Alan Jackson Has Too Much of a “Good Time,” Gets Concert Shut Down
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When it comes to the rules of country music, Alan Jackson never broke one in his illustrious, Hall of Fame career. But when it came to the rules of life and the music business, well that’s another story.
Grand Ole Opry Parent Company Buys Austin City Limits Property
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Ryman Hospitality Properties, which owns The Grand Ole Opry, The Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, as well as numerous other important music properties in Nashville and beyond, has struck a deal to purchase the 37-story, full city block-sized mixed-use complex in downtown Austin along second street known as Block 21.
The Best Mainstream Country Albums of 2019
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All country albums, regardless if they emanate from a major label or receive radio play, are considered for Saving Country Music’s Album of the Year nominations. But not every year does a mainstream album make it. Even though one didn’t make it to the top of the heap in 2019, we had a bumper crop of quality mainstream country releases.
The Country Side of Harmonica Sam’s “Broken Bottle, Broken Heart”
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There are a few ways you can attempt to achieve country music perfection. With The Country Side of Harmonica Sam, it is to so expertly recreate the classic era of country music when artists like Lefty Frizzell and Webb Pearce were topping the charts, the results are downright jaw dropping. We’re not talking about close approximations.
Cain’s Is The Country Music Place to Be This New Year’s
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If you’re going to be in Tulsa this New Years, let me just say on behalf of all the country and roots fans that won’t be, we hate you and your ugly stupid face. It’s completely unfair that you’ll get the opportunity to take in some of the best lineups of performers this side of the big festivals.
Country and Roots Christmas Releases for 2019
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In the immortal words of Tom Petty, it’s Christmas … again. That’s means we have a bunch of seasonal releases from a slew of your favorite country and roots artists to round up just in case Christmas music is your thing. Here’s a run down of all the best releases, as well as a playlist to listen to the best selections.
Willie Nelson, Marijuana, and the Elephant in the Room
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n a recent interview, the long-time marijuana advocate revealed that he is no longer smoking pot due to his continued breathing issues. The news came as a shock to some, if not many in the marijuana community, and others that see Willie Nelson’s name as synonymous with marijuana.
The SteelDrivers Announce New Album, New Song, “Bad For You”
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The SteelDrivers have about all you need from music: The drive and instrumentation of bluegrass, the grit of country, the energy of rock, the soul of the South, the songwriting of Americana, and four Grammy noms and a win that prove they do it all better than most. They’re the best elements of American roots music wrapped into one.
Under The Big Sky Festival Is Back After Successful First Year
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In 2019, an interesting new destination festival popped up just outside of Whitefish, Montana called Under The Big Sky. With acts such as Dwight Yoakam, Cody Jinks, Whitey Morgan, and Amanda Shires on the bill, it got the attention of true country fans, but the question was if it would be worth the trek.
Review – Dillon Carmichael’s “I Do For You” (Song & EP)
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When populating your list of insurgent acts from Kentucky helping to turning country music right side up, don’t forget to key in Dillon Carmichael. In fact he might be one of the most important names to remember since he’s right in the thick of the mainstream as a signee to Riser House Records, working from the inside out.
Flatland Cavalry Gets Big Opportunity To Open for Luke Combs
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Luke Combs doesn’t need any help selling tickets on his currently sold-out “Beer Never Broke My Heart” tour. He’s arguably the biggest artist in all of country music at the moment. But he’s calling in the cavalry for his show Saturday night at San Antonio’s 18,000-capacity AT&T Center anyway. Combs has tapped the fast-rising Flatland Cavalry.
Toxicology Confirms Kylie Rae Harris Intoxicated During Fatal Crash
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In the official autopsy and toxicology report obtained by Saving Country Music, Medical Investigator Lori Proe of the New Mexico University School of Medicine confirms Kylie Rae’s degree of inebriation, and that she died due to blunt force trauma during the accident. No other drugs or intoxicants were found in Kylie Rae’s system.
Music Legend Redd Volkaert Is Latest to Leave Austin
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Austin, TX is losing yet another music legend. The latest to join the stampede out of the Live Music Capital of the World is Grammy winner and guitar-playing legend Redd Volkaert. Renown throughout the country music world and beyond for being one of the greatest Telecaster players in history, Volkaert once played in Merle Haggard’s band.