Joe Ely Health Concerns Revealed Ahead of New Album
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Joe Ely’s wife and manager Sharon Ely explains has been suffering from some serious health issues lately as he prepared to release a new album titled “Love and Freedom.”
Album Review – Cody Jinks’ “Less Wise” (Modified Reissue)
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The record that most explains why Cody Jinks has been able to build up such a big following, and such a deep connection with those fans is arguably his 2010 effort ‘Less Wise.’ It was recently re-released in a remixed and remastered form called ‘Less Wise Modified.’
Album Review – Eric Strickland’s “Black and White and Blue”
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This new album Black and White and Blue isn’t just about Eric Strickland making a bluegrass record, it is about Eric exerting his desire to not be pigeon holed, and pulling away from the whole “Outlaw” moniker that has become so compromised in recent years.
Wade Bowen Announces New Album “Solid Ground”
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Texas music stalwart Wade Bowen will release his latest record called Solid Ground via Thirty Tigers. Produced by songwriter and guitar player Keith Gattis, it will be Bowen’s first proper full-blown release of original music since his 2014 self-titled record.
Kristina Murray’s “How Tall The Glass” Gives Glimpse Into Her Emerging Talent
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As if walking straight out of a portal from the early 70’s Kristina Murray seems almost more like Emmylou Harris than Emmylou Harris, except with a style and grace all her own. Her eyes seem to carry the weight of 1,000 sorrows, as do the words to her songs, delivered with a sweet melancholy that arises an empathetic response in the heart.
Finally, A New CMT Crossroads Episode I’m Slightly Interested In
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When the first ever episode of the cross-genre show CMT Crossroads aired in January 2002 pairing Lucinda Williams with Elvis Costello, we thought they were on to something that was groundbreaking, and could become legendary. But as time went on of course, the idea became bastardized.
Taylor Swift’s Aggressive Country Move with “New Year’s Day” Poses Many Questions
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It should be a very interesting next few months as “New Year’s Day” will now be one of the most-watched and talked-about singles on country radio in some time, with ramifications that could go far beyond the appeal or success of “New Year’s Day” itself, and help set the rules of engagement in country radio for years to come.
Another Setback for Dallas Cowboys After Thomas Rhett Named Thanksgiving Halftime Performer
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There’s yet another reason for players and fans of America’s Team to be disappointed on the direction of the current season. After finishing last year 13-3, and starting the 2017-2018 campaign as many people’s pick as a Super Bowl contender, the Dallas Cowboys have suffered another debilitating season setback.
Mike & The Moonpies Ready Release of New Album “Steak Night at the Prairie Rose”
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If you’re looking for an authentic Austin, TX honky tonk band as opposed to . . . I don’t know . . . some rich Californians looking to exploit the mystique and romanticism of such a thing, then the first place to start looking might be Mike and the Moonpies.
On Neal McCoy’s “Take a Knee My Ass”
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Neal McCoy—the half-Filipino mid 90’s country star who amassed eight Top 5 songs, two platinum albums, and dozens of other accolades during his heyday, including the excellent song “Wink”—has just relegated his entire career and all accomplishments heretofore to an internet meme in the minds of many Americans.
Album Review – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill’s “The Rest of Our Life”
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Look, I see what they were going for here. The problem is what they were going for was just not very good. This album is a concert play; not your typical studio record. Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are on this massive “Soul2Soul” tour together, and when folks have been to the concert, they want to buy Tim and Faith the home game.
How Whataburger Helped Mel Tillis Overcome His Stutter, And Start a National Conversation
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Mel Tillis was known for many accomplishments in music, but he’s also known to a generation as being one of the most famous people with the speech impediment known as stuttering. In the 80’s, Whataburger decided to take the initiative with their famous stammering spokesperson to make a point and inspire people.
Country Legend Mel Tillis Has Passed Away
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Mel Tillis, beloved for #1 country hits such as “Southern Rains,” “Good Woman Blues,” “Heart Healer,” and more died Sunday morning (11-19) at the Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida. Tillis had been battling intestinal issues since early 2016 which resulted in his hospitalization, and he never fully recovered.