Any way you look at it, there’s just something about cars, country music, and summertime. The je ne sais quoi of wind-whipped hair, the progressive
Nate Fredrick has one of the most distinctive voices out there right now. As was the case with the songs on his album Different Shade
For Texas artist Isaac Hoskins, a chance encounter at Fort Worth’s Magnolia Motor Lounge one night back in 2019 would land him and his music
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Cover Photo: Greg Giannukos As a singer, songwriter, photographer, director, part time Honky Tonk/Disco DJ, and (as his Instagram bio proclaims) Austin, Texas’s No. 1
Written By: Anna Lee Palmer Ever since he was a kid, Nashville newcomer Tyler Dial has worked to separate himself from the crowd. He grew
Picture this: it’s 2 a.m. and you’re in your hotel room, scrolling through the channels to try and find some background noise to fall asleep.
As one of the most genuine and versatile voices in the Texas scene, William Clark Green has set the bar high when it comes to
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2021, on the music front, was a good year for Corey Kent. After planting some roots in Texas, the Oklahoma native had the opportunity to
In her previous releases, Erin Enderlin has developed a signature sound that carries the torch lit by her traditional country forbearers. Following a natural progression,
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The title of an album typically sets the overall tone for the project, but few do so as succinctly as Ashland Craft with her debut
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Known for her traditional style, songwriting prowess, and a voice that moves effortlessly from honkytonk to heartbreak, Erin Enderlin is releasing her first original music
Consisting of Cleto Cordero (vocals, acoustic guitar), Jason Albers (drums, BGV), Jonathan Saenz (bass, BGV), Reid Dillon (electric guitar), Wesley Hall (fiddle), and Adam Gallegos
Cover Photo by Kurt Ozan Sometimes a song speaks when words fail you. In case you were looking for a way to tell your dad
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Coming off a series of single releases over the past few years, Virginia native Morgan Wade just dropped a powerful debut album. Reckless walks the
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Considering that his first two albums drew numerous comparisons to Evan Felker, Jason Isbell, and Tyler Childers, the bar was already set high for Zach
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This Saturday night, Robert Earl Keen and his band are partnering with nugs.tv to premiere a recorded performance of his new project, Western Chill, which
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