As Predicted, Now They’re Coming for Ella Langley
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It’s her actions, it’s her music, and whatever beliefs she espouses publicly that Ella Langley should be judged on. This guilt by association is irresponsible, reckless, unfounded, and potentially, outright incorrect.
Hayley Williams vs. Morgan Wallen, and Understanding Lower Broadway
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Hate on Lower Broadway all you want. But if you really want to make a difference about how that area is evolving, steer people to the places down there that are still doing it right, that act like beacons of true artistic expression.
Cody Jinks, Luke Combs, Willow Avalon, BJ Barham Talk TikTok Dilemma
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At this point, TikTok viralty and Spotify algorithms aren’t just the new thing or the biggest thing. They might be the only thing that matters in music anymore. This creates a dilemma.
Brennen Leigh Announces New Album, Reveals New Song “Dumpster Diving”
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Brennen Leigh is one of the most preeminent country and Western singers of our era. This is the reason some have been sent downright giddy by the recent revelation that Brennen Leigh will be releasing a new album.
Zach Top Reveals Details of New Album “Ain’t In It For My Health”
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Zach Top has revealed the 15-song track list. Along with the Alan Jackson-inspired summer anthem “Good Times & Tan Lines,” Zach Top has also released the song “South of Sanity” from the new record.
Tyler Childers Sees Career High Debut for “Snipe Hunter”
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Tyler Childers has set a personal best debut with his new album Snipe Hunter, released on July 25th. Produced by Rick Rubin with assistance from Nick Sanborn, Snipe Hunter has stimulated great conversation.
On Billboard Declaring Beyoncé’s Tour the “Biggest” in Country History
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Beyoncé’s recently concluded “Cowboy Carter Tour” was recently declared the “Biggest Country Tour in Billboard Boxscore History.” But of course, there is an important list of caveats to this record-breaking feat.
Album Review – Pitney Meyer’s “Cherokee Pioneer”
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Together they offer up a straightforward bluegrass album under the duo name Pitney Meyer that warms your cockles, and does for bluegrass what Mo Pitney did for traditional country previously: make you hopeful for the future.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#162)
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Hope you like *all caps* COUNTRY music, ’cause it’s coming straight at you hard and heavy in this playlist. And if you don’t, why the hell are you even hanging around these parts anyway?
Brian Setzer Overcomes Health Issues. Stray Cats Plot New Tour
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One of the greatest guitar players in American history had us all spooked earlier this year when Brian Setzer let the public know he’d lost the ability to play guitar. But now he’s back.
“Miss Country Soul” and Opry Legend Jeannie Seely Has Died
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One of the most revered women to ever grace the genre, one of the most accomplished voices of the Grand Ole Opry for the better part of a century, “Miss Country Soul,” and the modern era’s mother of the Opry has passed on.
Album Review – Sunny Sweeney’s “Rhinestone Requiem”
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Listening through Rhinestone Requiem, the boldness of its audio flavors, and the passion brought to the songwriting, it gives you a sense that Sunny Sweeney is just now hitting her peak.
Legendary Tejano and Country Musician Flaco Jiménez Has Died
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“Flaco” is partly a term of endearment, and partly a euphemism in the Spanish language, translating in English to “skinny.” Flaco Jiménez was certainly svelte and earned the nickname, but he was so much more.