News•Mar 10, 2026
Bob Dylan Shouts Out Hank Williams III in New Post
Bob Dylan recently posted an Instagram video featuring Hank Williams III performing his grandfather’s 1948 song “My Sweet Love Ain’t Around” on The Marty Stuart Show. The post follows a series of Dylan’s country‑oriented shares, including videos of Ray Benson and Ray Price. Hank III, a pivotal figure in the independent country movement, has been largely inactive since 2014 after leaving Curb Records. The shout‑out has sparked speculation about a possible return for the reclusive artist.
By Saving Country Music
News•Mar 10, 2026
Justin Townes Earle’s Tragic Life Story Told in New Book
Jonathan Bernstein’s newly released authorized biography, "What Do You Do When You’re Lonesome," chronicles the turbulent life of singer‑songwriter Justin Townes Earle. The book uncovers his early immersion in Nashville’s underground Swindlers scene, chronic addiction battles, and fraught relationship with...
By Saving Country Music
News•Mar 9, 2026
Texas Tornados Member, Tex-Mex Music Legend Augie Meyers Dies
Augie Meyers, the 85‑year‑old Tex‑Mex music icon and key member of the Sir Douglas Quintet and the Grammy‑winning Texas Tornados, died in his sleep on March 7, 2026. Renowned for his Vox organ and accordion work, he helped define the psychedelic‑rock‑country fusion...
By Saving Country Music
News•Mar 9, 2026
Album Review – Trey Hensley’s “Can’t Outrun The Blues”
Trey Hensley’s new solo album *Can’t Outrun The Blues* marks his first full-length release since 2009, following a split from longtime partner Rob Ickes. The record showcases Hensley’s double‑IBMA Guitar Player of the Year virtuosity while weaving soulful blues into...
By Saving Country Music
News•Mar 8, 2026
New Additions to Alan Jackson’s Final Concert Are Family
Alan Jackson’s announced final show will take place on June 27 at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, a 55,000‑seat venue that sold out within hours after tickets launched. The event, billed as “Last Call: One More for the Road – The Finale,”...
By Saving Country Music
News•Mar 8, 2026
New Adds to Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist (#174)
Saving Country Music’s Top 25 Current Playlist, now followed by over 11,000 Spotify users, has added eight fresh tracks from emerging country and roots artists. The curation remains strictly merit‑based—no paid placements—so each song must prove its quality on its own....
By Saving Country Music
News•Mar 7, 2026
Separating the Signal From the Noise of Sturgill Simpson’s “Mutiny” Leak
Sturgill Simpson’s album *Mutiny After Midnight* was slated for a physical‑only launch on March 13, 2026, but a YouTube leak on March 1 made the record widely available. The leak stemmed from a “treasure hunt” that unintentionally flooded record stores with dozens,...
By Saving Country Music
News•Mar 6, 2026
Album Review – JD Graham’s “Uppers & Downers”
JD Graham’s new album “Uppers & Downers” arrives after he survived a devastating car accident that forced him to cancel his US and European tour. The record, co‑produced by Jason Weinheimer and featuring Tulsa’s top session players, delves into themes...
By Saving Country Music