On Garth Brooks Looking to Sell His Catalog for $2 Billion
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So Garth Brooks is pondering the sale of his music catalog, including both his publishing and recorded music rights, all of which he’s retained sole ownership of over his career. Garth’s asking price is said to be upwards of $2 billion.
DeFord Bailey: A True Star of Early Country With a Misunderstood History
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Though not technically the first country artist on the radio, nor the first on WSM, Bailey is generally regarded as having been the first Grand Ole Opry performer when George Hay introduced him.
Vince Gill Celebrates 50 Years of Making Music with Summer Tour
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This summer will mark 50 years that the 67-year-old Vince Gill has been performing music professionally, and he’s celebrating by going on an extensive tour that will culminate in a four night residency at the Ryman.
After Playing Full Show, Zach Top Refunds Tickets Due to Illness
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There’s a reason Zach Top is the reigning Saving Country Music Artist of the Year, and it’s not just for his music. To achieve such an accolade, you have to be the full package, including displaying personal character.
Alright, I Laughed At This New Clay Walker Tour Name
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you can’t help but laugh at the name of Clay Walker’s new tour called the “Drive Me Smooth Tour.” Though some picked up on the reference immediately, many wondered what was up with the quirky name.
Album Review – The War and Treaty’s “Plus One”
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There is no easy or succinct way to regard The War and Treaty’s new album Plus One. It starts off terribly, but goes on to include perhaps some of the best songs of their entire catalog. It’s not really country at all, until it is…
George Strait, Chris Stapleton Plot Limited Run of 2025 Stadium Shows
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You won’t hear “King” George Strait on the radio, and you’ll barely hear songs from Chris Stapleton these days. But both of these country stalwarts can sell out shows at the stadium level, and will do so once again in 2025.
Cole Goodwin Is Worth Getting On Your Radar
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Already opening shows for Zach Top, he’s got a similar sound to Zach, is a good guitar player as well, but it’s Cole Goodwin’s songwriting that is garnering attention, and distinguishing him from other neotraditionalist.
Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion Announces Packed 2025 Lineup
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It’s one of the most frenetic and talent-rich events all year, resulting in one of the most sought-after tickets in music. It’s Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion, and it happens on the Thursday of Austin’s greater SXSW gathering.
Album Review – Cam Pierce’s “A Thousand Lonely Horses”
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Even those well versed in the wide expanses of the Western music canon will be strongly intrigued and delighted to hear the decidedly singer/songwriter-style of Western music that Cam Pierce crafts.
This Is Big: Jason Carter Leaves the Del McCoury Band
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In as titanic of a move as you will ever hear about in the world of bluegrass, fiddle player Jason Carter is leaving the Del McCoury Band to pursue a solo career after 33 years by Del McCoury’s side.
Concerns Persist About Gordy’s HWY 30 Music Fest After Failed Texas Shows
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Gordy’s HWY 30 Music Festival in Filer, Idaho is moving forward in 2025, despite thousands of ticket holders, some music artists, and numerous investors, vendors, and advertisers from the festival’s Texas shows still seeking refunds.
Damn. This 2025 FairWell Fest Lineup is Lights Out
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Tip your hat to the folks who curated the roster for the 2025 FareWell Fest in Redmond, Oregon, because it might be the best independent country lineup we’ve seen so far in 2025. Crowned by Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson.