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Best of 2023

Alice Cooper, Ward Davis, Steel Panther + Others: Fred Phillips’ Best 2023 Songs

Bobaflex, Sophie Lloyd, Steel Woods, Doro and Rob Halford also find a home on Fred Phillips’ list of best 2023 songs.

How Jimmy Buffett Became a Steadfast Superstar

How Jimmy Buffett Became a Steadfast Superstar

The Parrotheads will miss the concert experiences. The rest of the world will miss Jimmy Buffett’s attitude.

‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90’: Movies

‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90’: Movies

‘Long Story Short: Willie Nelson 90’ was well-meaning, heartfelt, and often well-performed – but a few intangibles were lacking.

How Jim White’s ‘Wrong-Eyed Jesus!’ Changed My Mind About Country Music

How Jim White’s ‘Wrong-Eyed Jesus!’ Changed My Mind About Country Music

Stylistic influences aside, Jim White’s ‘(The Mysterious Tale of How I Shouted) Wrong-Eyed Jesus!’ is honest, original, un-glossed country at its best.

How Gram Parsons Cemented His Legend With Posthumous ‘Grievous Angel’

How Gram Parsons Cemented His Legend With Posthumous ‘Grievous Angel’

Recorded 50 years ago, Gram Parsons’ ‘Grievous Angel’ was an artistic triumph even though it never climbed higher than No. 195 on Billboard’s album chart.

How ‘Tennessee Pusher’ Defined Old Crow Medicine Show’s Constant Evolution

How ‘Tennessee Pusher’ Defined Old Crow Medicine Show’s Constant Evolution

‘Tennessee Pusher’ arrived 15 years ago with a new lineup and a big-time producer – but Old Crow Medicine Show’s essential wisdom and rootsy humor remained.

Ward Davis, March 3, 2023: Shows I’ll Never Forget

Ward Davis, March 3, 2023: Shows I’ll Never Forget

When Ward Davis’ solo acoustic performance at the Louisiana Grandstand theater was announced, I almost decided to skip it.

Neil Young ’80s Songs That Aren’t Terrible: Gimme Five

Neil Young ’80s Songs That Aren’t Terrible: Gimme Five

‘Trans,’ the weirdest album from Neil Young’s weirdest period, arrived 40 years ago this week. But these five songs prove the ’80s weren’t all bad.

Ward Davis – ‘Live from an Undisclosed Location in Hays, Kansas’ (2022)

Ward Davis – ‘Live from an Undisclosed Location in Hays, Kansas’ (2022)

Ward Davis returned to the scene of his crime for ‘Live from an Undisclosed Location in Hays, Kansas,’ and the story is simply priceless.

How Levon Helm Turned ‘Dirt Farmer’ Into a Rootsy, Thrilling Comeback

How Levon Helm Turned ‘Dirt Farmer’ Into a Rootsy, Thrilling Comeback

Released 15 years ago this week, Levon Helm’s ‘Dirt Farmer’ was so determinedly rustic that it made the Band sound like sleek electronica.