Songwriting Legend, Writer of “The Gambler” Don Schlitz Has Died
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They gave Don Schlitz all the accolades they could, because Don Schlitz gave us so many of the songs that contributed so much to our lives. Kenny Rogers’ “The Gambler,” might have been where it started.
Country Music Cruise Sets Lineup, New Ship for 2027
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If classic country is your thing, and so are cruses, the Country Music Cruise is a way to double up your passions, see some beautiful places, and witness many of your favorite artists in more intimate settings.
Clint Black Gets New Hall of Fame Exhibit. Will He Finally Be Inducted Too?
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On Wednesday (3-11), the Country Music Hall of Fame announced that Black will be receiving his own personalized exhibit called “Clint Black: The Hard Way On Purpose.” It will include pieces of Clint Black memorabilia.
New Kacey Musgraves Album to be More Country, and … Horny
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Kacey Musgraves has a new album on the way May 1st called Middle of Nowhere, and it stands to be at least a partial return to her country roots, even if that’s not exactly reflected in the album’s lead single.
On Colter Wall’s Tour Cancellation and “Indefinite Hiatus”
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It’s better to read statements about cancellations and postponements instead of deaths and funerals. Colter Wall should be given the grace to find whatever equilibrium is necessary for him to continue in music.
Justice Department’s New Deal with Live Nation Stinks
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There is probably one opportunity, and one opportunity only to solve the biggest problem plaguing the live music industry in the United States, and that is the current trial that Live Nation is going through.
Album Review – William Clark Green’s “Watterson Hall”
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By really personalizing the songs on this album, taking a few years to re-align his compass, and becoming a father and a purposeful life partner creates a center of gravity that makes this record feel like an achievement.
Bob Dylan Shouts Out Hank Williams III in New Post
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Perhaps Bob Dylan is feeling a little nostalgic for his time in Nashville, or maybe thinking about making a country-inspired project yet again. With his latest post, he highlighted Hank Williams III.
Justin Townes Earle’s Tragic Life Story Told in New Book
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Don’t let the word “authorized” spook you into believing this account in any way sugar coats or omits the truth of things. On the contrary, the biography is a stark, harrowing, and sometimes difficult story to tell and read.
Texas Tornados Member, Tex-Mex Music Legend Augie Meyers Dies
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He was an American music original, a Texas music legend, a beloved member of the Tex-Mex/Tejano music community, and a psychedelic rocker before he was anything else. He was Augie Meyers.
Album Review – Trey Hensley’s “Can’t Outrun The Blues”
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Hensley’s music doesn’t just come with that wide open appeal, it deserves that wide open audience to reintroduce this blinding, inspiring musicianship back into the national conversation of what music should be.
New Additions to Alan Jackson’s Final Concert are Family
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Though none of them like to broadcast it too loudly because they want to stand on their own two feet, Alan Jackson has numerous relatives in the country music business. They’ve been added to his final show.
New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#174)
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There are now over 11,000 people following this playlist on Spotify alone. Nobody pays to get on this playlist. You have to earn it by releasing a great country song. And with limited spots, you know each song is tops.