Kid Rock’s Festival Drops Ticket Prices – Here’s Why Fans Are Mad
Fans who purchased tickets early are feeling cheated after Kid Rock’s festival dramatically slashed prices on general admission entry for all dates. Continue reading…
It Feels Like The Entirety of the Music Industry is Now Fraudulent
Some will read the headline and say, “Come on. This is ridiculous and alarmist.” Others will say, “Well of course it is. You’ve been reporting on this stuff for going on two decades. Aren’t you being a master of the obvious?”
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Hank Alrich – Broken River
It’s well known that the Armadillo World Headquarters was at ground-zero for the Austin music scene in the early 70’s. Gary P. Nunn once noted, “It’s been said that our music was the catalyst that brought the shit-kickers and the hippies together at the Armadillo.” Presumably one of those hippies was Hank Alrich, a California […]
Morgan Wallen’s Dad Talks About His ‘Sobriety’ + Fatherhood
Morgan Wallen’s never straightforwardly said that he’s sober, but we’re not too surprised to hear his dad use the word ‘sobriety’ to describe his situation. Continue reading…
Alan Jackson’s Final Show in Nashville: Here’s Everything We Know
Alan Jackson has revealed plans for the final concert performance of his career. Continue reading…
Dylan Scott’s Next Song is Inspired By His Late Mother
Dylan Scott’s new song, ‘Slow Down,’ will hit home for many. Continue reading…
ALBUM REVIEW: On ‘Blues For Dexter Linwood,’ Todd Albright Performs Straightforward Standards
Even more than they’re played, the blues are felt. The music is born from within and manifests outward in the pull of melancholic strings, bone-chilling harmonics, and belly-aching words. Since the genre’s inception in the late 19th century, a handful of greats have mastered and molded
Let’s Not Start Celebrating The New Live Nation Ruling Yet
Is the ruling a victory? Sure it is, and a big one. But we are far away from Live Nation and Ticketmaster being split up, scalpers and bots being brought to heel, and something nearing an equitable ticketing ecosystem.
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THE READING ROOM: Joe McEwen’s ‘Tastykakes, Soul Songs and Shining Stars: Affections and Reflections, 1973-2025’
Music journalist, DJ, and record executive Joe McEwen grew up in Philadelphia in the 1960s without the sound of music. Although his mother sometimes listened to Andy Williams, Johnny Mathis, and Tony Bennett on the car radio, McEwen often tuned out as the music floated through the speakers. In 1966,
Song Premiere: Matt Jones and the Bobs “Isn’t It Strange”
Matt Jones and the Bobs “Isn’t It Strange” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Matt Jones and the Bobs’ song “Isn’t It Strange” from their forthcoming album set for release this summer. The album was recorded and produced by Zach Fetcher and mastered by Bryan Walthall. “Isn’t It Strange” is Matt Jones on vocals, […]
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