“Man of Steel” Robby Turner Has Passed Away
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He played as a primary musician in the band for The Highwaymen. He was the final steel guitar player and producer for Waylon Jennings. He played on albums from Sturgill Simpson and Chris Stapleton. He earned the nickname the “Man of Steel.”
The Final Issue to Save Country Music (A New Year’s Resolution)
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When Saving Country Music was first founded in 2008, the idea that we would ever get to where we are today in country music seemed like a virtual impossibility, a pipe dream, and certainly an uphill battle to say the least.
Koe Wetzel Lands #1 on Country Radio. It Sounds Like a #1 on Country Radio
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Now what the hell is this? What’s the fun or challenge of getting to the top if you sell out to get there? Koe Wetzel is supposed to be one of country music’s bad boys blowing in from Texas, doing things his own way.
Man Loses Bet, Must Spend Entire Day at Jason Aldean’s Bar
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Better him than me. About the only reason you’d ever see this lil’ buckaroo anywhere near Jason Aldean’s monstrosity on Lower Broadway in Nashville is if was involved losing a bet. That’s basically the reason one Fantasy Footballer.
Album Review – Steel Saddle (Self-Titled)
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Take yourself a trip back in time in an avocado green Chevelle to the moment when Jesus freaks, acid testers, and neo folkies all discovered the virtues of American country music, and set to contributing to that legacy.
The 2024 Saving Country Music Songwriter of the Year
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Saving Country Music doesn’t always bestow a “Songwriter of the Year” award. In fact, no such award has ever been bestowed before. What do we owe such an occasion to, and who is the beneficiary?
Beyonce, Christmas, Jay-Z, Diddy, and the NFL
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They called it the “Beyoncé Bowl,” and it was promoted as Beyoncé’s first live performance from her supposed “country” album, Cowboy Carter. But Cowboy Carter is not a country album, and the performance wasn’t live.
Garth Brooks’ “No Fences” Appears on Spotify in Streaming Scam
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Fans of Garth Brooks were rejoicing Thursday evening (1-2) as it appeared that Garth was finally giving in and starting to upload his catalog to Spotify. But it’s pretty clear that Garth didn’t have a change of heart.
The Saving Country Music 2024 Album of the Year
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All the nominees for the 2024 Saving Country Music Album of the Year deserve nothing but praise for being catalysts for the country music revolution we’re currently enjoying. But only one can take the prize.
Release Radar & Most Anticipated Country Albums for 2025
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Welcome to 2025! Hopefully it will be a prosperous year in country music. As usual, the amount of releases coming out early in the year is a little light, but that doesn’t mean it won’t include some heavy hitters.
In Memoriam: Country Music’s Fallen Greats of 2024
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Before we look forward to 2025, let’s look back at 2024 and remember the important individuals we lost, from huge superstars, to songwriters and side players. They all contributed to the music we love, and deserve to be remembered.
Saving Country Music’s 2024 Essential Albums List
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Welcome to Saving Country Music’s most comprehensive guide to music in a given year, The Essential Albums List. It includes the “Most Essential” Albums, and then other albums reviewed and deemed worthy.
Willie Nelson, Jimmy Carter, and the Notorious White House Pot Incident
Part of the story that’s rarely told is the cautionary tale portion. While Willie Nelson was puffing away on the roof of the White House, he had a cast on his foot. It happens to be that his weed consumption had something to do with it.