Monthly Archives: September 2026

The situation in California is evidently getting so dire that even the movie studios are planning their exits, and Paramount Studios might already be in the process of leaving. At one point in time, it would have been laughable to suggest that Paramount would pick up their business and move it to elsewhere. But as high taxes, burdensome regulations and a pending antitrust suit against an $111 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Brothers continue to be an issue in […]

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Thank God for the late, great Bob Weir. At this point in his career, Sturgill Simpson has reached God-like status in country music. Arguably being the forefather of the independent/alternative country renaissance, along with the likes of Tyler Childers, Cody Jinks and more, the Kentucky native has probably influenced your favorite artist in some capacity or another in the past decade. The “Long White Line” singer, for lack of a better term, has nearly gone in every direction possible. Delivering […]

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‘It hurt my feelings for sure,’ said Chuck Norris’ co-star Judson Mills, after the late legend was omitted from the Emmys In Memoriam tribute. Continue reading…

‘She was plucked from this earth so quickly. I just can’t wrap my head around it. I’m just now starting to go, ‘She’s really not here.” Continue reading…

This month’s crowdfunding radar rounds up three worthy campaigns with streaming at the core of their asks.

As if things weren’t bad enough in America with massive inflation, rising interest rates, record high gas prices, and the impending onslaught of AI exterminating us all, Bro-Country pioneers Florida Georgia Line have officially reunited.

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From the very first bar, Leah Tash’s “Sweet Song” brings the kind of charm that’s impossible to ignore. A bright, plinky piano sets the backdrop, but it’s the infectious, happy-go-lucky melody that immediately hooks you in. It takes a special talent to balance classic country influences without sounding dated. Tash drew inspiration for her new […]

Luke Bryan’s ninth album got its name in an unconventional way. Sometimes the best ideas come from pure chance and a little creativity. Continue reading…

Grant Maloy Smith – Wild West: American Stories This highly anticipated 4th in a series of Grant Maloy Smith award-winning American Stories is impressive. Grant’s earlier themed endeavors gave listeners a tour of the Dust Bowl, Appalachia & the Mississippi. Essentially, what Grant represents through these albums is a comprehensive look at our nation, the […]

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AmericanaFest 2026 Day 1 AmericanaFest is typically a week for discovery, but curiously enough, the first evening has also proven to be a trip back in time to some of the artists who first got me into this wing of country music. BMI Presents: Rooftop on the Row Due to a dubiously delayed Frontier flight […]

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