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
Lonestar, Joe Nichols & Jason Michael Carroll – MGM Grand, Detroit, MI
by Lisa Kiser October 28, 2008 – MGM Grand, Detroit, MI Three bright stars aligned the evening of October 28th in the MGM Grand Detroit
The Watson Twins – Duke University, Durham, NC
by Daniel Bayer November 1, 2008 – Duke University, Durham, NC One of the things I like most about going to see a musician I’ve
Billy Bragg – Duke University, Durham, NC
by Daniel Bayer November 1, 2008 – Duke University, Durham, NC “I love this folk music shit, don’t you?” asked British left-wing singer/songwriter Billy Bragg
Revival Tour (Frontman of Against Me!, Avail, Hot Water Music, and Lucero) – The Knitting Factory, Los Angeles, CA
by Jason Estopinal November 1, 2008 – The Knitting Factory, Los Angeles, CA Lined up like a row of raw unshucked corn, punk/folk/Americana pillars Tim
Calexico’s Joey Burns – interview
interview by Nikki Roddy With the US in economic crisis and only days away from deciding one of the most critical elections in its history,
Grand Ole Opry – Kerry Collins Presents Jimmy Dickens autographed football in recognition of 60th anniversary as Opry member
On the stage of the Grand Ole Opry this past Saturday night, Tennessee Titans quarterback Kerry Collins presented Little Jimmy Dickens with a football autographed
Hit Man Takes Aim on Shelton
Blake Shelton is one of the stand-out performances on “Hit Man: David Foster and Friends.” The 15-time Grammy winner brought together Shelton and artists from
Elect Brad Paisley
Fans will get a chance to cast their vote for Brad Paisley’s new album, “Play,” that rolls out to stores on Election Day, Nov. 4.
Ryan Adams & The Cardinals “Cardinology” Lost Highway Records
by Johnny Napoli Ryan Adams & The Cardinals’ “Cardinology” is Adams’ first full-length album billed with The Cardinals since 2005’s “Jacksonville City Nights,” but it
Invisible Man Appears 11/11
Americana artist, Bruce Robison, the songwriter behind smash hits for Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, the Dixie Chicks, and George Strait will release “His Greatest” re-recorded
Dress Like Dolly – Halloween Contest 2008
Whether you are a fan of Dolly, or just a fan of Halloween, here is your chance to have some fantastic fun! Just dress like
Ashton Shepherd "Sounds So Good" Universal
With her twangy rhythm and sassy style, Ashton Shepherd is definitely one to watch. As a writer, I’m all about a good word or two,
Win a Dolly autographed CD!
Country Music Goodness and Dolly Parton are giving away a signed CD from Dolly! The contest runs from October 10, 2008 at 12:00 p.m. PDT
Husk – interview
By Travis Mamone Husk is a new hard rocking band deeply rooted in the sounds and feelings of the old South. They mix the old-school
Darius Rucker
On the heels of his new album, Darius Rucker is getting set to tour with Brad Paisley. Rucker’s album, Learn to Live, hit number one