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The Last Bandoleros, the country-rock band who blend elements of the early Beatles with Tejano vibes, have released a new song, the mysteriously titled “Dancing With Irene.” Propelled by a twangy Buck Owens riff and country beat, the track highlights the group’s tight harmonies. But Irene is more of a …

On Tuesday, Chris Stapleton paid tribute to two of his bluegrass heroes, Darrell Scott and Tim O’Brien, with a scorching cover of their song “There Ain’t No Easy Way.” Performing at Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium for the Universal Music Group luncheon during Country Radio Seminar, Stapleton refers to Scott and O’Brien …

One of the fundamental challenges facing new country artists like the duo Muscadine Bloodline is the simple act of getting someone to pay attention for an entire song. The solution for Alabama natives Charlie Muncaster and Gary Stanton, who make up Muscadline Bloodline, is to keep introducing musical ideas, which …

With tall casino buildings surrounding him, Matt Farmer stood near the sound booth watching country star Kip Moore perform a 90-minute set outdoors on Las Vegas’ famed Freemont Street. At one point, Farmer, a local entertainment manager, looked up at the hotels. “Is that a sniper up there?” he wondered, …

Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen have never been ones to overthink things when they get together. These are two guys who named their freewheeling acoustic shows the Hold My Beer and Watch This Tour, after all. This summer, they staged another Hold My Beer Tour to commemorate its 10th anniversary …

Kane Brown‘s rise from internet sensation to legitimate country radio hitmaker has been a swift one, with the singer’s self-titled debut LP appearing late in 2016 and his single “What Ifs” reaching Number One in late October. In a new video for “Found You,” a track from the deluxe edition …

Mel Tillis, as famed for his recording career and songwriting as he was for his lifelong stutter, died early Sunday morning at Munroe Regional Medical Center in Ocala, Florida, following a lengthy illness. A representative confirmed the singer’s death, citing respiratory failure as the suspected cause. He was 85. As …

Guitarist Tommy Emmanuel is in collaborative mode for his forthcoming album Accomplice One, which arrives in early 2018. On the new collection, Emmanuel – designated a “Certified Guitar Player” by Chet Atkins – combines his staggering playing with an impressive cast of country and roots musicians including singer-songwriter Amanda Shires, …

At least 50 people were killed and more than 400 injured in the deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history on Sunday night, as a shooter opened fire on country music fans assembled outside the Mandalay Bay hotel and casino for the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas. Night Three …