Saving Country Music’s 2020 Song of the Year Nominees
A Saving Country Music 'Song of the Year' nominee is not just your favorite ditty that gets stuck in your head. These are songs that have the power to change hearts and change lives, open you up new...
View ArticleAlbum Review – Morgan Wallen –“Dangerous: The Double Album”
If Morgan Wallen was a young male suitor in pursuit of your sister or daughter, he would be one of those beaus where it is undeniable they are trouble, with not just red flags flying right out in the...
View ArticleNathaniel Rateliff’s ‘SNL’ Berth is Well-Deserved
It’s really hard to know how to even quantify the opportunity of the late night TV berth these days, or what sort of impact it may have on an artist’s career. Getting to perform on national television...
View ArticleThe REAL Double Standard Found in Morgan Wallen Repercussions
As some of the dust begins to settle from the fallout of Morgan Wallen's inappropriate and offensive use of the N-word, there's an addendum that needs to be addressed in regards to the accusations of a...
View ArticleSturgill Simpson, Jason Isbell to Star in New Martin Scorsese Film
Two of independent country and roots music's biggest success stories have just been cast in a highly-anticipated upcoming film by legendary director Martin Scorsese. Both Sturgill Simpson and Jason...
View ArticleVintage Review – The Rolling Stones –‘Sticky Fingers’ (50th Anniversary)
Here 50 years after its original release, it remains one of the most influential and relevant albums ever recorded in popular music. From the songwriting, to the guitar tones, to the overall style and...
View ArticleThis New Mike and the Moonpies Album Should Be Big
The chemistry of this band is just so perfect, not just unto itself, but for this very time and place. They're classic, but cool. That's the reason they aren't about to compromise anything they do just...
View ArticleRecap & Review: Under The Big Sky Fest 2021
One thing was clearly evident after traveling to Whitefish, Montana to experience the massive Under The Big Sky Festival with its incredible lineup and expansive grounds: the independent country and...
View ArticleVinyl Shortage Disproportionately Hurting Independent Artists
The independent music revolution in both country and in the greater music ecosystem in many was born off the back of vinyl record purchases. Where many mainstream fans only cared enough to stream the...
View ArticleLucinda Williams Returns to the Stage After Stroke
“I just got out of rehab,” she told the crowd. “But not THAT kind of rehab.” Apologizing for not playing guitar or dancing around, Lucinda alternated time standing and sitting on a stool as she started...
View ArticleHouston Venue Refutes Jason Isbell’s Claim It Refused Covid Policy
According to multiple sources at the non-profit Woodlands Center that operates the Cynthia Woods Mitchel Pavilion, this characterization by Jason Isbell they "flat-out refused" to implement his policy...
View ArticleHow Vaccine Mandates at Concerts Can Create False Sense of Security
A new study from Oxford underscores the dangers of vaccinated carriers of the disease, making it important to question if vaccine mandates truly are the best path forward as positive cases continue to...
View ArticleBobby Bones Draws Ire for Saying The Quiet Part Out Loud
So now the biggest radio personality in mainstream country---the grandiose and bespectacled Bobby Bones---who is always laboring to be the undivided center of attention, took to TikTok to say the quiet...
View ArticleBrandi Carlile Goes #1 with New Album “In These Silent Days”
Brandi Carlie just turned in some monster numbers for her new album In These Silent Days released on October 1st. And even though she's not included on the Billboard Country Albums Chart, her showing...
View ArticleJonah Hill Playing Jerry Garcia in Martin Scorsese Dead Film
Slightly off the country music page (though not entirely), yet still pretty damn exciting, it's been announced that Martin Scorsese's next film project will be a Grateful Dead biopic with Jonah Hill...
View ArticleSturgill Simpson, Tyler Childers, More Land 2022 Grammy Noms
Nominees for the 2022 Grammy Awards were announced on Wednesday, November 23rd from the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, with some big names receiving some important nominations, a few obvious omissions,...
View ArticleMaking Sure Justin Townes Earle’s Legacy Is Not Forgotten
Second generation country performer Justin Townes Earle passed away tragically on August 20th, 2020, but strong efforts are underway to make sure his legacy doesn't go forgotten, especially after the...
View ArticleForgiveness For Me But Not For Thee: On Jason Isbell & George Jones
Just like so many of the characters in today's popular music space, Jason Isbell has transformed from one of the most universally-revered independent artists of our time, to being reviled by large...
View ArticleAlbum Review – Aaron Lewis –“Frayed At Both Ends”
It's too bad that Aaron Lewis has made himself such a polarizing guy in country music---one of those dudes that when you mention his name, many people immediately start making faces like they just...
View ArticleJason Isbell Donated $53,000 From Morgan Wallen Song Royalties
On the latest album from embattled country music star Morgan Wallen called Dangerous, he included a cover version of the song "Cover Me Up" originally released by Americana songwriter Jason Isbell on...
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