7 Men Who Could Immediately Make Country Music Better
There's been much talk so far this year about how the women of country are outpacing the men when it comes to the quality of music, we've talked about possible reasons why that is. But we haven't...
View ArticleBlake Shelton’s “Boys ‘Round Here” Video (A Rant)
If equality is what Blake Shelton was looking to strike in the video for "Boys 'Round Here," then he deserves a big pat on the back. Because anything and everything about this eye-raping edifice to the...
View Article7 Songwriters That Will Change Your Life
There are songwriters, and then there are songwriters; those folks that so effortlessly set words to the moods and moments of life and that can make you weep like a baby or wildly happy to be alive....
View Article6 Canadian Artists Helping to Save Country Music
We've been saying it all year---right now it is women taking the leadership role in trying help to save country music. But they're not the only ones, and if you wanted to look for another significant...
View ArticleWhy The Stagecoach Festival Lineup is a Good Thing
A couple of days ago, The Stagecoach Festival out in California announced their 2014 lineup, capped by headliners Eric Church, Jason Aldean, and Luke Bryan. Since its inception 7 years ago, Stagecoach...
View Article10 Badass Marty Stuart Moments
When it comes to the preservation of the history and sound of country music, you can make the case there is nobody who does it better and with more passion and dedication than Marty Stuart. Tireless...
View ArticleCorb Lund’s Sun Studio “Counterfeit Blues” CD/DVD Coming
Corb Lund, the current king of Canadian country (at least in this buckaroo's estimation), will be releasing his latest studio incarnation called Counterfeit Blues to folks in The States on July 1st,...
View ArticleAlbum & DVD Review – Corb Lund’s “Counterfeit Blues”
The premise for this Counterfeit Blues project is based around an hour-long documentary-style program called Memphis Sun that was produced for CMT's Canadian channel. Corb and the boys headed down from...
View ArticleCorb Lund & Lindi Ortega Land CCMA Nominations
The Canadian Country Music Association has just released their nominees for their 2014 CCMA Awards, and unlike their American award show counterparts, worthy names who may not have a huge commercial...
View ArticleEvolved Country: New Country Rehab’s “Ghost Of Your Charms”
Dubbing themselves "Outlaw" country, New Country Rehab very much defines the space that refers heavily to country music's storied past, while instilling it with a new set of sonic parameters and...
View ArticleWhy The CMA’s Should Consider Adding “Traditional” Categories
It has become patently obvious, especially over the last few years, that country music exists in two completely different worlds. One is the traditional world, where the way country music sounds is in...
View ArticleIt’s Just Corb Lund & These Ponies (For Christmas This Year)
"Just Me and These Ponies" is a Christmas song for people who do not like Christmas songs, but still like country music and Corb Lund. And if you do happen to dig on a little ring ting tingling, you...
View ArticleCorb Lund Announces New Album “Things That Can’t Be Undone”
It has felt like a long, cold, never-ending Canadian winter since we last heard new music from Alberta-based country music artist Corb Lund. But like the chutes of green that come peaking out of the...
View ArticleAlbum Review – Corb Lund’s “Things That Can’t Be Undone”
'Things That Can't Be Undone' is one of those albums you ultimately enjoy, but you may have initial reservations about, or maybe even concerns over, or downright complaints about for some listeners...
View ArticleDave Cobb Signs Worldwide Publishing Deal
Producer, guitar player, and songwriter Dave Cobb has signed an exclusive worldwide publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music. The deal was announced Monday (1-4), and also includes the formation of...
View ArticleNetflix Series “The Ranch” Showcases Worthy Country & Roots Artists
Reviews have been mixed for the show so far, but country music listeners may have an extra incentive to watch the program. Featured on the 10-episode series has been a slew of independent country...
View ArticleNewest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#59)
The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist is built to keep you informed on all the best songs and albums coming out right here, right now in country and roots music. It’s available on most all streaming...
View ArticleNo, The New Dixie Chicks & Willie Nelson Albums Aren’t Being Released
Friday, April 24th was supposed to be a big day in country music, with the long-anticipated release of the first Dixie Chicks record in 14 years called 'Gaslighter,' and a much-anticipated new record...
View ArticleMost Anticipated Country & Roots Albums for 2nd Half of 2020
Keeping up with all the releases in the country and roots realm is hard enough. COVID-19 has made it even more difficult with numerous delays and postponements on big titles, along with many artists...
View ArticleAlbum Review – Corb Lund’s “Agricultural Tragic”
Taking time between cattle ranching and hanging out in the Canadian Rockies to write songs and perform them for folks when he can, over the last few years Alberta native Corb Lund has gone from the...
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