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“Make It Up As We Go” Blends Country Music and Compelling Drama

Actor-songwriter Scarlett Burke is the driving force behind a scripted podcast that tells the story of an ambitious Nashville songwriter. …

Our Facebook Chat: Ray Benson of Asleep At the Wheel

We spoke with the leader of the iconic country group about the PBS premiere of “ACL Presents: 50 Years of …

R.I.P. Billy Joe Shaver 1939-2020

The Outlaw Country legend passed away Wednesday in Texas. Billy Joe Shaver, the famed and influential country music singer-songwriter who …

One Hell of an Elvis Presley Music Video

Just in time for Halloween, a new look at The King’s classic “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise.” She looked like …

Celebrating Jerry Jeff Walker

The enduringly popular singer-songwriter passed away Friday in Austin, but his music lives on. Jerry Jeff Walker, the cult-fave country …

Preview: “Dolly Parton’s Christmas on the Square”

The musical holiday-themed movie will premiere November 22 on Netflix. Looks like Dolly Parton has a heavenly treat in store …

Shane Owens Chats — And Sings — On C&I Facebook

The Alabama-born country music artist joined us for a conversation about his life and music — and capped it off …

Director’s Cut: Anne Rapp Zooms In to Talk About “Horton Foote: The Road to Home”

Robert Duvall is among the notable interviewees in the celebratory documentary set to premiere Oct. 25 at the Austin Film …