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American Songwriter Aug 23

Remember When Patty Loveless and George Jones Released a Song Together in the 90s?

George Jones Patty Loveless Jim Lauderdale Vince Gill Josh Turner

2 articles Aug 21

Zach Top Carson Chamberlain Ella Langley Tim Nichols John Prine Pony Bradshaw Ian Noe

Holler, Saving Country Music

Holler Aug 21

‘Good Girls & Cowgirls’ by Zach Top - Lyrics & Meaning

Zach Top Carson Chamberlain Tim Nichols Alan Jackson Cotton Eyed Joe

American Songwriter Aug 21

Sierra Ferrell’s Heavy Petal Tour Blossomed in an Old Cheese Factory in Arkansas, Proving the Most Compelling Beauty Thrives in Eccentricity

Sierra Ferrell Americana The Brudi Brothers

15 articles Aug 20

Charley Crockett Twin Temple Jack White The White Stripes Margo Price Pony Bradshaw Kashus Culpepper Sierra Hull Black Sabbath Johnny Cash

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Exclaim! +7

3 articles Aug 19

Cody Johnson George Strait

American Songwriter, Taste of Country, The Boot

4 articles Aug 19

Charley Crockett Jack White Twin Temple Bobby Brown Stevie Wonder Kurtis Blow Aretha Franklin Ronald Reagan

Loudwire, Rolling Stone, Taste of Country +1

American Songwriter Aug 19

Born 86 Years Ago Today in England, the Songwriter Who Crossed the Ocean To Pen Country Hits for George Strait, Crystal Gayle, and Don Williams

Don Williams George Strait 1990s The Hillside Singers The New Seekers The Hollies Andy Williams Engelbert Humperdinck

American Songwriter Aug 17

On the Charts 35 Years Ago Today, George Strait Reigned With a Song That Proved No One Is Safe From Imposter Syndrome

George Strait 1990s Trisha Yearwood Alan Jackson Martina McBride Willie Nelson

American Songwriter Aug 15

3 Early Ricky Skaggs Songs That Every Country Music Fan Needs To Know

Ricky Skaggs Earl Scruggs Bill Monroe

No Depression Aug 14

BONUS TRACKS: Reissues from The Chicks and The Bluegrass Album Band, New Music from Kaitlin Butts and St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and More Roots Music News

The Chicks The Bluegrass Album Band Kaitlin Butts St. Paul & The Broken Bones Amble Marcus King

American Songwriter Aug 13

On This Day in 1988, Keith Whitley Was at No. 1 for the First Time With a Song Inspired by a 70s Rom-Com

Keith Whitley Garth Fundis Bob McDill Michael Caine

7 articles Aug 12

The Chicks Natalie Maines Martie Maguire George W. Bush RIAA Kacey Musgraves Maren Morris

Billboard, Holler, Pollstar +4

Holler Aug 11

Here's All The Pre-Sale Information You Need for The Chicks’ New 2026 ‘Taking the Long Way’ Tour Dates

American Songwriter Aug 10

Zach Top and the Red Clay Strays Deliver a Stirring MSG Performance of the Kris Kristofferson Classic Covered by Everyone From Elvis to Willie Nelson

Kris Kristofferson The Red Clay Strays Zach Top Elvis Presley Willie Nelson Tyler Childers Waylon Jennings George Jones Brandon Coleman

American Songwriter Aug 10

“Real Texans Look Out for Each Other”: Charley Crockett Joins Willie Nelson and Tanya Tucker in Fight to Protect Rural Texas

Charley Crockett Willie Nelson Tanya Tucker

2 articles Aug 9

Charley Crockett Willie Nelson Tanya Tucker Brad Paisley Gavin Adcock Morgan Wallen Jelly Roll

Taste of Country, The Boot

American Songwriter Aug 8

Dierks Bentley and The Chicks Passed on This Massive Hit for Brad Paisley in 2004

Brad Paisley Dierks Bentley The Chicks Alison Krauss Bill Anderson

American Songwriter Aug 7

Chris Stapleton Brings Out Zach Top for a Must-See Performance of the Rodney Crowell Classic Waylon Jennings Took to No. 1

Chris Stapleton Waylon Jennings Zach Top Rodney Crowell

4 articles Aug 7

Americana Dolly Parton Sierra Ferrell Robert Plant Alison Krauss Patty Griffin Buddy Miller Gillian Welch Tyler Childers

American Songwriter, Billboard, Holler +1

American Songwriter Aug 23

Remember When Patty Loveless and George Jones Released a Song Together in the 90s?

George Jones Patty Loveless Jim Lauderdale Vince Gill Josh Turner

Holler Aug 21

‘Good Girls & Cowgirls’ by Zach Top - Lyrics & Meaning

Zach Top Carson Chamberlain Tim Nichols Alan Jackson Cotton Eyed Joe

15 articles Aug 20

Charley Crockett Twin Temple Jack White The White Stripes Margo Price Pony Bradshaw Kashus Culpepper Sierra Hull Black Sabbath Johnny Cash

Billboard, Consequence of Sound, Exclaim! +7

4 articles Aug 19

Charley Crockett Jack White Twin Temple Bobby Brown Stevie Wonder Kurtis Blow Aretha Franklin Ronald Reagan

Loudwire, Rolling Stone, Taste of Country +1

American Songwriter Aug 17

On the Charts 35 Years Ago Today, George Strait Reigned With a Song That Proved No One Is Safe From Imposter Syndrome

George Strait 1990s Trisha Yearwood Alan Jackson Martina McBride Willie Nelson

No Depression Aug 14

BONUS TRACKS: Reissues from The Chicks and The Bluegrass Album Band, New Music from Kaitlin Butts and St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and More Roots Music News

The Chicks The Bluegrass Album Band Kaitlin Butts St. Paul & The Broken Bones Amble Marcus King

7 articles Aug 12

The Chicks Natalie Maines Martie Maguire George W. Bush RIAA Kacey Musgraves Maren Morris

Billboard, Holler, Pollstar +4

American Songwriter Aug 10

Zach Top and the Red Clay Strays Deliver a Stirring MSG Performance of the Kris Kristofferson Classic Covered by Everyone From Elvis to Willie Nelson

Kris Kristofferson The Red Clay Strays Zach Top Elvis Presley Willie Nelson Tyler Childers Waylon Jennings George Jones Brandon Coleman

2 articles Aug 9

Charley Crockett Willie Nelson Tanya Tucker Brad Paisley Gavin Adcock Morgan Wallen Jelly Roll

Taste of Country, The Boot

American Songwriter Aug 7

Chris Stapleton Brings Out Zach Top for a Must-See Performance of the Rodney Crowell Classic Waylon Jennings Took to No. 1

Chris Stapleton Waylon Jennings Zach Top Rodney Crowell

2 articles Aug 21

Zach Top Carson Chamberlain Ella Langley Tim Nichols John Prine Pony Bradshaw Ian Noe

Holler, Saving Country Music

American Songwriter Aug 21

Sierra Ferrell’s Heavy Petal Tour Blossomed in an Old Cheese Factory in Arkansas, Proving the Most Compelling Beauty Thrives in Eccentricity

Sierra Ferrell Americana The Brudi Brothers

3 articles Aug 19

Cody Johnson George Strait

American Songwriter, Taste of Country, The Boot

American Songwriter Aug 19

Born 86 Years Ago Today in England, the Songwriter Who Crossed the Ocean To Pen Country Hits for George Strait, Crystal Gayle, and Don Williams

Don Williams George Strait 1990s The Hillside Singers The New Seekers The Hollies Andy Williams Engelbert Humperdinck

American Songwriter Aug 15

3 Early Ricky Skaggs Songs That Every Country Music Fan Needs To Know

Ricky Skaggs Earl Scruggs Bill Monroe

American Songwriter Aug 13

On This Day in 1988, Keith Whitley Was at No. 1 for the First Time With a Song Inspired by a 70s Rom-Com

Keith Whitley Garth Fundis Bob McDill Michael Caine

Holler Aug 11

Here's All The Pre-Sale Information You Need for The Chicks’ New 2026 ‘Taking the Long Way’ Tour Dates

American Songwriter Aug 10

“Real Texans Look Out for Each Other”: Charley Crockett Joins Willie Nelson and Tanya Tucker in Fight to Protect Rural Texas

Charley Crockett Willie Nelson Tanya Tucker

American Songwriter Aug 8

Dierks Bentley and The Chicks Passed on This Massive Hit for Brad Paisley in 2004

Brad Paisley Dierks Bentley The Chicks Alison Krauss Bill Anderson

4 articles Aug 7

Americana Dolly Parton Sierra Ferrell Robert Plant Alison Krauss Patty Griffin Buddy Miller Gillian Welch Tyler Childers

American Songwriter, Billboard, Holler +1

Overview

George Strait continues to dominate the neo-traditional country scene with a major performance at 'Boots In The Park New Mexico,' headlining alongside Jason Aldean and Brooks & Dunn, while also announcing his retirement in 2027. Vince Gill celebrated his 35th anniversary at the Grand Ole Opry with special shows and a heartfelt tribute to Dolly Parton alongside Lainey Wilson, highlighting the genre's enduring legacy.

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