Ella Langley Chooses Texas Artists for New “Choosin’ Texas” Video
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Instead of soliciting the services of Nashville’s star power, authentic to the story of the song, they instead tapped Texas talent to round out the video’s cast, including Wade Bowen, Tanner Usrey, Casey Donahew, and Kaitlin Butts from Oklahoma.
Tyler Childers, A Guitar, A Song, and an Arena
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On Sunday (2-28), Tyler Childers released a video of himself performing his song “Nose On The Grindstone” acoustic and alone, standing at center stage at the Rupp Arena in Lexington, Kentucky. The video was posted a year to the day that Childers performed at the Rupp
Country Music Hall of Fame Picks & Predictions for 2021
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It’s that time of year again to consider who might be in the running for the precious few spots as the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. A secret committee commissioned by the CMA is going over their final ballots and whittling down the names to the few who will make it.
Album Review – Lainey Wilson’s “Sayin’ What I’m Thinkin'”
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Move aside all you pop country prima donnas of both the the male and female persuasion, because a bona fide redneck warrior princess has just shown up looking to shake up the mainstream scene with unapologetic and boisterous modern country songs served with unabashed attitude and honesty.
Travis Tritt’s 1st Album in 14 Years Features Formidable Songwriters
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Along with picking one of the hottest and most well-respected producers from the independent side of country for his comeback record, Tritt has also called on some of the best songwriters and performers at the moment. Don’t expect a dated retrospective from Tritt.
Evan Felker Emerges Performing at Benefit with Teague Brothers
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There was a big Evan Felker sighting on Saturday, February 27th, as longtime frontman and songwriter of the Turnpike Troubadours turned up playing with The Teague Brothers at a benefit concert. Evan Felker performed “7&7,” “Gin, Smoke, Lies,” “Good Lord, Lorrie,” and “Every Girl.”
Johnny PayCheck’s Son John Gets Back Into Family Business
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With a wife and three daughters, and a life well lived already, Johnny Paycheck’s son Jonathan is not exactly looking for your adulation to help support a fledgling career as he couch surfs and cuts his teeth at open mics. Nonetheless, he’s here to leave his own mark on music.
Perfunctory Post on the 2021 ACM Awards Nominations
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Didn’t we just endure an installment of the ACM Awards just a few short months ago? Well yes we did. But thanks to COVID-19 the last cycle was protracted, and here it has come back around again. Whoopee. Get ready for (mostly) the same parade of names that get nominated every year.
Album Review – Charley Crockett’s “10 For Slim”
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The third installment of Charley Crockett’s Lil G.L.’s series is a significantly more personal one. Having become friends with James “Slim” Hand during the latter stages of his life and career, Slim’s passing on June 8th, 2020 was a big blow for Crockett. Charley knew was so few others do.
Zach Bryan Deletes Social Media Accounts. But Don’t Panic.
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Stay calm folks. No, Zach Bryan is not dead. No, he hasn’t quit music. No, he wasn’t cancelled or anything else traumatic. And no, he hasn’t turned in his name in for a number to become an international crime-fighting anti-terrorist extra-juridical assassin for the CIA.
Patsy Cline-Inspired Charlie Marie Sets New Album “Ramble On”
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Ever since honky tonk sweetheart Charlie Marie sent hearts swooning with her self-titled five-song EP in 2019, we’ve been we’ve been waiting for something new, and for the moment that hopefully might be her big country music breakout. Well ladies and gentlemen, this could be it.
Blackberry Smoke Announces New Album, New Members
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To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the band and re-establish their Southern roots, Georgia-based Southern rock badasses Blackberry Smoke will be releasing their latest record called ‘You Hear Georgia.’ They’ve also added a couple of new members to the band recently.
Keepin’ It Country Ain’t Only Reason Alan Jackson Wears a Hat
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Alan Jackson: Mustache, jeans, dirty blonde hair, and a cowboy hat. ‘Nuff said. Ain’t nobody who’s had so much success in country music that has kept it as country as Alan Jackson. Part and parcel with all of that is the rarity to ever see Alan Jackson without a cowboy hat on.