Matt Wickstrom is a freelance journalist based in Waco, KY covering music, food and all things cool in Kentucky. His bylines have appeared everywhere from Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader, The Bluegrass Situation, Holler Country, Wide Open Country and Smoky Mountain Living, among others.
Matt Wickstrom
Brit Taylor Offers a Dizzying Look Behind the Scenes of Her Somber Love Song ‘Kentucky Blue’ [VIDEO PREMIERE]
The video gives a unique glimpse into life in the recording studio with Sturgill Simpson and David Ferguson.
CONCERT REVIEW: Chris Stapleton, Tyler Childers + More Lift Spirits, Raise Millions at ‘Kentucky Rising’ Benefit Show
The sold-out show was an evening of top shelf country music benefiting a noble cause.
AmericanaFest 2022: The 5 Best Things We Saw on Saturday
A look at the best acts we saw on the fifth and final day of AmericanaFest 2022.
AmericanaFest 2022: The 5 Best Things We Saw on Friday
Here’s the best things I saw from each on day four of Americanafest.
AmericanaFest 2022: The 5 Best Things We Saw on Thursday
From Rissi Palmer to Amanda Rheaume, here are 5 of the best Thursday performances from AmericanaFest 2022.
AmericanaFest 2022: The 5 Best Things We Saw on Wednesday
From Adeem the Artist to Miko Marks, here are 5 of the best Tuesday performances at AmericanaFest 2022.
AmericanaFest 2022: The 5 Best Things We Saw on Tuesday
We rounded up our favorite performances from them below in our recap of the best things we saw at day one of AmericanaFest 2022.
Effie Zilch Ask for Action Against Climate Change With Groovy Anthem ‘Ship Has Sailed’ [PREMIERE]
The upbeat, groovy tune packs a powerful message we all need to hear.
CONCERT REVIEW: Turnpike Troubadours’ Red Dirt Reunion Rocks Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium
The Turnpike Troubadours capped their reunion tour with a stellar two-night run at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium on July 29 and 30.
CONCERT REVIEW: American Aquarium Transport Concertgoers to ‘Chicamacomico’ in Ryman Debut
The show was nearly two decades in the making.