Looking Through The 2026 Two Step Inn Festival Lineup
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The Two Step Inn Festival in Georgetown, TX has become one of the premier festivals in the independent/throwback country space over the last few years, while always throwing in a few curve balls.
Kathy Mattea Invited to be Next Grand Ole Opry Member
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“Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes, and thank you!” was Mattea’s response after fellow West Virginian Charlie McCoy posed the question. McCoy came out on stage while Mattea was singing her iconic “18 Wheels and A Dozen Roses.”
Billy Strings Lands Role in “King of the Hill” Reboot
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The new 10-episode season is currently streaming on Hulu. “King of the Hill” featured quite a few country music icons throughout its original run, but this new series features one on every single episode.
Album Review – Hayes Carll’s “We’re Only Human”
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“We’re Only Human” captures an acclaimed songwriter evolving with his music, and challenging an audience to evolve with him.
Joshua Hedley Announces New Western Swing Album “All Hat”
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Mr. Jukebox. The Mayor of Lower Broadway. The Singin’ Professor of Country & Western. Whatever you want to call him, Joshua Hedley has been a radical preservationist of actual country music for years.
Hayley Williams vs. Morgan Wallen, and Understanding Lower Broadway
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Hate on Lower Broadway all you want. But if you really want to make a difference about how that area is evolving, steer people to the places down there that are still doing it right, that act like beacons of true artistic expression.
Cody Jinks, Luke Combs, Willow Avalon, BJ Barham Talk TikTok Dilemma
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At this point, TikTok viralty and Spotify algorithms aren’t just the new thing or the biggest thing. They might be the only thing that matters in music anymore. This creates a dilemma.
Brennen Leigh Announces New Album, Reveals New Song “Dumpster Diving”
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Brennen Leigh is one of the most preeminent country and Western singers of our era. This is the reason some have been sent downright giddy by the recent revelation that Brennen Leigh will be releasing a new album.
Zach Top Reveals Details of New Album “Ain’t In It For My Health”
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Zach Top has revealed the 15-song track list. Along with the Alan Jackson-inspired summer anthem “Good Times & Tan Lines,” Zach Top has also released the song “South of Sanity” from the new record.
Tyler Childers Sees Career High Debut for “Snipe Hunter”
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Tyler Childers has set a personal best debut with his new album Snipe Hunter, released on July 25th. Produced by Rick Rubin with assistance from Nick Sanborn, Snipe Hunter has stimulated great conversation.
On Billboard Declaring Beyoncé’s Tour the “Biggest” in Country History
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Beyoncé’s recently concluded “Cowboy Carter Tour” was recently declared the “Biggest Country Tour in Billboard Boxscore History.” But of course, there is an important list of caveats to this record-breaking feat.
Album Review – Pitney Meyer’s “Cherokee Pioneer”
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Together they offer up a straightforward bluegrass album under the duo name Pitney Meyer that warms your cockles, and does for bluegrass what Mo Pitney did for traditional country previously: make you hopeful for the future.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#162)
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Hope you like *all caps* COUNTRY music, ’cause it’s coming straight at you hard and heavy in this playlist. And if you don’t, why the hell are you even hanging around these parts anyway?