10 Years After Merle Haggard’s Death, His Legacy Looms Large … Yet Elusive
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It was ten years ago today—April 6th, 2016—that word came down that one of the greatest singers, songwriters, and entertainers to ever grace the medium of country music, Merle Haggard, had passed away.
Album Review – Charley Crockett’s “Age of the Ram”
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‘Age of the Ram’ is the third and final installment of what Crockett calls his “Sagebrush Trilogy” following the harrowing story of Billy McLane, and truly fulfills the promise of a conceptualized narrative.
Scenes from The Droptines “Drought Flower” Album Release Show
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Alt-country band The Droptines took the stage Friday night, April 3rd to celebrate the release of their sophomore album Drought Flower at 3Ten in downtown Austin, TX.
Palomino Club, Otis Gibbs & Todd Snider, Leroy Virgil Ready Film Projects
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There are a couple of really important film projects coming up that are readying their debut, and another that hopes to get off the ground that country and roots fans might find interest in.
Charlie Marie Returns to Music with “Heart” Ahead of New Album
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Charlie steps back into music in a big way with her new song called “Heart” ahead of what will be her second full-length album “Signs.” The album comes inspired by an extended journey Charlie Marie took.
Album Review – The Droptines – “Drought Flower”
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Some people come to music to listen. Others come to feel. It’s the pain they crave like emotional junkies, searching for an especially incisive lyric to move over them like cold serrated steel raking across the skin.
Tanner Usrey Releases New Statement About DWI/Drug Arrest
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Texas music artist Tanner Usrey was arrested on Monday, March 30th in McKinney, Texas, and charged with DWI (2nd offense), as well as two felony drug possession charges. He’s released a statement.
Ne-Yo Wants to be Country with New Song. But He’s No Alan Jackson
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Ne-Yo has decided the only thing you really have to do to transition to country music is make a declarative statement proclaiming as much, and maybe bury a steel guitar way down in the mix.
Ella Langley Chooses Texas Artists for New “Choosin’ Texas” Video
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Instead of soliciting the services of Nashville’s star power, authentic to the story of the song, they instead tapped Texas talent to round out the video’s cast, including Wade Bowen, Tanner Usrey, Casey Donahew, and Kaitlin Butts from Oklahoma.
Billy Strings Adds New Dates to Sold Out 2026 Tour
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There is no stopping Billy Strings and the fire he’s lit under bluegrass by taking it to the arena level, and selling out stops left and right, often on consecutive nights. That’s why he’s just added more dates.
Guitar Handling on Airlines is Getting Out of Hand
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A music performer’s instrument is their livelihood. Stealing and being careless with these instruments comes as an especially egregious moral offense. Instruments also often come with incredible value.
Texas Artist Tanner Usrey Arrested for DWI, Felony Possession
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Texas music, Southern rock, and country artist Tanner Usrey was arrested recently in Collin County, TX, and charged with Driving While Intoxicated (called DWI in Texas), and two drug possession charges.
New Telecaster 75th Tribute Set for Ryman with “Top” Names
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If you know anything about country music, you know how integral the Fender Telecaster guitar has been to the music’s twangy sound over the years. A major roster of talent will assemble to celebrate 75 years of the Telecaster.