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I’ve written before about crowdfunding and vinyl as a sales driver, but this month two of my three featured artists gave me a reminder of just how important, and expensive, it is. In one of those cases, the artist did a breakdown of where her funding goal was
Luke Bryan almost never writes his own songs, because of course he sucks at it. But for some godforsaken reason, he decides to take a stab at it here, yet inadvertently bullseyes his own juggler.
The post Luke Bryan’s New Song “Fish Hunt Golf Drink” (A Rant) first appeared on Saving Country Music.
New Orleans, Louisiana, is not just a city. Its name alone conjures up a scintillating and singular representation of the confluence of French, African, and American cultures. The city is the embodiment of a round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live music scene, and spicy cuisine that reflects its melting pot history.
The Binoculars “Lookout Heart” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of The Binoculars’ version of the Lila Duncan song “Lookout Heart” from their forthcoming debut album, Double Whammy, which is set for release on July 17 via Jalopy Records. Double Whammy was recorded and mixed by Joseph “joebass” DeJarnette at Greenpoint Recording Collective and mastered […]
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Beloved singer-songwriter John Prine would have turned 80 this fall, and his family and the nonprofit set up in his name have announced a tribute concert to take place on October 8 at the Chicago Theatre. Titled Souvenirs: 80 Years of John Prine, the gig will feature a litany of
Get ready ladies and gentlemen for the most explosive three hours in country music. You have stumbled on Saving Country Music’s notorious LIVE blog that will transpire in real time as the presentation unfolds.
The post The 2026 ACM Awards LIVE Blog (+Winners) first appeared on Saving Country Music.
“I thought it was so sacrilegious that I won the Grammy for Traditional Country Album, and Willie Nelson was in the category. It’s like ‘Well, God, I’m glad I won that, but that feels kinda wrong.”
The post Zach Top: It Was “Sacrilege” to Win New Grammy Over Willie Nelson first appeared on Saving Country Music.
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Randy Travis will be enshrined forever (and ever) at the Nashville Palace. There’s no doubt that Randy Travis is one of the greatest artists the country music world has ever seen. Though his career was complicated and cut short due to a stroke that he suffered in 2013, he still continues to make an impact. The latest example is an honor that he’s receiving at one of Nashville’s iconic music venues: The Nashville Palace. The classic country music destination is […]
The post Iconic Music City Venue, The Nashville Palace, To Rename Their Front Room In Honor Of Randy Travis first appeared on Whiskey Riff.
Santee Cooper did NOT disappoint. The Bassmaster Elite Series was once again in South Carolina this past weekend, and much like Lake Murray the weekend before, Santee Cooper brought bass fans a ton of action. Ontario native Chris Johnston was dominant on the two-lake fishery, relying solely on an urchin-style bait around docks to break the century mark (exceeding 100 pounds of bass over the four days). With a four-day total of 113 pounds, 12 ounces, he eclipsed second place […]
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