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
On Tracy Lane "Pretend the Thing With Charlie Never Happened" Independent
On Tracy Lane, the brainchild of lead singer Darryn Yates, has a sound reminiscent of the legendary Jon Bon Jovi. Yates sings with such conviction
Cash'd Out Interview
By Juliette Vera Johnny Cash is no doubt a country music legend. His name, face, and baritone voice are forever imbedded in the minds of
Jamey Johnson “That Lonesome Song” Mercury Nashville
Raw. Real. Rebelicious. County music’s newest outlaw, Jamey Johnson, belongs in the ranks of Hank, Merle and Walylon. His sophmore album, That Lonesome Song, is
Johnny T & Due South
After seeing Johnny T & Due South perform live back in November, I knew that I was in for a treat as I sat down
Collin Raye "A Family Christmas" StarPointe Records
By Melissa Barnes Break out the eggnog and gather around the fire with your loved ones while you enjoy this lovely Christmas compilation from Colin
Julianne Hough "Sounds of the Season" Universal Music
By Melissa Barnes ‘Tis the season for spending time with loved ones, baking Christmas cookies and mistletoe! And what holiday season would be complete without
Kenny Chesney "Lucky Old Sun" BNA
By Lisa Kiser I realize I’m playing catch up here, but I feel that anything that this “Big Star” throws out is worth careful (and
Nate Leath "Rockville Pike" Patuxent Music
By Joseph Scott This is not background music. There are no passive listening experiences to be found here. When listening to Nate Leath’s new Patuxent
Larry the Cable Guy
By Juliette Vara You see it all the time plastered on bumper stickers, the creative mastermind behind the popular catchphrase “Git R Done” is now
Randy Houser "Anything Goes" Universal South Records
By Meghan D. Shapiro OK seriously, this isn’t Ronnie Dunn singing? The first time I heard “Anything Goes,” Randy Houser’s title track from his debut
Johnny Cash “Remixed” Compadre Records
By Melissa Barnes Produced by hip hop king Snoop Dogg and John Carter Cash, Remixed was either a hit or big fat miss depending on
Johnny T and Due South at The Stage, Nashville, TN
By Melissa Barnes The great thing about Nashville is that there are talented folks playing all over town on any given night of the week.
The Boxmasters “Christmas Cheer” Vanguard
By Kyle McCraw Billy Bob Thornton and his new band have been busy this year, not only releasing a double disc debut, but also following
Trace Adkins "X" Capitol Records
By Meghan D. Shapiro Wouldn’t it be cool to have Trace Adkins as your dad? He’s been through everything — from working on the oilrigs
Neil Young “Sugar Mountain: Live at Canterbury House 1968” Reprise
By Kyle McCraw For a little context, 1968 was the same year Neil Young left Buffalo Springfield and the year before the release of his