Poor Life Choices Takes “The Hook” to the Horse Races
Of all the songwriters who’ve participated in the songwriting showcase The Hook, songwriter Paul Orehovec—who performs under the name Poor Life Choices—has definitely been one of the most colorful. The post Poor Life Choices Takes “The Hook” to the Horse Races first appeared on Saving Country Music. Of all the songwriters who’ve participated in the […]
Jonathan Terrell’s Album Was Pulled From Streaming. He Took It Personal
An exceeding about of noise is exactly what Austin-based songwriter Jonathan Terrell has been making after his 2020 album Westward was pulled from streaming recently due to these false claims. The post Jonathan Terrell’s Album Was Pulled From Streaming. He Took It Personal first appeared on Saving Country Music. The technology dystopia that we appear […]
The Worst New “Country” Songs of 2025
Now it’s time to give the WORST offerings in “country” music their fair due. And no, we’re not holding back our feelings at all. We’re rearing back and letting ’em have it. The post The Worst New “Country” Songs of 2025 first appeared on Saving Country Music. We’ve run down the Song of the Year nominees, the Single […]
Cory Henry Releases Soulful and Funk-Fueled ‘A Wonderful Holiday’
Cory Henry — A Wonderful Holiday (2025) Grammy-winning multi-instrumentalist, producer, and songwriter Cory Henry has released A Wonderful Holiday, a six-song collection of original Christmas… The post Cory Henry Releases Soulful and Funk-Fueled ‘A Wonderful Holiday’ first appeared on World Music Central. Henry put together the project over roughly four months, booking sessions in multiple […]
‘I enjoy fame. It’s very exposing and raw – though you pay a price’: Addison Rae, the Guardian’s artist of the year
In just two years, Rae has gone from star TikTok dancer to being Grammy-nominated for best new artist. She reflects on her critically acclaimed debut and how she’s learning to reclaim and relinquish control No one in pop has had a year like Addison Rae. She may not be the biggest star – that remains […]
Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want for Christmas Is You’ breaks an all-time chart record
With Carey’s enduring Christmas hit, we may be looking at a record that borders on the untouchable. (Image credit: Denise Truscello/Getty Images for Live Nation Las)
Opry’s 100th Anniversary Tribute is Perfect Time to Reinstate Hank
Hank Williams III founded the The Reinstate Hank movement back in 2003 in an effort to get the Grand Ole Opry to recognize his grandfather who was kicked out for drunkeness and missing rehearsals in 1952. The post Opry’s 100th Anniversary Tribute is Perfect Time to Reinstate Hank first appeared on Saving Country Music. On […]
Have a Blue (Note) Christmas with Don Was
Don Was digs into the Blue Note Records vault for a different kind of Christmas playlist, bringing together rare cuts, classics and deep grooves from across the label’s history.
The 50 best albums of 2025: No 2 – CMAT: Euro-Country
Furiously angry and uproariously witty, the Irish singer’s third album was a high-water mark for pop, inspiring a TikTok dance craze and a triumphant set at Glastonbury • The 50 best albums of 2025• More on the best culture of 2025 The making of CMAT’s third album was a fraught business. Holed up in New […]
Folk Show – Episode 155 (A Winter Folk Mixtape)
As the frost settles, KLOF Mag returns with an essential winter folk mixtape. This curated journey balances the haunting beauty of Anne Briggs and Plinth with the psychedelic folk of Trees and Leo Kottke’s intricate guitar work. From Mummering traditions to evocative poetry and communal singing, these “winter warmers” are the perfect companion for the […]