Jamey Johnson Reveals New Dates on “Traveling Truebadour” Tour
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When it comes to live shows, Jamey Johnson is the true keeper of the flame in traditional country. There are many other performers out there tearing down the road. But a Jamey Johnson concert isn’t just a “show.”
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.
Album Review – Eric Church’s “Heart & Soul”
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Mainstream country music’s Heartland rocker and reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Eric Church is back with new music, and as often the case for the man behind the Ray-Bans, the effort is ambitious, and maybe even a little bit ostentatious, at least on the surface.
Vintage Review – The Rolling Stones – ‘Sticky Fingers’ (50th Anniversary)
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Here 50 years after its original release, it remains one of the most influential and relevant albums ever recorded in popular music. From the songwriting, to the guitar tones, to the overall style and vibe, artists in country and rock and everything in between have been trying to capture it.
Country History X: The Mafia & the Toby Keith & Rascal Flatts Restaurants
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The story of how a member of the Mafia turned government informant used the United States Witness Protection Program as a shield to allegedly bilk MILLIONS of dollars from hundreds of people and entities through the failed Toby Keith and Rascal Flatts restaurants.