Was Rock the Country South Carolina Canceled?
The July 25-26 festival is no longer mentioned at the festival’s website. What happened? Continue reading…
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
Readers’ Pick: Natalie Del Carmen – Pastures
You picked Natalie Del Carmen – Pastures as your favorite new release for the week of January 30, 2026.
Album Review – Doug Armento and the Iron Mules – “River of No Return”
Like so many true country fans, keeping the memory of all the old Outlaw country greats alive is serious business for Doug Armento. It’s about paying their legacy forward in original songs the take inspiration from their music.
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BONUS TRACKS: Just Keep Spinning
This week’s news recap is both a reminder to “just keep swimming” and to keep supporting live and independent music amongst the horrors.
Of the horrors out of Washington, the Kennedy Center will likely close this summer for the next two years. Trump made the announcement