Album Review – Midland’s “Stages”
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Where to land on Midland might have just as much to do with your mood that day as it does with the band and the music itself. But it’s hard to stay mad about them when listening to their new album “Stages.”
American Aquarium Finds “New Ways To Lose” on Upcoming Album
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The band’s new album “New Ways to Lose” will be released on June 26th—a relatively quick turnaround time from announcement to street date. But BJ Barham’s got some things to say, and sooner than later is the time.
Album Review – Alex Amen’s “Sun of Amen”
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When it comes to an album that you can set to play, leave it running and repeating endlessly that will fill a home or a happy road trip with nothing but mood-enhancing moments, you’ll be hard pressed to find a better replacement to “Sun of Amen.”
Dissecting ‘The New York Times’ Top 100 Songwriters Poll
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The New York Times did do something last week to help address the continuing controversy around their songwriters list, and it became an excellent illustration of the deeper cultural rot at the heart of elite music coverage.
Anthony Enriquez of Texas Country Duo Shotgun Rider Has Died
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Anthony Enriquez, one of the members of the promising Texas duo Shotgun Rider, has died, Saving Country Music can confirm. The lead guitar player and songwriter was beloved throughout the Texas scene.
The Best New Country Songs of 2026 So Far
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It’s time to consider the best songs and singles of 2026 so far. Opinions on songs are always more varied than even with albums. But the point of this exercise is to help inform the public about a song they might have missed.
Tyler Childers Reschedules Tour Dates Due to Birth of New Child
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Tyler Childers is currently touring behind his Grammy-winning album Snipe Hunter, but won’t be playing a couple of the upcoming tour dates. Instead he will be rescheduling his shows due to the birth of his second child.
Voice of The Grand Ole Opry and Radio Hall of Famer Bill Cody Has Died
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Arguably nobody had a more recognizable voice in country music over the last 30+ years who wasn’t a singer himself. He might have not penned the tunes that send shivers down our spine, or sing them with grand eloquence…
Hook Ep. 4 Features New Stars, Kerrville Folk Fest Winners
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Songwriting showcase The Hook was founded in hopes of giving up-and-coming songwriters with the stuff to blow up big time some of their very first opportunities at a national audience. multiple artists came forth who very well might fulfill that.
What is Going On with These New Brad Paisley Songs?
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Fans of country music artist Brad Paisley have been celebrating recently as new songs from the performer have been populating on streaming services a few at a time, and have been reminding them of his early career output in the best of ways.
On Garth Brooks Looking to Sell His Catalog for $2 Billion
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So Garth Brooks is pondering the sale of his music catalog, including both his publishing and recorded music rights, all of which he’s retained sole ownership of over his career. Garth’s asking price is said to be upwards of $2 billion.
Album Review – Charlie Marie’s “Signs”
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Within the songs and verses of ‘Signs,’ others might also find a path through questions, travails, or difficult times in their lives, or be inspired to take their own journey of personal discovery and enlightenment. It’s not ‘just’ a country album.
Album Review – The Red Clay Strays – “Grateful”
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The Red Clay Strays are American music. And most any genre should want to claim them as their own since they immediately up the ante of talent among it. The Red Clay Strays also can’t be anything but themselves.