We tend to think of country music as a uniquely American style of entertainment. While we’re certainly home for it, there are excellent practitioners of the art all around the world. Such is the case with Angus Gill and his latest album, The Scrapbook. Australian Gill was literally about as far from Nashville as you […]
Natalie Hemby: Pins and Needles
Natalie F-ing Hemby, where have you been all my life?! She first blasted into my consciousness a few years ago as a member of supergroup “The Highwomen”, alongside Amanda Shires, Brandi Carlile, and Maren Morris. Now Hemby as emerged as her own powerhouse with this record, which has been playing on repeat in my car […]
Elijah Ocean on His Online Merch Store and Touring in a Chevy Express
Elijah Ocean recalls various day jobs that he didn’t like and explains why his living room has no couch.
Ike Reilly on Two (and Three) Drink Minimum Rehearsals and the Power of Songs
Ike Reilly talks about his victorious performing debut, taking a pay cut, and his tours in “The Patterson” and “The Pig”
Monday Morning Video – Terra Lightfoot
Don’t let the gentle beginning fool you, this song will give you a bigger jolt of energy than any caffeinated beverage drink. “Midnight Choir” is from Terra Lightfoot’s 2020 release Consider the Speed. Crank it up.
Readers’ Pick: Tommy Womack – I Thought I Was Fine
You picked Tommy Womack – I Thought I Was Fine as your favorite new release for the week of October 15, 2021. New Releases Readers’ Tops Summer & Fall 2021 James McMurtry – The Horse and the Hounds (525 votes) Shannon Clark & The Sugar – Marks on the Wall (99 votes) Kevin Daniel – […]
Mayer’s Playlist for Fall 2021
What’s the Matter, James McMurtry (from the New West Records release The Horses and the Hounds) Even in the shittiest of years – and the past two years have been beauts – new music from James McMurtry is always a bright spot. In fact, given the songwriter’s infrequent album releases – The Horses and the Hounds is […]
Hank Erwin – The Copper Album
“Having cancer and recovering from surgery was great. It was a distraction from the severe depression.” Taken from Hank Erwin’s website bio, that was my first hint that the inspiration for Erwin’s new album, The Copper Album, was captured from his own, less-than-fluffy, life experiences. Indeed, that bio serves as commentary on several of the […]
Dallas Burrow on “Sweet Home Alabama” and the Redbird Listening Room
Texas country singer Dallas Burrow talks about one of his main music business expenses and winning his 8th grade talent show.
Vicki Loveland and Van Duren on Tour Snacks, Bruno Mars, and Flying Cars
Vicki Loveland and Van Duren talk about relationship, rather than van, breakdowns and not being able to predict the future.