The 80s were really the last decade of mainstream country music I will still listen to. While there's a few alt-country dudes who crossover onto country radio like Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle and Dwight Yoakam I'm a fan of, the vast majority of pop country from the 90s until now does absolutely nothing for me despite me being very Americana coded.
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Most pop-country radio these days is already basically AI generated without the actual AI, its just a series of plug ins and cliches on very basic formulas, and that shit all sounds basically the same rarely rising above mediocrity. So not shocked to see pop-country fans elevate an AI song to one of the most popular in the country.
Buckeye Country Superfest took place Saturday at Ohio Stadium. Doors opened at 2 p.m., with fans slowly filing their way into the ‘Shoe to see their favorite country artists perform. Temperatures were high as the sun beamed down on the tens of thousands of people gathered in the stadium. Cooling stations, free water refills and […]
HEY! LISTEN: Lost Saints deliver some much needed emotion and sincerity on their trad-influenced ballad "The One" which explores the idea of...dating someone who didn't settle down with their high school or college sweetheart? Gasp!
But it's a great tune and it's worth your time -- a rare treat from Music Row
https://adobeandteardrops.com/2025/03/hey-listen-trad-trio-the-lost-saints-find-the-one.html
On American Spirit, Fancy Hagood delivers queer country songs of grief, heartbreak, and desire with a honeyed voice that reminds us to savor life.
https://rainbowrodeomag.com/fancy-hagood-american-spirit/
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PREMIERE: Former contributor Soda Canter has a queer country song of his own now -- and you can hear it FIRST right here! "Don't Pray For Me" couches the pain of religious trauma in '90s country grooves, but Canter has a profound message hiding beneath it.
https://rainbowrodeomag.com/premiere-soda-canter-rekindles-his-flame-on-dont-pray-for-me/
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Who knew that when Soda Canter reviewed Mercy Bell's album Golden Child in Rainbow Rodeo issue 2, that would lead him on the path to country music stardom? We can't take all the credit -- Canter is a self-described struggling rule follower who’s called to the water and can’t seem to stay out of trouble. Whether song,
On Honeysuckle Friend, Rachel McIntyre Smith navigates young adulthood and the secret to the whole damn thing — avoiding comparing yourself to others. She’s not shy about her continuing journey, but there’s a confidence here that is magnetic.
INTERVIEW: Dani Rose writes searing songs that are as hilarious as they are caustic. Rose talks how she approaches songwriting, the road, and builds community with people who don't mind standing out
HEY! LISTEN: Brei Carter serves up a sizzling summer groove to play for that moment you realize you're better off without that asshole who broke your heart.
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