Just trying to leave country music in better shape than we found it in, so that future generations can enjoy the music and the sense of fulfillment in conveys for many years to come.

Punk-infused underground country served with curiously infectious melodic prowess.

Album Review – Sarah Shook & the Disarmers – “Revelations”

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Jesse Daniel Adds Dates to Anticipated 2024 Tour
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Album Review – Kacey Musgraves – “Deeper Well”
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The CMT Awards had MLB pitcher Roger Clemens lead a tribute to Toby Keith. But they seemed to forget that Clemens had an affair with country singer Mindy McCready that started when she was underage.

McCready would later die of suicide.
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Look alive! New album for 49 Winchester on the way, and a new song out now.
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Once again Morgan Wallen embarrasses himself, his fans, and country music.

But should he be a three-time felon over a thrown chair?

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Beyonce is now #1 on the Billboard Country Albums chart, AND the Americana/Folk chart. This is despite Beyonce herself saying 'This ain't a country album,' and explicitly advertising as much in public displays.

The story:

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Jerry Abbott wasn't just the father of 'Dimebag' Darrell and Vinnie Paul from Pantera. He was a country guitar player, songwriter, and producer, who also produced Pantera's early albums.

The story:

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#RIP

Off key performances, a trainwreck in the middle of the Toby Keith tribute. The CMT Awards were especially terrible in 2024.

#CMTAwards

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Album Review – John Moreland’s Surprise Release “Visitor”
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Your Annual Reminder that the CMT Awards Don’t Matter

#CMTAwards
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Sturgill Simpson Marks the 10th Anniversary of Landmark Album “Metamodern Sounds in Country Music.'
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'There's no better sign of the country resurgence than the surging popularity of 25-year-old Zach Top. His music has caught fire like he's the next new thing, even though his sound is older than he is.'

Review – Zach Top’s “Cold Beer & Country Music”

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John Moreland has just surprised released a new album called 'Visitor.' It's a return to early Moreland with much more organic production and instrumentation.

You're going to put a list together of 'country soul' albums and not include anything from Jerry Reed or Charley Crockett? What is this mess?

Filling the Holes in Rolling Stone’s List of Greatest Country Soul Albums:
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New Jesse Daniel album coming after signing to a new record label. Brand new song and video are killer too.

The details:

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Country/Roots Guitarist Yasmin Williams Criticizes Beyoncé’s “Cowboy Carter”

“Clearly was not trying to showcase the talents of black country artists in a real way, which I’m sure is extremely disappointing to the black country folks busting their asses.”
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The owner and preservationist of the legendary Texas venue Gruene Hall has passed away. RIP Pat Molak.
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The Red Clay Strays Sign with RCA Records
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