George Strait Receives Kennedy Center Medal From Pres. Trump
Trump hailed George Strait as a country music legend — and complimented his hair — during a ceremony in the Oval Office on Saturday (Dec. 6.) Continue reading…
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AMERICANA MUSIC NEWS
BONUS TRACKS: ‘O Brother Where Art Thou?’ Reissue and More Tributes to Todd Snider
Lost Highway Records (ND story) announced a 25th anniversary, vinyl gatefold edition of the beloved O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack due out on February 20, 2026. In conjunction with the recently revived label, T Bone Burnett will present a special event honoring the film and its music
Beloved Drummer, .357’s Member Bryan Keeling Has Died
Beloved drummer, band member, session player, brother, and father Bryan “Keelgood” Keeling has passed away. He played with many musicians, but is best known as a member of the .357’s.
The post Beloved Drummer, .357’s Member Bryan Keeling Has Died first appeared on Saving Country Music.
President Trump Compliments George Strait’s Rarely-Seen Hair While Presenting Him With Medal For Kennedy Center Honors
Still lookin’ good, King. George Strait was honored tonight in an Oval Office ceremony ahead of tomorrow’s Kennedy Center Honors, which will recognize the King of Country Music alongside cultural icons like KISS, Sylvester Stallone, Broadway actor Michael Crawford, and disco legend Gloria Gaynor. President Donald Trump didn’t participate in the Kennedy Center Honors during his first term, but has become much more involved with the organization in his second term, even appointing country artist Lee Greenwood to the board. […]
The post President Trump Compliments George Strait’s Rarely-Seen Hair While Presenting Him With Medal For Kennedy Center Honors first appeared on Whiskey Riff.