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Donnie C. Cutler

@countrycutler.bsky.social

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I write about country music, culture & authenticity | Wrote for Honky Tonk Times | regular contributor to Saddle Mountain Post | CountryCutler.substack.com | he/him

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · 1d

For more parenting advice be sure listen to our podcast: countrymusicdads.com

Country Music Dads

The parenting podcast with a twang.

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · 1d

Looking through my records for an album to do homework to, my oldest looked at “Snipe Hunter” & said, “oh, is that the one with the devil’s dick? Yeah, that one.”

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · 8d

1000000% a banger.

Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · 13d

AI, art and parenting.

A Job AI Can't Take

And one that won't be made easier with it either

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · 13d

Thanks for your thoughts. They seem well informed

Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · 14d

So, please listen to some of these other albums while you keep enjoying the new Waylon record.

Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · 14d

Discussing the double-edge sword of Waylon’s new album.

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · 16d

As a Red Sox fan this is still pretty good.

Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · 22d

Thanks to all my Bakersfield friends for your time & help on this one.

HARD STREETS OF BAKERSFIELD – Saddle Mountain Post

As Buck Owens’ Crystal Palace closes, a new sound of Bakersfield stands strong.

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · 25d

Happy Holidays.

Country Music for the Holidays

Reflection and Renewal

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Sep 20

I spoke with @greydelisle.bsky.social about her new effort to support the legacy of Hall of Fame songwriter Cindy Walker.

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The Legacy of the Relatively Unknown

A Tribute to Cindy Walker

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Marissa R. Moss @marissarmoss.bsky.social · Sep 18

On Margo Price, Kimmel and listening to what women say the *first time*

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Special Note: Margo Price was right (Don't Let the Bastards Get You Down)

It’s a terrifying day in America, once again. And though I could be talking about any number of horrifying things, today I’m interrupting our usual newsletter schedule to talk about censorship. Yesterday, Jimmy Kimmel was suspended indefinitely for comments he made about the murder of Charlie Kirk after

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max tani @maxtani.bsky.social · Sep 18

The union representing the musicians from Jimmy Kimmel’s band releases a statement calling the FCC’s pressure on Disney “state censorship.”

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Sep 16

Good stuff this week.

New Music Tuesday: Vol. 38-2025

Let's talk about something else, like new music

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Sep 10

New pod episode.

The Mustache Rides Again: Greatest 'Staches in Country Music (and Beyond) - Country Music Dads

This week, the Dads talk about a growing trend in country music and on the faces of men everywhere: the mustache. While facial hair is divisive, this episode takes a light-hearted view of the ‘stache,...

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Honky Tonk Heart @honkytonkheart.bsky.social · Sep 9

Excellent independent country music blog folks:

Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Sep 9

Lots of good new music out there now.

New Music Tuesday: Vol. 37-2025

Good tunes from good folks

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Sep 9

Lots of good new music out there now.

New Music Tuesday: Vol. 37-2025

Good tunes from good folks

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Aug 27

Thanks!

Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Aug 21

Gavin Adcock sucks & his music is so disappointing — but his marketing is on point. Along with his team, he seems to understand how to harness the rage & head-nods to drive streams & spread a virally narrative.

Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Aug 17

What happened next?

Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Aug 16

But also take my money.

a man in a hat is sitting in a crowd and says boo this man boo !

ALT: a man in a hat is sitting in a crowd and says boo this man boo !

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Aug 15

So many words on justification. This reads like a mid-2000s food blog recipe. Just let me jump to ingredients.

Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Aug 15

Who’s talking tho?

Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Aug 13

This doesn’t even allow for a narrative arch that is useful…

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Donnie C. Cutler @countrycutler.bsky.social · Aug 13

Many thanks for the shout out!