“Name of the Game” is released on A.J. Croce’s ninth studio album, Just Like Medicine, in stores August 11 As the son of legendary singer-songwriter and Songwriter Hall of Fame inductee Jim Croce, A.J. chose to not follow in the folk footsteps of his father, and instead forge his own musical path in his career. Only after … Continue reading
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New Traditional Country: Charley Pride — ‘Music In My Heart’
Charley Pride — Music In My Heart In the mood for some good, old-fashioned, roadside jukebox country music? You’re in luck with the latest album from country legend Charley Pride. It is 13 tracks of fiddle and steel and three-chord arrangements and vocal velvet, featuring such songwriters as Bill Anderson, Ben Peters, Tommy Collins, “Country” Johnny … Continue reading
Bear Family Records Has Compiled A New 3-CD Set Of The Historic ‘TRIBUTE TO WOODY GUTHRIE’ Concerts, Due Out 9/22
For the first time, both the 1968 Carnegie Hall and the 1970 Hollywood Bowl shows will be released on separate discs, complete with 20 previously unissued tracks. Performers include Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Arlo Guthrie, Joan Baez, Tom Paxton, Odetta, Richie Havens, Pete Seeger and more. In 1972, Columbia Records and Warner Brother Records … Continue reading
Chart-Topping Songwriter Kendell Marvel To Release “GYPSY WOMAN” July 21st
Award-winning songwriter Kendell Marvel will release his debut single “Gypsy Woman” on July 21st off of his forthcoming album LOWDOWN & LONESOME. Respected by artists and his songwriting peers, his songs have been a staple of country music from George Strait, Gary Allan, Jake Owen, Jamey Johnson and Chris Stapleton. Marvel’s songs with Stapleton continue … Continue reading
Boris Garcia — ‘Around Some Corner’
Boris Garcia — Around Some Corner I’m new to the trippy, utterly delightful experience that is Boris Garcia. But their new album, Around Some Corner, has turned me into an instant fan. It is imaginative, innovative music that inspires. They are indeed modern day Pied Pipers who would attract a gathering to follow them around some corner. … Continue reading
Lindsay Ell’s Debut Album — The Project — To Be Released August 11th
Continuing her red-hot momentum, Country artist Lindsay Ell will release her eagerly-awaited debut album The Project on August 11 via Stoney Creek Records. The 12-song collection is available for pre-order today, 7/14. Click here to pre-order. The Project, produced by celebrated Grammy-winner Kristian Bush (of Sugarland), follows their acclaimed collaboration on Ell’s debut EP Worth … Continue reading
New Blues: Delta Wires — ‘Born In Oakland’
Delta Wires — Born In Oakland Label: Mudslide Records This new album from Delta Wires is full of the big musical ideas that keep the blues genre evolving and ever satisfying. With a modern, electronic foundation, the band builds layer upon layer of expression until the song has covered more territory than seems possible in … Continue reading
Miss Country Music? Try Rhonda Vincent & Daryle Singletary’s AMERICAN GRANDSTAND
Rhonda Vincent & Daryle Singletary — AMERICAN GRANDSTAND It may only be July, but you might just be reading about the best country album of 2017, folks. If you grew up loving country music, and wonder where the heck it went, good news—Rhonda Vincent & Daryle Singletary have just released an album, American Grandstand, that … Continue reading
New Blues: King James & The Special Men — ‘Act Like You Know’
King James & The Special Men — Act Like You Know Release date: July 21, 2017 I know a good time when I hear one. And I haven’t heard a time quite as good as King James & The Special Men’s debut album, Act Like You Know, in quite awhile. The New Orleans-based band could very easily become … Continue reading
Singular Singer-Songwriter Chris Fullerton Re-Issuing Debut Epilepsy Blues On Austin-Based Eight 30 Records
Chris Fullerton sings country music bold and brave beyond compare. Epilepsy Blues, the Central Texas singer-songwriter’s debut on Austin-based Eight 30 Records (out August 11, 2017), delivers hard truths both elegantly (“Bad Winds”) and effortlessly (“Come to Texas”), and simply stun with candor (“I Feel Nothing,” the title track). “The songs are about my depression … Continue reading
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