Toby Keith, Willie Nelson, Jason Aldean & Country ‘Lynching’ Songs
Unlike Jason Aldean’s “Try That In A Small Town,” there was no cancellation attempt. In fact, it was nominated for a Grammy Award. CMT didn’t ban it. They made a movie around it.
Unlike Jason Aldean’s “Try That In A Small Town,” there was no cancellation attempt. In fact, it was nominated for a Grammy Award. CMT didn’t ban it. They made a movie around it.
It’s pretty telling of how busy of a news week it is in country music when you have a controversy involving Miranda Lambert that stimulates Whoopi Goldberg to walk off the set of ‘The View’ in disgust, and it’s the second biggest story.
On Friday night, July 15th, Jason Aldean was playing a show at the Xfinity Theatre, and had to stop the performance down only 20 minutes in due to heat exhaustion. He’s now facing strong criticism.
If you’re heading to Whitefish, Montana or are already there, congratulations, you’re about to experience one of the greatest assemblages of talent in independent country and roots music that happens all year.
A few days ago, Billboard decided to broach the subject of who should be considered “The Real Queen of the Grammys”? Adele, Taylor Swift, or BeyoncĂ©? But they failed to regard the Grammy record of Alison Krauss.
There are now numerous 3-day megafestivals that have emerged in the increasingly popular independent country and roots space across the United States. All of them are unique, but none of them is as unique as Healing Appalachia.
There is actually another Jelly Roll in country music who was long established well before the new Jelly Roll came onto the scene. Kirk “Jelly Roll” Johnson is one of the most accomplished musicians in modern country history.
He’s no Russian oligarch, mind you. But when it comes to aquatic motorcraft, nobody in country music or much of anywhere else has ol’ Alan Jackson beat. And no, we’re not just talking about the sheer size or glitz factor.
From performing on street corners for spare change to one of the fastest-rising artists in all of country and roots music, Sierra Ferrell has arrived.
Dallas Moore recently released a new album called No God in Juarez via Sol Records. But just as good is the story and the purpose behind the album.
You have to appreciate just what a monster track the Luke Combs version of Tracy Chapman’s “Fast Car” has become. The numbers are nothing short of incredible.
The rise of independent country has been so massive, there are now megafestivals built around independent acts. This has attracted Live Nation, putting more established festivals in peril.
Let’s delve a little bit deeper into this Paul Cauthen arrest business to clear up some misconceptions, address some unfair criticisms, and talk about how all of this plays into the independent country music community at large.
After the significant support the country music industry gave to the career of Jimmie Allen, it has nothing to show for it as his career implodes due to sexual assault allegations.
From throngs of fans leaving early, to lip-synced performances, to awkward choreography, some fans are not impressed much with Shania Twain’s current tour.
Saving Country Music’s investigation into disgraced country music publicist Kirt Webster continues with new revelations from recent former employees that detail how his abuse and deception continues.
Ahead of her new album Psychopath coming out on August 25th, you were sort of preparing yourself for Morgan Wade to go full-blown pop.
Jimmie Allen’s ill-advised, lacking, and underhanded “apology” deserves great scrutiny here.
Feel free to follow along as we razz performers for their bad music, poke fun of people for poor style decisions, and maybe give some praise for the good stuff that transpires as well.
In a lawsuit filed in the United States District Court of Tennessee, Jimmie Allen is being sued for sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, sex trafficking and emotional distress.
Former rap and hick-hop artist Jelly Roll is poised to become one of the biggest artists in country music in the coming weeks, months, and years.
Even though you want to root for your favorite country artist for any honor they might receive, it feels like Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductions should be reserved from rock and roll artists first and foremost.
Zach Bryan has become one of the most popular artists in country. But mention his name, and a vocal minority pop up to complain.
Gordon Lightfoot was a Canadian, not a Statesman. He was only country in spurts, or by accident. But even the kickers and the honky-tonkers out there will conclude that Gordon Lightfoot was undeniably essential.