Top Eric Church Songs – Country Music’s Most Important Artists
Eric Church’s journey from North Carolina to country music stardom is nothing short of inspiring, marked by hits and a loyal fanbase that keeps growing. Continue reading…
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Country Singers Who Have Serious Chronic Illnesses
For some country stars, living with chronic illness is just one of the facts of life. Continue reading…
REVIEW: Swamp Dogg “Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife”
Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife As he approaches his 84th birthday, Swamp Dogg has run out of time for foolishness. The veteran singer/songwriter’s (aka Jerry Williams, Jr.) 27th album is appropriately titled Swamp Dogg Contemplates the Afterlife. Instead of making a last-ditch effort to pass through the Pearly Gates, though, Williams chooses to focus on […]
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Grammy’s New Rules and Folk Award Split Could Impact Country
In 2026, the Grammy Awards have brought back the “Best Contemporary Folk Album” category that was eliminated in 2012, while also founding a new “Best Traditional Folk Album” category.
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REVIEW: Tony Rice Acclaimed Self-Titled 1977 Album – Re-issue
Tony Rice – Acclaimed Self-Titled 1977 Album – Re-issue This pristine bluegrass album reintroduces guitar virtuoso & Grammy Award winner Tony Rice to his original audience & may even grab a few younger ears with his acclaimed 1977 self-titled album. There are 12 sparkling tunes (made up of standards, traditional & contemporary in a spirited […]
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REVIEW: Don Williams “Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes – Recordings From ‘The Gentle Giant’”
Don Williams – Epilogue: The Cellar Tapes – Recordings From “The Gentle Giant” Old school C&W legends were legends for a reason. The genre got a bad rap when some one-hit wonders with sugary twangy showcases began to feature borderline novelty & campy music that was passed off as mainstream country. But Buck Owens, Sonny […]
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ALBUM REVIEW: Candace Hastings Dazzles on ‘A Soft Place to Land’
Candace Hastings has spent a lifetime searching for A Soft Place to Land, the title of her new album. The Texas-based singer-songwriter draws on the region’s legends for this album, a gentle tour through nostalgic music all about the people who break our hearts – and
The Reason Tim McGraw Once Gave Russell Dickerson $20K in Cash
Imagine the surprise when Tim McGraw walked up to Russell Dickerson with a stack of cash tucked in his jeans—just another day in country music, right? Continue reading…
ALBUM REVIEW: The War and Treaty Reach New High on Personal Album, ‘The Story of Michael and Tonya’
With each new album, the War and Treaty—the husband-and-wife duo Michael and Tonya Trotter—transports their emotionally resonant and soulful music to higher ground. On The Story of Michael and Tonya the duo openly shares details the ups and downs of their musical and personal
Jelly Roll + Bunnie Xo’s Daughter Blasts Response to Divorce
‘I am disgusted by how invested everyone is in a very clearly private family matter,’ Jelly’s daughter Bailee admonished fans. Continue reading…