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Tyler Childers Posts Gold ‘Purgatory’ Edition, Sells Out in 1 Hour
Purgatory by Tyler Childers will now go down in history as the record that shattered the glass ceiling for country artists not supported by mainstream country radio. To commemorate its Gold status,...
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Whiskey Myers Speaks on Independence on Steven Rinella Podcast
"It's still important to us. So that's why we never signed any record deals or anything," Cody Cannon says. The band currently operates their own label, Wiggy Thump Records distributed by Thirty...
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Tyler Childers Album “Purgatory” Makes History by Going Gold
The accolades keep pouring in for Tyler Childers and his 2017 album Purgatory. The latest distinction is the album itself officially being Certified Gold by the RIAA for selling 500,000 copies in...
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Parker McCollum Has a #1. But What Happens Next is Most Important
Congratulations are due to Texas born and raised performer and songwriter Parker McCollum, who just put the first #1 on his resume with his debut major label single "Pretty Heart." Parker is the first...
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Turnpike Troubadours, Austin Music Featured in ‘Walker’ Reboot
No, the best band in country music has not announced any intentions of getting back together ... yet. The Turnpike Troubadours from Oklahoma called an indefinite hiatus in May of 2019, and have left...
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Vinyl Shortage Disproportionately Hurting Independent Artists
The independent music revolution in both country and in the greater music ecosystem in many was born off the back of vinyl record purchases. Where many mainstream fans only cared enough to stream the...
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Why ‘Yellowstone’ Season 4 Could Be Biggest Yet for Good Country
The fourth season of the Paramount Network's neo-Western Yellowstone starring Kevin Costner and created by Taylor Sheridan is finally set to premier on November 7th. And along with it, you can also...
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Why It’s a Good Time to Revisit Taylor Sheridan’s “Wind River”
the wild success Taylor Sheridan has enjoyed recently has somewhat overshadowed what was the third film in the screenwriter's neo-Western trilogy about "the modern-day American frontier," which also...
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How ‘Yellowstone’ Went Above & Beyond to Help Zach Bryan
Yellowstone's support of these artists has been significant due to the popularity of the show, turning viewers onto music they might otherwise not be exposed to. Yellowstone is very much a player in...
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All Songs & Artists Featured on ‘Yellowstone’ Season 4 (Running Tab)
All of the songs and artists featured in the Season 4 episodes of the Paramount Series "Yellowstone." It once again promises to use its platform to help promote many of the independent country artists...
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Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell Earn New Gold & Platinum Singles
The continued success of independent singles proves that there is a path forward for country artists without the crutch of radio, at least for the right song from the right artist, of which these...
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Zach Bryan’s “American Heartbreak” Hits #1, Beats Projections
Zach Bryan has officially ensconced himself as an independent country music superstar, doing what only a select few other non radio-supported artists have done through grassroots support in the past,...
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Tyler Childers Breaks Another Barrier with 2X Platinum Certification
The paradigm continues to shift, and the possibilities for country artists without the support of mainstream radio and major awards continues to increase with the continued success of Tyler Childers,...
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Country Music Mourns Loss of Deborah McCrary of The McCrary Sisters
There may not be another collection of voices more commonly featured via the recordings and live performances of country and roots artists than The McCrary Sisters---from the top reaches of mainstream...
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Quit Claiming Mainstream Country Radio is the Only Way to Success
In 2015, we couldn't imagine artists not supported by mainstream country radio selling out arenas, and minting multiple Platinum singles without the help of Music Row. Here in 2022, Tyler Childers is...
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Album Review – Whiskey Myers –“Tornillo”
With their sixth album, Whiskey Myers chose to do the producing themselves, and more so than any of their previous releases, lean heavy in the Southern rock direction almost exclusively, including...
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Compendium of Country Music Definitions, Subgenres, Terms, & Eras
Country music is country music, and the best definition of what country music is, is that you know it when you hear it. It's self-evident. But the genre has birthed many subgenres, many stylistic...
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Marty Stuart Signs With New Record Label Ahead of Tour
For those wondering what Marty Stuart has been up to and when he might release new music, there is some big news. Announced on Friday (8-12), Marty Stuart has signed to the European label Snakefarm...
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Tyler Childers Earns Platinum Status Yet Again
Tyler Childers continues to rack up the milestones and the precious metal as the popularity of his album 'Purgatory' continues to defy odds. Released five years ago last week, 'Purgatory' continues to...
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‘Yellowstone’ Music Supervisor & Musicians Talk Soundtrack
"Not a lot moves the needle these days. But this show moves the needle." That was Hayes Carll, putting it out there as succinctly as possible about the impact the Paramount TV series Yellowstone has...
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Shane Smith & the Saints Have New Song & a LOT More in Store
The band is most certainly due for a new album, and anyone who's seen them live will confidently attest they're one of the most spirited live bands to see at the moment as they've been steadily...
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Tyler Childers Should’ve Booked Arenas. He’s An Arena-Level Artist
This is 2022, and artists like Tyler Childers, Billy Strings, Zach Bryan, and the Turnpike Troubadours are exploding in popularity. Add on top of that then pent up demand due to the pandemic, and we're...
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Red Dirt Artist Jake Flint Dies on His Wedding Day
What was supposed to be the most joyous day of his life ended up being his final one, as tears of happiness turned to tears of sorrow for his friends and loved ones. 37-year-old Oklahoma-based Red Dirt...
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Under The Big Sky Fest Reveals STACKED 2023 Lineup
Once again, Under The Big Sky Festival outside of Whitefish, Montana has wowed us all with their lineup announcement, and it underscores once again why this is arguably the premier event in independent...
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“Yellowstone” Actor Luke Grimes Launches Country Career, New Song
We've seen the hit TV show series Yellowstone help wing a dozen or so worthy independent country artists into the stratosphere through the show's soundtrack. Now we're seeing a reversal of roles as one...
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Zach Bryan Makes Big Appearance Performing on “Yellowstone”
Zach Bryan and the Paramount TV show Yellowstone rekindled their affinity for each other and in a big way on Sunday night, December 18th. The 7th episode of Season 5 included not one, not two, but...
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See, This Is Why Eric Church Is One of the Good Guys
Eric Church is a fan of country music's "Outsiders" if you will. That is why for his "Outsiders Revival" tour, Church will be reviving the practice of featuring some of the cooler folks in country...
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Born & Raised Fest Announces Loaded 2023 Lineup
Over the last few years, Born & Raised Fest in Pryor, Oklahoma has distinguished itself as one of the leading festivals in the independent country music space with an emphasis on the Texas and Red...
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49 Winchester Adds to Anticipated 2023 Tour
Few artists or bands in independent country are getting the same opportunities as 49 Winchester at the moment. Not only is reigning CMA Entertainer of the Year Luke Combs walking around in one of their...
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Rebels & Renegades Festival Reveals MASSIVE 2023 Lineup
There is yet another massive music festival that has emerged to cover the surging interest in independent country, roots music, and Americana, putting deserving artists in headliner spots as opposed to...
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Brent Cobb Playing Stages Big and Small Ahead of New Album
Brent Cobb comes across as one of those country music performers who's not particularly interested in country music superstardom. He's cool with just writing and singing good songs for good people. The...
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2023 Under The Big Sky Fest Schedule & Survival Guide
If you're heading to Whitefish, Montana or are already there, congratulations, you're about to experience one of the greatest assemblages of talent in independent country and roots music that happens...
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Under The Big Sky Fest 2023 in Words and Pictures
The appeal for independent country has become so robust, we now have megafestivals sprouting up all across the country to cater to the fans of this music. But the first, and still the biggest of these...
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Hank Williams Jr. to Celebrate 45 Years of “Family Tradition” on Tour
Hank Williams Jr. doesn't tour very often. He’d rather spend his time in a deer blind or out on a dock these days. But the Country Music Hall of Famer is always good for a couple of weeks of tour dates...
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About This Massive 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Fest Lineup
Nobody needs to be told how incredibly awesome this 2024 Bourbon & Beyond Festival lineup is. Announced on Wednesday (1-24), the lineup set to transpire at the Highland Festival Ground in...
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Brent Cobb Announces 2024 “Livin’ The Dream” Tour
Feeling distraught about the state of the world? Need a realignment of your perspective? There's about nothing better for this prognosis than the music of Brent Cobb. The best way to get your Brent...
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Whitey Morgan Sets 2024 Tour, Grand Ole Opry Debut
Fans of the staunch country music Outlaw will have ample opportunities to see him in 2024 as Whitey will be hitting the road hard and heavy this spring and summer, including opening some big shows for...
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Biggest Takeaways from Record-Breaking Bourbon & Beyond Fest
Now that it’s all in the books---and after four long days of humpin’ around from stage to stage in the middle of a late season Ohio River Valley heat wave---here are some of the things that were seen...
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