ACMs Spoil Great Night By Splitting Entertainer of the Year
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Just remember, “It’s only the ACM Awards.” It’s just disappointing that one of their best presentations in perhaps a decade or more—and under difficult circumstances—had to be sullied at the very end by a silly and avoidable decision.
‘The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down’ Needs No Redemption
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The fear when efforts were undertaken to strike anything that in any way could be construed however indirectly as being sympathetic to the Confederacy out of the public record was the slippery slope presented that may ultimately result in important pieces of art being mischaracterized and ultimately cancelled under false pretenses.
Album Review – Daniel Donato’s “A Young Man’s Country”
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A strong case can be made without any hyperbole that Daniel Donato is the best young guitarist in country music, and maybe one of the best young guitarists, period. With twang taking such a strong position in his repertoire, country music community should be proud and Donato’s chosen to make his home in country’s confines. But there is no confining Daniel Donato.
Gary Allan Returns with “Waste of a Whiskey Drink”
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Gary Allan attempting to relaunch his career on radio has now morphed from a storyline into a bonafide saga. His latest attempt is the song “Waste of a Whiskey Drink” that has been released to the public and radio from a still unnamed album fans have been waiting some five years for.
Kane Brown Got Lost on His Own Property, Rescued by Police
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Kane Brown got lost on his own property for seven hours, and had to call the police to be rescued. This was one of the revelations that came from the 26-year-old pop country star’s recent interview with fellow country star Jana Kramer, who apparently now works for the junk food entertainment show, ‘Extra!’
Death Threats & Stifling Dissent: Stan Culture Run Amuck
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The term “Stan” was never supposed to be a term of endearment, or something to be proud of. Taken from the Eminem song “Stan” released in 2000 about an obsessed Eminem fan who ends up killing himself and his pregnant girlfriend after going off the rails, it doesn’t exactly paint an enviable picture of next-level fan loyalty.
Album Review – Arna Georgia’s “Yes Girl”
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Australia has long been an overlooked enclave for quality country, and not just counting the artists who make a concerted effort to court the American market. Down Under is a great place to go rummaging around to find something new and fresh, with plenty of open landscapes and rugged characters ripe for inspiring country songs.
Last Original Member of Molly Hatchet Steve Holland Dies
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Steve Holland—the last surviving member of the influential Southern rock band Molly Hatchet’s most legendary lineup, passed away Sunday (8-2) after a prolonged illness. The guitarist for the group helped perfect the double guitar attack that became the band’s signature.
Jeff Hoag Replacing Retiring Eddie Stubbs at WSM
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The Eddie Stubbs departure left many open questions about who would replace him in the evening weeknight slot, and if it would even be filled by country music since format changes and show cancellations have been a regular occurrence at WSM lately. But luckily, the evening slot will endure with Jeff Hoag.
Reba McEntire to Reissue Deluxe Edition of Landmark Album
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Reba McEntire at her finest is some of the best country music you can find. She proved that when she released her latest album, 2019’s ‘Stronger Than The Truth,’ which marked the redhead’s return to the more traditional-sounding country of her early career, and it turned out to be one of the best albums released all year.
Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#68)
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The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist is built to keep you informed on all the best songs and albums coming out right here, right now in country and roots music. It’s available on most all streaming formats. New songs have just been added.
Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell on Grand Ole Opry
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Vince Gill has been one of the regulars during these quarantine Opry performances, appearing more than any other artist. Adding Emmylou Harris along with Rodney Crowell is just about the perfect combination, not just for the history the duo has together, but due to the history they both have with Vince Gill.
Legendary Country DJ & Songwriter Bill Mack Dies (COVID-related)
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As a broadcasting legend and award-winning songwriter, Bill Mack brought the beauty and love of country music into many homes and big rig cabs for many decades, and has now passed on to that big radio booth in the sky. He died Friday morning (7-31) at the age of 88 due to underlying health conditions complicated by COVID-19.