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
David Nail hopes for first win at ACM Awards
From Missouri to Music City, you could say MCA recording artist David Nail has come quite a long way. On Sunday, April 18, Nail will
Oh Hey, It’s Record Store Day!
When the cool kids aren’t busy ignoring their Census requests, they’re kicking it oldschool and buying vinyl in a surprising resurgence. Even in the age
Craig Bancoff’s song for hope – West Virginia coal-mine disaster
In an effort to show support for the families of loved ones lost in the West Virginia coal-mine disaster that struck April 5, singer-songwriter Craig
Those Darlins, Justin Townes Earle and Others on Upcoming John Prine Tribute Album
What better time to honor a musical legend like John Prine than when he’s still very much alive and producing great music? (He has a
Johnny Gimble – Celebrating With Friends – CMH Records
Some music is simply meant to make you feel good. Western swing certainly does that, and Johnny Gimble, one of the genre’s fiddle and mandolin
Easton Corbin “Easton Corbin”
Easton Corbin’s self-titled debut album largely lives up to the claims of its lead-off single – it’s “a little more country” than much of what
James Otto Video
James Otto made some time for Country Music Pride while playing at Viejas Casino in San Diego County in March. Otto was the headliner for
Johnny Cash “American VI: Ain’t No Grave” Review
Gone, but certainly not forgotten. Three days before what would have been his 78th birthday, Lost Highway Records released the last part of the “American
Johnny Cash Project
Johnny Cash moved, connected with, and inspired people all over the world through both his music and his personal life: his personal battles and demons,
Great American Taxi “Reckless Habits” Thirty Tigers
Listening to the band’s second release, it is no wonder why Great American Taxi has become a favorite on the jam band circuit, and it’s
Change is Good: Ponderosa Stomp Announces a New Season
…and the First Round of Headliners for a Tremendous 2010 There is much to celebrate as the 9th Annual Ponderosa Stomp Festival kicks into action
When legends return: Jason & The Scorchers
When Jason Ringenberg strutted into Nashville in 1981, he didn’t imagine his idea of combining modern punk rock and traditional country would later land his
Top Poppin’ by Whiskey & Co.
Here at Country Music Pride, we appreciate the finer things in life. We love whiskey, and we love good company. So naturally, we’d love a
Drive-By Truckers Make Their Highest Debut Ever !
#22 ON THE BILLBOARD TOP 200 CHART #1 ON THE INDIE CHART “America’s greatest rock band.” Billboard “Drive-By Truckers are the best rock band in
Ashton Shepherd Interview
On stage one minute, getting dirty milking cows the next. That’s what Ashton Shepherd calls a perfect day. “I don’t mind gettin’ dirty,” the country