Daily Archives: January 21, 2026

Cody Jinks will be spending the lion’s share of 2026 not headlining his own shows, but heading out on tour with heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch as part of their 20th Anniversary Tour.

The post Cody Jinks Plans New Extended Tour with Five Finger Death Punch first appeared on Saving Country Music.

There’s a certain style of DIY rock and roll that thrives in cities and towns across the country—gruff, edgy, and deeply heartfelt. No pretense in the songs, no bullshit in the attitude. And often, some of the kindest people you’ll ever meet. Two artists who embody that spirit – and represent its geographic reach – […]

We’ve had the pleasure of getting to know Nashville-by-way-of-NYC songwriter Melanie MacLaren over the past year—even hosting her at our Spring 2025 Twangville Sunday Social in Dallas. Her songs mesmerize, her performances captivate, and this video shows exactly why. Joined here by guitarist Jack Schneider, she performs the evocative “Graveyard Shift” from her debut EP—a […]

Waylon never followed, or imitated. He led. Even if he was going to fail, he would rather do it his way. That’s why it isn’t just the music, but Waylon’s attitude that was so influential, and inspirational.

The post Steve Wynn Story Illustrates the Strong Wisdom of Waylon Jennings first appeared on Saving Country Music.

A well-known Austin, TX musician and former contestant on NBC’s The Voice was arrested on sexual assault charges in October of 2025. Scartocci became known as “Mr. Monday Night.”

The post Austin Musician and “The Voice” Alumn Brian Scartocci Arrested for Sexual Assault first appeared on Saving Country Music.