Hit Songwriter, Bluegrass Great Ronnie Bowman Dies in Motorcycle Crash
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Ronnie Bowman was severely injured on Saturday afternoon, March 21st in Ashland City, TN. He was transported to Nashville’s Vanderbilt Hospital for treatment where he passed away around 3:00 pm on Sunday.
Singer and Songwriter Justin Townes Earle Has Died
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According to social media posts on Justin Townes Earle’s official Facebook and Instagram accounts, the singer, songwriter, second generation performer, and Nashville native has passed away the age of 38. The news was released on Sunday evening, August 23rd, though no cause of death has been given at this time.
Alan Jackson (Finally) Reschedules Tour Dates to 2021
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Alan Jackson has been one of the few holdouts when it comes to country music arena acts holding onto hope they would be able to play some of the concerts scheduled for 2020, including multiple dates that were rescheduled from the spring when the COVID-19 pandemic first hit. But he’s finally thrown in the towel.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#69)
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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. New songs have just been added.
Jon Pardi, Pam Tillis, Runaway June on Grand Ole Opry
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Another quality lineup will grace the Grand Ole Opry stage Saturday night, August 22nd as mainstream traditionalist Jon Pardi, upstart singing trio Runaway June, and Grand Ole Opry member Pam Tillis will help keep the circle unbroken by performing and streaming live from the Opry House in Nashville.
Album Review – Josh Turner’s “Country State of Mind”
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Let’s be honest. Do we really need yet even more new versions of old country songs? But the wildcard here, and what makes this record worth turning your attention to is that you have the once-in-a-lifetime voice of the great Josh Turner gracing these classic songs.
Dolly Parton Did Not Support the Black Lives Matter Movement
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Despite video evidence to the contrary, and no evidence whatsoever in the affirmative, multiple media outlets continue to report that Dolly Parton pledged her support to the Black Lives Matter movement—meaning the political movement—as opposed to saying in a simple colloquial exchange that the lives of black individuals matter.
Parker McCollum Tests Positive for COVID-19, Cancels Shows
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Texas country artist turned rising major label star Parker McCollum will not be playing a couple of upcoming shows where he was planning his return to performing. Parker is cancelling the performances after testing positive for COVID-19. The 28-year-old let fans know on Thursday.
Jon Pardi Surprises & Pays Tribute w/ “Rancho Fiesta Sessions”
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We shouldn’t be surprised that Jon Pardi is one of the few new mainstream stars who can rattle off a handful of country classics at a moments notice. He’s about as traditional as mainstream country gets. Hell most of today’s radio stars have little to no idea who Merle Haggard, Dwight Yoakam, or the late great Joe Diffie even are.
Owner of Robert’s Western World Buys Ernest Tubb Record Shop
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The owner of one of the last remaining true honky tonks on Lower Broadway in Nashville’s downtown district has purchased one of the most iconic and historical businesses that happens to sit right across the street. JesseLee Jones—owner of Robert’s Western World—has purchased the Ernest Tubb Record Shop.
Widespread Panic Drummer Todd Nance Dies Unexpectedly
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Founding drummer of the Athens, Georgia-based Southern Rock and jam band experience Widespread Panic has passed away. Todd Nance died at the age of 57 in Athens it was announced on Wednesday (8-19) due to sudden and unexpected severe complications of a chronic illness.
I’m Declaring August 28th, 2020 a Country Music Holiday
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Hear ye, hear ye, hear ye. By the power vested in me by country music, I am officially declaring the 28th of August, in the Year of Our Ford 2020 as an officially-sanctioned country music holiday, with all the rights and privileges thereof afforded to all self-professed country fans.
Kane Brown Thinks Johnny Cash & Merle Haggard are ‘Red Dirt’?
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It appears like Kane Brown is as apt to get lost in the scary landscape of country music as he is his own 30 acres. Sure, navigating through some of country’s subgenres can be a little confounding for the musical civilian. But this is a guy that’s made millions off of being a supposed “country” star.