The 2025 CMA Awards Set Up Pretty for Zach Top
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It’s a very real possibility that Zach Top doesn’t win a single trophy at the 2025 CMA Awards. But in some respects, it doesn’t matter if he does. He’s already won as a traditionalist on an independent label.
George Strait Teases New Album, Debuts Song with Chris Stapleton
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At the George Strait show at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis Saturday night (5/4), Strait not only confirmed a new album is on the way, he also debuted two new songs from it, including one with Chris Stapleton.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#139)
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It’s an embarrassment of riches these days trying to keep up with all the best songs and albums. That is why this particular playlist update includes an unprecedented 11 new songs. Trying to fit them all into 25 slots is a challenge.
On The Beauty and Dilemma of the New A.I. Randy Travis Song
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In lieu of Randy being able to sing new, original songs due to his continued aphasia, he has partnered with his old label Warner Music Nashville to release a new song called “Where That Came From.”
Busy Country Release Day on May 3rd. Here’s Your Guide
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May 3rd is one of those Fridays when the album releases come so hard and heavy, you really need help to make sure you navigate yourself in the right direction, and don’t miss out on something that may speak to you.
Song Review – Shaboozey’s “A Bar (Tipsy)”
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Alright. So it goes without saying that this really isn’t a “good” song, and that it’s not especially “country” either, aside from a few tokenary and surface inferences. But regardless, according to Billboard, it’s the #1 song in country.
Twang, and the Undying Friendship of Waylon Jennings & Duane Eddy
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Though Duane Eddy definitely influenced many country guitar players too, the “twang” we refer to today is somewhat of a different thing, though similar. It’s utilizing the sharp and flat space between notes to enhance the sound.
American Aquarium Announces New Album “The Fear of Standing Still”
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For nearly 20 years now, American Aquarium and frontman BJ Barham have been a mostly rock band graciously accepted into Americana, Texas/Red Dirt, and independent country due to the quality of the songs.
More Tragedy: George Strait Drummer & Tour Manager Tom Foote Has Died
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The tragedies continue to accrue for George Strait’s musical family and crew in 2024, with one of Strait’s long-running right-hand men passing away after losing two other important members of his entourage earlier in March.
Album Review- Wyatt Flores – “Half Life”
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“Half Life” might be marked by ruminations on the inherent mortality of carbon-based life we all must reckon with, but the future is bright and sky is the limit of where Wyatt Flores can take this music.
One For The Ages: Charley Crockett’s $10 Show at The Broken Spoke
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An opportunity to see Charley Crockett at The Broken Spoke, and for a $10 cash-only fee, that was enough to have some brave individuals starting a line the night before. He brought the house down.
Morgan Wallen Camp Addresses Lack of Amazon Stream from Stagecoach
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When the broadcast schedule for Sunday was revealed, Morgan Wallen fans quickly noticed that his name was curiously absent, including some fans who claimed they signed up for the Amazon service solely to see Wallen.
No False Alarm: Jamey Johnson Is Working on New Music
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It’s been nearly 14 years since Jamey Johnson released an album of new original music. Since then, we have received ample excuses as to why the award-winning songwriter hasn’t released a new album.