Hudak
@joeyblueclaw.bsky.social
Writer, Editor, Producer, Host. Rolling Stone. You don't get your money back, kid.
I am not on X/Twitter.
I am not on X/Twitter.
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This was a special chat: I chatted JTE while visiting some of the most important Nashville spots in his early life/career w/ my dear colleague @joeyblueclaw.bsky.social
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Exploring Justin Townes Earle's Nashville | Rolling Stone Nashville Now
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February 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
This was a special chat: I chatted JTE while visiting some of the most important Nashville spots in his early life/career w/ my dear colleague @joeyblueclaw.bsky.social
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Tens of thousands of people across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana have gone a week without power or heat after a brutal ice storm. At least three dozen people have died in connection with the storm, officials have said.
Fear and Anger Grow as Thousands Remain Without Power in the South
More than 30 people have died across three Southern states in connection with last week’s storm, and thousands remain without power.
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February 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Tens of thousands of people across Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana have gone a week without power or heat after a brutal ice storm. At least three dozen people have died in connection with the storm, officials have said.
The most powerful piece of country music journalism I’ve read so far this year.
A Nurse Who Served Veterans Was Killed. Where You At, Country Music???
A Nurse Who Served Veterans Was Killed. Where You At, Country Music?
I'm not going to lie to you, newsletter readers: it's hard to newsletter "normally" today, though, to be fair, I could almost say that about any day for the last near decade. Outside my window, the to...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:50 PM
The most powerful piece of country music journalism I’ve read so far this year.
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have you read @marissarmoss.bsky.social's piece yet bsky.app/profile/mari...
A Nurse Who Served Veterans Was Killed. Where You At, Country Music???
A Nurse Who Served Veterans Was Killed. Where You At, Country Music?
I'm not going to lie to you, newsletter readers: it's hard to newsletter "normally" today, though, to be fair, I could almost say that about any day for the last near decade. Outside my window, the to...
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January 28, 2026 at 1:45 PM
have you read @marissarmoss.bsky.social's piece yet bsky.app/profile/mari...
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I say again, this does not even approach a scintilla of the accountability that is required. These are PR moves.
January 26, 2026 at 11:49 PM
I say again, this does not even approach a scintilla of the accountability that is required. These are PR moves.
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The people who spent years defending and even lionizing Kyle Rittenhouse and Ashli Babbitt now want us to believe that an unarmed mother in her car and a disarmed nurse were domestic terrorists who deserved to be murdered by law enforcement.
January 25, 2026 at 4:26 AM
The people who spent years defending and even lionizing Kyle Rittenhouse and Ashli Babbitt now want us to believe that an unarmed mother in her car and a disarmed nurse were domestic terrorists who deserved to be murdered by law enforcement.
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Just shared this one Facebook, because I had to get the words out. Sharing here in case its in any way useful to you.
January 21, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Just shared this one Facebook, because I had to get the words out. Sharing here in case its in any way useful to you.
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Stunning photos from Minneapolis, including this one by John Locher for the Associated Press. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
January 15, 2026 at 7:22 PM
Stunning photos from Minneapolis, including this one by John Locher for the Associated Press. www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
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I wrote about Landman ahead of Sunday's season 2 finale, and about the enduring ability of Taylor Sheridan and music supervisor Andrea von Foerster to spin Americana and Red Dirt music into overnight sensations. The story is up now @rollingstone.com
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'Landman' Is Striking Gold With a Fringe Country Soundtrack
Taylor Sheridan's 'Landman' series is creating its own musical world with country and Red Dirt songs by Sunny Sweeney, Drayton Farley, and more.
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January 12, 2026 at 4:54 PM
I wrote about Landman ahead of Sunday's season 2 finale, and about the enduring ability of Taylor Sheridan and music supervisor Andrea von Foerster to spin Americana and Red Dirt music into overnight sensations. The story is up now @rollingstone.com
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Yes, JD. Let’s ask them if they think a stay at home mom, avowed Christian, and widow of a veteran deserved to be shot in the face and left to bleed out in her own car after dropping her 6-year-old off at school, for the crime of looking out for her neighbors. Let’s ask everyone running for office.
January 8, 2026 at 8:27 PM
Yes, JD. Let’s ask them if they think a stay at home mom, avowed Christian, and widow of a veteran deserved to be shot in the face and left to bleed out in her own car after dropping her 6-year-old off at school, for the crime of looking out for her neighbors. Let’s ask everyone running for office.
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The same people who spent yesterday, and the past five years, insisting a Black police officer who shot an insurrectionist breaking into the Capitol should be prosecuted are today bending over backwards to defend an ICE agent who shot a woman in her car in cold blood.
Scum.
Scum.
January 8, 2026 at 12:59 AM
The same people who spent yesterday, and the past five years, insisting a Black police officer who shot an insurrectionist breaking into the Capitol should be prosecuted are today bending over backwards to defend an ICE agent who shot a woman in her car in cold blood.
Scum.
Scum.
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Sickening — the White House has put up a site about 1/6 painting himself as a hero and Pelosi, The Capitol Police, and Mike Pence as the villains.
An attempt to rewrite history before our eyes.
www.whitehouse.gov/j6/
An attempt to rewrite history before our eyes.
www.whitehouse.gov/j6/
January 6, 2026 at 7:52 PM
Sickening — the White House has put up a site about 1/6 painting himself as a hero and Pelosi, The Capitol Police, and Mike Pence as the villains.
An attempt to rewrite history before our eyes.
www.whitehouse.gov/j6/
An attempt to rewrite history before our eyes.
www.whitehouse.gov/j6/
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so fun kibitzing about country music with Josh and @joeyblueclaw.bsky.social (he does, lo and behold, have a handle) on RS Nashville Now!
Jumped on @rollingstone.com's Nashville Now podcast with @marissarmoss.bsky.social and Joseph "No Handle" Hudak to talk about the year in americana, folk and country. We ran down our favorite albums, songs and trends ahead of Brian Dunne appearance. Here it is
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The Country Albums That Should Have Made Your 2025 Best List
Breaking down Rolling Stone's list of the best country and Americana albums of 2025, on a year-in-review episode of Nashville Now podcast.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:13 PM
so fun kibitzing about country music with Josh and @joeyblueclaw.bsky.social (he does, lo and behold, have a handle) on RS Nashville Now!
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This conversation is a beautiful tribute to Todd:
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Todd Snider’s Friends Remember the Songwriter | Rolling Stone Nashville Now
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November 26, 2025 at 5:15 PM
This conversation is a beautiful tribute to Todd:
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recapped the CMA Awards with @joeyblueclaw.bsky.social on his podcast - talked a little shit, got a little fired up about Lainey Wilson, dreamed about the Brandi/Sturgill collab, maybe sang Girl Crush (didn't actually do this but it would have made sense in context)
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CMA Awards 2025: Talking Smack, Taking Names | Rolling Stone Nashville Now
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November 21, 2025 at 10:02 PM
recapped the CMA Awards with @joeyblueclaw.bsky.social on his podcast - talked a little shit, got a little fired up about Lainey Wilson, dreamed about the Brandi/Sturgill collab, maybe sang Girl Crush (didn't actually do this but it would have made sense in context)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVGD...
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There are few people in my career whom I’ve enjoyed working with as much as Lisa. Visionary, gracious, and unfailingly encouraging. (With some damn fine dogs to boot.)
Some news from me: I was laid off yesterday from Rolling Stone. Kind of in shock, but will be looking for a new gig. Here are Quincy and Lou
September 16, 2025 at 1:42 PM
There are few people in my career whom I’ve enjoyed working with as much as Lisa. Visionary, gracious, and unfailingly encouraging. (With some damn fine dogs to boot.)
Better than I ever expected.
Oasis Finally Conquer America at First U.S. Show in 17 Years
Oasis played their first U.S. show in 17 years, bringing their Live '25 reunion tour to Chicago. Read our review.
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August 30, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Better than I ever expected.
Would you buy a home from this man? @jonbern.bsky.social would! A delightful profile of one of music's most eccentric geniuses — and L.A.'s premier used-house salesman — Jonny Fritz.
This Cult Songwriter Wants to Sell You a House
Jonny Fritz earned a reputution as one of country's most eccentric songwriters; then he quit to sell houses.
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August 13, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Would you buy a home from this man? @jonbern.bsky.social would! A delightful profile of one of music's most eccentric geniuses — and L.A.'s premier used-house salesman — Jonny Fritz.
I love hearing Lukas Nelson talk about how he spends time with Willie. It's easy to forget it's his, you know, dad. And the time he devotes to being with him is really inspiring.
Listening to Merle Haggard, Playing Dominoes: How Lukas Nelson Spends Time With Willie
In an appearance on Nashville Now podcast, Lukas Nelson says how he spends time with father Willie Nelson, playing music, listening to Merle Haggard.
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August 8, 2025 at 2:28 PM
I love hearing Lukas Nelson talk about how he spends time with Willie. It's easy to forget it's his, you know, dad. And the time he devotes to being with him is really inspiring.
I always loved this band. During the hair-metal era, Junkyard had the same grit and, dare I say, authenticity of groups like GNR and the tragically underappreciated Four Horsemen.
David Roach, Singer of Eighties Hard-Rock Band Junkyard, Dead at 59
David Roach, the singer of Eighties hard rock band Junkyard, died after a battle with cancer; he was 59.
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August 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I always loved this band. During the hair-metal era, Junkyard had the same grit and, dare I say, authenticity of groups like GNR and the tragically underappreciated Four Horsemen.
If you don't like the Tyler Childers album, you don't like fun. It's really that simple. It is a joyous celebration of music and all its twists and turns, and even gave us some instant-classic catchphrases. Ya goddamn right I'm flexin'.
July 31, 2025 at 5:06 PM
If you don't like the Tyler Childers album, you don't like fun. It's really that simple. It is a joyous celebration of music and all its twists and turns, and even gave us some instant-classic catchphrases. Ya goddamn right I'm flexin'.
Rarely does a day go by where I don't replay Dusty Slay's Travis Tritt bit in my head. So, we were thrilled to have him guest on Nashville Now. Check it out:
Dusty Slay Declares What Is and Isn’t Country | Rolling Stone Nashville Now
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July 30, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Rarely does a day go by where I don't replay Dusty Slay's Travis Tritt bit in my head. So, we were thrilled to have him guest on Nashville Now. Check it out:
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Rolling Stone Nashville Now | Margo Price Won’t Stop!
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July 26, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Our first Nashville Now podcast is live! Check it out every Wednesday wherever you get your pods™️
I couldn't help but notice this last night, and was compelled to write about it.
Willie Nelson's Pre-Show Video Feels Like a Message of Support for Immigrants
Willie Nelson has been playing the 1986 video for his pro-immigrant song 'Living in the Promiseland' before his shows on Outlaw Music Festival tour.
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June 26, 2025 at 9:40 PM
I couldn't help but notice this last night, and was compelled to write about it.
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I hate sounding like a salesman when lives are on the line but fuck it I’m nothing if not transparent w/ you:
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This is the kind of work we’ve been doing lately that is pissing off Trump’s staff
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This is the kind of work we’ve been doing lately that is pissing off Trump’s staff
Trump’s attacks on Iran were based on vibes, not new intel, two administration officials tell Rolling Stone. “There is no intel,” one of the sources says. “The intelligence assessments have not really changed”
'There Is No Intel': Trump's Attacks on Iran Were Based on Vibes, Sources Say
Trump’s decision to strike three Iranian nuclear facilities was not based on new intelligence, administration officials say.
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June 22, 2025 at 7:02 PM
I hate sounding like a salesman when lives are on the line but fuck it I’m nothing if not transparent w/ you:
Go to @rollingstone.com website if you wanna subscribe, print and/or online. The buttons are right there.
This is the kind of work we’ve been doing lately that is pissing off Trump’s staff
Go to @rollingstone.com website if you wanna subscribe, print and/or online. The buttons are right there.
This is the kind of work we’ve been doing lately that is pissing off Trump’s staff