You know, Country & Western!


This ain't your Dad's country music. It's your Granddad's! None of that new Nashville bullshit either. This is where you'll find what I consider the best in Country (Classic and Alt), Folk, and Americana.

ITEM! Something on your mind? Requests? Deep personal revelations? Ask away!

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ITEM! Mixtapes! Check 'em out and share with yer pals:
Twang/Twinge of Love
That Christmas Spirit
No Permanent Address
No Permanent Address 2
5,000 countryandwestern Fans Can't Be Wrong
Valentine's Day for Lovers
Valentine's Day for Losers

ITEM! Always looking to post songs from up & coming bands who play awesome twangy/folky/hillbilly music. Send 'em my way.

ITEM! For a different kind of musical experience altogether visit A Swingin' Affair - pop music from bygone days.

 

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Johnny Cash - I’m On Fire (Springsteen)

Whoever thought it was a good idea to put piano synth on this track should be taken out back and horsewhipped. 

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June Carter Cash & Johnny Cash - The Road to Kaintuck

New to my ears. 

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Johnny Cash & Levon Helm - The Death of Me

I heard this on one of my favorite radio shows in the world. Part of a Jesse James concept album released in the 80s. With Johnny as Frank James and Levon as Jesse. 

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Johnny Cash & the Carter Family - Were You There When They Crucified My Lord

Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash - Long Legged Guitar Pickin’ Man

Filmed at Cummins Prison in Grady, Arkansas. Hot licks from Carl Perkins.

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Earl Scruggs & Johnny Cash - I Still Miss Someone

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Johnny Cash - A Boy Named Sue

Well played use of the bleeped part.

Happy 80th JC.

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Going to see the Johnny Cash 80th Birthday Bash tonight, where they’re recreating the Live at San Quentin album. Check your local paper to see if there are any shows near you

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Such an epic rendition. This goes out to my buddy Drew. 

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Johnny Cash | I See A Darkness

(Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy cover)