New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Playlist (#182)
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Less and less can you rely on algorithms to serve you the stuff that might best fit you as an independent country fan. This playlist is designed to break through all the noise and put the best stuff at the top.
Opry’s 100th Anniversary Book Doesn’t Shy Away from Controversy
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Would we only get a wine and roses portrayal of the Opry, especially through the modern era? Or would it be willing to present the accurate history, warts and all? Luckily, the latter is the case.
Album Review – Mason Via (Self-Titled)
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Combining adept flat-picking with top-caliber songwriting and a voice perfectly tooled for bluegrass, Mason Via brings an accessibility and immediacy to the bluegrass discipline.
Brent Cobb Reveals “Ain’t Rocked in a While” Tour Dates
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Something has gotten into our sweet little South Georgia boy Brent Cobb. Were used to him softly cooing gentle country songs in our ear as we laze away a warm sunny Sunday afternoon.
Comedian Tom Segura Clowns on Garth Brooks in New Series
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If you’ve ever interfaced with almost anything involving Garth Brooks on the internet over the last few years, you’ve probably noticed all of the “Where are all the bodies Garth?” comments and other weird trolling.
Cody Jinks Announces New Album “In My Blood”
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The modern King of Outlaw Country isn’t one for lounging around for a few years in between albums. After releasing a new studio album and a Lefty Frizzell tribute in 2024, Cody Jinks will release his latest album called “In My Blood.”
The Iconic Sho-Bud Steel Guitar Is Officially Back
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A steel guitar crying and moaning in a song is one of the most iconic sounds in all of country music. And if you know anything about steel guitars, then you know about Sho-Bud.
Red Clay Strays, Zach Top, Ella Langley Win Early ACM Awards
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It’s just the ACM Awards. And it’s just their “New Artist of the Year” categories that are split into three separate awards. But the good guys won, and it does perhaps portend positive things for the future.
Country Is Surging in Country Music. But Pop Stars are Confusing the Signal
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The trend of pop projects being pushed to the country market that started in earnest with Beyoncé is beginning to look less like a short-lived trend for 2024, and now becoming endemic.
BREAKING: Gordy’s HWY 30 Music Fest to Cancel 2025 Idaho Event
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In a completely predictable, but tragically unfortunate event for artists, bands, and patrons, Gordy’s Hwy 30 Music Fest in Filer, Idaho will be canceling their 2025 event scheduled for June 18-21.
Album Review – Willie Nelson’s “Oh What A Beautiful World”
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Why in the world is Willie Nelson still recording and performing music at the age of 91? Or even more perplexing, how is he even still alive, especially after the life he’s lived? The question and the answer are probably one in the same.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#157)
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Everybody wants to be “country” these days, muddying the waters even more when you want to stay connected to these best stuff. Luckily, you’re plugged into this playlist where the best songs rise to the surface.
Wow. Steve Earle Invited to Be The Next Grand Ole Opry Member
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In a completely unexpected move, though not entirely undeserved, alt-country legend and Americana Godfather Steve Earle has been invited to become the next member of the Grand Ole Opry.