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…
Parmalee’s Last Dying Gasps At Relevancy, “Hotdamalama” (A Rant)
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Spectacularly relevant to 2014, “Hotdamalama” from Parmalee is the Bro-Country mega hit that never was, served with ragingly misogynistic language and imagery that would get you fired from 95% of 2018 workplaces with no severance and a sexual harassment lawsuit trailing your decommissioned ass out the door.
The SteelDrivers Announce “Bonafide” Tour with Newest Member
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For 10 years now, The SteelDrivers have been a preeminent bluegrass band of the hard-charging variety and a proving ground of talent that includes Chris Stapleton as an alumni. After announcing the newest member to take what was once Stapleton’s spot in guitar player and singer Kelvin Damrell, the 5-piece outfit is ready to hit the road.
Randy Travis Playlist Does a 180 – Adds Cody Jinks, Joshua Hedley, +Others
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Whether it was our vehement protestations, or simply patience revealing a more balanced perspective, the recent additions to the Randy Travis Spotify playlist have done a complete 180, and deserve recognition, if not outright praise.
Album Review – Lindi Ortega’s “Liberty”
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There is no more ambitious undertaking in the world of country music than to attempt to write and record the conceptualized Western murder album. This is what Canadian country songwriter and performer Lindi Ortega did when she chose to undertake her newest record, ‘Liberty.’
What’s Really Behind The Wal-Mart Hank Williams Yodeling Boy
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Yeah, you’ve probably seen the video already, and probably a few times after it popped up in one or many of your social media feeds. But the ultimate lesson from the Wal-Mart yodeling boy is that America truly is starving for traditional country music.
Eric Church Becomes Surprising Champion of Country Women
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There would be no mainstream country music career for Ashley McBryde if it weren’t for the help of Eric Church. Eric Church isn’t a guy you would expect to be a big champion of country music’s women on the surface. But quietly, Church has become a champion of many of country music’s most deserving women.
Jordan Davis and “Singles You Up” Give Kickass Beards a Bad Name
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Who the hell is Jordan Davis you say? Well he’s that pop country guy; you know, the one with the beard. Because how the hell else would you tell him apart for the reams and reams of these generic pop country bros stacked up so thick up and down Music Row you need a cattle guard to get through them?
Alison Krauss & Willie Nelson Announce Co-Headlining Tour + More Krauss Dates
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Legendary bluegrass fiddle player and singer Alison Krauss and country legend Willie Nelson have just announced a co-headlining tour for 2018 to go along with Willie’s already announced Outlaw Fest dates and annual 4th of July Picnic this summer, while a much more extensive touring schedule has been announced for Alison Krauss.
The Media Has Made a Mockery of Kacey Musgraves and “Golden Hour”
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The coverage of Kacey Musgraves’ ‘Golden Hour’ has displayed such an aberration of truths, perspective, knowledge of the country and roots realm, and in some instances even common sense, it illustrates a widespread embarrassment for the entire music media pool, and the journalism industry in general.
Album Review – Ashley McBryde’s “Girl Going Nowhere”
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We’re at war for the soul of country music ladies and gentlemen, and recruiting cute little pop stars from affluent Southern suburbs, and then attempting to refine their sugary styles to be even more pop, and more cute under the misguided notion that this is how to tap into the passion of the masses has only resulted in continuing losses.
Gothic Country’s Slim Cessna’s Auto Club Plots Busy 2018 Tour Schedule
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If you know Gothic country, then you know Slim Cessna’s Auto Club, or at least you should. The seminal Gothic country band that has been helping define Gothic country for over two decades with it’s strange mix of mad roots and wild stage shows. The Denver, CO outfit will be hitting the road hard and heavy in 2018.
Red Shahan’s “Culberson County” Introduces You To His Music, & The Muse of West Texas
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There’s a reason why so many novels and movies in the last 20 years have chosen the vast desolation of West Texas as the venue to backdrop their stories and imperil their characters. West Texas is perfect for getting lost in, or for finding yourself. The expansiveness inspires a feeling of smallness and self-reflection.