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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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