Dissecting ‘The New York Times’ 30 Greatest Songwriters List
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Oh great, another list. And just like what always happens with lists these days, people treat them like it’s a “Where’s Waldo?” exercise, scouring through them to find what to tear apart based on their own tastes.
Earl Scruggs Music Festival Keeps Spirit of Earl Scruggs Alive
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Despite all of his achievements, Earl Scruggs never had a dedicated music festival in his lifetime. That has been rectified with the annual Earl Scruggs Music Festival, now in its fourth year.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#164)
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Summer is winding down, and it’s time to put away the swimsuits and party songs, and bust out the sweater and sad bastard tunes. There’s so much great music coming out right now, it’s kind of ridiculous.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Reprises “Circle” Moment at Earl Scruggs Fest
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The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band took the stage at the Earl Scruggs Music Festival for a special performance of “Will The Circle Be Unbroken” with many big name special guests.
On Paul Cauthen Calling Out Charley Crockett
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the bigger you get, the brighter the spotlight shines, and the greater the scrutiny comes down, especially when you’re scrutinizing others. Charley Crockett is starting to feel those effects.
Album Review – Margo Price’s “Hard Headed Woman”
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Margo’s back, reunited with original producer Matt Ross-Spang, and just released perhaps the best album since her debut, maybe the best album of her entire career, and maybe one of the best country albums so far this year.
Album Review – Zach Top’s “Ain’t In It For My Health”
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Zach Top illustrates the timeless appeal of true country music. He isn’t just making music that’s curiously popular for its older sound. He’s ushering in an entirely new era for the country music genre.
Country Artist Bryan Martin Removed From Stage Amid Drunken Performance
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After slurring through numerous songs, making an extended slurred speech, and personnel attempting to escort him off stage, Martin was ultimately forcibly removed by Sheriff’s office officials.
15 Years Ago: Turnpike Troubadours Release “Diamonds & Gasoline”
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“Diamonds & Gasoline” has been the ever-present fuel and gem to the Turnpike Troubadours phenomenon that never tires, never gets old, will never fall out of style, and will continue to be relevant and resonant.
Robert Earl Keen & Friends Raise Over $3 Million for Texas Flood Relief
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The people of Texas haven’t forgotten about the tragic flooding in the Hill Country on July 4th, and continue to show up for their fellow neighbors, with no fatigue displayed.
Album Review – Chandler Dozier’s “Bakersfield East”
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Many can capture the sound. Few can deliver it so effortlessly like it’s what they were born to do. Country music might’ve just found its next great traditionalist star.
30 Years Ago: Vince Gill Releases The Perfect Country Eulogy
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Country music isn’t just here to entertain. It is here to heal. And few songs have the healing power, and present such grace and adulation for a fallen friend, loved one, or fellow country great.
August 29th is a MASSIVE Release Day in Country
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Whoa, the release day we have lined up for Friday, August 29th is going to be WILD. Some of the names you might recognize. Some of them might be new to you. But they’re all worth paying attention to.