Robert’s Western World Announces Satellite Location at New Nashville Stadium
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On the 300 level of the new stadium slated to be open in February of 2027, there will be a mini version of Robert’s Western World. Similar to a satellite establishment you might see at an airport, it will include Robert’s Western World staples.
Ernie Nickels Finds a “Wave” to Ride on “The Hook”
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Through the strength of his song, his natural humor, and likeable disposition, Ernie Nickels earned himself a co-writing session with the one an only Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon.
Country Legend Don Williams Falls Victim to Fake “AI” Album
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The music is still up on streaming services as of this post, though it will likely be taken down soon. But in many respects, the damage is already done. This is just a harbinger of things to come.
60 Years Ago: Kris Kristofferson Gets His Start in Music … As a Janitor
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Kris Kristofferson had been named a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University. He’d also been an officer in the US Army. But he wanted to be a songwriter, so he had to start somewhere.
Halloween Review – Those Poor Bastards – “Songs Of Desperation” (20th Anniversary)
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It was two decades ago this winter that the overlords of Gothic Country—Madison, Wisconsin’s Those Poor Bastards—released their debut album, Songs of Desperation, and launched the Gothic country subgenre.
Kaitlin Butts Signs to Republic Records, Readies New EP
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It’s all happening for Kaitlin Butts, and it couldn’t be happening to a more deserving artist. This puts Kaitlin Butts on the same label as Miranda Lambert and Taylor Swift as she readies an new EP.
On Flatland Cavalry Joining the Morgan Wallen Tour
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o should we be happy for Flatland Cavalry receiving this opportunity to open a massive show in a stadium for Morgan Wallen? Or should we be disappointed they accepted it?
Album Review – Blaine Bailey’s “Indian Country”
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On the new album “Indian Country,” the music lives up to the name. Country is exactly what you get from Blaine Bailey, and in heavy doses, only the stories are told from the Native American perspective.
“The Truth” About Live Nation’s New Nashville Venue
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Few if anyone is pointing out one of the most obvious things about it: This new venue called “The Truth” is Live Nation’s rival to the Mother Church of Country Music, The Ryman Auditorium.
Dan + Shay Cover Taylor Swift’s “Back To December” (A Rant)
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You crave hearing a new song from Dan + Shay like you crave hearing Christmas music before Halloween. The emasculated tones, the aggressive use of AutoTune, the entirely soul-bereft delivery…
After Tragic Death of Owner, Dosey Doe Fights to Stay Open
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There are few venues as unique as the Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, Texas, north of Houston. There’s even fewer in Texas that have played such an important role in fostering the careers of country music performers.
Even Morgan Wallen Thinks Chris Young’s New Music Sucks
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While in the back of the patrol car headed to the pokey, Morgan Wallen can be heard saying to the officers, “Please do not play Chris Young,” and later, “Oh hell no, he’s terrible.”
Jami Grooms Stuns The Hook with “Paid For It”
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Jami Grooms returned to the second installment of The Hook on September 29th, again with high expectations, and once again surpassed them with his song “Paid For It.”