Jesse Welles Announces New Highly Anticipated Studio Album “Middle”
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Saving Country Music called Jesse Welles the 2024 Songwriter of the Year, knowing that what he did in 2024 was unprecedented, but what he might do in 2025 could be even more important as the world slowly wakes up to him.
Jason Isbell Named Honorary Texan at Austin Show
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Americana songwriter and performer Jason Isbell is now an honorary Texan according to the office of Texas Governor Greg Abbott. Isbell received the distinction on Sunday night (7-16) during the 3rd night of a sold-out run at Austin’s Moody Theater, also known as the home of Austin City Limits.
Parker McCollum, Hayley Thompson-King + More Added to SCM’s Top 25 Spotify Playlist (#7)
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In the continuing effort to keep you abreast of some of the best music coming out in the true and independent country realm, some new selections have just been added to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Spotify Playlist including Parker McCollum, Hayley Thompson-King, and more.
We’re Still Not Making a Big Enough Deal About Chris Stapleton’s Incredible Run
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Some might think this will sound like a broken record or a tired topic, that all the Chris Stapleton praise and plaudits for his remarkable sales numbers have run their course. But the argument can be made that we’re still not making a big enough about what Chris Stapleton is accomplishing in country music right now.
Whitey Morgan to Host Cody Jinks + More at Inaugural BBQ Birthday Bash
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If you like barbecue and badass music in a cool place, then you’re gonna want to get your ass to interior California’s Bandit Town in early September. Though the details are still being finalized, Whitey Morgan has let it be known that he’s planning to throw an annual Birthday BBQ at Bandit Town USA in North Fork, CA.
Daryle Singletary and Rhonda Vincent Keep The Country Duet Alive on “American Grandstand”
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‘American Grandstand’ finds the current Queen of Bluegrass, and one of the greatest traditional country voices still around remaking classic old country music duets with their incredible collaborative beauty, taking you back to a time when the stars of country music were required to have voices that stirred the spirit instead of requiring technological enhancement.
Loretta Lynn Cancels All 2017 Tour Dates, Delays New Album
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Country music legend Loretta Lynn has now canceled all of her remaining 2017 tour dates, and postponed the release of her upcoming album ‘Wouldn’t It Be Great’ amid continuing health concerns due to a stroke she suffered earlier this year.
Merle Haggard Remembered on Floor of U.S. House of Representatives in Stirring Tribute
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Amid all the turmoil and gridlock currently roiling in Washington D.C., there is one thing that the U.S. House of Representatives just agreed upon unanimously, and without debate. It was to honor the late and great country music legend Merle Haggard.
An Underlying Problem with Podcast and Video Content
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Much has been made recently on the evacuation of print media departments at certain major media outlets in lieu of video production staff. At the same time print media is being fazed down in many sectors of media, podcasting in the sports and entertainment realm is booming.
Brawl Erupts in Parking Lot After Sam Hunt Concert in Illinois
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“Country shows man. Everybody gets way too drunk.” This is one of many things that can be overheard in the disturbing video of a brawl that erupted after the Sam Hunt show in Tinley Park, IL (Chicago area) Saturday night, July 8th.
Album Review – Sons of the Palomino (Self-Titled)
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There is a myth out there in the country music industry that only old people like old country music. And since old people are already stocked with their cadre of outdated CD’s, there’s no reason to court them with new music. Of course, this isn’t true on a number of levels.
Fiddle Player for The Band Perry Says He Wants to Punch Alan Jackson in the Face
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“Alan Jackson. Wholeheartedly. Alan Jackson. All day. Everyday,” is what the former fiddle player for The Band Perry Jason Fitz said when asked who was the person in country music you most want to punch in the face. Jason Fitz now works for ESPN where the segment occurred.
Miranda Lambert’s “The Weight of These Wings” Certified Platinum by the RIAA
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Once again the sales record for one of country music’s critically-acclaimed artists is being minted in precious metal due to robust sales and attention from the public, even while country radio struggles to recognize its significant cultural impact. Miranda Lambert’s double album ‘The Weight of These Wings’ has been certified Platinum.