Mike Wood's Country Gazette
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Country music/Bluegrass/Country-Rock/Red Dirt Country - traditional & neo-traditional - both new & old, country living, rural 'eye-candy', Cowboy culture & Highway nostalgia, rural life & the pristine wilderness of Canada & the U.S.
Flashback Friday encore! The Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary celebrations have released these hi-rez vids of past performances. The legendary Keith Whitley performs this sweet ballad live. It's a hit of his from 1988 & also an album title #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeIb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeIb...
Keith Whitley - "Don't Close Your Eyes" | Opry 100: Country's Greatest Songs
YouTube video by Grand Ole Opry
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December 6, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Flashback Friday encore! The Grand Ole Opry's 100th anniversary celebrations have released these hi-rez vids of past performances. The legendary Keith Whitley performs this sweet ballad live. It's a hit of his from 1988 & also an album title #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeIb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeIb...
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Side view of Bell’s Rock in late afternoon #Sedona sun. #scape #photography #landscapephotography #nature
December 5, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Side view of Bell’s Rock in late afternoon #Sedona sun. #scape #photography #landscapephotography #nature
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Day Five
Prompt: A Song with a Number in the Title
Artist: Larry Fleet
Song: 25-8
youtu.be/XyQRzBHl8tg?...
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicSky
#CountrySky
Prompt: A Song with a Number in the Title
Artist: Larry Fleet
Song: 25-8
youtu.be/XyQRzBHl8tg?...
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicSky
#CountrySky
Larry Fleet - 25-8 (Official Audio)
YouTube video by LarryFleetVEVO
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December 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Day Five
Prompt: A Song with a Number in the Title
Artist: Larry Fleet
Song: 25-8
youtu.be/XyQRzBHl8tg?...
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicSky
#CountrySky
Prompt: A Song with a Number in the Title
Artist: Larry Fleet
Song: 25-8
youtu.be/XyQRzBHl8tg?...
#DavidsMonthOfMusic
#MusicSky
#CountrySky
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25 years ago today, the "O Brother Where Art Thou" soundtrack blew bluegrass wide open.
savingcountrymusic.com/25-years-ago...
savingcountrymusic.com/25-years-ago...
25 Years Ago: Movie Soundtrack Takes Bluegrass Mainstream - Saving...
In fact, the impact and reception for the O Brother Where Art Thou soundtrack was so significant, it’s very fair to characterize it as one of the most important albums in country music history.
savingcountrymusic.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:10 AM
25 years ago today, the "O Brother Where Art Thou" soundtrack blew bluegrass wide open.
savingcountrymusic.com/25-years-ago...
savingcountrymusic.com/25-years-ago...
"Y100" is radio KCYY at 100.3 FM in San Antonio TX. This Country music broadcaster is the top ratings leader & most listened-to station in San Antonio. y100fm.com Audio stream= www.y100fm.com/stream #CountrySky
December 6, 2025 at 4:01 AM
"Y100" is radio KCYY at 100.3 FM in San Antonio TX. This Country music broadcaster is the top ratings leader & most listened-to station in San Antonio. y100fm.com Audio stream= www.y100fm.com/stream #CountrySky
Flashback Friday senioritas y hombres! Happy Birthday to Oklahoma Country & Swamp-Rock artist J J Cale! In 2019 he released the 1st single from his posthumous 2019 album "Stay Around" a collection of unreleased tracks throughout the years #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hh7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hh7...
JJ Cale - Chasing You (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by JJ Cale
www.youtube.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Flashback Friday senioritas y hombres! Happy Birthday to Oklahoma Country & Swamp-Rock artist J J Cale! In 2019 he released the 1st single from his posthumous 2019 album "Stay Around" a collection of unreleased tracks throughout the years #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hh7...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Hh7...
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ZBB, Love & Fear (*1/2): Long past hope they'll ever regain the form of their exemplary early-aughts run, this is a right mess even by their more recent standards. One or two strong standalone tracks can't compensate for the lack of impulse or quality controls or the off-putting, defensive posture.
December 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
ZBB, Love & Fear (*1/2): Long past hope they'll ever regain the form of their exemplary early-aughts run, this is a right mess even by their more recent standards. One or two strong standalone tracks can't compensate for the lack of impulse or quality controls or the off-putting, defensive posture.
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Music Through Years
#musicchallenge
#musicthroughyears
Day 6
(74/75)
Wasted Days And Wasted Nights (1975)
Freddy Fender
Music Through Years
#musicchallenge
#musicthroughyears
Day 6
(74/75)
Wasted Days And Wasted Nights (1975)
Freddy Fender
Wasted Days And Wasted Nights , Freddy Fender , 1975
YouTube video by Wicker Bill
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December 5, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Music Through Years
#musicchallenge
#musicthroughyears
Day 6
(74/75)
Wasted Days And Wasted Nights (1975)
Freddy Fender
Music Through Years
#musicchallenge
#musicthroughyears
Day 6
(74/75)
Wasted Days And Wasted Nights (1975)
Freddy Fender
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Utah Memories
Golden Hour Glow
The Windows Area
Arches National Park
Moab, Utah
December 2018
#utah #arches #nationalpark #landscape #goldenhour #mountains #photography
Golden Hour Glow
The Windows Area
Arches National Park
Moab, Utah
December 2018
#utah #arches #nationalpark #landscape #goldenhour #mountains #photography
December 5, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Utah Memories
Golden Hour Glow
The Windows Area
Arches National Park
Moab, Utah
December 2018
#utah #arches #nationalpark #landscape #goldenhour #mountains #photography
Golden Hour Glow
The Windows Area
Arches National Park
Moab, Utah
December 2018
#utah #arches #nationalpark #landscape #goldenhour #mountains #photography
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gonna once again plug our playlists of superior rootsy protest music, new and old www.dontrocktheinbox.com/put-a-record...
Put A Record On: Something Besides 'Americana'
We need a better word...
www.dontrocktheinbox.com
December 5, 2025 at 4:35 PM
gonna once again plug our playlists of superior rootsy protest music, new and old www.dontrocktheinbox.com/put-a-record...
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Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Julian, California
When the wind breathes, let nature be your compass.
The grass sways to mark the way.
The hills lean into the day’s embrace.
The pines whisper lessons in the air.
The sun steadies the path with warmth.
#photography #julianca #California
Julian, California
When the wind breathes, let nature be your compass.
The grass sways to mark the way.
The hills lean into the day’s embrace.
The pines whisper lessons in the air.
The sun steadies the path with warmth.
#photography #julianca #California
December 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Cuyamaca Rancho State Park
Julian, California
When the wind breathes, let nature be your compass.
The grass sways to mark the way.
The hills lean into the day’s embrace.
The pines whisper lessons in the air.
The sun steadies the path with warmth.
#photography #julianca #California
Julian, California
When the wind breathes, let nature be your compass.
The grass sways to mark the way.
The hills lean into the day’s embrace.
The pines whisper lessons in the air.
The sun steadies the path with warmth.
#photography #julianca #California
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Tucker Wetmore drops his new song "Proving Me Right" the first music since his record-breaking album 'What Not To' and prepares for his New Year's Rockin' Eve performance. zurl.co/TXHMv
Tucker Wetmore Drops New Track "Proving Me Right" Ahead of New Year's Rockin' Eve Performance - That Eric Alper
Country’s hottest rising star Tucker Wetmore closes out his blockbuster year with the release of the new track, “Proving Me Right,” marking his first new music since his record-breaking debut album, ‘What Not To’. Built on a mellow groove and laid-back confidence, the track finds Wetmore with a clear-eyed resolve as he watches an ex […]
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December 5, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Tucker Wetmore drops his new song "Proving Me Right" the first music since his record-breaking album 'What Not To' and prepares for his New Year's Rockin' Eve performance. zurl.co/TXHMv
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Joshua Tree National Park
The desert speaks in stillness,
sand drifts in silence, each tree a whisper, each stone a song.
A path unfolds where nature opens the way,
and let your heart embrace the beauty that surrounds you.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography
The desert speaks in stillness,
sand drifts in silence, each tree a whisper, each stone a song.
A path unfolds where nature opens the way,
and let your heart embrace the beauty that surrounds you.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography
December 5, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Joshua Tree National Park
The desert speaks in stillness,
sand drifts in silence, each tree a whisper, each stone a song.
A path unfolds where nature opens the way,
and let your heart embrace the beauty that surrounds you.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography
The desert speaks in stillness,
sand drifts in silence, each tree a whisper, each stone a song.
A path unfolds where nature opens the way,
and let your heart embrace the beauty that surrounds you.
#photography #joshuatreenps #California #landscapephotography
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J. Jocoy, Cul-de-Sac Kid (****): Answers her own question ("Does country need a country song from a cul-de-sac kid like me?") with a resounding yes, many times over: She's a fantastic writer w a clear POV and genre know-how. A few vocal choices are giving Reba in a dodgy way, but a minor quibble.
December 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
J. Jocoy, Cul-de-Sac Kid (****): Answers her own question ("Does country need a country song from a cul-de-sac kid like me?") with a resounding yes, many times over: She's a fantastic writer w a clear POV and genre know-how. A few vocal choices are giving Reba in a dodgy way, but a minor quibble.
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L. Roark, Bad Rep (***): A quite capable singer, a songwriter with a clear grasp of structure and melody, and a lyricist who relies entirely on clichés, predictable tropes, and middlebrow sentiments. The fundamental lack of ambition in these songs doesn't make for an allegedly great album.
December 5, 2025 at 8:48 PM
L. Roark, Bad Rep (***): A quite capable singer, a songwriter with a clear grasp of structure and melody, and a lyricist who relies entirely on clichés, predictable tropes, and middlebrow sentiments. The fundamental lack of ambition in these songs doesn't make for an allegedly great album.
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The first of several Best of 2025 lists is now posted for you to disagree with.
open.substack.com/pub/countryc...
open.substack.com/pub/countryc...
Country Cutler's Best of 2025 - Big Name Albums of the Year
Here come the lists
open.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The first of several Best of 2025 lists is now posted for you to disagree with.
open.substack.com/pub/countryc...
open.substack.com/pub/countryc...
Country songwriter & occasional recording artist Don Wayne began writing hit songs for Ernest Tubb & Eddy Arnold in the 1950's & Hank Snow & Lefty Frizzell in the 60's. Don had a Top 25 Country hit with this 45 in 1972 #CountrySky
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Country songwriter & occasional recording artist Don Wayne began writing hit songs for Ernest Tubb & Eddy Arnold in the 1950's & Hank Snow & Lefty Frizzell in the 60's. Don had a Top 25 Country hit with this 45 in 1972 #CountrySky
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On this day in 1947, Jim Messina was born. From Buffalo Springfield to Poco to Loggins and Messina, his songwriting, guitar work and studio mastery helped shape folk rock, country rock and soft rock alike.
December 5, 2025 at 4:55 PM
On this day in 1947, Jim Messina was born. From Buffalo Springfield to Poco to Loggins and Messina, his songwriting, guitar work and studio mastery helped shape folk rock, country rock and soft rock alike.
Truckin' tunes alert! Outlaw Country troubadour Aaron Lewis has recently released several new videos of his recent gig performing last Nov. 23 in Pelham TN. Aaron sings this road classic from his 1st album. Next show: Dec5@Star Pavilion Kansas City MO #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oko0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oko0...
Aaron Lewis - The Road - Pelham TN - November 23, 2025
YouTube video by Crystal Shivers
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December 5, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Truckin' tunes alert! Outlaw Country troubadour Aaron Lewis has recently released several new videos of his recent gig performing last Nov. 23 in Pelham TN. Aaron sings this road classic from his 1st album. Next show: Dec5@Star Pavilion Kansas City MO #CountrySky
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oko0...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oko0...
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George Armstrong Custer was born 186 years ago today
December 5, 2025 at 9:36 AM
George Armstrong Custer was born 186 years ago today
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Fall is the most majestic time of year, and I’m gutted that it’s ending.
#landscapehunter #photography #naturelovers #outdoorphotography #fall #sony #autumn #forestlife #scenicview #travel
#landscapehunter #photography #naturelovers #outdoorphotography #fall #sony #autumn #forestlife #scenicview #travel
December 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Fall is the most majestic time of year, and I’m gutted that it’s ending.
#landscapehunter #photography #naturelovers #outdoorphotography #fall #sony #autumn #forestlife #scenicview #travel
#landscapehunter #photography #naturelovers #outdoorphotography #fall #sony #autumn #forestlife #scenicview #travel
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Colorful layers of sandstone.
Big Horn Canyon.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
Big Horn Canyon.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
December 5, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Colorful layers of sandstone.
Big Horn Canyon.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
Big Horn Canyon.
Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.
Utah - 2023
🥾 #hiking #nature #landscapes #desert #naturephotography
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And because it's a great piece that connects Welles to other cowards-- Bryan, Adcock-- I also want to re-up @rachelcholst.bsky.social's piece from a minute ago: rainbowrodeomag.com/coward-count...
Coward Country
What do Zach Bryan, Gavin Adcock, and Jesse Welles have in common? They're all cowards. Welcome to the age of Coward Country.
rainbowrodeomag.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:38 PM
And because it's a great piece that connects Welles to other cowards-- Bryan, Adcock-- I also want to re-up @rachelcholst.bsky.social's piece from a minute ago: rainbowrodeomag.com/coward-count...
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On this day in 1938, J.J. Cale was born. A quiet giant of the Tulsa sound, his laid-back groove and songwriting shaped everyone from Neil Young to Eric Clapton.
December 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
On this day in 1938, J.J. Cale was born. A quiet giant of the Tulsa sound, his laid-back groove and songwriting shaped everyone from Neil Young to Eric Clapton.
Happy Birthday Jim Messina! This session guitarist was a member of Buffalo Springfield Poco and Loggins & Messina. Poco's 1st album literally picked up the pieces after the dissolution of Buffalo Springfield. This 1969 LP is a shining example of Country-Rock prevalence during this time #CountrySky
December 5, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Happy Birthday Jim Messina! This session guitarist was a member of Buffalo Springfield Poco and Loggins & Messina. Poco's 1st album literally picked up the pieces after the dissolution of Buffalo Springfield. This 1969 LP is a shining example of Country-Rock prevalence during this time #CountrySky