New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Playlist (#181)
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Don’t ruin a summer outdoor party by blasting the latest Luke Bryan single. Are you serious? Show off your knowledge of actual country music, and help spread the word about worthy artists by indulging in this playlist instead.
Ween’s Iconic “12 Golden Country Greats” Gets New Deluxe Edition
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If you know, then you know. If you don’t know, then you should get wise to the genius that is Ween’s ’12 Golden Country Greats.’ The fifth album from the wild, experimental rock band released in July of 1996 was a complete sea change.
The Killers Go Country? Brandon Flowers Preps New Nashville Album
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The frontman for The Killers, Brandon Flowers, has announced he’s made a bona fide country record that was cut in Nashville with country musicians to express influences that have been itching to come out of him for years.
Album Review – American Aquarium’s “New Ways To Lose”
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Never losing touch with the heavy emotions and hard choices so many of the people in his own audience are weighted down and faced with, BJ Barham and American Aquarium deliver an impassioned, propulsive, and potent experience.
AI Music Company Suno’s New “Incubator” Program is Especially Evil
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Suno has just launched perhaps its most sinister campaign yet that is attempting to exploit independent and up-and-coming artists, and tug at the heartstrings of the independent music community. They’re doing it through a program called “Spark.”
On The Potential Sale of the Grand Ole Opry
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It’s a tale as old as time for massive private equity firms to buy into iconic American brands like the Grand Ole Opry, mismanage the assets, implement draconian cost cutting measures, and then liquidate assets.
Alan Jackson Releases New Song “Still The One” As Gift to Wife
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Alan Jackson might be officially retiring in a matter of days when he performs what’s billed as his final concert on June 27th at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. But that doesn’t mean he’s totally out to pasture, or won’t put out any new music.
June 26th, 2026 is a BIG Day for New Albums. Here’s Your Guide
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Once again we’re starring into the face of one of those big album release days where the amount of top flight records is so intimidating, it’s worth stopping down and highlighting each one so you don’t miss something.
This Is The Worst Part of These Bailey Zimmerman Felony Charges
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We always knew Bailey Zimmerman was a douchebag that was looking to take after Morgan Wallen. Now he’s got the felony charges to prove it. But there’s even a bigger concern about this situation.
Turnpike Troubadours Tease New Music for Friday (6-26)
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Nobody panic. Try to look cool. But the Turnpike Troubadours are probably dropping new music on us sooner than later, and probably this Friday, June 26th according to a post on Facebook that appears to show the band in the studio.
The Red Rocks of Texas? New White Rocks Venue Planned
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The full development is being called “UMusic Hotel & Private Residences Austin.” It is being proposed in partnership with the Universal Music Group. The property will also include an indoor performance venue, professional recording studios.
Album Review – Running On Credit’s “Searching for the Sound”
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Whatever sound this east Texas band is searching for, the certainly found one that makes fast friends with the ears and hearts of true country listeners who love to hear twang in their tunes, and songs inspired from real life.
New Live Viewing Options for Alan Jackson’s Final Concert Announced
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Those die-hard Alan Jackson fans who want to be part of his final concert and experience it live—but couldn’t secure tickets to the show itself at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium for June 27th—they now have a new option, and a free one.