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.
Newest Additions to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#17)
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Fresh horses have just been added to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist, hoping to do battle with Spotify’s ridiculous portrayal of country music on their mainstream playlists bought and sold via the streaming version of payola.
Chris Stapleton’s Radio #1 for “Broken Halos” is a Big Deal
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Chris Stapleton’s #1 for his current single “Broken Halos” is an achievement that was thought to be impossible even a couple of years ago when Stapleton was dominating everything else in the genre. This is yet another accomplishment for Stapleton, and another accomplishment in the effort to restore balance to country music.
The Mother of Outlaw Music, Hazel Smith, Has Died
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There were many performing artists, side players, roadies and managers that played a major part in the country music insurgency in the 70’s that came to be known as “Outlaw,” but only one can rightfully claim they coined the phrase, or saw the revolution happen from its early incarnation to its Platinum-selling peak.
Album Review- Scotty McCreery’s “Seasons Change”
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Call Seasons Chance a big victory for Scotty and his fans, and you’ll get no quarrel here. But now that he’s won his freedom and established his commercial relevance again, it would be great to see McCreery get back to his roots, and get back to what made America fall in love with him in the first place.
Recent Health Issues Mean Continued Delays for Loretta Lynn’s New Album “Wouldn’t It Be Great”
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Of course the health and well being of Loretta Lynn is the most pressing concern for fans. But the continued health issues for the 85-year-old have also resulted in continued delays in the release of her latest record, “Wouldn’t It Be Great.”
Daryle Singletary “Keepin’ It Country” Tribute Concert Announced
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Those looking for a way to show their final respects and remember the legacy of Daryle Singletary will have their opportunity at a open-to-the-public and free tribute concert and memorial Tuesday, March 27th and the Country Music Mother Church in Nashville.
New Organization “Rebelle Road” Looks to Expand Opportunities for Women in Country
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There’s talk about what to do about the adversity women are facing in country music, and then there’s action. A new organization called Rebelle Road is looking to expand support and touring opportunities for women in country music by banding together knowledge and resources, and putting together events and other opportunities with women as the […]
Third Man Records Lays Off Employees – Faces $1 Million in Debt
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The Jack White-owned Third Man Records is facing some financial difficulties. This is the news coming out of the company’s Nashville headquarters in the SoBro neighborhood just south of downtown where they operate a record store, venue, as well as house label offices.
Turnpike Troubadours, Steel Woods Get Big Opportunity on Miranda Lambert’s Bandwagon Tour
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You may not be into attending big arena shows, but it’s hard to not be happy for the big opportunity being bestowed to the Turnpike Troubadours, Southern rock revivalists The Steel Woods, high caliber songwriter Natalie Hemby, and Tenille Townes who have all been tapped as openers on Miranda Lambert’s “Bandwagon Tour.”
The iHeartMedia Bankruptcy Is No Victory for the American Consumer
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Well it finally happened. America’s largest radio station owner iHeartMedia filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the wee hours of Wednesday night/Thursday morning. But just like the recent Cumulus Media bankruptcy, the fact that this is a Chapter 11 means little will change in the radio landscape.
The Sports Failures Who Became “Country” Stars
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For many true country music performers, the bug to write, sing, and play country music bit them at an early age, and never left. For others, country music is simply a vehicle for fame and riches. Specifically, many of them first tried to make it in professional sports before flunking out or getting sidelined with injury.
2018 Outlaw Fest Tour Features Willie Nelson, Sturgill Simpson + More
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The Outlaw Fest Tour curated by Blackbird Presents has announced its 2018 dates, locations, and participants. The nine separate dates this summer will include stops in Dallas, Detroit, Bristow, Cincinnati, Noblesville in Indiana, the Woodlands, TX just outside of Houston, and two shows in North Carolina.