Monthly Archives: February 2026

The Red Lobster restaurant chain is possibly considering closing more sites as a cost-cutting maneuver, according to its CEO Damola Adamolekun, per The Wall Street Journal, The chain still has not fully regrouped after its bankruptcy two years ago, when it shuttered approximately 130 locations. The situation seems to still be evolving. “There’s a lot […]

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There’s a reason the Presidential Edition God Bless the USA Bible costs nearly $100. Continue reading…

You picked Clay Street Unit – Sin & Squalor as your favorite new release for the week of February 13, 2026.

Caroline Jones has some thoughts on nursery rhymes that every parent can relate to. Let’s see what she has to say about today’s kids’ music scene. Continue reading…

Outlaw country, throwback classic country, Western, countrypolitan to even singer/songwriter stuff, Nick Sizemore throws the kitchen sink at you with this album and scratches all your country music itches.

The post Album Review – Nick Sizemore’s “Everything” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Eugene Hütz from Gogol Bordello joined us at Chelsea Studios NYC with an acoustic guitar, a glass of wine, and the bones of two songs from We Mean It, Man! for our latest No Depression session. Opening with a stripped-down version of “Ignition,” Hütz

Check out this week’s best new folk, roots, and Americana music in rotation at Folk Alley!

The post Hear the Best New Folk Music with Fresh Cuts Friday appeared first on Folk Alley.

The few independently-owned businesses left in Nashville’s popular Lower Broadway district that don’t just appeal to tipsy out-of-towners are facing an existential crisis as a massive spike in property taxes is coming due.

The post The Spiking New Property Taxes on Nashville’s Lower Broadway Explained first appeared on Saving Country Music.

It must have been really hard to carve out quiet time for Elvis Presley and his young girlfriend, Priscilla. Elvis was at the moment one of the hottest stars on the planet. Surrounded by frenzied fans, the subject of endless stories in the media, always being photographed and pursued – not an uncomplicated life for […]

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Baby Combs is here! Continue reading…