Leona Atkins, widow of Chet Atkins, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 85. A Truer Sound reviewed James McMurtry’s concert in Blacksburg, VA last week, where he was glad to play for a dancing crowd following his tour of Europe where the audienc... more info

The 9513 Country Music — Leona Atkins, widow of Chet Atkins, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 85. A Truer Sound reviewed James McMurtry’s concert in Blacksburg, VA last week, where he was glad to play for a dancing crowd following his tour of Europe where the audienc... more info

CMT — I went to see James McMurtry in Nashville last night (Oct. 20) since I like his albums and even have a Pandora station based on his music, and everything went smoothly until the end of the night. Now I can appreciate an artist wanting to make sure th... more info

The Boot has the exclusive video premiere of Joe Nichol’s new song “An Old Friend of Mine” along with a brief Q&A in which Nichols discloses his feelings about the song and video. Robert Earl Keen discussed laziness, labels, and his new record ... more info

Culture Bully — Even when taking into consideration that we now have a different administration, "Yes We Can," and a President in office who the majority actually voted for, I think McMurtry's words are as vital now as they were four years ago... more info

Rollo & Grady — James McMurtry - Sunset Concert Series (Image Rollo & Grady) You can’t beat high alpine living in the summer months. Temperatures are mild during the days and nights are cool, which makes for great for outdoor music. And in Telluride, Colorado... more info

All About Jazz — Album cements McMurtry’s ability to make great live albums as augured by 2004’s Live in Aught-Three. Live in Europe available as CD/DVD set and collectors’ edition vinyl LP/DVD set. AUSTIN, Texas — James McMurtry’s re... more info

Undercover, Australia — The Faces keyboard player Ian McLagan is off on a little road trip with James McMurtry. more info

JamBase — BAND OF HORSES TO PLAY BLURT'S LAUNCH PARTY AT ACL! BLURT CORRALS BAND OF HORSES FOR HEALTH ALLIANCE FOR AUSTIN MUSICIANS Band of Horses Those rumors we told you about last week in regards to Band of Horses playing a secret small gig dur... more info