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Accuse Me 4:560:00/4:56
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Deja Vu 3:530:00/3:53
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Ponderosa Pines 3:150:00/3:15
“"Hagen’s “Accuse Me” is a soulful, bluesy ballad that separates the artist from his peers while proving the artist is far from done evolving."”
Eric Hagen
Making country sad again
2026 Songwriter of the Year - Midwest Country Music Awards
2026 Album of the Year "Make Country Sad Again" - Wisconsin Area Music Industry
Hagen's music is a heartfelt ode to the timeless dance between joy and sorrow wrapped in the faded splendor of a bygone era. His performances are like vintage postcards, each one a snapshot of a wistful journey through a land where the echoes of heartache linger in the dusty corners of forgotten jukeboxes.
Make Country Sad Again is Eric Hagen leaning into the kind of country music that values songwriting over image and honesty over polish. Rooted in classic honky-tonk, country rock, and Americana, the album mixes sharp storytelling with a worn-in sound built around pedal steel, telecasters, and live-room energy. The songs focus on flawed people, complicated relationships, small-town restlessness, and the tension between tradition and modern country culture. Rather than chasing trends, Make Country Sad Again feels grounded in the spirit of the records that inspired it — direct, human, and unafraid to sit with uncomfortable emotions.
“Make Country Sad Again” was listed as one of anticipated albums of 2025 by Saving Country Music.
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It’s country, pop, rock and even a little bit rockabilly. The Wild West Songwriters Festival is one of the most unique of its kind and set in one of America’s most historic landmarks. Mark the calendar for October 15th-17th 2026 for this year’s festival in Deadwood, SD!
Dubbed one of the “best live music festivals for fans” and one of the “top ten songwriter’s festivals you don’t want to miss”, the three-day event will feature free performances called “writer’s rounds”, showcasing songwriters at various locations throughout Deadwood!
The Grand Finale of the weekend, the Songwriters Showcase, occurs at Deadwood Mountain Grand in Deadwood, SD at 8:30pm on Saturday, October 17th! Admission is just $10 and tickets can be purchased at the door, online, or by scanning the event QR code. Attendees under the age of 21 must be accompanied by an adult for the Songwriter Showcase.
The Myrtle Beach Songwriters Festival, presented by Songs that Save Foundation, is a two-day, walkable celebration of original music, storytelling, and coastal culture. Bringing together respected regional and touring songwriters across multiple venues, the festival creates a vibrant arts experience that supports local businesses while spotlighting the power of original music.
