Dierks Bentley and Brothers Osborne team up to document the transition from free spirit to mostly-responsible adult in “Burning Man,” a combustible new track off Bentley’s upcoming album The Mountain. The fiery rocker succeeds with an explosive rhythm and introspective lyrics, which nod to the Burning Man festival held each …
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Bluegrass king Del McCoury recorded his first album in a Pennsylvania basement with two borrowed bass players and a German-born aristocrat producing. The label released Del McCoury Sings Bluegrass 50 years ago, and although the singer-guitarist emerged from the cellar long ago, echoes of that first outing have inspired his …
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Sarah Shook and the Disarmers’ latest album Years stands as one of the best country releases of 2018, a distinction earned in part by the standout track “The Bottle Never Lets Me Down.” Shook and her band have released a new video for the song, directed by Gorman Bechard, that …
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While millions of mothers were celebrated this weekend with phone calls, flowers and cards, Kacey Musgraves gave her own mother, Karen Musgraves, a couple of very memorable gifts. On Saturday, the singer appeared as musical guest on Saturday Night Live, performing “High Horse” and “Slow Burn,” from her latest album, …
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Willie Nelson‘s new LP Last Man Standing is due to be released a week from today on April 27th, and the 84-year-old legend is ready to get the party started — or, as he puts it in his latest song to premiere from the album — “Ready to Roar.” The …
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Carrie Underwood has released her first solo radio single since 2016’s “Dirty Laundry.” “Cry Pretty” arrived Wednesday morning after a week of build-up from the country star, who teased photos from the studio and posted a lengthy note to her fan club. Underwood co-wrote the song with Hillary Lindsey, Liz …
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The mountain ranges of Colorado are more than just the inspiration for Dierks Bentley‘s next LP, due out later this year. They’re also the setting for the country star’s inaugural Seven Peaks Festival, which will take place this Labor Day weekend with a lineup that includes Miranda Lambert, Brothers Osborne …
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The expansive new Outlaws & Armadillos: Country’s Roaring ’70s exhibit at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will launch this May with the help of an all-star concert organized by Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings. Among the performers: Jason Isbell, Billy Joe Shaver, Bobby Bare and Jamey Johnson. …
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The Cadillac Three are getting their 2018 tour schedule into full gear this week, first with the kickoff of their Long Hair Don’t Care Tour here in the U.S. and also by announcing their Summer Vacation Tour set for Europe this summer. The Nashville country-rock trio tied up 2017 with …
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Fans of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will have the opportunity to pick up a limited-edition copy of the band’s 2008 EP Live at Twist & Shout 11.16.07via New West on vinyl this Record Store Day, but Isbell himself doesn’t recommend it. The Grammy-winning Americana singer-songwriter cautioned fans on …
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