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
Charlie Haden with Family and Friends "Rambling Boy" Decca Records
By Joseph Scott Charlie Haden’s place in music history is secure. As the bassist with Ornette Coleman on the avant-garde masterpiece The Shape of Jazz
James Taylor "Covers" Hear Music
By Kevin Bridges When you think about it, it’s not that surprising James Taylor has released an album of cover songs. Some of his biggest
Tom Gabel – Interview
By Charlotte Lueth Tom Gabel of the band Against Me! is nothing if not cordial. This was a lesson I learned with ample rapidity during
Flinn Pomeroy Interview
By Travis Mamone Flinn Pomeroy may not be a well-known name yet, but be on the lookout for this up-and-coming singer/songwriter. Originally from Maryland, the
Restless Collin Tour to Kick Off
What do Collin Raye and Restless Heart have in common? 42 top 10 hits, 9 platinum and gold albums, 21 #1 hits, 12 time
Billy Currington "Little Bit of Everything" Mercury Records
By Lisa Kiser I first got a taste of Little Bit of Everything traversing the width of Michigan on a dreary November afternoon. I must
Slimfit "Make It Worse" Don't You Hate Pants? Music
By Brad Tucker The debut from Lancaster, PA’s Slimtfit, Make It Worse, is not without its bright spots, even if it sounds like something we’ve
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals “Cardinology” Lost Highway
By Jeremy Climer Beginning with the release of Easy Tiger, Ryan Adams seemed to have learned to control his desire to release damn near every
Kevin Costner & Modern West “Untold Truths” Universal South
By Kyle McCraw When I heard that Kevin Costner was releasing an album, I gotta admit, I was skeptical. It turns out Costner has been
Zac Brown Band "The Foundation" Atlantic Records
By Lisa Kiser It may be November, but you’ll want to pull up a lawn chair and prop your feet up while you listen to
Blake Shelton "Startin' Fires" Warner Brothers
By Meghan D. Shapiro Sorry Blake, not this time. I’m just not feeling it. Blake Shelton released his fifth album, Startin’ Fires, on Nov. 18
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Country Music Goodness & Mayberry’s Finest are giving away The Grascals latest CD “Keep on Walkin’” & “The Opie Loves Helen” Basket! Click here to
Lee Ann Womack “Call Me Crazy” MCA Nashville
By Miles Price There aren’t many people in modern country music that can project such a small-town-neighborly vibe that you’re able to feel as though
David Bazan – Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, CA
by Jason Jones As a devoted fan of David Bazan (Pedro the Lion, Headphones), I made the trip out to Pasadena on a Saturday night,
The Zac Brown Band "The Foundation" Atlantic
by Derek Payseur The Zac Brown Band’s third album, The Foundation, is an eclectic mix of songs that range from island-style country and slow-paced ballads