Is Taylor Swift’s New Song “I Knew It, I Knew You” Country?
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Ever since Taylor Swift went full-blown pop with her 2014 album 1989, there’s been numerous murmurs, head fakes, false starts, and inferences that certain songs from her have been a return to “country” by the massive global superstar.
Charley Crockett Goes Full Gonzo to Get “Clovis” to Fans
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There is confirmation that street teams have been handing out Clovis during CMA Fest this week in Nashville, and two Charley Crockett semis are parked just outside of the CMA perimeter, repping the independent country star.
Album Review – Colby Acuff’s “Handmade Horsepower”
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Coby Acuff goes full-blown Outlaw on ‘Handmade Horsepower,’ laying grooves down, giving into two-tone beats, featuring a little phaser on the guitar every now and then, and getting outright mouthy about the ills of the music industry.
Zach Top Adds New Fall Stops to 2026 Tour
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It’s one of the hottest honky tonk shows out there on the road, and the chances just increased it will be rolling through your town in 2026. Already adding to a stacked calendar, Zach Top has just announced new dates to his tour.
June 5th, 2026 is a MASSIVE Released Day. Here’s Your Guide
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June 5th, 2026 is one of those super massive album release days where both the volume, and the gravity of the releases is so significant, it deserves its own guide. There’s a bunch of great albums from great artists.
Oh Great. It Appears Florida Georgia Line Is Getting Back Together
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Well it can’t all be going in the right direction in country music, now can it? Despite all the gains over the last few years, we’re getting word of one significant fly in the proverbial ointment.
Ray Wylie Hubbard Details Upcoming New Album “Reel 2 Reel 4 Real”
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Most musical performers tend to grow old with their music, slowing down, smoothing the edges off, and settling for more quiet, acoustic tones. Not Ray Wylie Hubbard. He’s the Patron Saint of “Grit, Groove, Tone and Taste.”
The Best New Country and Roots Albums of 2026 So Far
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As we near the halfway pole of the musical year, it’s time to reflect back on the best albums that have been released so far. The top ten albums listed below should be considered early Album of the Year contenders.
Album Review – Coleman Jennings – “Lead You Home”
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Herein lies what might be one of the greatest Western-inspired albums released in this year, or frankly, in many other years. With his debut album produced by Dave Cobb, the young-in-age, but old-in-soul…
On Morgan Wallen’s Piano Flipping
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Well lookey here, it’s another Morgan Wallen nontroversy. And even though the dude has done some completely stupid things over the years that have deserved criticism or outright ridicule, this one feels like a big fat nothing burger.
Outlaw Legend David Allan Coe Laid to Rest in Cincinnati
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At the funeral home, numerous photos and pieces of memorabilia were on display, including the legendary Harley Davidson banana yellow Panhead motorcycle owned by Coe. Numerous people also shared words and remembrances.
Album Review – Don Williams “Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes”
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All of these songs sound like Don Williams, and despite their orphaned history, still present a really strong effort, and one you’re more than happy to receive since it’s a Don Williams gift from beyond.
George Strait is New Addition to Final Alan Jackson Concert
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The biggest question mark when Alan Jackson’s final concert was announced was who was left off the lineup, namely Alan Jackson’s long partner in crime against the ill’s of Music Row, George Strait.