2025 Mempho Music Fest Offers Killer Sunday Country Lineup
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We already knew this year’s event would feature some of the best in country and roots. What we didn’t know until their recent daily lineup reveal is that all these killer artists would be performing the same day.
Song Review – Silverada’s “Wallflower”
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Instead of relying solely on that late ’70s Gary Stewart sound that the old Mike and the Moonpies leaned into, there’s more gas behind “Wallflower,” veering deeper into the rock territory than we’ve heard from this outfit.
UPDATED: Darius Rucker Arrested on Possession Charges
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Hootie & the Blowfish frontman and current country music star Darius Rucker was arrested on Thursday, February 1st in Williamson County, Tennessee, south and west of Nashville. The 57-year-old was arrested around 12:15 pm Central.
Willie Nelson Recognized as Oldest Recording & Touring Musician
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Since pretty much every living soul on the planet right now was born, raised, and is living at a time when Willie Nelson was making music, it’s easy to overlook or take for granted just how remarkable this achievement is.
Brent Cobb Announces 2024 “Livin’ The Dream” Tour
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Feeling distraught about the state of the world? Need a realignment of your perspective? There’s about nothing better for this prognosis than the music of Brent Cobb. The best way to get your Brent Cobb fix is to see him in the flesh.
Album Review – Willi Carlisle’s “Critterland”
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‘Critterland’ is a rather dark work, along with being a truly traditional folk record through and through. But patience with this album is rewarded with enveloping and involved writing presenting life lessons and valuable wisdom.
“The Tennessee Yodeler” Margo Smith Has Died
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Margo Smith’s contributions to country music and contemporary yodeling are being remembered after news of her passing was revealed earlier this week. Smith died on January 23rd at the age of 84.
Walker Hayes Can’t Even Do a Zach Bryan ‘Diss Track’ Right
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Perhaps there’s never been an individual inhabiting the Earth that has felt more safe and happy in the enveloping arms of corporate America while suckling off the industry teat of high fructose corn syrup than Walker Hayes.
Breaking Artists & Big Moments Mark 2024 Mile 0 Fest
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What happens in Key West doesn’t stay in Key West during the annual five-day Mile 0 Fest. As one of the first country music events on the calendar each year, it helps set the table for everything else that will transpire.
John McEuen Talks Legendary Album “Will The Circle Be Unbroken”
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It’s in the Grammy Hall of Fame. It’s in The Library of Congress. It sold Gold. It sold Platinum. Chet Flippo once said it was one of the most important albums that ever came out of Nashville. “Will The Circle Be Unbroken…”
Chris Young Fought The Law, and Won
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It’s good that Chris Young has been cleared of all charges. But it’s not before his mug shot was distributed all across the internet, he had to spend time behind bars, he had to post a bond, and a lawyer had to get involved.
Silverada (Fmr. Mike & The Moonpies) Makes Its World Debut
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Three hours after Mike Harmeier of Mike and the Moonpies made the surprise announcement that the band was changing their name to Silverada, the newly-named, but 17-year-old band took the stage in Key West.
On Mike & The Moonpies Changing their Name to “Silverada”
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Officially revealed at Mile 0 Fest on Friday afternoon (1-25) in an intimate setting, Mike and the Moonpies henceforth will be known as Silverada. Though the name is changing, the music and the musical approach is staying the same.