Beloved North Springs Music Fest Reveals 2026 Lineup
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The call it “The Honky Tonk in a Hayfield,” and patrons say it’s not just about how the lineup is curated. It’s also about the curation of the crowd and how they’re all like-minded country fans.
Cody Jinks Slays at The Whitewater with Josh Ward & Colter Wall
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The last time we were talking about Cody Jinks in concert, he was getting carted off stage in an ambulance for what ultimately was determined to be a bad bout of vertigo. This weekend (July 6th & 7th), the only hint of issue for Cody Jinks while performing at the Whitewater Amphitheater was perhaps the dark sunglasses he was sporting.
“Live Forever” Book on Billy Joe Shaver’s Life & Songs On The Way
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An oral history on the life of songwriting legend Billy Joe Shaver is on the way. Called ‘Live Forever: The Songwriting Legacy of Billy Joe Shaver,’ it will be about Shaver’s life and songs told through his peers, friends, and disciples like Ray Wylie Hubbard, Dale Watson, James McMurtry, Scott H. Biram, Dallas Moore, and Jessi Colter.
Colter Wall Releases New Song to Coincide with the “Calgary Round-Up”
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Canadian country folk artist and formidable singer Colter Wall has just released a new song as the first taste from an upcoming album called “Calgary Round-Up.” Colter Wall captivates audiences by evoking the ghosts of folk and country’s past with his haunting voice and primitive style.
Eric Church Is Getting Ready to Debut a New Single
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The last time we heard new music from Eric Church, it was when he unexpectedly dropped ‘Mr. Misunderstood’ now over 2 1/2 years ago. The news comes after it was revealed earlier this week that Eric Church’s younger brother Brandon passed away at the age of 36. Brandon Church was also a songwriter.
Album Review – Chris Hennessee’s “Ramble”
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‘Ramble’ is just how damn enjoyable it is to listen to. So many songwriters these days get too swept up in one-upping the competition with their compositions. This approach has resulted in some great songs, but we sometimes forget that music is there to be heard and enjoyed. A record like ‘Ramble’ reminds you of that.
Bebe Rexha & “Meant to Be” Poised to Make More History on Hot Country Songs Chart
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In the last 73 weeks of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart, there have only been five total songs to crest the chart. That means that over the past 1 1/2 years, two songs have occupied the chart’s top spot 89% of the time. And those two artists very specifically benefit from pop attention.
Weather at Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic Results in Multiple Cancellations – Resumes After Rain
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Willie Nelson’s 2018 4th of July Picnic in Austin, TX was disrupted by heavy thunderstorms that moved through the area on Wednesday, resulting in cancellations in numerous performances. Being held at the Circuit of the Americas just south of Austin proper, fans were told to take shelter at roughly 2:30 p.m.
Mile 0 Fest Announces Impressive 2019 Lineup
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Now that so many fans made the trek last year and were happy to report it was no Fyre Fest—it was perhaps one of the best festivals they’ve ever attended—they’ll be lining up for tickets this year too, especially with such an impressive 2nd year lineup.
Kristina Murray Announces New Album “Southern Ambrosia”
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If you’re looking for the next generation’s version of Emmylou Harris, Kristina Murray is not a bad place to start your quest. A hidden gem of east Nashville and a regular at the Honky Tonk Tuesday Night events at the local American Legion Post 82, she’s been seen as a duet partner with J.P. Harris and other cohorts occasionally.
Darius Rucker’s Take on Drivin’ N’ Cryin’s “Straight to Hell”
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You complain that the songs from today’s top country stars are no good and they should start cutting songs that are halfway decent like the ones your favorite independent and underground artists play … until they attempt to do that very thing, and come across like total dork asses.
Album Review – Rhyan Sinclair’s “Barnstormer”
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The 17-year-old Rhyan Sinclair proves this Kentucky wave of country music is no anomaly. It’s broad-based, and multi-generational. She like a chute of new country music life rising from the soil. But don’t slot her as just another name in a gaggle of artists emerging from Kentucky. She has the voice, the style, and songwriting to stand out.
Randy Houser Returns to Form in “What Whiskey Does”
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“What Whiskey Does” is a return of Randy Houser to his more original form, and for the better. This is the Randy Houser who had built a fan base who would back bite you when you mentioned Randy’s participation in “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” or other offenses, and assure you he was true country.