Rebels on the Airwaves: Outlaw Country in 1970s Austin
Back in the 1970s, Austin, Texas, became the epicenter of a musical rebellion that reshaped country music, and its radio stations were at the heart of the Outlaw Country movement.…
The Ladies of Outlaw Country: Rebels with a Voice
Outlaw Country, born in the 1970s as a rebellion against Nashville’s polished sound, wasn’t just a man’s game. While names like Waylon Jennings and Johnny Cash dominated the headlines, a…
Johnny Cash’s Dollar Bill Trick: How “I Walk the Line” Redefined Country Grit
Step back to May 1956, when Johnny Cash pulled off a genius move that’d shape his sound for decades, a little trick with a dollar bill that gave us “I…
Duct Tape Messiah: Blaze Foley Documentary
Step into the tattered world of Blaze Foley, a songwriting enigma whose raw talent and self-destructive tendencies burned bright and fast. Duct Tape Messiah isn't just a biography; it's an…
The Outlaw Country Revolution: A Rebellion That Redefined Music
By John Wesley Karson & Jaz McKay In the early 1970s, a tectonic shift roared through Nashville’s pristine halls, where the "Nashville Sound"—with its syrupy strings, glossy harmonies, and often…
Chris LeDoux: A True Outlaw of Country Music
By John Wesley Karson Chris LeDoux wasn’t just a country singer—he was a one-man outlaw tornado who tore through the music world without a whiff of Nashville’s meddling hands. Born…
Merle Haggard Story
Merle Haggard was born on April 6, 1937, in Bakersfield, California, and his life was anything but easy. Growing up in the midst of the Great Depression, Haggard and his…
Johnny Cash Story
Johnny Cash was a legendary artist who left an indelible mark on the music industry. Born into a poor family during the Great Depression, Cash's humble beginnings instilled in him…
Goin’ Down Rockin’: A Look Back at Waylon Jennings – FULL ALBUM
Goin' Down Rockin': A Look Back at Waylon Jennings' Final Recordings A Farewell Steeped in Dignity Waylon Jennings' passing at 64 always felt like a missed opportunity. This album, Goin'…
Shooter Jennings Reveals Unreleased Music from Late Father Waylon Jennings
Country music enthusiasts have a reason to celebrate. Previously unheard recordings by the legendary Waylon Jennings are slated for release in 2025. This exciting collection, unearthed and prepared by Jennings'…