Ween’s Iconic “12 Golden Country Greats” Gets New Deluxe Edition
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If you know, then you know. If you don’t know, then you should get wise to the genius that is Ween’s ’12 Golden Country Greats.’ The fifth album from the wild, experimental rock band released in July of 1996 was a complete sea change.
Ray Wylie Hubbard Details Upcoming New Album “Reel 2 Reel 4 Real”
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Most musical performers tend to grow old with their music, slowing down, smoothing the edges off, and settling for more quiet, acoustic tones. Not Ray Wylie Hubbard. He’s the Patron Saint of “Grit, Groove, Tone and Taste.”
The Best New Country and Roots Albums of 2026 So Far
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As we near the halfway pole of the musical year, it’s time to reflect back on the best albums that have been released so far. The top ten albums listed below should be considered early Album of the Year contenders.
Album Review – Coleman Jennings – “Lead You Home”
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Herein lies what might be one of the greatest Western-inspired albums released in this year, or frankly, in many other years. With his debut album produced by Dave Cobb, the young-in-age, but old-in-soul…
On Morgan Wallen’s Piano Flipping
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Well lookey here, it’s another Morgan Wallen nontroversy. And even though the dude has done some completely stupid things over the years that have deserved criticism or outright ridicule, this one feels like a big fat nothing burger.
Outlaw Legend David Allan Coe Laid to Rest in Cincinnati
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At the funeral home, numerous photos and pieces of memorabilia were on display, including the legendary Harley Davidson banana yellow Panhead motorcycle owned by Coe. Numerous people also shared words and remembrances.
Album Review – Don Williams “Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes”
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All of these songs sound like Don Williams, and despite their orphaned history, still present a really strong effort, and one you’re more than happy to receive since it’s a Don Williams gift from beyond.
George Strait is New Addition to Final Alan Jackson Concert
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The biggest question mark when Alan Jackson’s final concert was announced was who was left off the lineup, namely Alan Jackson’s long partner in crime against the ill’s of Music Row, George Strait.
New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Playlist (#179)
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Summer is officially in full swing, so what better time to juice up the Top 25 Playlist with some fresh entries. No matter where you turn, new strong country songs, and very promising artists are emerging.
The Biggest Takeaways from DelFest 2026
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This marked DelFest’s 18th year since its inception in 2008, and founder Del McCoury and his family continue to bring in arguably one of the finest festival line-ups year after year.
See Episode 3 of New Songwriting Showcase ‘The Hook’
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The Hook is quickly morphing from an interesting concept into a bonafide music community, with each show doubling the audience size over the previous one, and doubling the amount of performers signing up to play.
Song Review – Kaitlin Butts’ New Single “Never Really Mine”
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Kaitlin’s first original single after signing to Republic Records is absolutely everything you want from a Kaitlin Butts song. If anything, it utterly defines who she has been throughout her career.
Album Review – Joshua Ray Walker’s “Ain’t Dead Yet”
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He sings with a deftness nearing the angelic, allowing the stories and messages to stir the inner soul of his captive audience, resulting in an experience difficult to impossible to achieve through other conventional means.