Charley Crockett Reveals New 20-Song Album “Age of the Ram”
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Charley Crockett’s Sagebrush Trilogy of albums will be completed when he releases the Shooter Jennings-produced ‘Age Of The Ram.’ To complete the trilogy, it will take 20 overall tracks.
Album Review- Red Clay Strays – “Made By These Moments”
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Whether the world is ready for them or not, the Alabama-bred roots music collective known as the Red Clay Strays are here, and surging in a way that is reminiscent of the meteoric rise of other independent-minded performers.
On Tyler Childers Performing “All Your’n” with Olivia Rodrigo
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Clearly the crowd in attendance thought the duet was killer. Most of the reception has been positive. But there has also been quite a few criticizing Tyler Childers for agreeing to the collaboration.
Benjamin Tod Plots New Honky Tonk Album “Shooting Star”
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In the minds of many, Benjamin Tod of the Lost Dog Street Band is already a master of old-time Appalachian roots mixed with a punk attitude and DIY spirit. So now he’s setting his sights on tackling old school country.
Three Members of Country Gospel Group The Nelons Die in Plane Crash
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For nearly 50 years, The Rex Nelon Singers, who became known simply as The Nelons in 1985, were one of the groups that helped define the nexus between country and Gospel music, often referred to as Southern Gospel.
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.