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A former Alabama sports anchor is now under arrest. Mike Raita allegedly illegally drew tens of thousands of dollars from the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in Talladega. What Happened to the Former Anchor? When 67-year-old Raita led the sports desk at ABC 33/40 in Birmingham, Alabama, from 1996 to 2017, he earned multiple Emmy […]

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It seems like every time the topic of “King” George Strait comes up in conversation, someone feels the need to pipe up how he’s a fraud of a country star because he never wrote any of his own songs.

The post Yes, George Strait Actually Wrote New Songs in His Career first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Ella Langley required several corrective surgeries as a kid but until now she’s not talked about it. Continue reading…

Ella peeled back a few more layers of her upcoming project. Continue reading…

Hannah Harper began her musical journey when she was just nine years old. With the legacy of Bob Lewis and The Bob Lewis Family as her foundation, Hannah grew up in Southeast Missouri surrounded by the rich traditions of bluegrass gospel music. Hannah took to the road with her family band, The Harper Family, where …

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Hailing from Lancaster, Kentucky, Alex Miller recently relocated to just north of Nashville, TN to be closer to the hub of his heart’s desire – making music. The 22 year old traditional country enthusiast made his way to the national spotlight by way of a 2021 American Idol appearance. His 2022 debut album release, Miller …

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It was a small role, but memorable. Continue reading…

Drivin N Cryin Crushing Flowers Good rock bands don’t stay trapped in amber, but they can go dormant (in your life, even if not in theirs) for a little while. I still remember zipping around Denver at age 20, running errands for a law firm, listening to songs like “Fly Me Courageous” on heavy rotation […]

The post REVIEW: Drivin N Cryin “Crushing Flowers” appeared first on Americana Highways.

Brown Horse’s first two albums, 2024’s Reservoir and 2025’s All the Right Weaknesses, established the band’s presence in the world of country rock. With their latest set, Total Dive, they further hone and occasionally perfect their MO. The mixes are more lushly

When searching on Spotify for the new Paul Cauthen album by quite literally entering “Paul Cauthen,” the very first thing that came up and in highlighted form was Charley Crockett’s ‘Age of the Ram.’

The post Why Does Charley Crockett Appear In Paul Cauthen Searches on Spotify? first appeared on Saving Country Music.