Album Review – Chandler Dozier’s “Bakersfield East”
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Many can capture the sound. Few can deliver it so effortlessly like it’s what they were born to do. Country music might’ve just found its next great traditionalist star.
Album Review – Sierra Ferrell’s “Trail of Flowers”
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Similar to Colter Wall, Sierra Ferrell has taken entirely outmoded and archaic music, and through her weaving of magic, made it more wildly popular and appealing than anyone would ever have imagined it could be.
Officially Declaring March 22nd a Country Music Holiday
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Friday, March 22nd is one of those days where not just the top level of album releases includes monster names, but the volume of big album releases overall constitutes such a monster day of new music.
Silverada Formally Announces Self-Titled Album, Releases New Song
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Previously known as Mike and the Moonpies, the Austin-based band shocked the independent country world when they announced the new name change at Mile 0 Fest in Florida in late January.
Beyoncé: “This ain’t a Country album. This is a “Beyoncé album.”
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Along with clarifying that Beyoncé herself believes her upcoming release “Ain’t a country album,” she also further reiterates that the project came about from, “taking my time to bend and blend genres together…”
Willie Nelson to Take Listeners to “The Border” on New Album
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This will be an original Willie Nelson album, meaning it will include original songs written by Willie, as well as other songs carefully selected and recorded to make the album a cohesive, original expression.
Artists Who Made Big Impressions at SXSW 2024
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South By Southwest (SXSW) in Austin last week was an opportunity to scout for talent, see some important up-and-coming bands, and gauge who is on the rise. Here were some of the best.
Settlement of Jimmie Allen Sexual Assault Lawsuit Settles Nothing
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This doesn’t settle anything, either for Jimmie Allen, the accusers, the public, or the country music industry. It will still leave open questions about what actually happened, and potentially, an issue country needs to reckon with.
Album Review – Luke Grimes – (Self-Titled)
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Patient, purposeful, authentic, vulnerable, and expressive, Ol’ Kayce Dutton isn’t just relying on his Yellowstone cred and what your girlfriend thinks is a cute butt to get by. He put in his time, paid some dues…
Guitar Legend James Burton Named to Country Music Hall of Fame
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Elvis Presley is in both the Country Music Hall of Fame, and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Now his legendary guitar player can boast the same. Revealed on Monday, March 18th, guitarist James Burton is the newest Hall of Famer.
Weeks After Death, Toby Keith Named to Country Music Hall of Fame
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It feels just about perfect and poignant that less than six weeks after Toby Keith tragically passed away at the age of 62 after a fight with stomach Cancer, he’s headed into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
John Anderson Announced as Newest Inductee to Country Hall of Fame
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John Anderson is one of the most unique singers and characters in the history of country music, with an incredible success story that now will include induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Announced on Monday, March 18th in a Hall of Fame press conference, John Anderson is the newest inductee.
Memorable Moments Mark Willie Nelson’s 2024 Luck Reunion
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What started as a very exclusive gathering has become a world-class event with international interest due to the names that play and attend the event during Austin’s greater SXSW festivities. This was especially true in 2024.