Legendary Producer Tony Brown Inducted into Country Hall of Fame
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There have been many record producers over the years in country music. Then there is Tony Brown. Right up there with Chet Atkins, Billy Sherrill, and a few select others, Tony Brown defined the sound for an entire era.
What Happened To Tyler Mahan Coe of “Cocaine & Rhinestones”?
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This is not the Tyler Mahan Coe I started following and conversing with in 2012, who impressed me with his temperament and intelligence, who I knew once he found his place in the music world would contribute something brilliant, which he has. This isn’t even the Tyler Mahan Coe who released those 14 amazing Cocaine & Rhinestones episodes.
Willie Nelson Announces Plans for 2019 Farm Aid
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Willie Nelson and the usual suspects, along with some fresh talent will once again reunite for the plight of the American farmer as part of the 2019 installment of Farm Aid, which this year will focus its attention on the land of dairy. The location was chosen specifically due to the crisis affecting many of America’s dairy farmers.
“Nashville Drummer” Added to Endangered Species List
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On Tuesday evening (7-9), a Nashville drummer known by music conservationists in the area as “Drummer #036” was leaving a recording session on 16th Avenue in Nashville’s Music Row district when he was struck by a vehicle. Crossing the street at a pedestrian intersection at about 9:30 p.m., he was startled and froze in a […]
Finding Lorrie: Are All Turnpike Troubadours Songs Tied Together?
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Any Turnpike Troubadours fan worth their salt already knows all about the lineage of the girl named Lorrie through multiple Turnpike Troubadours songs. Lorrie is not the only recurring character in the Turnpike Troubadours universe though. This is all the genius of Turnpike’s frontman and primary songwriter Evan Felker.
“Pinkville” Finds Louisiana Native Rod Melancon Tapping Into His True Sound
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‘Pinkville’ may not fit in with what today’s country machine (or audience) may recognize as such. But like the work of the Drive-By Truckers or Kacey Musgraves or Jason Isbell, it is precisely the kind of record rural America needs to be hearing more, and making more.
Kelsey Waldon Details New Album “White Noise/White Lines”
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Waldon will release her third album called White Noise/White Lines on October 4th, and has just released a new song to go along with the album announcement called “Anyhow.” Produced by Kelsey with Dan Knobler, this album damn well better be on your wish for fall releases or you might as well out yourself as a Florida Georgia Line fan.
Confederate Railroad Releases Statement About State Fair Cancellation
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This story has been updated. Outlaw country and Southern rock group Confederate Railroad has finally addressed the situation of being removed from playing at the Du Quoin State Fair in Illinois this August due to the band’s name. Originally scheduled to perform with Restless Heart and Shenandoah under the banner “90s Country Reloaded Day” on August […]
New Miranda Lambert Single “It All Comes Out In The Wash” Coming
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The wait is just about over for new music from Miranda Lambert. And no, the lead single from her latest album due out this fall will not be the self-proclaimed “country punk rock” song Miranda debuted earlier this summer at CMA Fest called “Locomotive.” This newest Miranda ditty will be called “It All Comes Out In The Wash.”
‘The Rock’ Wants You Listening to Sturgill, Cody Jinks, Tyler Childers
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We live in an era where a performance on The Tonight Show is not nearly as valuable as the ringing endorsement of an important celebrity on social media, for a musician or anyone else. And with the way radio refuses to support many artists, including some with major label deals, these influencer endorsements can go a long way.
Willie Nelson Offers Rare Screening of “Red Headed Stranger” in Luck
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Willie Nelson’s 1975 conceptualized album Red Headed Stranger is considered by many to be the greatest country music album of all time. The film Red Headed Stranger based off the album and released 11 years after holds a bit of a different legacy. Starring Willie Nelson, Morgan Fairchild, and Katharine Ross…
Confederate Railroad Gets Dixie Chick’d from Fair Because of Name
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Outlaw country and Southern rock group Confederate Railroad has been removed from playing at the Illinois State Fair in Du Quoin this August due to the band’s name. Originally scheduled to perform with Restless Heart and Shenandoah under the banner “90s Country Reloaded Day” on August 27th, they have been removed from the bill.
Hank Williams Jr. Cancels Peckfest Appearance, Side Stage Cancelled
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Hank Williams Jr. was scheduled to be one of the headliners at this weekend’s Peckfest at the Kanawha River Campground in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, but has cancelled after the promoters could not fulfill their financial obligations. Subsequently, the talent on a side stage meant to highlight local and up-and-coming bands was also cancelled.