The Circle Remains Unbroken at Inaugural Unbroken Circle Festival
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It’s official. Independent country and roots music has a new killer festival on the calendar. It’s called the Unbroken Circle Music Festival, and it happened September 4-6 on the banks of the Ohio River.
Fans Unhappy with 2025 Buckeye Country Superfest Lineup
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The Buckeye Country Superfest has just revealed their latest lineup, and it couldn’t be going worse for the AEG-promoted event, at least according to the feedback from fans. Crowned by Kane Brown and Jelly Roll…
On Zach Bryan Bowing Out of Grammy Awards Consideration
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In a move that can only be characterized as unprecedented and perhaps even career-defining, Zach Bryan has refused to submit his recent album ‘The Great American Bar Scene’ to the Grammy Awards for 2025 consideration.
Cross Canadian Ragweed Reunion Shows Sell Out, New Shows Added
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Now shows have been added to Thursday, April 10th, and Sunday April 13th. The presale for these dates starts Tuesday, October 8th at 12:00 pm Central. Fans can sign up for the new presale.
Artists Not to be Overlooked for the 2025 Grammy Awards
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Since the Grammy Awards are one of the few awards that weigh artistic merit over commercial success, it makes it a bit more important to pay attention to for fans and advocates of independent artists.
Billboard Puff Piece Calls Shaboozey the 1st Black Country “Outlaw”
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‘Tis the season for ludicrous and obsequious puff pieces to hit the internet as power publicists are sent into hyperdrive attempting to garner Grammy nominations and wins for their deep-pocketed clients.
Miranda Lambert Signs Traditionalist Jake Worthington to Her Label
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There’s plenty of room for him in Texas, and with the rising interest in traditional country music, this might be the opportunity both for Jake Worthington and Big Loud Texas to take it to the next level.
Review – “Death-Defying Adventures of the Franklin County Trucking Company”
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Lucky for us, The Franklin County Trucking Company is here to pull this proud tradition out of the ditch, shine up the chrome, tie some steer horns to the grill, and get it tearassing back down the road.
Jamey Johnson Readies 1st Album of New Music in 14 Years
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Cross Canadian Ragweed and Oasis have reunited, and Jamey Johnson has announced his first new original album in 14 years. In fact, Johnson hasn’t just promised a new album, but a series of them.
I Saw Zach Top for $12 While I Still Could
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It’s a warning you’ve likely read here at Saving Country Music quite a few times over the years: Go see your favorite up-and-coming artists in smaller venues and for cheap ticket prices while you still can.
Garth Brooks Sexual Assault Allegations Must Be Taken Seriously
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On Thursday afternoon (10-3), it was revealed that a “Jane Roe” had filed a lawsuit in California state court accusing Garth Brooks of multiple incidents of rape, sexual assault, exposing himself, and other explicit behavior.
Amid INSANE Demand, Reunited Cross Canadian Ragweed Adds 2nd Show
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Sources say that over 120,000 people signed up just for the presale access alone. In mid April, Stillwater is going to transform into a major music city. This might turn out to be one of the biggest musical events all year.
Album Review – Midland’s “Barely Blue”
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Here we are in a moment in country music custom made for the neotraditional sounds of Midland, and here they are invoking the era in music when folk rock turned into mom rock on the easy listening station.