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It might be time for a serious rebranding of the “Sunshine State.” Honestly, calling Florida by a nickname that highlights its good weather feels entirely too generous. Yeah, it’s sunny, we all know that, but the state is also completely overrun by terrifying invasive predators, a special breed of inland redneck, and perhaps the worst… Disney adults. Ok, that last one is a joke (not really), but is there any other state where simply mention the name ahead of “man” […]

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As we near the halfway pole of the musical year, it’s time to reflect back on the best albums that have been released so far. The top ten albums listed below should be considered early Album of the Year contenders.

The post The Best New Country and Roots Albums of 2026 So Far first appeared on Saving Country Music.

That didn’t take long. Rip and Beth’s plan after last week’s tragedy begins during Ep. 5 of Dutton Ranch. Continue reading…

Riley Green expects to settle down one day. Continue reading…

Sam Bergquist Grounded Himself in Nature and The Senses For Devils & Doves Boston-based singer/songwriter, Sam Bergquist, released his new full-length album, Devils & Doves, this Spring, bringing in a wider sweep of musical interests than we’ve seen from him in the past, and also a broad range of topics drawn from life in his […]

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Riley Green is on the brink of something special as he steps into the coaching role on ‘The Voice.’ What challenges and surprises await him? Let’s find out! Continue reading…

Herein lies what might be one of the greatest Western-inspired albums released in this year, or frankly, in many other years. With his debut album produced by Dave Cobb, the young-in-age, but old-in-soul…

The post Album Review – Coleman Jennings – “Lead You Home” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Of all the vinyl updates this column has done, this is the one I am most excited about. The reissues featured below come from legends in virtually every music genre that ND covers: Uncle Tupelo (alt country); Tony Rice (bluegrass); Robert Johnson and BB King (blues); Jimmy Scott (jazz); The

Grey DeLisle and James Intveld talk about a lesson in how to strum a guitar (James), a successful side hustle (Grey), and being in charge of one’s own destiny (Grey & James).

Morgan Wallen shared a behind-the-scenes moment from his controversial piano saga in Denver, and it’s a little unclear if he was joking or genuinely mad. Continue reading…