George Strait Deserves the Kennedy Center Honors, Not Political Rancor
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George Strait is more than deserving of the honor, and it feels like it’s coming at the perfect time in his career. But as to be expected, in this politically acrimonious time we live in, it’s been polarized by some.
Album Review – Brent Cobb’s “Ain’t Rocked in a While”
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‘Ain’t Rocked in a While’ is a loud, rambunctious, greasy, uninhibited affair that puts songwriting second to finding a groove and laying down in it. It’s garage rock deep fried in a vat of ’70s sweat.
On Conner Smith’s “Citation” for Fatally Striking a Pedestrian
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The punishment certainly doesn’t follow the tenets of Hammurabi’s Code. But in this instance, it might have been the most prudent, and legally sound course of action.
George Strait, Jamey Johnson Plan Benefit for Texas Flood Relief
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George Strait is stepping up big to help his fellow Texans affected by the severe flooding over the 4th of July weekend in Central Texas. Strait’s sphere of influence is definitely felt strongly throughout the region.
Album Review – Joe Stamm Band’s “Little Crosses”
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Releasing ‘Little Crosses’ in the dead of summer is smart timing for Stamm and Co. This is a summer album full of serious heartland rock, songs that stoke sentimental memories, and a little bit of recklessness.
July 11th, 2025 is a HUGE Release Day. Here’s Your Guide
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July 11th is an especially packed release day in country and roots music. There are a lot of top-level, critically-acclaimed names releasing highly-anticipated projects that all deserve to be paid attention to.
Tyler Childers / Chris Stapleton-Led Healing Appalachia Reveals Full 2025 Lineup
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The Tyler Childers-led Healing Appalachia festival has just announced their full lineup for 2025, and it’s a doozy. Fellow Kentucky stalwart Chris Stapleton would be co-headlining the event with Childers.
Album Review – Jesse Lovelock and the Velvet Voices
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Those who take the time to dig for the best in music are handsomely rewarded via the experience of this album, and before the rest of the world and the music business get their opportunity to get their greasy mandibles on it.
Pat Green Loses Brother—Brother’s Family Missing in Kerrville Flood
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The flooding around July 4th in Central Texas and the Hill Country has affected the region’s music community in significant ways, but none bigger than the loss of that Texas country artist Pat Green has suffered directly.
The Best Country Singles of 2025 So Far
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What about the toe tappers, the booty shakers, and the boot scooters? That’s what the best SINGLE distinction is for. They can be great “songs” too. But these are the tracks that get stuck in your head.
Josh Weathers Raises Over $337,000 In Livestream for Texas Floods
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Joined by his band of Bubba Belin on steel guitar, Paul Jenkins on bass, and Blaine Crews on drums, they ran through Josh Weathers originals as well as country music classics and other popular songs, raising an incredible $337,353.
Galleywinter Turns Annual River Jam Into Flood Benefit
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2025’s River Jam is set to take place July 11th-13th. But of course, the recent floods in the region have set a completely different tone for the annual event. That is why the long-running Sunday River Jam has turned into a benefit.
Album Review – Parker McCollum (Self-Titled)
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It’s never been easy to pigeon-hole Parker McCollum, or summarize his music career or sound in a concise sentence. He’s a Texas artist with mainstream impact. He’s an independent-minded performer with commercial impact.