Album Review – Sam Stoane’s “Tales Of The Dark West”
27 Comments
Even if you weren’t a fan of country and Western music previously, after a spin through “Tales Of The Dark West,” you’ll be wearing out your friends and family about its beauty. Like the feminine version of Colter Wall.
Song Review – Cam’s “Diane”
31 Comments
“Diane” is said to be sort of an answer song, or a continuation of the story of Dolly Parton’s iconic country music classic “Jolene.” Of course “Jolene” is about the Dolly worrying that another woman is going to steal her man. “Diane” is presumably about that other woman, recounting a remorseful tale.
Newest Additions to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#11)
10 Comments
2017 continues to make a great case for itself as a bumper crop year for songs and albums, and recent additions to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 playlist reflect that. Just added to the stable of the best country songs are Alan Jackson’s surprise new single “The Older I Get” from a yet named new album, and more….
First Aid Kit Announces Release of New Album “Ruins”
20 Comments
Swedish sister singing duo First Aid Kit has announced their latest album “Ruins.” “Finally,” the duo said on Friday (10-27) as part of the announcement. “Words can’t possibly describe how thrilled we are to announce our upcoming record. We poured our hearts and souls into this. Soon it’ll be yours.”
Song/Video Review- Hellbound Glory’s “Hellbound Blues”
21 Comments
Hellbound Glory’s latest record Pinball comes across as brash and unapologetic, and it’s underpinned by one of the highlights of the project, the song “Hellbound Blues.” But at the heart of the song is how the scourge of addiction can rule and ruin one’s life, especially in the throes of the dark hours.
Album Review – Lee Ann Womack’s “The Lonely, The Lonesome & the Gone”
64 Comments
It’s funny. You mention Lee Ann Womack to certain segments of traditional country music fans, and you’re liable to get a sideways glance, or downright gruff. Little do they know the leadership Lee Ann has exhibited over the last decade plus in keeping the roots of country music alive.
Dillon Carmichael Is One To Watch After “Old Songs Like That”
43 Comments
What’s great about Dillon Carmichael’s “Old Songs Like That” is it doesn’t focus on the negative, it accentuates what is positive about all those old country songs. It preaches their virtues, attempts to explain their importance, and pays homage to them not just in name, but in style.
Miranda Lambert on Lack of Women on Country Radio: “It’s B.S., Straight Up!”
107 Comments
Tired on hearing people whining about the lack of women on country radio? Perhaps it’s because despite all of the protestations and constant focus on the issue, it still is a huge lingering problem that continues to get worse instead of better. And now Miranda Lambert, who has spoken out about the issue before, is getting hopping mad.
How Music Row Helped Kill The Career of Fats Domino
10 Comments
At a time when American pop was nascent and looking for strong shoulders to build its foundation upon, Fats Domino helped us find our thrill. Unfortunately that thrill mostly ended after a visit to Music Row.
Kid Rock Played The Gullible, Politically-Charged Media Perfectly to Promote His Shitty Music
81 Comments
If you ever thought that there was a chance that Kid Rock was going to run for the United States Senate, then you probably don’t deserve to be offering opinions on music or politics at all.
Hey Justin Timberlake, How About Putting Chris Stapleton on Your Super Bowl Halftime Show?
38 Comments
Give it some thought Timberlake, if the wheels aren’t already in motion. Give the fans of true country and good music in general a reason to tune into the Super Bowl halftime show in 2018, even if it’s just for a few minutes. That’d be much more entertaining that a few seconds in the audience of a nipple tassel.
Midland’s Mark Wystrach to SCM: “He is Gonna See Just How Country I Really Am!”
191 Comments
“If I ever meet that guy from Saving Country Music he is gonna see just how Country I really am!” says Mark Wystrach of Midland, while calling Saving Country Music’s coverage of the band “lies” and “click-bait.” But it was never about how “authentic” Midland was. It was about their attempts to unnecessarily embellish their back story.
Ira Wolf Takes You On The Road in “The Closest Thing to Home”
6 Comments
Though there are an incredible amount of songs about wanderlust and road life in the annals of country and classic rock, a true travel album articulated just as much as a journal as a work of fiction is hard to come by. That’s what you get with singer and songwriter Ira Wolf’s “The Closest Thing to Home.”