Legendary George Jones/Johnny PayCheck Band Member Don Adams Dies
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Country music has lost a legendary musician, singer and songwriter this week. The great Don Adams, known as one of George Jones’s “Jones Boys” and a longtime member of Johnny Paycheck’s band passed away.
“Western AF” Remembers Luke Bell on His 35th Birthday
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Instead of focusing on Luke Bell’s death and the circumstances surrounding it, YouTube video channel/production company Western AF is focusing on his life with a new 50-minute extended feature.
Alison Krauss & Union Station Announce 1st Album in 14 Years, “Arcadia”
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Collectively, the current members of Alison Krauss and Union Station have 70 Grammy nominations between them. Both their upcoming tour starting in April, as well as Arcadia will be highly anticipated.
Album Review – The Doohickeys – “All Hat No Cattle”
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Some folks forget that comedy in some ways is just as integral to the classic versions of country music as fiddle and steel guitar. It’s just that all of these elements have been forsaken by certain modern versions of commercial country.
Charley Crockett Reveals New Major Label Album “Lonesome Drifter”
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All that hard work over the last many years is paying off in spades for ol’ Charley Crockett. Just announced officially, Crockett has signed a major label deal with Island Records, and will be releasing his debut major label album.
2025 Country Music Hall of Fame Picks & Predictions
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It’s that time of year again to consider who might be considered as the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. A secret committee commissioned by the CMA (Country Music Association) is going over their final ballots.
Country Artist & Martina McBride’s Father Daryl Schiff Has Died
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He was a local country music legend who went on to be nationally recognized, and also happened to be the father and mentor of country superstar Martina McBride. Daryl Schiff of The Schiffters has died.
Mile 0 Fest 2025: Ground Zero for Big Moments
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What happens at Mile 0 Fest in Key West doesn’t stay in Key West. It resonates throughout the Texas/ Red Dirt world, into Americana, and throughout independent country for the rest of the year.
For Cross Canadian Ragweed Fans Mad About Their Mile 0 Fest Debut
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On Thursday, January 23rd in Key West, Florida, Cross Canadian Ragweed officially reunited on stage and played their first songs for people in 15 years. The performance was completely unannounced.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#151)
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The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist is built to keep you informed on all the best songs and albums coming out right here, right now in country and roots music. It’s available on most all streaming formats.
Taylor Swift, Caitlin Clark, and Women in Country Music
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The fact that the country music industry supported Taylor Swift so demonstrably and she was able to find top-tier success proves it’s possible for a woman to find her way in the industry, and in recent times.
Sierra Ferrell Announces 2025 “Shoot For The Moon” Tour
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Sierra Ferrell is about to have a BIG 2025, so it might be one of your last opportunities to see her in small venues. She’s just announced a slew of new headliners dates under the appropriate title “Shoot The Moon.”
Cross Canadian Ragweed Officially Reunites at Surprise Mile 0 Fest Set
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During a Cross Canadian Ragweed tribute to cap off Thursday night’s festivities at the Coffee Butler Amphitheater in Key West, all four members of Cross Canadian Ragweed took the stage publicly for the first time in 15 years.