Two of a Kind

Jesse Dayton & Brennen Leigh, Austin's new George and Tammy coupling, more or less

"...and Tammy or John and June or Conway and Loretta," says Dayton. "We're appealing to all these kids who..."

Nov. 23, 2007 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Winsome & Thensome

The Moaners incite small, sweet noises from the back of the throat

"...stickers from places like South of the Border and Loretta Lynn's Kitchen. On the roof is a painted shrine..."

March 17, 2006 Features Feature by Kate X Messer

ACL Review: Margo Price

Nashville’s proper inheritor to Loretta Lynn

"...with pedal steel on “About to Find Out” echoed Loretta Lynn’s “Fist City,” and Price’s take on Lynn’s “Rated..."

Oct. 3, 2016 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Oops!

"...Driving, Shooting ... and the APD"), we mistakenly attributed Loretta Lynn's "Don't Come Home a' Drinkin' (With Lovin' on..."

Sept. 17, 2010 Column

The Hills Are Alive

The Hill Country is teaming with Austin songwriters.

"...Susan Gibson, LeeAnn Atherton, Pauline Reese, Floramay Holliday, Tracie Lynn, Brigitte London, Danni Leigh, and plenty of other female..."

May 9, 2003 Music Feature by Margaret Moser

Back Home in Texas

The return of the reigning Queen of Austin Country Music

"..."A cross between Chrissie Hynde and Loretta Lynn," he says finally. "We've played gigs that rocked..."

Oct. 19, 2001 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Real Good

Karen Poston knows a few Austin musicians

"...heartbreak-laden originals with choice covers from the likes of Lynn Anderson, Conway Twitty, and Loretta Lynn. You say you've..."

July 27, 2001 Music Feature by Jim Caligiuri

Oh Susanna!

Drinks at Donn's Depot with Austin country music diva Susanna Van Tassel.

"...for the roots queen she is, but once Janet Lynn rode off to Nashville and Libbi Bosworth migrated to..."

May 5, 2000 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Record Reviews

Prince Paul

"...mined by past Bradley proteges Cline, Brenda Lee, and Loretta Lynn is positively uncanny. I've Got a Right to..."

May 14, 1999 Music Review

Recommended

"...with an abundance of them in November. First came Loretta Lynn's triumphant Austin City Limits performance, now it's Kitty..."

Nov. 21, 1997 Music Feature

Magna Carda's Wild West Refresh and Four More Songs From Austin Artists

New music picks from Farmer's Wife, Sentimental Family Band, and more

"...Dead Recipe alongside Sentimental bandmate Kyle Albrecht – evokes Loretta Lynn's confidence and clarity over a Nixon-era country sound..."

July 14, 2023 Music Column by Rachel Rascoe

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Friday

A Margo Price keynote, Koffee's evolution, & Obongjayar's rising star

"...and upcoming essays she's written on titanesses of music: Loretta Lynn, Patsy Cline, Janis Joplin. Could there be a..."

March 18, 2023 SXSW Post by Abby Johnston

SXSW Music 2023: The Best Things We Saw on Thursday

Despite storms, we caught 03 Greedo, Sobs, Tangerine Dream, and more

"...“Jesus Loving American Guy (Limp Wrist)” and their raucous Loretta Lynn-inspired co-write “Stay Away From My Man.” Fields is..."

March 17, 2023 SXSW Post by Julian Towers

Tanya Tucker Christens Lucktoberfest with Intimate Country Revue

Providing goose bumps for the new fest’s idyllic bubble

"...“San Antonio Stroll” swaggered into an authentic hold-your-breath moment: Loretta Lynn tribute “Blue Kentucky Girl.” Doubled, tripled, or more,..."

Oct. 30, 2022 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Horn Leader Elias Haslanger Gets Interstellar

Native ATX saxist homeschools himself in advanced John Coltrane

"...way into classic country stuff: Hank Williams, Conway Twitty, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Lefty Frizell. You know, all the..."

Dec. 7, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Spirit Adrift's Nathan Garrett Lands His Astral Metal Rocket in Bastrop

Ride into the light

"...Off to market, vintage platters by Loretta Lynn & Conway Twitty, Tompall Glaser, and outlaw wives..."

Oct. 16, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

How I Won the War Against Stress With A Little Help From Vinyl & Tequila

Giving praise before the altar of the turntable

"...classic country platters sold for a song: Patsy Cline, Loretta Lynn, Wanda Jackson, Dolly Parton...."

Oct. 2, 2020 Features Feature by Raoul Hernandez

New Austin Music Worth Your Bandwidth This Week

What we’re playing

"...short-haired Willie Nelson all day, Ray Charles all night. Loretta Lynn always. Lightnin' Hopkins seemed to sing exclusively about..."

July 31, 2020 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Checking In: Country Soul Healer Charley Crockett Can Take This and Whatever’s Next

“I’ve made a career out of the most unlikely circumstances”

"...Loretta Lynn always...."

July 24, 2020 Music Post by Raoul Hernandez

Mr. Smarty Pants Knows

"...Monroe, Charlie Rich, Buck Owens, Dottie West, Roger Miller, Loretta Lynn, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson...."

Nov. 15, 2019 Column by Mr. Smarty Pants

Austin Film Festival Review: Yellow Rose

Austin-made drama sings an immigrant song

"...desk and cleans rooms. With a deep love for Loretta Lynn and a knack for songwriting, Rose strums her..."

Oct. 30, 2019 Screens Post by Beth Sullivan

Honky-Tonk Soul Man Charley Crockett Makes His Move

The singer’s long road to Austin

"...over-emphasis on original material," he says. "George Jones and Loretta Lynn are amazing songwriters, but I would bet not..."

Dec. 14, 2018 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

Playback: Next Big Buzzes at SXSW 2018

Forecasting this year’s breakout acts

"...possesses a stirring voice and strong songwriting in crossing Loretta Lynn and Alanis Morissette...."

March 9, 2018 Music Column by Kevin Curtin

Harvey Hurricane Concert Rallies

Can’t Mess With Texas benefit beams Lone Stars and all-stars

"...another country pleaser with Wheel backing, entwining voices on Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty’s “You’re the Reason Our Kids..."

Sept. 23, 2017 Music Post by Doug Freeman

Day Trips: Bandera

The Silver Spur Dance Hall ruins are a reminder of the golden age of country music

"...of stars – Patsy Cline, George Jones, Eddy Arnold, Loretta Lynn, and many others – filled the Hill Country..."

Sept. 1, 2017 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Sweet Spirit

"...piano suites ("The Mighty," "The Better It Feels Today"), Loretta Lynn-style country ("Far From Home"), party garage rock (Baywatch..."

March 31, 2017 Music Review by Kevin Curtin

Sunny Sweeney

Trophy (Thirty Tigers)

"...womanhood in contemporary country like the original rise of Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette. Sunny Sweeney pursues Musgraves' mainstreaming..."

March 17, 2017 Music Feature by Raoul Hernandez

Burning Books With the Schisms

Video premiere: “Bibles and Torahs”

"...the producer who picked up an engineering Grammy for Loretta Lynn’s Van Lear Rose and, since relocating to Austin,..."

Dec. 12, 2016 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Day Trips & Beyond: December Events Roundup

Happy holidays to everyone and happy daytrippin’ to all!

"...Loretta Lynn in Concert Dec. 18-19, the Grand 1894 Opera..."

Dec. 2, 2016 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

ACL Review: Margo Price

Nashville’s proper inheritor to Loretta Lynn

Oct. 7, 2016 Music Feature by Doug Freeman

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