Texas country star Pat Green is bringing new life to a legendary old venue this November. He'll record a live album at Luckenbach Dancehall, immortalized in the Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson song "Luckenbach, Texas," on November 7 and 8 — the first live album at the venue in more than 30 years. A press release frames it as a result of the venue's high standards: "This marks the first time since Jerry Jeff Walker that the iconic Texas venue has allowed another artist to record a live alb...| CultureMap San Antonio
Waylon Wyatt performed his second sold-out show in Nashville as a part of his “Out of the Blue” tour. The post Waylon Wyatt’s Nashville performances were ‘Out of the Blue’ first appeared on The Vanderbilt Hustler.| The Vanderbilt Hustler
A free concert is in order ahead of the football game on Saturday against Arizona State, featuring alumni and Texas locals, the Graham St. Clair Band.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
This week we’re thrilled to release Meridian Rising by Paul Burch, the magical imagined memoir of American music legend Jimmie Rodgers, the Father of Country Music. Burch is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter who released an album about Rodgers by the same title back in 2016. Fortunately, Jimmie’s story got its hooks in him and wouldn’t let…|
Friday marked the first annual Tanglefoot Festival, bringing a stacked lineup of both barbecue and Texas musicians to Temple. The event also provided a family-friendly outlet for fun, featuring a variety of small businesses, a tattoo and piercing vendor and a mechanical bull.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Between the uniqueness of the concert lineup and the energy in the stadium, the tone of the Cross Canadian Ragweed reunion show was truly unique, characterized by the loud energy and high spirits of the crowd.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
With Baylor Bears back in Waco, the city is bustling with activities once again. If you’re in need of an event or two to fill in the gaps between the first week fun, or if you ever want to know what’s going on in Waco, feel free to reference this weekly column.| The Baylor Lariat - The official student news source
Mississippi is often called the birthplace of American music, and while much of that claim is tied to iconic figures like Elvis Presley and B.B. King, the women of Mississippi have also played a monumental role in shaping the soundtracks of our lives. From country to opera to soul, Mississippi women have been trailblazers, influencing generations of musicians across genres. Ready to meet some of these legends? Here’s a look at some incredible Mississippi women who made a huge impact on the ...| It's a Southern Thing
On a global scale and here in our backyard, the music industry is evolving at a dizzying pace. “Key Changes” is a quick-hit music news roundup.| WPLN News
Queer country fans are in for a treat! Out country music star Chris Housman is back with an all new single and music video! Hidin’ Something is described a “gayer Goodbye Earl” by The Chicks. Watch the music video here! The “sexy, murderous romp” tells the story of a woman, played by queer icon and Real Houswives [...] The post WATCH: Country Star Chris Housman Drops Steamy Music Video for “Hidin’ Something” Featuring “Real Houswives'” Braunwyn Spinner first appeared on ...| GLAAD
From whitewater rafting to NASCAR races, great craft beer to historic Bristol, here are 27 awesome things to do in Northeast Tennessee.| Wherever I May Roam - Travel Blog
Next month, the UGA Press is excited to publish Chet Atkins: Mr. Guitar by Don Cusic. This biography is a thorough, compelling account of Atkins as one of the most influential figures in Nashville’s thriving country music industry. Don Cusic, a historian of country music and a professor of music business at Belmont University, covers…|
Here are 8 things you should know about Dollywood to ensure you spend your time and money wisely at the popular Pigeon Forge theme park.| Traveling Tanya
Country superstar Carrie Underwood lent her vocal chops to a church in Franklin, Tennessee, over the weekend, where she helped lead a local congregation in worship. The “Cowboy Casanova” singer-songwriter joined the worship team at Rolling Hills Community Church on Sunday as they sang “Goodness of God” by Bethel Music and well-known worship leader Jenn Johnson. A portion of Underwood’s surprise appearance was posted by fan accounts on Instagram. View this post on Instagram A post sh...| Faithwire
Country music fans have mourned the deaths of many of the genre's favorite artists, but these stars died in especially tragic circumstances.| Grunge
When you think of down-home fun for the whole family, Gatlinburg is the place to be. There something for everyone in the great escape among the Smoky Mountains, no matter what you’re into. But even the busiest family has to take time to slow down and smell the down-home cooking and drinks that keep everyone fueled among all the fun. That’s where Ole Red Gatlinburg comes in – the hottest honky tonk in the hills with the right amount of attitude the whole family can appreciate.| Ole Red
We have some exciting news… our newest ukulele book is at the printer, and we should have it in our hands sometime in early August 2022! It’s by our best-selling authors Ted Parrish & Wayne Erbsen and is called “Ukulele Tunes, Tips & Jamming“… sign up to be notified when it’s out by clicking HERE. In the meantime, we thought we’d give you a sneak peak at one of the songs in this book: “Bury Me Beneath the Willow,” one of our all-time favorites to pick on our log cabin’s fr...| Native Ground Books and Music
