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Stuart Anthony & Larry Beckett – Though We Have Only Love: The Songs of Jacques Brel This is a tribute to the Belgian singer Jacques Brel & a 5th effort by acclaimed poet & songwriter Larry Beckett. The 14 reimagined songs allow Brel’s chansons to be in a more mainstream, alt-rock style that remains faithful […]

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Editor’s Note: Mon Rovîa, whose debut LP Bloodline is out today via Nettwerk, is No Depression’s Spotlight Artist for January 2026 and we’re thrilled to share this personal, poetic piece on his release day. Stay tuned all

You better not get caught rattling off the names of insurgent country artists from the great state of Kentucky and omit Brit Taylor. She might be based in Nashville now, but Kentucky bleeds into everything.

The post Brit Taylor Readies New Album “Land of the Forgotten” first appeared on Saving Country Music.

Tom Paxton & John McCutcheon – Together Again It’s always refreshing to hear new music from an 88-year-old Tom Paxton (vocals/harmony vocals) who decided to record with a 73-year-old youngster like John McCutcheon (vocals/guitar/harmony vocals/banjo). The 14-song showcase Together Again (Drops Jan 9/Applesongs/53:06) was produced by John with Bob Dawson. The songs touch upon the […]

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Tom Petty’s greatest achievement might have been coming off as a regular guy. His laidback persona and accessible catalog made it easy for millions of fans to forge a bond with the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, who would have turned 75 on October 20, 2025.

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It’s a treat to have another album from Tom Paxton and John McCutcheon, and the fourteen songs on this new album, ‘Together Again,’ feature the rich vocals and wry humor of these two iconic singer-songwriters. Here’s to much more new music from these troubadours.

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Swirling melodies, hypnotic rhythms, and joyous harmonies create a mesmerizing soundscape on Mon Rovîa’s cinematic debut album ‘Bloodline.’ The Liberian-born singer, raised in the US, chronicles his own journey from war-torn Liberia to his coming-of-age in various communities abroad and in the US. In the 16 songs on the album, he peers into the unrest and search for belonging that lies deep in every individual’s and every society’s heart.

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Let’s rodeo. RodeoHouston is one of the biggest rodeos in America, as it takes over NRG Stadium for the twenty-day event. While the event features some of the top rodeo talent in the nation every night, it also offers many other attractions. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo features carnival rides, wine gardens, shopping, a Rodeo Run, and more. It’s truly an event that has something for everyone in the family. But every night, as the sun sets, everyone gathers […]

The post Cody Johnson, Red Clay Strays, Ragweed & More To Perform At RodeoHouston first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

A California man can sleep peacefully now that he knows a 500-pound bear isn’t living underneath his home. What would you do if you knew that a 500-pound apex predator was loitering just a couple of feet below where you sleep? And had really made itself at home? An Altadena, California homeowner faced that very problem for almost two months. Ken Johnson had a massive black bear move into the crawlspace of his house around Thanksgiving, and just a fews […]

The post California Man Finally Gets Rid Of 500-Pound Bear That’s Been Living In His Home’s Crawlspace Since Thanksgiving: “I’m Relieved” first appeared on Whiskey Riff.

Kelsea Ballerini is mourning the loss of her longtime furry companion, Dibs, who’s been a part of the country singer’s life for a decade. Continue reading…