Austin Musician and “The Voice” Alumn Brian Scartocci Arrested for Sexual Assault
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A well-known Austin, TX musician and former contestant on NBC’s The Voice was arrested on sexual assault charges in October of 2025. Scartocci became known as “Mr. Monday Night.”
Stage Crashers at Zach Bryan & Jason Aldean Shows Stir Concern
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In a somewhat strange coincidence, two of country music’s biggest stars both saw fans rush the stage at their shows on Thursday (7-25) evening. The two situations couldn’t have been handled more differently.
Album Review- Charley Crockett’s “Visions of Dallas”
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Charley Crockett’s career has been marked by releases of original albums, and albums of cover songs. But as he underscores on ‘Visions of Dallas,’ he’s perhaps at his best when you get a mix of both.
Ernest Tubb Record Shop Says It’s “Here To Stay” Amid Iconic Sign Removal
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Well either it’s a good sign or a bad sign. But either way, one of the most iconic signs on Lower Broadway is coming down—at least temporarily—as the property that has housed the Ernest Tubb Record Shop goes through renovations.
Amid Destruction, Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Birth “Woodland”
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When the tornado ripped the roof off the studio like the top of a sardine can and then it proceeded to rain for four straight hours, the ceiling started caving in. Welch and Rawlings had to navigate through the wreckage.
Album Review – Matt Castillo’s “Pushing Borders”
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Get ready to have your country music heart revitalized, your fear for the future of country music squashed, and your prospects for country music bolstered by the bold flavors involved in Matt Castillo’s new album.
Honky Tonk Tuesday Nights Moves On from American Legion Era
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For nine years, “Honky Tonk Tuesday Nights” organized by Nashville musicians Brendan Malone and Kevin Martin of The Cowpokes has been the small local gathering with massive international impact on country music.
30 Years Ago: Alan Jackson Throws Epic FREE Boat Party
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Just a short boat ride from his home, Jackson partnered with Edgar Evins State Park, erected a stage some 12 foot above the water, and invited everyone to come to the free concert. It took place on Saturday, July 23rd, 1994.
Sturgill Simpson Explains His Creative Approach to “Passage Du Desir”
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Depending on who you talk to, Sturgill Simpson’s new album ‘Passage Du Desir’ is either a serious Album of the Year contender, or a big letdown. Such is the polarizing environment that persists around Sturgill Simpson these days.
Don’t You Think This Post Malone Bit’s Done Got Outta Hand
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Post Malone’s “country” album “F-1 Trillion” isn’t even out for another month, and he’s already dominating the narrative at a time when country music was finally dominating much of the narrative in popular music all on its own.
Album Review – Melissa Carper – “Borned In Ya”
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On “Borned In Ya,” Melissa Carper leans into her strengths even more by worrying less about genre, and more about era, while emphasizing what is quietly brilliant about her approach to songwriting.
Colter Wall Adds Select Dates to 2024 Tour
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It pretty rare that we get tour dates from the elusive Colter Wall and his Scary Prairie Boys. And when we do, they commonly sell out quite quickly. All you folks in the deep South who’ve been clamoring for your opportunity….
Garth Brooks Shouldn’t Be in the ‘Austin City Limits’ Hall of Fame
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The Austin City Limits Hall of Fame should be reserved for the performers from Austin and Texas that are seminal to the city and the state’s music scene. ‘Austin City Limits’ was founded to bring the music of Austin to the world.