Eric Church Blasts #1 Hitmakers That “Couldn’t Play Their Own High School”
76 CommentsWhile speaking with Esquire as part of a spread about his foray into the whiskey business, Eric Church dropped what have turned out to be some pretty incendiary comments about country radio.
Cody Jinks Planning “Loud and Heavy” Festival in August
11 CommentsCountry revivalist Cody Jinks and his management are planning to launch a new festival this August that will be curated by Jinks himself. The news comes out of the announcement earlier this week that the management and booking apparatus behind Cody Jinks, Whitey Morgan, Ward Davis, and Sunny Sweeney is being revamped.
Keith Urban Defaces Iconic Merle Haggard Riff In “Coming Home” (A Rant)
377 CommentsWARNING: LANGUAGE – Somehow, inexplicably, Keith Urban has figured out how to take the most iconic guitar riff in the entire 70+ year history of country music, and make it sound like the last dying gasps of a faulty smoke detector smacked repeatedly with a sledge hammer, and slowly drowning it in a bucket of 7-year-old used motor oil.
Newport Folk Festival’s 2018 Lineup Will Be One for the Ages
24 CommentsWant to see Tyler Childers, Sturgill Simpson, Colter Wall, and Jason Isbell all on the same bill? Perhaps add Charlie Parr, Courtney Barnett, and JD McPherson on top of that? Well you’ll get your chance this summer at one of America’s longest-running live institutions, The Newport Folk Festival this summer.
Sturgill Simpson Named Kentucky Colonel, Honored by Kentucky Legislature
16 CommentsSturgill Simpson is now officially a Kentucky Colonel after being honored on Tuesday (3-20) in the Kentucky capital of Frankfort by both the House and Senate of the Kentucky legislature for being a “Man of the people,” and for his accomplishments in music and beyond.
Saving Country Music’s Biggest Takeaways from SXSW 2018
31 CommentsThe original concept of South By Southwest was not to be a funnel for corporate brand recognition through music, or as a springboard for superstars to increase their street cred on social media. It was a place for artists and industry to come together in the discovery process so worthy talent could find support for their music.
Newest Additions to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#17)
16 CommentsFresh horses have just been added to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist, hoping to do battle with Spotify’s ridiculous portrayal of country music on their mainstream playlists bought and sold via the streaming version of payola.
Chris Stapleton’s Radio #1 for “Broken Halos” is a Big Deal
36 CommentsChris Stapleton’s #1 for his current single “Broken Halos” is an achievement that was thought to be impossible even a couple of years ago when Stapleton was dominating everything else in the genre. This is yet another accomplishment for Stapleton, and another accomplishment in the effort to restore balance to country music.
The Mother of Outlaw Music, Hazel Smith, Has Died
20 CommentsThere were many performing artists, side players, roadies and managers that played a major part in the country music insurgency in the 70’s that came to be known as “Outlaw,” but only one can rightfully claim they coined the phrase, or saw the revolution happen from its early incarnation to its Platinum-selling peak.
Album Review- Scotty McCreery’s “Seasons Change”
38 CommentsCall Seasons Chance a big victory for Scotty and his fans, and you’ll get no quarrel here. But now that he’s won his freedom and established his commercial relevance again, it would be great to see McCreery get back to his roots, and get back to what made America fall in love with him in the first place.
Recent Health Issues Mean Continued Delays for Loretta Lynn’s New Album “Wouldn’t It Be Great”
18 CommentsOf course the health and well being of Loretta Lynn is the most pressing concern for fans. But the continued health issues for the 85-year-old have also resulted in continued delays in the release of her latest record, “Wouldn’t It Be Great.”
Daryle Singletary “Keepin’ It Country” Tribute Concert Announced
28 CommentsThose looking for a way to show their final respects and remember the legacy of Daryle Singletary will have their opportunity at a open-to-the-public and free tribute concert and memorial Tuesday, March 27th and the Country Music Mother Church in Nashville.
New Organization “Rebelle Road” Looks to Expand Opportunities for Women in Country
31 CommentsThere’s talk about what to do about the adversity women are facing in country music, and then there’s action. A new organization called Rebelle Road is looking to expand support and touring opportunities for women in country music by banding together knowledge and resources, and putting together events and other opportunities with women as the […]