Riley Green Was Sure His Exes Would Text Him After This
Riley Green’s getting a lot of attention lately, but it seems his exes are keeping their distance. What gives? Continue reading…
‘Yellowstone’ Spinoff ‘Y: Marshals’ Changes Its Name
The show is premiering in March. Continue reading…
Famed Country Songwriter Jim McBride Dead at 78
McBride was noted for his Alan Jackson collaborations and wrote hits for dozens of A-List country artists. Continue reading…
Chris Stapleton Breaks Country Music’s Winter Touring Rule
This weekend, country superstar Chris Stapleton is shaking things up in Florida with shows that break the winter mold — a bold move for the music scene. Continue reading…
Hall of Fame Country Hit-Maker and Songwriter Dead at 78
Jim McBride has died at the age of 78. The Alabama Hall of Fame announced the Huntsville native’s death yesterday, Jan. 7. McBride began his career at 18. Some of his songs were featured on the hit variety show Hee Haw in the 1970s. However, after an initial lack of success in music, he found work at […]
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Basic Folk podcast, eps. 334 – Mary Chapin Carpenter
Mary Chapin Carpenter kicks off our 2026 with life-affirming conversations about dogs, walks, Celtic music, and kicking ass. Her latest album, ‘Personal History,’ sees her working with Josh Kaufman, creating beautiful lush songs.
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Who Could Be the Country Music Hall of Fame’s New Inductees in 2026
It’s the time of year to consider who might be the inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2026. A secret committee commissioned by the CMA (Country Music Association) is receiving their final ballots.
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THE READING ROOM: Books from Musicians We Lost in 2025
In 2025, the world got a little quieter as a large chorus of musician’s voices fell silent. The list of artists who died last year includes soul icons Brenton Wood and Sam Moore, metal innovator Ozzy Osbourne, folk legend Peter Yarrow, songwriting genius Brian Wilson, and consummate Americana
REVIEW: Mon Rovîa “Bloodline”
Mon Rovîa “Bloodline” Janjay Lowe has lived the kind of life that most of us have only seen in Oscar-bait movies (and not the kind where everyone plays fancy dress-up – the messy ones). The singer-songwriter, who goes by Mon Rovîa as a tribute to his native Liberia, was adopted out of that war-ravaged nation […]
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The Twangville Early 2026 Preview
The Dreamin’ Kind by Langhorne Slim (16 Jan) Langhorne Slim cranks up the electric guitars on his newest release. Yet while the sound may be different, the songs remain the same – brilliant sing-along anthems that don’t shy away from the darker side of humanity. From start to finish, he wears his heart on his […]