Got a country music itch that you just can’t seem to scratch? Dying for the latest Darius Rucker news? Still trying to figure out why Steve Martin would propose releasing a bluegrass album? Don’t worry folks, we’ve got you covered. From fashion to gossip, from underground to mainstream, we’ve consolidated the web’s best into one all-star list of country’s hottest blogs.
Grits n’ Whiskey – Twitter: @gritsnwhiskey – Facebook page
With a name like “Grits n’ Whiskey,” you would only expect an authentic down-home country fix. Focusing on all things country, with special attention paid to celebrity and fashion news within the genre, this is a great blog to check out if you’re planning your getup for a trip to Nashville. Frequently pulling material from artists’ blogs, the site focuses on the intimate personal side of the industry while keeping up with the headlines and critiquing recent concert photos.
Got Country – Twitter: @GotCountry – Facebook page
Want a shot at some free country swag? Check out Got Country. This blog consistently brings the net’s hottest country music contests and giveaways to its front page for easy public consumption. In addition to its reviews, album releases, and concert news, this consistently updated blog is your best shot at finding something for nothing.
Urban Country Blog – Twitter: @UCandFME – Facebook page
An international take on country music, Urban Country Blog is a US and UK based blog that focuses on country stars whose fame stretches across borders. This polished and organized site features everything from interviews with internationally acclaimed artists, to music videos, and tour updates. You’ll also find links to tons of other country sites from all over the web and around the world.
The Gobblers Knob – Twitter: @GobblersKnob
If you’re the type of person that is always on the hunt for that next big country artist that no one knows about yet, The Gobblers Knob might just be the blog for you. Based in Dallas, and focused on local and indy-country up-and-coming artists, this blog will give you plenty of fresh talent ammo to have all of your friends wondering “where do you find these bands?” Shhhh, it’ll be our secret.
Country California – Twitter: @CountryCa – Facebook page
Full of fake country news, rife with sarcasm, and downright hilarious, Country California is the blog to check out if you’re looking for a laugh. As evidenced by it’s logo featuring an onion wearing a cowboy hat, this blog is quickly solidifying it’s reputation as ‘The Onion of the country music blog-scene,’ and it’s definitely worth a visit. After all, a genre which so often highlights heartbreak and struggle deserves a good chuckle every now and then, right?
Country Music Mood
Feeling down? Nostalgic? Or need a party song to match your mood? Yes, we’ve got a blog for that. Country Music Mood is a blog that is literally designed to match a country song to whatever your mood may be at the moment. Lists range from “Beer and whiskey songs,” to “Girl power,” to “College Grad Party Songs,” and yes of course, the “Redneck song list.” They’ve got list after list of songs to match whatever mood you can muster.
Our Country Road – Twitter: @OurCountryRoad – Facebook page
Written by husband and wife team, “Big Pappa and Little Mamma,” whose second date was to a Travis Tritt concert, Our Country Road takes on a (literally) ‘mom and pop blog’ feel. There is a certain personality to the blog, in which the reader seems to be learning about the latest country music hype, while getting to know the couple writing it. A sort of country supper conversation that’s never overstated, and brings you back for seconds. Pass the red-eye gravy, please.
Country Music Tattle Tale – Twitter: @cmtt – Facebook page
Of course no blog list would be complete without the gossip, and for that we’ll direct you to Country Music Tattle Tale. The Nashville-based blog brings you all the juicy drama behind the music–straight from Music City. With a finger on the pulse of the industry, this blog has a reputation for spilling country’s beans all over the web.
Front Porch Musings – Twitter: @frontporchmusin – Facebook page
With posts like “F*ck You, It’s Friday! – Playlist 35,” a few things are immediately clear about Front Porch Musings. First, it’s clear that this country and blues blog, written by three guys in San Francisco, is our candidate for best renegade country blog on the web. Second, it’s clear that there have been 34 other “F*ck You, It’s Friday” playlists prior to this one. F*ck yeah.
Misery & Gin
For a back-to-basics take on country music check out Misery & Gin, and don’t forget your Beefeater. Known as the classic country music blog, this site focuses on the forefathers of country, and those that have followed close in their foot steps. This blog gets to the roots of country music, and highlights new artists that still revel in the classic country style.
Today’s Best Country Music Videos – Twitter: @TodaysCountry – Facebook page
You can find the best selection of country videos on the web at Today’s Best Country Music Videos. Hosting a vast array of videos from current hits, to old school classics, to artist interviews, and concert footage, you’ll find what you’re looking for. The site covers a broad range of country topics, and keeps up with current general-interest country news.
The Country Paparazzi
Ah, the paparazzi have arrived. Owned and operated by the same folks who run Today’s Best Country Music Videos, The Country Paparazzi has a similar feel, but focuses on the still medium. You can find hundreds of pics of your favorite country celebrities on this blog in both candid and publicly-released photos. The site keeps up with the latest news in the genre, while focusing on its images.
Bluegrass Journal – Twitter: @BluegrassJournal
If you prefer a bit more banjo and twang, perhaps Bluegrass Journal is for you. The blog takes a comprehensive look at the bluegrass genre with an emphasis on community. A great source for any bluegrass news you’re looking for, the site also includes a great concert directory on its ‘Bluegrass Festival and Events Calendar,’ which gives a day-by-day breakdown of events in the industry.
Saving Country Music – Twitter: @The_Triggerman
The underground movement is right at home on Saving Country Music, a blog where you won’t likely find information on today’s ‘crossover artists.’ But you might just find a new favorite artist that you’d never heard of before. The site plays host to reviews of lesser-known country artists, links to outlaw radio, and everything else you need to shatter the confines of the country music status quo.
My Kind of Country – Facebook page
Another ‘classic’ country blog, My Kind of Country emphasises country’s roots through modern content. You’ll find insightful editorial reviews and critiques on this blog. The site operates on the premise that rather than posting negative reviews about what comes out of Nashville today, it is more constructive to write about the music that means something to its writers, while explaining why it’s meaningful. All of this is accomplished with special attention paid to making sure the reader leaves the site feeling like they learned something about country music.
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