Merle Haggard, man. The country music legend is known for being a cornerstone of the “Bakersfield Sound” as well as country music in general. Known as a bit of a country music outlaw, a reputation accompanied by his days in San Quentin Prison, however here, we have a much more heartfelt moment from The Hag.
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Happy Easter. “Amazing Grace” is arguably the most popular hymn of all time, the perfect song for Easter Sunday. Of course, anybody who’s ever picked up a guitar and stepped into a church has probably performed it before, and that includes just about everybody in country music. We’ve heard version from Travis Tritt, Carrie Underwood,
Lynyrd Skynyrd made headlines recently with the release of a new “campaign song” of sorts praising Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Titled, “Sweet Florida,” something tells me it won’t be quite as iconic as “Sweet Home Alabama.” But that randomly reminded me of another Lynyrd Skynyrd tune…. “Simple Man,” but not a performance from them either…
Critically acclaimed singer-songwriter Mary Bragg teamed up with indie-folk artist Erin Rae for her latest release, “In the Light,” a stunning track that ruminates on what it means to truly see another person. Bragg and Rae gorgeously meld their voices on the track, which the two women also co-wrote together. In an Instagram post, Bragg applauds Rae’s
Ahead of his Nashville shows, Garth discussed plans for the bar in more detail, officially confirming that it would be named Friends in Low Places (although it had already been reported because the giant sign in the window kinda gave that one away). Have any of my Friends in Low Places hanging out on Broadway seen
American Aquarium have shared more details about their upcoming album Chicamacomico, including a brand new single. Released today (April 15), “All I Needed” gives listeners a sneak peek of what’s to come from the band’s next LP, which is set for release on June 10 via Thirty Tigers. “All I Needed” explores the power of hearing a
I ain’t mad at it… I keep hearing about this new Amazon Prime show, Outer Range. Starring Josh Brolin, it’s billed as the next Yellowstone, but with more sci-fi, kinda Stranger Things vibe going on. But since Yellowstone won’t be back until the fall, and Westerns are all the rage right now, I figured… why not give it a go? Starring the aforementioned
Soulful singer-songwriter Tami Neilson joined forces with Willie Nelson for their moving new song “Beyond the Stars.” The track is the first single from Neilson’s upcoming record Kingmaker, which is set for release on July 15. “Beyond the Stars” taps into the painful feelings of longing to be with the one you’ve lost. Neilson and Nelson’s
What Else Can She Do is everything I hoped it would be and more. Kaitlin Butts’ brand new album is out today, and she packs a whole lot of life into the short, 7-song tracklist. The Oklahoma native doesn’t hold back, either, as she tells the stores of women from all different walks of life, many of
Birmingham, Ala. natives Banditos recently announced their new record Right On, due out May 20, and have given listeners a sneak peek of what to expect with their lead single “Here Tonight.” Right On marks the band’s third career album and their first new music in four years, although the project was finished prior to the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. The band
What if I told you that Jason Aldean’s first record wasn’t his self-titled album featuring hits “Hicktown” “Amarillo Sky,” “Why,” and more? Now, what if I told you that his first record was actually almost decade earlier. Jason Aldean broke on the country music scene in 2005 with the aforementioned self-titled album, and it actually
Gina Venier “Nora Jane” Gina Venier‘s stellar new track “Nora Jane” tells the relatable tale of the nervousness and worry that can bubble up when introducing your signficant other to loved ones for the first time. But for Venier, who happens to be queer, the honest and heartfelt song is especially personal. With “Nora Jane,” Venier looks back
Happy 90th Birthday to the Queen, Loretta Lynn. From Butcher Holler, Kentucky, to the Country Music Hall of Fame, she’s had an incredible decades-long career paving the way for countless other female artists coming behind her. She penned classic hits like, “You Ain’t Woman Enough (To Take My Man)”, “Coal Miner’s Daughter” “Don’t Come Home
Kaitlin Butts is not only one of the most underrated artists on the Texas/Red Dirt scene, but she’s one of the most underrated in all of country music. I think that could change soon, though, with the release of her new album entitled What Else Can She Do set for release on Friday, April 15th.
It looks like Dierks Bentley’s Seven Peaks Festival is finally back in full force this year. After having to cancel it last year due to COVID and capacity restrictions enforced by local officials in Colorado, Dierks is ready to get back to it this summer on Labor Day Weekend in Villa Grove. The lineup includes
After moving from Chicago to a farm in rural Southern Indiana shortly after the pandemic hit in March 2020, singer-songwriter David Quinn began writing the dozen tracks making up Country Fresh. His third album, due out on April 15, centers around his love for the Midwest and the simple things in life we often take for
I feel like I’m about to open a can of worms… Actually, I know I am… but let’s get into it. It seems like there’s a never-ending debate in the country music world about whether or not George Strait can really be considered The King of country if he didn’t write, or at least co-write,
Drive-By Truckers have shared the title track from their newly-announced album Welcome 2 Club XIII. The record, due out on June 3, serves as a tribute to the Muscle Shoals honky tonk where the band’s founding members Patterson Hood and Mike Cooley began their music careers as members of their now-defunct band Adam’s House Cat. “There were no cool bars in
Well, this is a collab I couldn’t have ever imagined in my lifetime. Rapper and apparently, a Miller Lite aficionado, Jack Harlow is a 24-year-old Louisville, Kentucky, native who’s quickly becoming a superstar in the industry. Known for hits like “What’s Poppin’,” “First Class” and more, he also has a big time collaboration with Lil
Suffolk, Virginia-born singer-songwriter Justin Golden embraces all facets of the blues on his debut album Hard Times and a Woman, due out on April 15. After joining his school band and playing saxophone from a young age, Golden later picked up a guitar and latched onto the blues while attending Longwood University in nearby Farmville, where he studied