Did Faith Hill Quietly Retire? Here’s Why I Think So
The country superstar has disappeared from the public eye. Continue reading…
New Post Malone / Jelly Roll Stadium Tour Sees Low Ticket Sales
It was supposed to be one of the biggest tours of the summer. But right now, the only thing that’s big is the cavernous stadiums that need to be filled, and the availability in tickets that at some venues are upwards of 75%.
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Show Review: Merlefest 2026
Merlefest 2026 The 38th annual MerleFest, held from April 23–26, 2026, once again drew over 70,000 people to the small town of Wilkesboro, NC. Founded in 1988 in memory of Eddy Merle Watson by his father, Doc Watson, the festival is one of the largest music festivals in the country, creating a destination for lovers […]
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REVIEW: Charlie Winton “Shadowland”
Charlie Winton – Shadowland Another Scott Mathews (Brian Wilson, Van Morrison) produced effort, recorded in Mill Valley, CA, showcases the raw-voiced Northern Californian-native Charlie Winton’s 8-cut Shadowland (Drops May 1/Independent/31:15). It starts with some vigorous music from the well-arranged & performed “Dreamin’s The Best.” By the time he slides into “Never Say Never” & “Shadowland,” […]
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THE READING ROOM: Erin Osmon’s ‘Won’t Back Down: Heartland Rock and the Fight for America’
Every now and then a book comes along and pulls back a curtain on tired ways of thinking, revealing the breadth and depth of movements or ideas that we’d taken for granted. Erin Osmon’s richly textured Won’t Back Down: Heartland Rock and the Fight
SPOTLIGHT: Vincent Neil Emerson – Blue Stars Gumbo [ESSAY]
Editor’s Note: Vincent Neil Emerson, whose new LP Blue Stars came out April 17 via LaHonda Records, is No Depression’s Spotlight Artist for April 2026. Check out an in-depth profile of the Texan songwriter here and stay tuned for
QUEER COUNTRY: Putting It All On the Line
Heather Mae should be going viral for her art: she has a commanding voice and a deft pen, just as competent writing sinuous electro-pop and affirming, heartbreaking folk music. She is not shy about her politics: her music is unapologetically queer, fat-positive, and condemning of repressive Evangelical Christianity. Her double
David Allan Coe, Outlaw Country Pioneer, Dead at 86
As a key figure in outlaw country, he leaves behind a legacy as both a performer and influential songwriter. Continue reading…
LeAnn Rimes Postpones Shows Due to ‘Severe Illness’
The country singer has postponed upcoming shows after revealing a severe illness is preventing her from traveling and performing. Continue reading…
Outlaw Country Legend David Allan Coe Dead At The Age Of 86
Sad day for the country world. Outlaw country legend David Allan Coe has passed away at the age of 86, confirmed by a representative who said that the singer passed away this evening while in an intensive care unit. When you think of the genre “Outlaw Country,” Coe will undoubtedly be one of the first names to come to mind. The country legend had a rough upbringing, being sent away to reform school at the age of 9 and spending […]
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