Man, fuck all that beef with Jack White. Are we a buncha gossiping yentas or serious music people here? So back to the work of Charley Crockett, the artist most credibly cited these days as a country-music savior. All the ovation borders on hyperbolic, but this time it’s right. Crockett’s finally broken through on the truth of his songs, which captivate with perfection, presence and classic cowboy aura.
In an age where the wrong are rewarded with soul-draining regularity, Charley Crockett is the real Mac and his skyrocketing reputation is a triumph for pure quality and integrity.
8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9; Walt Disney Theater, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts; drphillipscenter.org, $47.79-$130.39.
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This article appears in Sept. 2-8, 2026.
