On the “Hick-Libs”
While the hick-lib celebrities would have us believe that Appalachia and rural Oklahoma is home to covert gay coal miners and queer cowboys, the overwhelming majority of those who they claim to represent can be found
Louis Michot: Cajun, Zydeco, Old Timey, Race, Solo Records & a Humble Genuis that is “Rêve du Troubadour”
Join us as we sit down with Louis Michot (best known as the fiddle player and lead-singer for the Grammy award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers, but blowing minds on the sonic masterpiece that is his solo
Blood, Grit, and Hoedowns: The Dead South “Chains and Stakes” Album Review
The Dead South are back with another masterful album of bluegrass framed Americana. On Chains and Stakes...
It’s Been Awhile for Shane Smith and the Saints
by Benji Magness Shane Smith and the Saints just released a new single “It’s Been Awhile” ahead of their forthcoming album “Norther” (dropping March 1st). “It’s Been Awhile” captures the universal sadness and desire of the
How Important Is Authenticity? A Question for Sam Williams (Gay Grandson of Hank)
by Amos White How Important Is Authenticity? Most country music fans, and certainly the classic country fans, will remember Tammy Wynette’s heartbreaking song “Til I Can Make It On My Own” which was one of her
John Rich Wins Celebrity Apprentice, Releases Two Six-Packs
John Rich has been rather busy these days. Along with winning this season’s Celebrity Apprentice, the country superstar has released two six-pack albums on iTunes:
Brad Paisley Scores 19th #1 with “Old Alabama”
Brad Paisley proves once more why he is the reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year with his 19th number one single, Old Alabama. On May
Breaking News ! Keith Urban Has a New Permanent Residence
With properties in Nashville, Australia, New York and LA, would it surprise you to learn Keith Urban has acquired another residence – in his own
Taylor’s The Story of Us Premieres on MTV
Taylor Nation-your wait is over! The latest Taylor Swift video has premiered on MTV! The Story of Us is set in a school library/study hall.
George Jones Surprises Kenny Chesney
Throughout his career, George Jones has missed many performances for, well, several reasons that we won’t get into here. One performance he didn’t miss? A
American Idol’s Gone Country
American has spoken. The final two contestants on Fox’s American Idol contest are not only the youngest finalists in the show’s history, they are both
David Nail Kicking Off CMA Week at Tin Roof
CMA Week brings music fans from all over the world to the country music capital, Nashville, TN. MCA recording artist David Nail is kicking off
Alison Krauss and Union Station Stick to a Winning Formula
Alison Krauss and Union Station have certainly come a long way since their inception in 1989, redefining “NewGrass” like member Jerry Douglas has redefined “dobro.”
Jamey Johnson Adds Producer Credit
Legendary gospel group the Blind Boys of Alabama new album Take the High Road will have a familiar voice in the background. Country singer/songwriter Jamey
Alabama Presents Benefit Concert “Bama Rising”
As the saying goes, “The south’s gonna rise again!” Today, legendary country band Alabama proudly announced a benefit concert BAMA RISING: A Benefit Concert for
Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett’s “Knee Deep”
Ready for the feel-good song of the summer? There are a few rules to what constitutes a summer song. First, the song must reference the
Redneck Rappin’ and Rockin’ Riffs – It’s a Colt Ford Country Thang
Colt Ford releases new CD “Every Chance I Get” At a time when the Nashville establishment is peddling predictability and a return to traditionalism as
Country Stars Show Support to Storm Ravaged South
Country music artists are rallying around the storm ravaged south. On April 27, 2011, tornadoes tore through the southeast. The vicious storms left a wake
Country/Pop Crossover Success
The recent ACM awards were a virtual who’s who of young country. Stars like Carrie Underwood, Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift were front and center