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Live on Mountain Stage: Outlaws and Outliers released on April 19, offering listeners 21 tracks.

The News Reviews: ‘Live on Mountain Stage: Outlaws and Outliers’

Ben Overby, Staff Writer April 25, 2024

“Live on Mountain Stage: Outlaws and Outliers” is an excellent compilation of Americana music that does justice to the radio program’s 40-year legacy. The...

Beyoncé's newest studio album 'Cowboy Carter' brings discussions on what should be deemed country.

The News Reviews: ‘Cowboy Carter’ by Beyoncé

Ben Overby, Staff Writer April 18, 2024

Beyoncé’s divisive new album “Cowboy Carter” is an uneven yet satisfying odyssey through the scope of American music. I wrote a previous column...

Cody Jinks released new album 'Change the Game' in March.

The News Reviews: ‘Change the Game’ by Cody Jinks

Ben Overby, Staff Writer April 4, 2024

“Change the Game,” the latest album from metal-singer-turned-alt-country-star Cody Jinks, is a subdued effort from a notoriously brash artist. According...

Beyoncé releases singles with country influence. Photo by Jen Keys.

Review: Beyoncé’s Gone Country

Ben Overby, Staff Writer February 22, 2024

Beyoncé, one of the most iconic modern pop stars, has announced that her next project is an album incorporating elements of country music and has released...

Photo from 11 Year Itch on Facebook. Jim Lauderdale performed live in Paducah on Nov. 17.

The News Reviews: Jim Lauderdale Live

Ben Overby, Contributing Writer November 30, 2023

Jim Lauderdale, a pioneer of the Americana genre, made his Paducah debut at Barrel & Bond on Nov. 17. The show opened with local artist Jeremy Marshall,...

Edge of Forever album cover from Colten's instagram.

The News Reviews: ‘Edge of Forever’

Ben Overby, Contributing Writer November 2, 2023

For those unfamiliar with the genre, Jessi Colter is widely considered the queen of outlaw country music. The fact that she is the lone woman on the 1976...

"Hold the Girl" was released on Sept. 16. (Album cover courtesy of Sawayama's Instagram)

Sawayama takes listeners to Hell in new album

Dionte Berry, Editor-in-Chief September 22, 2022

After becoming a well-known name in the music scene with her critically acclaimed 2020 album “SAWAYAMA,” Rina Sawayama is back with a country twang...

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‘On the Road Again’: Country music legend to open tour at CFSB

March 13, 2014

The CFSB Center announced it will host the opening night of the Willie Nelson and Family tour featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station and Jerry...

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