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Country Westerns Announce Sophomore LP 'It's A Livin' Photo Country Westerns Announce Sophomore LP 'It's A Livin'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023

Marking the band’s second full-length release, this collection is also their second to be helmed by famed producer Matt Sweeney (who even contributes his lead guitar stylings to a few tracks). The album's first single “It’s A Livin” is out now across all DSPs along with the official music video, dir...

Lacy J. Dalton Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of Signature Hit '16th Avenue' Photo Lacy J. Dalton Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of Signature Hit '16th Avenue'
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022

Written by Thom Schuyler (Dalton, Kenny Rogers, Michael Martin Murphy), the lyrics, ”God bless the boys who make the noise on 16th Avenue,” gave musical dreamers from around the world a true understanding of the music industry by showing them the significance of Nashville’s Music Row and that is whe...

Joe Purdy Releases 'Desert Outtakes Volume 1: Folk-Slinger' Photo Joe Purdy Releases 'Desert Outtakes Volume 1: Folk-Slinger'
by Michael Major - June 10, 2022

Recorded on a tape machine between 2019-2020 in a desert landscape near Joshua Tree in California, ‘Folk-Slinger’ was self-produced and features seven original songs, all of which are outtakes from Purdy’s recent full-length album ‘Coyote.’ Plus, check out upcoming tour dates!...

Bobby Bare To Be Inducted Into the Music City Walk of Fame Photo Bobby Bare To Be Inducted Into the Music City Walk of Fame
by Michael Major - January 19, 2022

The historic Music City Walk of Fame in Nashville, Tenn. will induct country legend Bobby Bare. Bare’s star will be revealed on the walkway at Music City Walk of Fame Park located in SoBro amongst fellow inductees Dierks Bentley, Keb’ Mo’ and Connie Smith. The park is located directly across from th...

Shovels & Rope and Shakey Graves Release New Covers from 'Amerikinda: 20 Years Of Dua Photo Shovels & Rope and Shakey Graves Release New Covers from 'Amerikinda: 20 Years Of Dualtone'
by TV News Desk - July 13, 2021

Amerikinda: 20 Years of Dualtone features a slew of Dualtone artists and alumni all covering each other’s songs in celebration of the label’s landmark birthday....

Dualtone Shares New The Lone Bellow and Drew & Ellie Holcomb Covers Photo Dualtone Shares New The Lone Bellow and Drew & Ellie Holcomb Covers
by TV News Desk - June 23, 2021

Dualtone founder Scott Robinson also spoke with The Boot and recounted his surreal and fateful visit with Johnny and June Carter Cash prior to recording her pivotal GRAMMY Award-winning album Wildwood Flower, which would become one of the label's inaugural releases. ...

Country Westerns Share Richard & Linda Thompson Cover, Announce Tour Dates Photo Country Westerns Share Richard & Linda Thompson Cover, Announce Tour Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 17, 2021

The EP arrives after a banner year for the band, whose self-titled debut album (Fat Possum) drew praise from all corners of the media world....

Dualtone Shares Pair Of Guy Clark Covers by Wild Child & Hayes Carll Photo Dualtone Shares Pair Of Guy Clark Covers by Wild Child & Hayes Carll
by Sarah Jae Leiber - May 11, 2021

Upon the announcement of the anniversary album last month, Dualtone shared Gregory Alan Isakov's cover of The Lumineers' 'Salt And The Sea' and The Lumineers' cover of Gregory Alan Isakov's 'Caves,' which were both featured on NPR's World Cafe....

Dualtone Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Album 'Amerikinda' Photo Dualtone Celebrates 20th Anniversary With New Album 'Amerikinda'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - April 28, 2021

“When we started touring in our 15 passenger van, we used to park at the venue and bide our time until it was time to load in,” stated The Lumineers’ Jeremiah Fraites....

Eight-CD Box Set Chronicles Country Legend Bobby Bare's Long History With Shel Silver Photo Eight-CD Box Set Chronicles Country Legend Bobby Bare's Long History With Shel Silverstein
by Sarah Jae Leiber - August 26, 2020

On October 2, 2020, Bear Family Records will release the eight-CD LP-sized box set titled Bobby Bare Sings Shel Silverstein Plus....

Bobby Bare Releases 'The Day All The Yes Men Said No' Photo Bobby Bare Releases 'The Day All The Yes Men Said No'
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 13, 2020

Fresh off the announcement of his next album, Great American Saturday Night, Bobby Bare is releasing track eight, “The Day All The Yes Men Said No” exclusively premiered by Taste of Country. Written by the late Shel Silverstein, Bare tells the stories of folks from all walks of life standing up and ...

Bobby Bare Releases New Song 'Snowflake In The Wind' Photo Bobby Bare Releases New Song 'Snowflake In The Wind'
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 13, 2019

Legendary country music artist, Bobby Bare, has released a brand new song “Snowflake In The Wind.” Keeping with the traditions of the genre, Bare tells the story of heartbreak and trying to find his way after a loss, “drifting like a snowflake in the wind.” Throughout the song, Bare contemplates mov...

Sy Somebody & Friends of Father John Misty Create New Song 'Zookeeper' Photo Sy Somebody & Friends of Father John Misty Create New Song 'Zookeeper'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 09, 2019

Chicago mainstay Sy Somebody, also known as Casey Meehan (the force behind Chicago Mixtape) has announced an album of his own, Life Is Cruel, Let's Be Friends… to be released in January 31st, 2020. With years in the scene, Casey was able to bring together an impressive range of musicians including ...

Lacy J. Dalton Announces Summer Concert Schedule Photo Lacy J. Dalton Announces Summer Concert Schedule
by Tori Hartshorn - May 02, 2019

Grammy Nominated and Academy of Country Music award winner Lacy J. Dalton shows no sign of slowing down as she hits the road this summer, taking her music across the country. “What started off as a couple of shows, has turned into eighteen cities in seven states,” says Lacy J. “I am so excited to br...

SiriusXM Outlaw Country to Air “I Want to Go Home: An Outlaw Tribute to Bobby Bare” I Photo SiriusXM Outlaw Country to Air “I Want to Go Home: An Outlaw Tribute to Bobby Bare” In Celebration of Legend's 84th Birthday
by Tori Hartshorn - April 04, 2019

The Country Music Hall of Fame said it best when they opened the Outlaws and Armadillos exhibit in May of 2018, Bobby Bare originated “Outlaw Country” when he became the first artist of the era to gain control of his productions, leading to the likes of Willie, Waylon and the boys following suit. In...

Dawn Landes To Release MY TINY TWILIGHT 5/10, Tour Dates with Nick Lowe Confirmed Photo Dawn Landes To Release MY TINY TWILIGHT 5/10, Tour Dates with Nick Lowe Confirmed
by Tori Hartshorn - March 28, 2019

“These songs come from a place of exhaustion, bewilderment and pure love,” says Nashville-based singer/songwriter Dawn Landes of My Tiny Twilight, a six-song collection out May 10 on Yep Roc Records....

Lacy J. Dalton Releases New Americana EP 'Scarecrow', Announces New Shows Photo Lacy J. Dalton Releases New Americana EP 'Scarecrow', Announces New Shows
by Kaitlin Milligan - January 25, 2019

Country music hit-maker Lacy J. Dalton is up to something we're all going to love. Having built a successful career for herself in the world of country music, Dalton has been evolving her sound into the world of Americana since 2004. Today, she released a new 4 song EP titled Scarecrow. This new ble...

Petaluma Records Releases Second Edition Of 'SONGS OF PEACE & PROTEST' Feat. Dawn Lan Photo Petaluma Records Releases Second Edition Of 'SONGS OF PEACE & PROTEST' Feat. Dawn Landes and Victoria Reed
by Tori Hartshorn - November 05, 2018

Petaluma Records has released the second edition of their new double-A Side series, Petaluma Presents: Songs of Peace & Protest, today – in conjunction with tomorrow's Midterm Election – featuring Dawn Landes covering Buffalo Springfield's “For What's It's Worth” and Victoria Reed's take onCrosby, S...

Blake Shelton Releases Cover of Outlaw Legend Bobby Bare's TEQUILA SHEILA Photo Blake Shelton Releases Cover of Outlaw Legend Bobby Bare's TEQUILA SHEILA
by Tori Hartshorn - November 02, 2018

After announcing “Friends and Heroes 2019” earlier this week, country music superstar Blake Shelton continues to show old-school country some modern-day love with his cover of “Tequila Sheila” (listen HERE). Originally released in 1980 by Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member Bobby Ba...

Dawn Landes Continues Tour In Support Of MEET ME AT THE RIVER Photo Dawn Landes Continues Tour In Support Of MEET ME AT THE RIVER
by Tori Hartshorn - October 17, 2018

Hailed by American Songwriter as “a new darling of country,” Dawn Landes continues to tour in support of her critically acclaimed Yep Roc Records debut Meet Me At The River. Kicking off November 3, at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville with Angel Snow, the eight date run includes co-headlin...

Bobby Bare Launches “Bobby Bare And Friends” Podcast Produced by 650 AM WSM Photo Bobby Bare Launches “Bobby Bare And Friends” Podcast Produced by 650 AM WSM
by Tori Hartshorn - August 01, 2018

Country music's original outlaw, Bobby Bare, has a long list of accolades: he's a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Grand Ole Opry, he's celebrating a 60-year career, he's had over 50 successful hits and he even hosted his own television show in the '80s, “Bobby Bare and Friends....

BMI Presents LOVE ME Songwriter Max T. Barnes With Multiple Million-Air Awards Photo BMI Presents LOVE ME Songwriter Max T. Barnes With Multiple Million-Air Awards
by Macon Prickett - June 20, 2018

BMI recently presented country hitmaker Max T. Barnes with four “Million-Air” Awards, which includes one for his late father, Max D. Barnes' “Chiseled In Stone,” which reached one million broadcasts. Max's “A Night To Remember” and “How Your Love Makes Me Feel” have both received two million radio s...

Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Max T. Barnes Releases New Single YOU GOTTA BE PUTTIN Photo Award-Winning Singer-Songwriter Max T. Barnes Releases New Single YOU GOTTA BE PUTTING ME ON
by Macon Prickett - June 12, 2018

 Hot Country TV's International Artist of the Year Max T. Barnes has officially released his latest single, “You Gotta Be Putting Me On,” and its accompanying music video internationally. The single is off his latest album, I Can Sleep When I'm Dead, which was released earlier this year and is avail...

Bobby Bare Plays CMA Music Festival and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Back-to-Back t Photo Bobby Bare Plays CMA Music Festival and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival Back-to-Back to Close Out the Weekend
by Macon Prickett - June 11, 2018

60 years as a chart-topping artist and 83 years young, Bobby Bare shows no signs of stopping, playing a double-header on Sunday with performances at both CMA Music Festival and Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival. The country legend began the day with his friend Bill Anderson sharing stories and swapping...

CMA Fest Announces XFinity Fan Fair Featuring Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Photo CMA Fest Announces XFinity Fan Fair Featuring Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan & More
by Macon Prickett - May 17, 2018

Xfinity Fan Fair X, CMA Fest's Ultimate Country Music Fan Experience where fans get up close and personal with their favorite artists, returns to Music City Center daily Thursday, June 7 through Sunday, June 10(9:30 AM-5:00 PM). One of the biggest draws is the Artist of the Day session, which spotli...











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