Kacey Musgraves, Radio, “Golden Hour,” & the 2018 CMA Awards
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Kacey Musgraves didn’t fail because country radio ignored her. She succeeded because she ignored country radio. This is the lesson of Kacey Musgraves, ‘Golden Hour,’ and the 2018 CMA Awards. Of course country radio sucks, and is inequitable when it comes to women. But what are you going to do about it?
Sarah Shook and the Disarmers Release 7″ – New Tour Dates
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Two brand new songs from the original Years sessions at Manifold Recording in Pittsboro, NC have been released as a 7-inch recording. Sarah Shook & The Disarmers have also just released a slew of new tour dates for 2019 taking them well into March.
Ratings Tank for the 2018 CMA Awards–Performers See Boost
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It was a good night for Chris Stapleton, Kacey Musgraves, Carrie Underwood, and Keith Urban, who all picked up significant trophies. But the ratings for the 52nd Annual CMA Awards took a nosedive in the overnight numbers, dropping over 1/3rd from the previous year among key audience numbers, and falling to the lowest head count […]
Country Music Legend Roy Clark Has Passed Away
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Country Music Hall of Famer, Grand Ole Opry member, and the man who introduced millions to the gift, beauty, and humor of country music, Roy Clark, has died. Clark passed away at his home in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Thursday (11-14) due to complications with pneumonia. He was 85-years-old.
Eric Church Uses CMA Awards to Introduce the World to Joanna Cotten
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It’s almost becoming an annual tradition for Eric Church: Show up to a country music awards show, and share the mic and the moment with a woman that the rest of us need to know about. In 2018 at the 52nd Annual CMA Awards, it was a familiar face to many of Eric Church’s most devoted fans, but a new face to much of America.
The 2018 CMA Awards LIVE Blog
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The snark machine is up and running, the censors have been bound and gagged in the back room, and we’re ready to get the 2018 installment of the Saving Country Music CMA Awards LIVE blog up-and-running. So as you watch along with the awards, keep your refresh fingers at the ready.
Garth Brooks Strong Arms CMAs To Play Unheard Love Song for Trisha
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Leave it to Garth to do the most Garth-y thing when it comes to the 2018 CMA Awards. Instead of just accepting a performance slot from the CMAs and performing a relevant song like everyone else is expected to do, he once again has used his celebrity status to strong arm an organization to get his way.
The 2018 CMA Awards Complete Preview
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Everything you need to know about the 2018 CMA Awards, including the performers, collaborations, songs, tributes, presenters, nominees with predictions, early winners, and what to watch for. All the information about the 52nd Annual CMA Awards in one place.
Old Settlers Music Festival Announces Initial 2019 Lineup
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The 32nd Annual Old Settler’s Music Festival is set to transpire April 11th thru 14th in Central Texas once again, and they just released their initial lineup. Taking place just outside of Lockhart, TX and within easy driving distance of Austin and San Antonio, it will be the festival’s 2nd year on their new permanent site
Jason Isbell Appears on the Set of New ‘Deadwood’ Movie
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The hit HBO Western Series Deadwood is receiving a reboot of sorts, only in feature film form, and Americana singer and songwriter Jason Isbell is playing a part in the production. Just exactly what he’s doing is for Jason Isbell to know at the moment, and the rest of us to find out in the future.
William Michael Morgan Says Fans Will Help Set Direction of New Music
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William Michael Morgan has been keeping us on our toes lately, releasing three separate songs without a ton of fanfare, leaving us guessing to which one may materialize into a bona fide new single. Well it turns out there is a method to this William Michael Morgan madness: he’s testing us.
The Pistol Annies Debut At #1 in Country with “Interstate Gospel”
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The Pistol Annies have the power of the purse behind their latest effort, lifting their third record ‘Interstate Gospel’ above all competition during its debut week, and putting them at #1 on the Country Albums charts. Combining the talents of performers Miranda Lambert, Ashley Monroe, and Angaleena Presley together
Huge Willie Nelson Tribute Takes Shape
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Blackbird Presents is at it again planning another huge tribute for a country legend, and this one might be the biggest of them all. Often working with Willie Nelson via tributes to others, as well as his multi-city “Outlaw Fest” tours each summer, now Blackbird Presents is putting together a tribute for Willie himself.