Justin Townes Earle’s Widow Clarifies Concerns with Jason Isbell Song
133 CommentsOn Friday, April 12th, the widow of Americana singer and songwriter Justin Townes Earle took to social media to let her thoughts be known about the song “When We Were Close,” written and performed by Jason Isbell.
Owner and Preservationist of Gruene Hall, Pat Molak, Has Died
17 CommentsImagine a Texas music scene without Gruene Hall. It’s difficult to impossible to do. And if it wasn’t for Pat Molak discovering the ruins of an old town just north of New Braunfels, and making it his life’s purpose to preserve it.
The Red Clay Strays Sign with RCA Records
18 CommentsThe Red Clay Stray are now major label artists. Announced on Saturday, March 30th, the throwback Sun Records-inspired outfit from Alabama has officially signed to RCA Records, which is a division of Sony.
Album Review – Sentimental Family Band’s “Sweethearts Only”
5 CommentsYou better make room on your record shelf or playlist because ‘Sweethearts Only’ is coming in hot, and will be demanding your attention like a hyperactive dachshund with detachment anxiety for months to come.
“Cowboy Carter” is Not a Country Album. Saying It Is Insults BeyoncĂ©’s Intent
98 CommentsBeyoncĂ©’s Cowboy Carter is not a country album. It was never meant to be considered a country album. When the first songs were released, they were not labeled as country songs, and were not sent to country radio.
For Easter, Oliver Anthony Releases Debut Album (Review)
47 CommentsYes. The “Rich Men North of Richmond” guy. No, he wasn’t exposed as the “Astroturfed” industry shill that many accused him of being. And no, he didn’t disappear off the face of the earth after his all-genre #1 song.
This Feels Big: Soundly’s Stephanie Hudacek Named President of Rounder
18 CommentsYou may not recognize the name Stephanie Hudacek as an independent country music fan. But you certainly will recognize many of the names she’s worked with, and the artists who have benefited from her work.
Album Review – Kimmi Bitter’s “Old School”
17 CommentsFew of the other artists we’ve experienced in the modern era stun with their reinterpretation and revitalization of the classic sounds of music from the early sixties like Kimmi Bitter, in the country genre and beyond.
What Happened with Koe Wetzel’s Surprise Show at Sam’s Town Point
16 CommentsOn Wednesday, March 27th, massive Texas music superstar Koe Wetzel took to X/Twitter to announce a surprise show at the tiny Sam’s Town Point in Austin. But it ultimately didn’t happen.
After Tragedy, Kellie Pickler Returning to Stage to Tribute Patsy Cline
18 CommentsKellie Pickler is making her return to the stage as part of a Patsy Cline tribute. Ever since Kellie Pickler’s husband Kyle Jacobs committed suicide on February 17th, 2023, she has remained out of the public eye.
On The Steel Woods Deciding to Cease Touring
25 CommentsSouthern rock fans, and fans of The Steel Woods specifically woke up to the sad news on Thursday (3-28) that the band, and namely the lead singer, guitar player, and primary songwriter, Wes Bayliss, had decided to cease touring.
Album Review – Pat Reedy’s “Make It Back Home”
19 CommentsWith a gas can with a hole cut in the top for a tip jar, Pat Reedy has traveled around and kept it up close and personal with his fans, and with life in forgotten America. That’s reflected in “Make It Back Home.”
Billy Strings to Play American Legion Post 82
31 CommentsThere are once-in-a-lifetime opportunities to see massive artists playing small venues. Then there is whatever you want to characterize this as, which takes it to an entirely new level for Billy Strings.