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New Merle Haggard Tribute is a Head Scratcher
Not since the second installment of the Waylon - The Music Inside series was released with the names of Colt Ford and Justin Moore making their way on the track list have we had such a quizzical...
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16 Great Sons & Daughters of Country Music Greats
Country music isn't just a genre of music, it is a musical religion, a way of life, a cultural lineage passed down from generation to generation and preserved through the blood and bond of its...
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Luke Bryan Calls Jessi Colter to Apologize Over Outlaw Comments / Shooter...
Luke Bryan has called Waylon Jennings' widow Jessi Colter to apologize after he made comments characterizing Outlaw country artists as cocaine addicts "laying in the gutter, strung out on drugs."...
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Bad Music, Good People / Good Music, Bad People
the quality of the music of these do-good artists can sometimes be an entirely different story than the quality of their character. Such an assessment is subjective mind you, both on the musical and...
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Merle Haggard Still Recovering from Double Pneumonia – Prayers Asked for Mel...
Once again the 78-year-old Merle Haggard is suffering from serious heath issues that have resulted in him canceling upcoming shows. Scheduled to perform in New Mexico at the Inn of the Mountain Gods...
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UPDATED: Merle Haggard Cancels Show Last Minute Due to Continued Health Concerns
Merle Haggard was forced to cancel his show Tuesday night (2-2) at the Fox Performing Arts Center in Riverside, California last minute after he was too sick to take the stage. The show was a makeup...
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Merle’s Son Ben Haggard Signs to BMI
Ben Haggard has long been seen as a promising future talent in country music himself, regularly posting videos online and garnering a significant following. And now he has taken one of the first steps...
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FINALLY: Nashville to Host a Tribute to the Late Great Merle Haggard
A tribute is finally planned for The Hag, and it promises to be a star-studded event. 'Sing Me Back Home: The Music of Merle Haggard' will take place at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Thursday, April...
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Multiple Events Set to Mark 1 Year Anniversary of Merle Haggard’s Death
One year ago Thursday (4-6), on Merle Haggard's 79th birthday, the country music legend passed away surrounded by close family on his ranch in California. Merle Haggard left a mark on country music...
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2018 Will Be The Year of Cody Jinks in Country
Cody Jinks will release a new record in 2018. It will be named Lifers and it will be delivered in "no later than June." And we also know it will be Cody Jinks, because that is who he is, and what he...
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Lee Ann Womack & Others Question Kane Brown As Country’s “New Direction”
Country interloper Kane Brown just released his second record called Experiment, and since most of music media has devolved into nothing more than a promotional arm of the mainstream industry, the...
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Tumbleweed Festival Announces Full 2019 Lineup
The Tumbleweed Music Festival set to take place just outside of Kansas City May 30th through June 1st has just announced their full lineup for 2019, and this year's installment will have a strong...
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The 2019 Tumbleweed Festival Announces Daily Lineups
The Tumbleweed Music Festival set to take place just outside of Kansas City May 30th through June 1st has just announced their daily lineups for 2019, and the festival will have a slightly different...
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50th Anniversary of Merle Haggard’s “Okie From Muskogee” to be Recognized
On October 10th, 1969, Merle Haggard and his famous backing band The Strangers rolled into Muskogee, Oklahoma to play the Muskogee Civic Center for a packed house. Just two weeks previous, on September...
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Dear Ben Haggard, Please Record an Original Album
What I'm getting at here is that I don't think I just speak for myself when I say I wouldn't be opposed to hearing you take a stab at releasing an original album of some sort. I'm talking about...
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Merle Haggard Tribute Concert to Finally Be Released
Unless you were there in person, you missed it. But now we'll all get the opportunity to see the tribute concert that transpired on April 6th, 2017, when a hefty list of musical talent all assembled at...
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Dolly Parton to Release New Album and Novel “Run, Rose, Run”
Dolly Parton is celebrating her 76th birthday today, January 19th. And the Country music legend, actor, benefactor, altruist, cultural icon, and queen to many will also soon add novelist to her resume...
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Album Review – Dolly Parton’s “Run, Rose, Run”
'Run, Rose, Run' deserves to be graded on a curve because it's meant as a complement to a novel, not a standalone feature. But even without running opinions through the love we all have in our hearts...
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Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#99)
The Saving Country Music Top 25 Playlist is built to keep you informed on all the best songs and albums coming out right here, right now in country and roots music. Available on most all streaming...
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Jesse Daniel Announces New Album “Countin’ The Miles”
Jesse Daniel is one bad country music-making hombre. He's not looking for any handouts or to cut in any lines. Everything he earns he wants to be from the callouses on his hands and the sweat from his...
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This Jamey Johnson “What A View” Tour Looks Killer
Let's face it. What many Jamey Johnson fans really want is the announcement of a new album. But in lieu of that, they'll settle for a mess of new tour dates, especially with the roster of openers Jamey...
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Newest Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#139)
It's an embarrassment of riches these days trying to keep up with all the best songs and albums. That is why this particular playlist update includes an unprecedented 11 new songs. Trying to fit them...
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