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Surging Bluegrass Band Mountain Grass Unit Announces Early 2026...

Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 21h

Many of these dates will sell out. See these guys in small venues while you can.
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2025 hasn't seen that many breakout artists, in country, or really in music in general. Mountain Grass Unit is one of the exceptions, with guitarist Luke Black feeling like one of the next great Ameri...

Kathy Mattea, Suzy Bogguss Part of First Ever Opry...

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 1d

Kathy Mattea, Suzy Bogguss Part of First Ever Grand Ole Opry Induction/Invitation
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It took 100 years, but it finally happened, and for two deserving women of country music. As part of the Grand Ole Opry's year-long 100th Anniversary celebration, it saw its first induction/invitation...

Album Review – “It’s All Her Fault, a Tribute to Cindy Walker” -...

Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 2d

"It's a celebration of generations of country women and excellent songwriters, reminding us how important women were to the foundations of country, and how critical they are to preserving those traditions today."
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It's a celebration of generations of country women and excellent songwriters, reminding us how important women were to the foundations of country, and how critical they are to preserving those traditi...

‘Wall Street Journal’ Causes Stir By Initially Calling Johnny Cash...

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 3d

'The Wall Street Journal' stirred some dust up with Cash and country fans by initially calling Johnny Cash "uncool" compared to Bob Dylan and Bruce Springsteen. Let's take a deeper look.
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'The Wall Street Journal' stepped in it pretty good late last week while strangely deciding to step into the realm of country music by initially characterizing Johnny Cash as "uncool."

Vince Gill Signs Lifetime Record Deal, Readies New Music - Saving...

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 5d

Vince Gill signs an unprecedented lifetime record deal, and is getting ready to release LOTS of new music.
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In an unprecedented move, country music legend Vince Gill has signed a lifetime recording deal with his current and long-time record label MCA. Gill is also prepping to release multiple EPs.

Media and Public Beclown Themselves Over Unreleased Zach Bryan...

Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks Mike! I appreciate all of the support.

Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 6d

Lots of opinions about a song nobody's heard in full.
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What do I think of the new Zach Bryan song? I have no idea what I think about it, because I've never heard it. You may think you have all kinds of opinions about it. But you've never heard the song ei...

Legendary Texas Tornados Member Speedy Sparks Has Died - Saving...

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 7d

If you knew of Speedy Sparks, you know why his passing is significant. The Texas Tornados, Doug Sahm, James Hand, and so many more were graced by this patron saint of bass.

A remembrance:
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Speedy Sparks was like the patron saint, and was thought of in no less regard than the legendary performers he had the pleasure of performing with over the years.

Coupland Dancehall to Remain Open Amid New Partnership - Saving...

Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 7d

Yes! The legendary Coupland Dancehall in Texas is not closing down after all. Good job to all the folks who helped spread the word!

The story:
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The buzz created in Central Texas from the announced Coupland closing brought a new suitor forward who plans to revitalize the spot, and keep live music happening there into the future.

Mempho Music Fest 2025 Features Top Names in Insurgent Country -...

Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 8d

Good times at the 2025 Mempho Music Festival.
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To be able to see Sierra Ferrell, Charley Crockett, and Tyler Childers all on the same bill---and not at some 50,000-person megafest---is incentive enough. Add John R. Miller, and Memphis legends Amy ...

Entries to Grammy’s New Traditional Country Category Look Very...

Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 9d

Looking over the entries to the Grammy's new "Best Traditional Country Album" category, it looks VERY promising for actually representing important artists.
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When the new Best Traditional Country Album category was announced, there was some trepidation. ballot reads like a killer playlist of some of the best country albums released in the last year.

New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#166)...

Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 10d

Don't allow the purveyors of pop to piss in your ear and call it "country." There's an entire universe of actual country artists out there offering a more healthy alternative. This playlist is your window into it.

New songs just added.
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Don't allow the purveyors of pop to piss in your ear and call it "country." There's an entire universe of actual country artists out there offering a more healthy alternative. This playlist is your wi...

50 Years Ago: Willie Nelson Scores First

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 11d

50 years ago today, Willie Nelson mints his first ever No. 1 song ... at the age of 42.
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By the time Willie minted his first

Album Review – Waylon Jennings – “Songbird” - Saving Country Music

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 12d

"Waylon Jennings never really released bad songs. And even after his son cobbled together a bunch of stuff left on the cutting house floor, Waylon still hasn't. It's that voice, that distinctive sound..."
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Waylon Jennings was the real deal if there ever was one, and that's why unheard tracks come so anticipated. The 10 tracks from 'Songbird' are from the '70s and early '80s era.

Authorized Biography of Justin Townes Earle on the Way - Saving...

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 12d

An authorized biography of Justin Townes Earle is on the way
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When Justin Townes Earle left us on August 20th, 2020, he left behind a musical legacy whose impact well surpassed his output of eight studio albums over ten years, or simply being yet another famous ...

AEG / Live Nation Now Coming for Music’s Mid-Sized Independent...

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 14d

Live Nation and AEG are investing billions to corner the live music market for mid-sized venues in smaller markets, further threatening music's independent venues and middle class

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The catalysts for the catastrophic implosion in mid-sized independent venue ownership in the United States is about to make matters much worse with Live Nation and AEG investing heavily in the space.

Album Review – The Marcus King Band’s “Darling Blue” - Saving...

Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 16d

This isn't a country record. But Marcus King leans into country influences and collaborations like never before.
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If you wanted to be all buzzy and clickbaity about it, you could proclaim "Marcus King goes country!" or "Marcus King releases a country album!" But that's not really what's going on here.

Landman Soundtrack Includes Killer New Dwight Yoakam, Flatland...

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 18d

The new Landman soundtrack includes new songs written by stars Billy Bob Thornton and Mark Collie, and sung by country stars like Dwight Yoakam and Flatland Cavalry. Some killer stuff here.
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Where Yellowstone left off helping to promote independent country and roots artists, the 2024-2025 series 'Landman' starring Billy Bob Thorton stepped up. The soundtrack includes new, original songs.

Colter Wall’s New Album “Memories and Empties” will be COUNTRY -...

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 19d

Hey Jay,

I am sorry to hear about this. Feel free to reach out to [email protected] if you want to tell me more.

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 20d

Oh hell yes! Western artist Colter Wall is going hardcore traditional country on his upcoming album.

The details:
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You've been warned before around these parts, but now we have confirmation. Colter Wall has a new album on the way called "Memories and Empties," and this thing is going to be COUNTRY.

Grayson Jenkins, Anna Wescoat Latest Victims of Bogus Streaming...

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 21d

The issue of independent artists having their albums deleted from streaming services due to erroneous streaming fraud claims has gone from an isolated incident to a growing epidemic.

Grayson Jenkins and Anna Wescoat are two more victims.
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The issue of independent artists having their albums deleted from streaming services due to erroneous streaming fraud claims has gone from an isolated incident to a growing epidemic.

Top Names Unite for Cindy Walker Tribute Album - Saving Country Music

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 21d

This looks killer. Stacked list of contributors.
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Cindy Walker was one of the most important and prolific songwriters in country music history, penning some 500 recorded songs, and some 400 of them charting in the Top 40.

Tyler Childers Plays Arena Show for 20 Fans, Gives Them $1,000 -...

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Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 23d

Talk about a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity...
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Talk about a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. That's exactly what 20 Tyler Childers fans got on Wednesday, September 17th after they donated to a fundraiser Childers was running for the Shriner's Hospi...

New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#165)...

Saving Country Music @savingcountrymusic.bsky.social · 24d

If you only interact with one thing at Saving Country Music, it should be this playlist. Articles are too long and too opinionated? This playlist boils everything down to direct suggestions.
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If you only ever interact with one thing Saving Country Music does, it should be this playlist. The articles are too long and too opinionated? Don't have the time? This playlist boils everything down ...