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Country musician Stephen Wilson Jr. delivers rough and intricate artistry

Stephen Wilson Jr., former microbiologist and Golden Gloves boxer, became a distinctive country artist known for intimate, rumbling-voiced songs that went viral on social media.

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Oakland band digs into country-rock

Joe Rut is an Oakland-based musician who left an office job decades ago to pursue songwriting, self-recording across folk, experimental and country-influenced projects.

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fromFuncheap

1 day ago

The Highwayman Show: Tribute to Cash, Nelson, Jennings & Kristofferson

The Highwayman Show features music from iconic country outlaws in a tribute performance.

fromVulture

1 week ago

Country Music's Middle Road

Two women topped American music charts simultaneously, marking a historic milestone for women in country music after nearly 70 years.

fromwww.npr.org

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Country musician Stephen Wilson Jr. delivers rough and intricate artistry

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Oakland band digs into country-rock

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fromLos Angeles Times

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She was told to smile and hide the chaos. Now Leah Blevins is singing her truth

Leah Blevins blends traditional and modern influences in her music, reflecting her Appalachian roots and personal experiences.

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fromThe New Yorker

4 days ago

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Noah Kahan Makes an Unlikely Home-Town Hero

Noah Kahan's music reflects the emotional complexities of fame and relationships, blending folk influences with personal storytelling.

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Noah Kahan Considers His Fame on New Single "Porch Light": Stream

Noah Kahan releases 'Porch Light,' a new single from his album The Great Divide, sung from his mother's perspective about the toll of sudden fame following his breakthrough with Stick Season.

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fromThe New Yorker

4 days ago

Noah Kahan Makes an Unlikely Home-Town Hero

Noah Kahan's music reflects the emotional complexities of fame and relationships, blending folk influences with personal storytelling.

Noah Kahan Considers His Fame on New Single "Porch Light": Stream

Noah Kahan releases 'Porch Light,' a new single from his album The Great Divide, sung from his mother's perspective about the toll of sudden fame following his breakthrough with Stick Season.

Sturgill Simpson Can Rap? Unearthed '90s Video Shows His Flow

Sturgill Simpson, now Johnny Blue Skies, released a teenage rap video showcasing his early musical style and is set for a 2026 tour.

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Sturgill Simpson Dances on America's Grave on Johnny Blue Skies Album Mutiny After Midnight: Review

Sturgill Simpson gives early YouTube release to album he said would only come out physically

Sturgill Simpson released his Johnny Blue Skies & the Dark Clouds album 'Mutiny After Midnight' on YouTube despite announcing it would be physical-only, calling it a dance record blending 1960s-70s soul and rock influences.

Sturgill Simpson Releases New Album Mutiny After Midnight Early on YouTube

Sturgill Simpson releases Mutiny After Midnight as Johnny Blue Skies, a groove-focused dance album recorded at Easy Eye Sound Studios with songs written spontaneously.

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Sturgill Simpson announces new Johnny Blue Skies "dance record," 'Mutiny After Midnight'

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Sturgill Simpson Can Rap? Unearthed '90s Video Shows His Flow

Sturgill Simpson, now Johnny Blue Skies, released a teenage rap video showcasing his early musical style and is set for a 2026 tour.

Music

Sturgill Simpson Dances on America's Grave on Johnny Blue Skies Album Mutiny After Midnight: Review

Sturgill Simpson gives early YouTube release to album he said would only come out physically

Sturgill Simpson Releases New Album Mutiny After Midnight Early on YouTube

Sturgill Simpson releases Mutiny After Midnight as Johnny Blue Skies, a groove-focused dance album recorded at Easy Eye Sound Studios with songs written spontaneously.

Music

Sturgill Simpson announces new Johnny Blue Skies "dance record," 'Mutiny After Midnight'

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Country star Ty Herndon gets honest about his '90s cruising arrest & life in the closet - Queerty

Ty Herndon became the first openly gay male star in mainstream country music, facing significant challenges before and after his coming out.

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Country star Luke Combs says his song about loving kids absolutely applies to queer kids - LGBTQ Nation

Luke Combs expresses unwavering support for LGBTQ+ children through his song 'Whoever You Turn Out to Be,' emphasizing unconditional love regardless of identity.

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fromQueerty

Country star Ty Herndon gets honest about his '90s cruising arrest & life in the closet - Queerty

Ty Herndon became the first openly gay male star in mainstream country music, facing significant challenges before and after his coming out.

LGBT

fromLGBTQ Nation

Country star Luke Combs says his song about loving kids absolutely applies to queer kids - LGBTQ Nation

Luke Combs expresses unwavering support for LGBTQ+ children through his song 'Whoever You Turn Out to Be,' emphasizing unconditional love regardless of identity.

Charley Crockett: Age of the Ram

Charley Crockett's 'Age of the Ram' explores the life of outlaw Billy McLane, blending traditional storytelling with modern musical influences.

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fromQueerty

4 weeks ago

Country singer Luke Combs on writing a song supporting queer kids: "I can't imagine feeling the pressure" - Queerty

Parents should support their children's choices without imposing their own expectations.

fromwww.theguardian.com

2 weeks ago

AI lectures, Old West folk heroes and Mark Twain: what is Bob Dylan up to joining Patreon?

Dylan's choice of Patreon over Substack is puzzling, as many major artists have opted for the latter to connect with fans and share their thoughts.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

Country star Ty Herndon: The drugs could be forgiven. Being gay definitely could not'

Ty Herndon faced career-threatening charges in 1995 but became the first major male country star to come out as gay in 2014.

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fromPitchfork

Bill Callahan Is Coming to a Record Store Near You

Bill Callahan launches a North American tour in March at independent record stores, followed by a full May tour supporting his new album My Days of 58.

Health

fromwww.nytimes.com

Video: Luke Combs Opens Up About Body-Image Issues

Luke Combs struggles with body-image issues and weight management throughout his career, viewing it as a personal challenge he refuses to address through medical interventions, preferring to overcome it through traditional methods.

fromPitchfork

Johnny Blue Skies / Sturgill Simpson: Mutiny After Midnight

Johnny Blue Skies released an album using sex as a metaphor for political revolution and social change in response to declining sexual frequency among Americans.

49 Winchester prep new album & tour, share "Pardon Me"

49 Winchester will release their new album Change of Plans on May 15 via Lucille Records / MCA. It's their first record for a major label after two on New West, and they made it with producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Sturgill Simpson). The album includes their cover of Black Sabbath's "Changes," which was released back in November, and the new single from the album is the anthemic rocker "Pardon Me." Watch the video below.

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fromwww.theguardian.com

Magical': how I taught Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor to sing like folk troubadours in The History of Sound

The film required authentic period folk singing; the music adviser coached Paul Mescal and Josh O'Connor to sing live and create organic, traditional harmonies.

Watch MJ Lenderman debut a new song, cover Vic Chesnutt, Neil Young, Drive-By Truckers & more

MJ Lenderman opened Drive-By Truckers' HeAthens Homecoming in Athens, backed by Snocaps bandmates, debuting new material and several covers.

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