Donnie C. Cutler

Country Culter will bring you news and views from around the country music scene. I write for a few small publications and will add to this reporting on this platform.

new music

May 6, 2026

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5 min read

New Music - April

April Showers Brings May Albums

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David Allan Coe

Apr 30, 2026

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2 min read

I never even call you by that name

A personal reflection on the complexity of legacy, evolution of norms and music

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Business

Apr 29, 2026

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3 min read

Inflation Killed the Touring Star

Not as catchy as the radio star, but just as important

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Live Music

Apr 22, 2026

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2 min read

Tony Kamel Must Be Seen Live

But if you can't make that happen, Live From the Bunker, is solid second option

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Live Music

Apr 17, 2026

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3 min read

Put Your Phone Away: A Proposal

Ground rules for a more enjoyable concert experience.

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Waylon Jennings

Apr 15, 2026

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2 min read

Favorite Songs: Omaha

A new semi-regular critical review of songs I love

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new music

Apr 10, 2026

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6 min read

New Music - March

I guess we're stuck doing it this way

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classic country

Apr 6, 2026

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1 min read

Country Music...IN SPACE

In honor of NASA's accomplishments, let's got back and enjoy some old time country music.

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Los Angeles

Mar 27, 2026

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2 min read

Making Friends and Influencing People

Gavin Adcock need lots of affirmation, Aaron Watson picks a fight with me and some other updates

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Gavin Adcock

Mar 24, 2026

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5 min read

Why so critical?

Considering a shift

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The Update

Ivey on Parenting, Dolly in California, Cody on Outlaws & Garrett (still) loves San Antone

Mar 18, 2026

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2 min read

Ivey on Parenting, Dolly in California, Cody on Outlaws & Garrett (still) loves San Antone

A few updates

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Gavin Adcock

Mar 17, 2026

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4 min read

Gavin Adcock Saves Country Music

Hahah, just kidding. He doesn't.

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Women of Country

Mar 10, 2026

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3 min read

Aaron Watson Makes Good Social Media

But he's wrong about Maren Morris

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new music

Mar 6, 2026

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1 min read

The Songwriter Paints A Picture

Sam Lewis' "EVERYTHING'S FINE" Gives Listeners Space to Breathe

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Americana

Mar 5, 2026

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4 min read

New Music - February

Gee Wizz, that was a lot of good stuff.

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Women of Country

Mar 3, 2026

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1 min read

It's Women's History Month

So here are a few great writers & artists to enjoy while you celebrate

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new music

Feb 25, 2026

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2 min read

The Blessings of Beginnings

Parenting and Country Music

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Canada

Feb 24, 2026

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2 min read

Blame Canada, The Outlaws and New Music

I don't care if you don't think this subject belongs here

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Country Music

Feb 13, 2026

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2 min read

Ella is So Hot (100) Right Now

The good, the unknown and the systematic sexism

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Hank Williams

Feb 11, 2026

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3 min read

50 States of Country Music: Connecticut

Nutmeg and Authentic Country Music

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new music

Feb 10, 2026

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2 min read

The Newest Oldest Album

A Conversation about the Nostalgia-Industrial Complex

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new music

Feb 5, 2026

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2 min read

New Music - January

We're gonna need to find a better way to do this

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Grammys

Feb 2, 2026

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2 min read

The Grammys Didn't Fix Country Music

And yeah, I do think it's a bit broken

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Trump

Jan 28, 2026

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1 min read

We Need Country Music

I didn't understand Bertolt Brecht until this week

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Wyoming

Jan 23, 2026

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3 min read

Wyoming: 50 States of Country Music

Kalyn Beasley on 10th Largest but Least Populated State

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New Music - April

I never even call you by that name

Inflation Killed the Touring Star

Tony Kamel Must Be Seen Live

Put Your Phone Away: A Proposal

Favorite Songs: Omaha

New Music - March

Country Music...IN SPACE

Making Friends and Influencing People

Why so critical?

Ivey on Parenting, Dolly in California, Cody on Outlaws & Garrett (still) loves San Antone

Gavin Adcock Saves Country Music

Aaron Watson Makes Good Social Media

The Songwriter Paints A Picture

New Music - February

It's Women's History Month

The Blessings of Beginnings

Blame Canada, The Outlaws and New Music

Ella is So Hot (100) Right Now

50 States of Country Music: Connecticut

The Newest Oldest Album

New Music - January

The Grammys Didn't Fix Country Music

We Need Country Music

Wyoming: 50 States of Country Music

American Songwriter - Newsletter