Morgan Wallen Makes The Least of His ‘SNL’ Appearance
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Huh. So Morgan Wallen appeared on Saturday Night Live and it stirred controversy, and he didn’t even really seem that thrilled to be there, or grateful for the opportunity? You don’t say.
Blackberry Smoke to Open for Guns n’ Roses – Plot Live Album
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The big opportunities keep coming for the preeminent Southern rock band of our time, Blackberry Smoke. They recently played some big gigs opening for Lynyrd Skynyrd, and now have been tapped by Guns n’ Roses on their upcoming fall tour. They also are releasing a new live album, ‘Blackberry Smoke Homecoming: Live in Atlanta.’
2019 Americana Music Awards Winners and Recap
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The 18th Annual Americana Music Awards transpired Wednesday night (9-11) at the Country Music Mother Church, the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, with lots of love spread out among a diverse list of winners, but John Prine emerging as the biggest winner walking away with both Album of the Year for ‘Tree of Forgiveness,’ and Song of the Year
Details Revealed For Cody Jinks’ Two (Yes, Two) New Albums
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Well the cat’s out of the bag. We’re not just getting one new album from Cody Jinks in 2019, we’re getting two. The first we’ve known about for a while and is called After The Fire due out October 11th with what appears like a campfire shooting the middle finger on the front. Then the […]
Jason Aldean Just Released a Song Called “We Back”
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If it was the early 90s, and Jason Aldean was opening for AC/DC or a born again Ozzy Osbourne, perhaps this mess would fly. But this is 2019, and supposed to be country music. Where is the Prince of Darkness to bite the head off a Jason Aldean when you need him?
Marty Stuart Confirms Reissue of “The Pilgrim” w/ Bonus Tracks
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As first announced by Saving Country Music earlier this summer, Marty Stuart’s Magum Opus The Pilgrim is being reissued and for the first time on vinyl, along with an accompanying CD with 10 bonus tracks taken from the project and other recorded material Marty has amassed over the years. The 20th Anniversary Edition of The […]
Neal Casal Remembered By Friend & Collaborator, Zephaniah OHora
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Tuesday, September 10th is Suicide Prevention Day, and the day has been observed with renewed importance by many in the independent country and roots world after the recent passing of songwriter, player, and producer Neal Casal. The 50-year-old took his own life on August 26th leaving many with lingering questions about his passing.
Album Review – “The Highwomen” (Self-Titled)
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Strong songwriting underpins inspired performances delivered by four women with passion for this project and its material in this initial effort by The Highwomen. Instead of writing it all themselves, they took the Nashville approach of utilizing co-writers to refine each effort that began with their original ideas, and it shows in the results.
Kelly Clarkson Goes Off About Today’s Country & It’s Beautiful
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It’s not just hardcore country fans who are stupefied by what the modern country format has become. It’s most everybody. In fact the ranks of non-country fans and performers may be even more shocked and appalled by what is called “country music” today, because they haven’t been present for the slow erosion of the format over the many years.
Hear Cody Jinks Make His Grand Ole Opry Debut
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Cody Jinks made his Grand Ole Opry debut on August 28th, and the Opry has finally gotten around to posting the full official audio of the show (listen below). In a segment hosted by Grand Ole Opry member Clint Black, Cody Jinks received a standing ovation after performing his allotted three songs backed by the Opry house band.
Kane Brown Fan Sounds off on Saving Country Music
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Here at Saving Country Music, we are committed to equal time and opportunity for all perspectives and opinions on country music. Recently we published an article reporting on how Kane Brown has posted a derogatory meme on Twitter after not being nominated for even a single CMA Awards yet again, and eventually deleted his Twitter account.
Newest Additions to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#49)
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Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Playlist is all about trying to keep you up-to-date with the best in the latest songs and albums being released, and we got a few doozies for new additions. Let’s first start off with the earthy new selection from Cody Jinks called “Same Kind of Crazy As Me.” It’s the first taste of new music from him.
Randy Travis Headed Back Out on Tour in Unique Collaboration
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Country Music Hall of Famer Randy Travis has still not regained his ability to perform, but a unique undertaking has been launched to bring both Randy Travis and his songs back to live audiences. In partnership with Outback Presents, 12 dates have been announced for “The Music of Randy Travis Tour.”