Emerging country singer Dee White sings sweetly of a place where he can let go of his worldly problems in “Ol’ Muddy River,” a track from his newly released album Southern Gentleman. To coincide with the album release, the Alabama native has issued an acoustic performance video of the song. …
Read More »Grammys 2019: Brandi Carlile Sings Devastating 'The Joke'
Brandi Carlile gave voice to the marginalized with the stunning track “The Joke” off her album By the Way, I Forgive You. At Sunday’s Grammy Awards, it was Carlile’s own voice that took center stage, as she stunned the audience with an explosive rendition of the song. Flanked by Phil …
Read More »Brooks & Dunn Ready 'Reboot' Album With Kane Brown, Luke Combs
Since reuniting in 2014 for their Las Vegas residency with Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn have regularly performed together onstage, but the award-winning country duo haven’t been in the studio as a unit since 2007. They break that streak, however, with the new album Reboot. Due April 5th, Reboot pairs …
Read More »East Nashville's Kashena Sampson Channels Joni Mitchell in 'Work of Art'
Kashena Sampson is a familiar face of the East Nashville music scene, known for her introspective lyrics and a voice that calls to mind Joni Mitchell and Linds Ronstadt. On Thursday, Sampson released the folk ballad “Work of Art,” her first new music since the 2017 debut album Wild Heart. …
Read More »10 Best Country and Americana Songs to Hear Now: George Strait, Cassadee Pope
The hushed intimacy of the duo Ida Mae, a dusty road anthem by the Vegabonds and a new one from the King of Country Music make up our list of the best country songs to hear this week. Travis Denning, “After a Few” The singer behind the fake-I.D. anthem “David …
Read More »Watch Brothers Osborne Sing 'I Don't Remember Me (Before You)' on 'Fallon'
Brothers Osborne made their debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday, performing the smoldering “I Don’t Remember Me (Before You).” The song appears on the CMA-winning duo’s 2018 album Port Saint Joe. Like much of their work — and on Port Saint Joe in particular — “I Don’t …
Read More »Loretta Lynn to Receive Kris Kristofferson Songwriting Award
Loretta Lynn will be presented with a special honor at the 2019 Nashville Songwriter Awards, set for September 17th at the Ryman Auditorium. The event is hosted by Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). Country Music Hall of Fame member Lynn, who will also be celebrated by peers and artists she …
Read More »Vince Gill, Marty Stuart to Celebrate Del McCoury at Grand Ole Opry
Bluegrass titan and longtime Grand Ole Opry member Del McCoury, who turns 80 years old next month, will be celebrated with a special Opry tribute featuring fellow musicians Sam Bush, Vince Gill, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart and the Travelin’ McCourys. Set for February 13th, the Wednesday night event, dubbed “Grand …
Read More »Khalid, Kane Brown Team for 'Saturday Nights' Remix
R&B star Khalid is joined by pop-country sensation Kane Brown on a new remix of his song “Saturday Nights,” released on Friday. The original version appears on Khalid’s 2018 Suncity EP. With its electric guitar arpeggios, “Learning to Fly” chord progression and narrative lyrics, “Saturday Nights” seemed readymade for country …
Read More »How Balsam Range Became Bluegrass's New Underdogs
At last September’s International Bluegrass Music Association Awards, also known as the “Hillbilly Grammys,” the smart money was on Jerry Douglas’ Earls of Leicester to win the Entertainer of the Year grand prize. Formed to pay tribute to bluegrass forefathers Flatt & Scruggs, the Earls were reigning champions for the …
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