Eric Church Roundly Criticized for his 2024 Stagecoach Set
76 CommentsInstead of coming out with his regular band and performing some of his biggest hits such as “Drink In My Hand,” “Springsteen,” and “Talladega,” Eric Church instead capped off Night One of Stagecoach with an acoustic Gospel set.
Album of Unheard Johnny Cash Songs On The Way
12 CommentsJohnny Cash is 20 years gone, but we haven’t heard the last from the Man in Black just yet. Announced earlier this week, a cache of 11 demo tracks recorded in 1993 have been unearthed to be released as the album “Songwriter.”
Album Review – Charley Crockett’s “$10 Cowboy”
25 CommentsCrockett may have made it to the top, but his new album $10 Cowboy isn’t about where he’s at. It’s about how he got here, the struggles he incurred, the setbacks he overcame, the perseverance he had to exhibit.
Rolling Stones Tap Cool Country & Roots Openers for 2024 Tour
19 CommentsThe Rolling Stones are headed to North America this summer to tour behind their new album Hackney Diamonds, and they’re tapping a bunch of cool openers from the country and roots world.
THIS is the Purpose of Saving Country Music
57 CommentsEvery once in a while, a reset of perspective on the ultimate purpose of Saving Country Music is in order. Now is one of those times. Saving Country Music was founded to tackle critically important topics to the country genre.
Whitey Morgan Sets 2024 Tour, Grand Ole Opry Debut
17 CommentsFans of the staunch country music Outlaw will have ample opportunities to see him in 2024 as Whitey will be hitting the road hard and heavy this spring and summer, including opening some big shows for close friends.
2024 Two Step Inn Fest Proves The Future is Country
19 CommentsThe rise of the independent country megafestival with support from ’90s country stars has been one of the biggest illustrations for how significant, sustainable, and broad-based the resurgence of roots in country music has been.
Sturgill Simpson Reveals First Show in Three Years, Reunites Old Band
68 CommentsSturgill Simpson is coming out of pseudo retirement to act as one of the headliners of the Outside Lands festival in San Francisco, CA, August 9-11. He will also be joined by the most legendary lineup of his backing band.
This Feels Big: Miranda Lambert Signs with Republic, Big Loud
28 CommentsWhen it was announced that Miranda Lambert was leaving Sony Nashville after 20 years in March of 2023, it felt monumental for a host of reasons. Now that she has signed with Republic Records, it feels monumental as well.
Grand Ole Opry to Tribute Johnny Paycheck
38 CommentsScheduled to perform at the tribute are Jamey Johnson, William Michael Morgan, The Gatlin Brothers, Georgette Jones, Chris Janson, Johnny PayCheck’s son and fellow performer John PayCheck, and Jesse Keith Whitley.
Lost Dog Street Band Preview New Album “Survived” in Pittsburgh
5 CommentsOn Saturday night, Benjamin Tod with the Lost Dog Street Band pulled into Pittsburgh for a sold out show at the Thunderbird Café. It was only the 3rd date on this tour, but the extended band sounded pristine and tight.
Ernest, Zach Top, Sierra Ferrell & More Tribute Keith Whitley
19 CommentsCountry music legend Keith Whitley is gone, but he’s a long way from being forgotten. If anything, the strength and influence of his legacy has only increased over time, and that was illustrated at the Two Step Inn fest.
51st Telluride Bluegrass Festival Boasts Stellar Lineup
7 CommentsThere are few experiences like the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in picturesque Telluride, Colorado. Simply stepping foot into town is like entering a real life fairytale village, not to mention the world class music you’ll experience.