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WATCH: Johnny Cash's 1980 Performance of 'Song of the Patriot' on The Johnny Carson Show

As we continue to face challenges and changes it's interesting to wonder what Johnny Cash would think of the country today. What do you think he would sing about today if he were still alive?

By: S.L. Rachel

April 30 2023

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From Tina Turner to Country Classic: The Story Behind "Good Hearted Woman" by Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson

"Good Hearted Woman" was released as a single in 1972 and was a hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 28 2023

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Tom MacDonald's "Dirty Money" Confronts the Ugly Truth, Calling Out Politicians, the Military-Industrial Complex and the Media

Unsurprisingly, Tom MacDonald goes after everyone and everything that he has a problem with regardless of political affiliation.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 28 2023

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Ray Charles’ Hidden Gem: A Unique Take on John Denver's Classic "Take Me Home, Country Roads"

Despite Ray Charles' legendary status as a soul musician not too many people these days are aware of his take on this beloved song.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 25 2023

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Charley Crockett Delivers During His Tiny Desk Concert

Featuring the title track from his album "The Man From Waco" which is one of his takes on the murder ballad songwriting concept.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 24 2023

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Throwback to a Timeless Classic: "I Ride an Old Paint"

Notable recordings of the song include versions by Johnny Cash, Rex Allen, the Weavers, Linda Ronstadt, and Loudon Wainwright III.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 24 2023

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Country Music Mourns the Loss of Esteemed Singer-Songwriter and Producer Keith Gattis

He collaborated on records with some of country music's biggest names, including George Jones, George Strait and Kenny Chesney.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 24 2023

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Dinosaur Hank: Bocephus Trashes New Music in a Classic Country Jam

Throwback to a classic Hank Jr. song that criticizes new music trends and longs for the good old days of country music.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 21 2023

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Legendary Telecaster Player Roy Buchanan Rips a Solo with Merle Haggard

His use of harmonics added a unique element to the solo that made it stand out from anything else.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 21 2023

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Suzanne Santo Covers Sam Cooke's Classic "Nothing Can Change This Love"

Stealthily released as a webcam recording on YouTube & Facebook in 2020, Suzanne brings new life to a timeless love song.

By: S.L. Rachel

April 3 2023

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Free Speech Patriot Bill Ottman Asks Us All: "Who's Driving This Bus Anyway?"

Amidst fighting Big Tech and standing up for free speech, Bill Ottman stealthily released a lyrical folk song in 2016.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 29 2023

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Charles Wesley Godwin's "Live From The Church"

Recently signed to Big Loud records, Charles Wesley Godwin delivers on his most recent live EP.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 29 2023

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Son Volt Promises The World: "It’s Only in Hollywood They Didn’t Get It Right"

A redemptive romp through acoustic & electric Americana featured on their 2017 album "Notes of Blue"

By: S.L. Rachel

March 29 2023

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"Above and Beyond": How a Song Can Have a Second Life

Harlan Howard's "Above and Beyond" was actually originally released by country singer Wynn Stewart in 1959. Stewart's version of the song, which was released as a single, failed to make any significant impact on the charts at the time.

By: S.L. Rachel

March 28 2023

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