Randy Rogers Band Announces New Collaborative Album “Songbook”
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There aren’t a lot of reasons the release a “Greatest Hits” album these days in the age of streaming. So as the Randy Rogers Band reaches 25 years of playing and recording songs, they’ve cooked up a somewhat novel concept.
Truer Than Fiction: The Death of Hayden Panettiere
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Hayden Panettiere (pronounced pan-a-teery) was not a country star. She simply portrayed one on television. But as her life drew parallel to the one she played on the small screen, it became eerily similar to the stories we’ve seen play out.
Album Review – Bronwyn’s “Rattlin’ Bones”
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Imparting enthusiasm and fresh perspectives into a very old genre of music—and in a manner that imparts that invigoration into the audience themselves—Bronwyn puts her signature stamp on bluegrass with new album “Rattlin’ Bones.”
New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Playlist (#183)
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The more music being dumped into streaming networks every day, the harder it is to find the songs, albums, and artists, and albums that might appeal to you. The bounty of choice has resulted in the cratering of appeal.
The Power of Song Explored in the Latest Episode of ‘The Hook’
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The Hook is not a performance competition. It’s a songwriting showcase. But it’s not just that either. The Hook is an attempt to address the issues that you see and hear so many of your favorite artists complaining about.
Remembering Ben Jones: So Much More Than Hazzard County’s Mechanic
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Best of luck pigeon holing Ben Jones in your nice and ordered little idea of what being American is supposed to be, cast in the political binary, and weighted on one side or the other of the always-inflamed culture war.
John PayCheck Crafts a “Better Plan” Ahead of New Album
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As we like to say about our country heroes, they’re gone but not forgotten. It’s even easier to not forget them when their progeny make it a personal mission to keep their legacy going, and not just by being a reenactment.
The REAL Message Behind the Hank Jr. / Chris Farley SNL Skit
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Recently, a Saturday Night Live skit featuring comedian Chris Farley impersonating Hank Williams Jr. has been making the rounds online. Originally aired as part of Season 23, Episode 4 on October 25th, 1997, the skit is quite hilarious.
Brother of The Band Perry Exposes Falsehood Behind New Lineup
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How this latest iteration of “The Band Perry” landed a label deal and booking representation, ended up on the lineups of festivals like the Two Step Inn and Bristol Rhythm and Roots playing to backing tracks defies logic.
Let’s Do This: Kaitlin Butts to Release New Album “Hello, Honky Tonk”
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Sorry Halloween, but you’re gonna have to play second fiddle to the release of a new Kaitlin Butts record in 2026. Coming at you like a bowl full of treats on October 30th, Kaitlin will unleash her latest record “Hello, Honky Tonk.”
Album Review – Red Shahan’s “Hard Land”
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There’s no need to close your eyes and suspend disbelief, or stoke the imagination with intoxicants or potions to be transported to the West Texas universe where the songs of Red Shahan dwell among the sandpaper winds.
Slash, Marty Stuart, Marcus King Lead Sho-Bud Steel Guitar Show at Ryman
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Called “Sho-Bud Showcase Live,” the lineup includes Guns N’ Roses guitarist Slash, Lloyd Green, Marty Stuart, Skunk Baxter, Dan Dugmore, Don Felder from The Eagles, Marcus King, Rocco DeLuca, Eddy Dunlap, and more.
Album Review – Shaboozey’s “The Outlaw Cherie Lee”
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It’s most certainly a bold work of recorded music. It’s the kind of album that’s like catnip for critics and awards organizations. But it’s also a monogenre blob of influences trying to be all things to all people, while taking a formulaic approach.