Album Review – The Marcus King Band’s “Darling Blue”
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If you wanted to be all buzzy and clickbaity about it, you could proclaim “Marcus King goes country!” or “Marcus King releases a country album!” But that’s not really what’s going on here.
Cole Goodwin Is Worth Getting On Your Radar
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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
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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”
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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
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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.
Concerns Persist About Gordy’s HWY 30 Music Fest After Failed Texas Shows
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Gordy’s HWY 30 Music Festival in Filer, Idaho is moving forward in 2025, despite thousands of ticket holders, some music artists, and numerous investors, vendors, and advertisers from the festival’s Texas shows still seeking refunds.
Damn. This 2025 FairWell Fest Lineup is Lights Out
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Tip your hat to the folks who curated the roster for the 2025 FareWell Fest in Redmond, Oregon, because it might be the best independent country lineup we’ve seen so far in 2025. Crowned by Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson.
Colter Wall, Paul Cauthen Cancel Shows Citing Mental/Physical Health
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In the last few days, two of the bigger draws in independent country music music have put their touring schedules on pause, citing mental and physical health concerns. Though this can be frustrating for ticket holders…
After 10 Years, Kristina Murray Finally Gets Her Due
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They call Nashville a 10 year town. You get 10 years to make it, and after that you might as well turn tail or give up. Over the last 10 years, perhaps nobody has has paid more dues while being passed over for deserved recognition.
Mary Chapin Carpenter, Brandy Clark Announce Joint Tour
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You might be surprised to hear it, but anyone who’s seen Mary Chapin Carpenter perform recently will attest that she’s great live, and hasn’t slipped an inch from her commercial heyday in the ’90s.
Cross Canadian Ragweed Adds New Show, Hints More Could Come
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The sold out Boys From Oklahoma reunion shows in early April will not be your only opportunity to see the reunited legendary Red Dirt band. Cross Canadian Ragweed has just announced another stadium date.
Braun Brothers Reunion Unveils Beefy Lineup for 2025
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t’s a festival. It’s a homecoming. It’s a family reunion. It’s the Braun Brothers Reunion, and it’s one of the longest-running traditions in Texas music held in Idaho each summer. 2025 will be no different.
2025 Super Bowl, Grammy Awards Lock Out Country Performances
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Similar to many recent Super Bowl halftime performances, the Grammy Awards were primarily dominated by lip-synced performances and choreographic dancing without a live instrument to be seen on stage.