Crickets Member and Country Songwriter Sonny Curtis Has Died
16 Comments
Sonny Curtis was a skilled guitar player, a clever songwriter, and someone who left his fingerprints all across American culture in indelible ways, including as a member of The Crickets.
This Graham Barham Guy (A Rant)
76 Comments
Imagine using the most advanced surgical procedures to meticulously isolate and extract the very kernel essence of what made performers like Sam Hunt and Florida Georgia Line so sinister and cringe
Sturgill Simpson’s “Who The F**k Is Johnny Blue Skies?” Tour On Sale
32 Comments
So much for retirement. Those who’ve seen Simpson live can attest that he’s having too much damn fun at the moment with the reconstituted lineup of his legendary band to stay home.
DeFord Bailey: A True Star of Early Country With a Misunderstood History
29 Comments
Though not technically the first country artist on the radio, nor the first on WSM, Bailey is generally regarded as having been the first Grand Ole Opry performer when George Hay introduced him.
Vince Gill Celebrates 50 Years of Making Music with Summer Tour
29 Comments
This summer will mark 50 years that the 67-year-old Vince Gill has been performing music professionally, and he’s celebrating by going on an extensive tour that will culminate in a four night residency at the Ryman.
After Playing Full Show, Zach Top Refunds Tickets Due to Illness
19 Comments
There’s a reason Zach Top is the reigning Saving Country Music Artist of the Year, and it’s not just for his music. To achieve such an accolade, you have to be the full package, including displaying personal character.
Alright, I Laughed At This New Clay Walker Tour Name
18 Comments
you can’t help but laugh at the name of Clay Walker’s new tour called the “Drive Me Smooth Tour.” Though some picked up on the reference immediately, many wondered what was up with the quirky name.
Album Review – The War and Treaty’s “Plus One”
39 Comments
There is no easy or succinct way to regard The War and Treaty’s new album Plus One. It starts off terribly, but goes on to include perhaps some of the best songs of their entire catalog. It’s not really country at all, until it is…
George Strait, Chris Stapleton Plot Limited Run of 2025 Stadium Shows
26 Comments
You won’t hear “King” George Strait on the radio, and you’ll barely hear songs from Chris Stapleton these days. But both of these country stalwarts can sell out shows at the stadium level, and will do so once again in 2025.
Cole Goodwin Is Worth Getting On Your Radar
8 Comments
Already opening shows for Zach Top, he’s got a similar sound to Zach, is a good guitar player as well, but it’s Cole Goodwin’s songwriting that is garnering attention, and distinguishing him from other neotraditionalist.
Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Announces Packed 2025 Lineup
11 Comments
It’s one of the most frenetic and talent-rich events all year, resulting in one of the most sought-after tickets in music. It’s Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion, and it happens on the Thursday of Austin’s greater SXSW gathering.
Album Review – Cam Pierce’s “A Thousand Lonely Horses”
15 Comments
Even those well versed in the wide expanses of the Western music canon will be strongly intrigued and delighted to hear the decidedly singer/songwriter-style of Western music that Cam Pierce crafts.
This Is Big: Jason Carter Leaves the Del McCoury Band
28 Comments
In as titanic of a move as you will ever hear about in the world of bluegrass, fiddle player Jason Carter is leaving the Del McCoury Band to pursue a solo career after 33 years by Del McCoury’s side.