It’s a terrifying day in America, once again. And though I could be talking about any number of horrifying things, today I’m interrupting our usual newsletter schedule to talk about censorship. Yesterday, Jimmy Kimmel was suspended indefinitely for comments he made about the murder of Charlie Kirk after
A look at the country side of 'Nashville'
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Would it shock you to learn most of them are women?
Good morning and welcome to one of the busiest, wildest weeks in Nashville: Americana Fest. Awards shows, showcases, panels, day parties - this year feels more packed than ever, with shows spread all across town and all the way through Sunday (get ready to eat a lot of midnight quesadillas standing
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Welcome back to Don’t Rock the Inbox. Here’s this week’s music recommendation post and playlist, which are for paying subscribers only. If you’re interested in paid content but not able to afford it, shoot us an email. The Good "Dixie Be Damned," Nick Shoulders:
Nanci Griffith
We've made changes, but there's still so far to go.
DRTI, uncensored....
When I think of Nashville gone by, I think of Old Crow Medicine Show, and when I think of Nashville now, I think of Old Crow Medicine Show. Perhaps no other band has been able to live so effortlessly in the present while still constantly conjuring up the past - string
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Our picks for this week!
Hayes Carll
Hayes Carll on his new album, We're Only Human, songwriting, working under the long shadows of the Texas troubadours who came before him — and much more.
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Some of our favorite new country tunes.
The first time I saw Dan Bern, or even had heard of Dan Bern, it was 1997 and my friend and I had gone to see Ani DiFranco at Central Park Summerstage in New York. I’d gotten us free tickets after working at the venue over the summer (I