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Mike Farris’s Silver & Stone

on September 17, 2018 at 8:10 am ×

By Brian Rock “Do you like good music – ah, that sweet Soul music?” If so, then Mike Farris’ new album is definitely for you. Still riding the wave from his 2015 Gospel Grammy Award […]

Song Premiere [James Steinle “Look Out Below Mama” ]

on August 15, 2018 at 11:24 am ×

Turnstyled Junkpiled premieres Austin, Texas, based singer-songwriter, James Steinle’s new song, “Look Out Below Mama,” from his forthcoming, debut album, South Texas Home Coming –due out August, 17, 2018. Produced by John Ross Silva (The Gougers), the […]

Robbie Fulks & Linda Gail Lewis Get Wild! Wild! Wild!

on August 7, 2018 at 8:06 am ×

By Brian Rock Robbie Fulks & Linda Gail Lewis get wild on their new collaboration, Wild! Wild! Wild! Robbie Fulks brings his critically acclaimed songwriting sensibilities and Linda Gail Lewis brings the “Killer” piano chops […]

Song Premiere [Jack Evan Johnson “The Force”]

on July 10, 2018 at 10:58 am ×

Las Vegas, Nev. native, Nashville, Tenn. based singer-songwriter, Jack Evan Johnson premiers his aggressive new single, “The Force,” the first off his pending fall 2018 release, American Pink. The song was recorded in May, 2018 at Ardent […]

Free Download of Chris Fullerton’s new single “Come On In”

on June 25, 2018 at 6:31 am ×

Eight 30 Records is releasing Chris Fullerton’s new single “Come On In” as a free download today! The emotional song offers a direct rallying cry against President Trump’s controversial “zero tolerance” policy separating immigrant families […]

Kinky Friedman: Deep in the Heart of Texas

on June 18, 2018 at 8:14 am ×

By Terry Paul Roland As the sun sets in Southern California, Kinky Friedman is restless. On the first leg of a national tour in support of his pending release, Circus of Life (his first album […]

Spotlight: Eight 30 Records

on May 31, 2018 at 9:34 am ×

by Terry Paul Roland With origins dating back to 1995, the Americana genre has consistently celebrated artists steeped in American music tradition, following the spirit of talent scout and producer, Ralph Peer and American music […]

[Album Premier] Liz Frame and the Kickers: “Sparrow in a Shoebox”

on May 22, 2018 at 8:19 am ×

Boston-area Americana quartet, Liz Frame and the Kickers, released their debut album, Sooner seven years ago. Their long awaited follow up, Sparrow in a Shoebox, is due out on June 1, 2018. The years between have found powerhouse […]

Radney Foster: Songs, Stories & The Greatest Show On Earth

on March 29, 2018 at 11:49 am ×

Welcome to TJ Music’s first eZine. Radney Foster: Songs, Stories & The Greatest Show On Earth. TJ Editor, Courtney S. Lennon, takes you to hang out with one the greatest songwriters of their generation, listen to […]

Interview: Scott B. Bomar, co-author: “Wanda Jackson: Every Night is Saturday Night”

on March 2, 2018 at 3:42 am ×

Legendary rockabilly and country music pioneer Wanda Jackson released her first-ever autobiography, Every Night Is A Saturday Night: A Country Girl’s Journey To The Rock N’ Roll Hall Of Fame, co-written by Scott B. Bomar. Wanda […]

Women For Wanda: A Tribute To The Queen of Rockabilly

on February 28, 2018 at 6:46 am ×

In 1995, Pam Tillis, Wanda Jackson, Iris Dement and Rosie Flores played “Live at The Ryman,” a show that included an all female line up and band. As part of TJ’s Wanda Week, we continue the […]

TJ Music’s Best of 2017

on December 28, 2017 at 8:38 am ×

Another year of great music is in the books. TJ’s best of 2017 celebrates the work of artists we love, ranging from country legends to impressive newcomers. Thank you to all of our TJ family, who contributed […]