Song Review – American Aquarium’s “The Long Haul”
Like we saw with American Aquarium's last record, the very well-received "Things Change," BJ Barham might perform best when his back is against the wall, folks are counting him out, and he's got...
View ArticleNo, The New Dixie Chicks & Willie Nelson Albums Aren’t Being Released
Friday, April 24th was supposed to be a big day in country music, with the long-anticipated release of the first Dixie Chicks record in 14 years called 'Gaslighter,' and a much-anticipated new record...
View ArticleJason Isbell, Lucinda Williams Address Ryan Adams Situation
Lucinda Williams just released a new record called 'Good Souls Better Angels,' and Jason Isbell is about to release a new one called 'Reunions' on May 15th. And in lengthy interviews with both artists...
View ArticleAlbum Review – Jason Isbell’s “Reunions”
It's within a contentious environment that Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit deliver 'Reunions' to what will be thunderous and virtual universal applause from critics, while many conservative country fans...
View ArticleJason Isbell’s ‘Reunions’ Debuts Strong Despite Limited Availability
The original release date for Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit's new album Reunions was May 15th. But in an effort to help struggling brick and mortar independent record stores, the songwriter chose to...
View ArticleMorgan Wallen Arrested in Nashville at Kid Rock’s Bar
They always say to watch out for a hillbilly with a hit record, and the week that the mustachioed and mulleted Morgan Wallen minted a #1 at country radio with the R&B-infused and derivative...
View ArticleJason Isbell Hits Multiple #1’s with New Album “Reunions”
Jason Isbell has once again landed at #1 in both country and rock, as well as folk/Americana with his latest record 'Reunions.' This is the third time in a row the Alabama native has landed at the top...
View ArticleJohn Prine Streaming Tribute Precedes New Unheard Music
A virtual celebration of Prine's life and legacy has been planned for Thursday, June 11th called Picture Show: A Tribute Celebrating John Prine to be streamed online. Also after the presentation will...
View ArticleThere Should Be No Shame For Musicians Who Took PPP Loans
There should be no shame in major music outfits taking money through the government's Paycheck Protection Program, or PPP, to keep their road crew and support staff financially stable, despite it being...
View ArticleOn Margo Price Leaving Country Music Behind
Margo Price's new album That's How Rumors Get Started was described by American Songwriter as "very un-country." Talking with The Nashville Scene, Price herself foretells how people will still try to...
View ArticleWidespread Panic Drummer Todd Nance Dies Unexpectedly
Founding drummer of the Athens, Georgia-based Southern Rock and jam band experience Widespread Panic has passed away. Todd Nance died at the age of 57 in Athens it was announced on Wednesday (8-19) due...
View ArticleJustin Townes Earle’s Struggle Is Over
With his aching, painful delivery of poetically elegant songs ripped straight out of his own biography and smeared with tears and the residues of addiction, Justin Townes Earle embodied everything you...
View ArticleThe 2020 Americana Music Awards Postponed
The 2020 Americana Music Awards will not be happening on Wednesday, September 16th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville as initially planned. Though the American Music Association had already cancelled...
View ArticleClassic Country Diminished in New Rolling Stone 500 Best Albums
It's worth noting that Rolling Stone's new updated version of their "500 Best Albums of All Time" significantly diminishes iconic titles from the classic country canon. Not only were some titles...
View ArticleGarth Brooks Unfairly Criticized for (NOT) Appearing in Trump Ad
Many are calling for the head of Garth Brooks and demanding his cancellation after the misconception that he is endorsing Donald Trump for re-election went viral on social media, along with the idea...
View ArticleOn Morgan Wallen Getting Booted From “Saturday Night Live”
Dozens of TikTok videos of the 27-year-old's maskless partying with college-aged girls emerged, and specifically of Morgan Wallen sucking face with half a dozen of them. This has resulted in 'Saturday...
View ArticleJohn Prine Birthday to be Marked by “Picture Show” Airing
Saturday, October 10th would have been John Prine's 74th birthday. The revered songwriting legend passed away on April 7th due to COVID-19. But there will still be plenty of remembering and celebration...
View ArticleJohn Prine Receives Special Tribute in Grammy Salute to Legends
On Friday evening, October 16th, PBS will air the presentation of the Grammy's special merit awards for the year's Lifetime Achievement recipients. The event is capped off with a tribute to John Prine,...
View ArticleAlbum Review – Great Peacock’s “Forever Worse Better”
Sometimes you just want to listen to something to help pass the time on a long drive, or to chill out to, but something that is still smartly composed. That's what you get from Great Peacock's latest...
View ArticleWhat? Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees Made a Country Record?
I just know too much about the untold history of Barry Gibb and his dalliances with country music to be perturbed that at 74-years-old, he wants to make a country record. And the first song they...
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