long enough, you’ll find yourself in a continuous play loop you don’t want to escape from. And whether you’re an alt-country nut or a dedicated twanger, there’s something to love here.