Yearly Archives: 2026

Bentley’s Bandstand August 2026 The Afghan Whigs, Soft Control. There really aren’t that many rock bands in 2026 as long-lasting and still-great as The Afghan Whigs. Leader Greg Dulli has been in the rock game a long time, and even when it’s disconcerting to realize time rolls on, he continues to get greater and greater. […]

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The Jayhawks Sanctuary Park The Jayhawks are celebrating their 40-year anniversary and seeking solace with the release of their twelfth studio album Sanctuary Park.  For those not in the know, The Jayhawks consist of bandleader and chief songwriter Gary Louris (vocals, harmonica, and guitars), Marc Perlman (bass, mandolin, and backing vocals), Karen Grotberg (keyboards and […]

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Editor’s Note: Sera Cahoone, whose new LP titled I’ve Missed You All These Years is due out August 28 via SubPop Records, is No Depression’s Spotlight Artist for August 2026. Check out this original essay by Cahoone here 

Plenty has already been written about Dolly Parton, and the stories and praise will continue to flow. All are glorious tributes to an artist whose impact spanned generations and will continue to do so across those that follow. Twangville Shawn already shared his memories of Dolly. Here’s one of mine — a night at SXSW […]

Freida Parton is mourning her big sister Dolly, remembering the country icon who helped raise her and made her feel like she was enough. Continue reading…

And it is called ‘Hooters: The Movie.’ Continue reading…

The massive Pixar hit is coming exclusively to Disney+. Continue reading…

The Red Clay Strays’ Dolly Parton name-drop in “Stone’s Throw” has nothing to do with a random country music reference. Continue reading…

Morgan’s viral piano flip looked like an onstage meltdown. His creative director, Justin Clough, now explains what was actually happening — and why Wallen was laughing afterward. Continue reading…

She will be remembered forever. The world is continuing to mourn the passing of Dolly Parton, as the legendary country singer, actress, philanthropist and all-around icon passed away on August 25 at the age of 80. In a statement from her team, it was confirmed that Dolly passed away at the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center here in Nashville, with her nephew Bryan Seaver announcing her death on behalf of the family. Her reps later confirmed that it ended after a “brief […]

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