The Legendary Troy Seals Has Passed Away
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Through George Jones, Troy compelled us to ask, “Who’s Gonna Fill Their Shoes?” when it comes to the country legends who pass on. Now we must ask that question when it comes to Troy Seals.
End of an Era: Guitarist David Abeyta Leaves Reckless Kelly
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Austin-based Texas/Southern/Red Dirt/Alt country rock band Reckless Kelly is probably best known for being the home of brothers Willy and Cody Braun. But if there was a third member that fans most identify with as one of the most important members of the band over the last 20 years, it would be lead guitar player David Abeyta.
Tyler Childers Adds To 2019 Tour Dates & Festival Appearances
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You get the sense that Tyler Chiders is sitting right on the cusp. When you mention his name, there is an energy behind it that charges the air, like you know he’s someone ready to break out in the biggest way at any moment. When he releases a new record, it could be a monumental event, and have reverberations throughout country music.
George Strait Makes Incredible Comeback on Country Radio
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“Stunning” is the only way to put this. “A shot out of the dark” might be another. “Awesome” would be a third. But however you want to put it, “King” George Strait is back on country radio, and in a big way with his brand new single “Every Little Honky Tonk Bar.”
2019 Folk Alliance International in Words and Pictures
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Folk Alliance International is the annual gathering of the tribes for those individuals too stubborn-headed to worry about the major commercial applications of performed music, and instead do it for the spirit of the art, the community it creates, and/or to preserve primitive musical art forms in their most pure state.
This Is Not How Miranda Lambert’s Marriage Was Supposed to Be Revealed
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Life rarely works out the way you plan it, and this is especially true when it comes to marriages and divorces. In the world of power celebrities, marriage is often its own occupation in leveraging the attention of the masses via celebrity gossip rags to make one’s popular culture brand more compelling to the wide population.
Marty Stuart Announces Big Tour w/ Steve Miller Band
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Though it may seem like a strange pairing on the surface, remember Marty Stuart is still currently touring behind his latest record Way Out West, which tracks the lineage of country music on the West Coast from the Bakersfield Sound to the psychedelic influences of the 60’s and 70’s.
Lydia Loveless Claims Bloodshot Records “Covered Up” Harassment – Co-Owner Steps Away
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Alt-country singer and songwriter Lydia Loveless has come out with a statement saying that independent, Chicago-based insurgent country label Bloodshot Records did not properly address the behavior of an individual associated with the company who regularly sexually harassed and groped her.
Newest Additions to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#36)
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Some very big names, and some names to discover are included in the newest additions of the Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist. Fresh off her four wins at the Grammy Awards including for Album of the Year, Kacey Musgraves has released her first proper radio single from ‘Golden Hour’ in the form of “Rainbow.”
Details of Dolly Parton’s Netflix Anthology Revealed
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If you enjoyed Dolly Parton’s two original films based off her song “Coat Of Many Colors” for NBC (and if the ratings were any indication, you probably did), then you will get eight more chances to delve into the magic behind some of Dolly Parton’s most iconic songs in a new 8-part film anthology that is coming to Netflix.
Turnpike Troubadours Fight Through Power Issues to Perform Friday
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Yes, there was yet even more drama with a Turnpike Troubadours performance, and another show that was almost cancelled. But this time it was in no way the band’s fault. In fact they were the ones that insisted the show go on, and pushed through the issues to offer attendees a full performance, and give fans a happy ending.
A Tanya Tucker Comeback Record & Film Are Coming
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You have to go all the way back to 2002’s ‘Tanya’ to find the last time country icon Tanya Tucker released a proper album of new material; her classic covers album from 2009 notwithstanding. That’s 17 years to save up songs and inspiration, and now Tanya is ready to make a roaring return.
Turnpike Troubadours Put on “Great” Show in Lincoln After Cancellations
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Not that daily updates upon the doings of the Turnpike Troubadours are necessary, but with the recent “touch and go” nature of their tour schedule, and the band’s timid efforts at communication, many fans and ticket holders for upcoming shows have a vested interest in staying up-to-date with just how they’re doing.