Ole 60 Announces Debut Album “Smokestack Town”
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It’s not every day that a band that already has a Certified Platinum single (“Smoke & A Light”) and is scheduled to headline their first arena before the end of the year is announcing their debut album.
Pony Bradshaw to Complete Album Trilogy with “Thus Spoke The Fool”
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Well, it’s finally happening. For years, distinguishing and attentive listeners have been proclaiming that Pony Bradshaw is the best songwriter nobody’s ever heard of. But songs that great were not going to be kept down.
One For The Ages: Chris Thile & Billy Strings Open Telluride Bluegrass
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Billy Strings and Chris Thile opened the 51st annual Telluride Bluegrass Festival Thursday (6-20), and they didn’t have a “performance,” they had a conversation in a language that only these two maestros could possibly comprehend.
On Jason Kelce’s Rant About Country Music
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The two Kelce brothers host a podcast together called New Heights, and have the internet all agog after Jason Kelce (the brother NOT having intercourse with Taylor Swift) twisted off on country music during the latest episode.
The Best Country Songs of 2024 So Far
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What we’re looking for here are legitimate Song of the Year contenders. This means were not searching for the catchy ditties and toe tappers. We’re looking for songs that elicit a deep emotional response.
Album Review – Chasen Wayne’s “Strange Places”
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Taking a novel, intriguing, and diverse approach to country music—but one that still nestles squarely in the genre and affirms its roots—Chasen Wayne has released an album that will pull you right in and demand repeat listens.
Mark Chesnutt Hospitalized, Has Emergency Heart Surgery
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After suffering what is being described as a “heart health issue” on Sunday evening, June 16th, Chesnutt was hospitalized and had emergency quadruple bypass surgery. He has cancelled his upcoming shows.
Waylon Jennings Is Not Done Adding to His Legacy Just Yet
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In many respects, the passing of a country artist is not where their career and legacy ends. It’s just the beginning. Near the end of their career and especially after their death is when the real work starts.
Album Review – Taylor Hunnicutt’s “Alabama Sound”
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“…and the Southern rock gods from their perch way on high in country music heaven gazed down through the firmament to behold Taylor Hunnicutt and her debut album Alabama Sound. And they were pleased.”
The REAL Significance of George Strait’s Record-Setting Concert
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On Saturday (6/15) at Kyle Field in College Station, Texas, George Strait officially shattered the all-time record for attendance at a single concert with 110,905 tickets sold. The attendance breaks the previous record.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#141)
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Summer is in full swing, and that means plenty of time for hanging out near bodies of water and listening to the best songs in independent country. Don’t buy into what Nashville proclaims is the “Song of the Summer.” Find your own.
Father’s Day Review – Luke Combs – “Fathers & Sons”
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“Fathers & Sons” is far and away the best-written album of Luke’s career. It’s also far and away the most country-sounding album of his career. Poignant, purposeful, heartfelt, and graced by perfect timing…
Sirius XM “Outlaw Channel” Chief Jeremy Tepper Passes
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Jeremy Tepper was the Program Director behind Sirius XM’s Outlaw Country channel since 2004, not to mention Willie’s Roadhouse and the Road Dog Trucking channel. Jeremy Tepper wore many hats.