Mid-March 2026 was a humdinger of three Texas gatherings crucial to roots music, South by Southwest (SXSW), Willie Nelson’s Luck Reunion, and a tribute to Todd Snider, “Todd Snider Rules!”
Luck Reunion ( held on Nelson’s ranch in Spicewood, Texas) is a one-day event
Ryan Dart “Dancing On Your Porch” Americana Highways brings you this premiere of Ryan Dart’s song “Dancing On Your Porch,” from If Love Don’t Break You, his new album arriving on May 1. If Love Don’t Break You was engineered and produced by John McVey at Cinder Sounds in Longmont Colorado. “Dancing On Your Porch” […]
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At least you’ve never screwed up so bad that even Kenny Chesney is mocking you. If you’re on TikTok, chances are you’re probably already familiar with Mike the lineman, but if not, here’s a quick rundown of one of the most viral stories of the year so far. It all started during the 2026 lineman’s rodeo in Huntsville, Alabama. The annual event (officially known as the Public Power Lineworkers Rodeo) is an opportunity for linemen (and women) from around the […]
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Not just a song, but an homage to one of his biggest inspirations. Merle Haggard is, without a doubt, one of the defining voices in the genre of country music who needs no introduction. But with April 6 marking what would have been Merle Haggard’s 89th birthday, and also the 10-year anniversary of his death, a number of country music stars paid tribute to the country music legend. But Cody Johnson is tipping his hat to the Hag with a […]
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If anyone knows how hard it can be, it’s Carrie Underwood. The country star has always been outspoken about her Christian faith, and in 2021, she took home the Grammy award for Best Roots Gospel Album for her My Savior album, which is still one of my favorite projects she’s ever done. We all know about how Hollywood can be when it comes to only accepting people of the Christian faith in particular, and I’m sure Carrie had moments where […]
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Morgan Wallen Radio is nearing it’s premiere on SiriusXM, and the country music superstar recently let fans know what to expect when they tune in. The “Last Night” singer will be launching his own satellite radio station on Tuesday, April 7. Wallen’s station will find a home on channel 64, and will be available year-round for those who subscribe to SiriusXM. He joins the likes of Chris Stapleton, Willie Nelson, Carrie Underwood, and Kenny Chesney as country stars that have […]
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A heart-wrenching tragedy has shattered the tranquility of paradise. The New York Post reports that an American woman is missing in the Bahamas after falling overboard. The Royal Bahamas Police Force shared that the woman, who was visiting the island with her husband, was swept out to sea by strong currents after falling from their 8-foot hard-bottom boat. The […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have effectively excluded one of the most devoted fans from their ballpark. Errol Segal has been a season ticket holder for five decades. But this year, the team refused to print paper tickets for the 81-year-old fan this year. Why Won’t the Dodgers Print Out This Fan’s Season Tickets? If you’ve […]
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Here’s to the Hag. When it comes to a Mount Rushmore of Country Music, it’s pretty hard to have a conversation about it without mentioning the name Merle Haggard. Born in a converted boxcar in Depression-era California, Haggard had a turbulent youth marked by petty crimes and escapes that eventually culminated in a stint at San Quentin State Prison. It was there, however, that his life trajectory shifted after watching Johnny Cash perform for the inmates on New Year’s Day […]
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