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Can Country Music Artists Make A Living With 1,000 True Fans?
2008-03-26 16:52:00 Aside from making True Fans sound like stalkers, Kevin Kelly has a fascinating concept he calls 1,000 True Fans. A creator, such as an artist, musician, photographer, craftsperson, performer, animator, designer, videomaker, or author - in other words, anyone producing works of art - needs to acquire only 1,000 True Fans to make a living. 1,000 is ... More About: Jessica Simpson , Music , Living , Country
Sunny Sweeney - ?Ten Years Pass?
2008-03-26 14:18:00 I?m a big Sunny Sweeney fan. I like that she?s an unapologetic traditionalist. I like the neat cutesy twang of her voice. I like that she goes out of her way to sincerely rep for classic artists like Merle Haggard and talented new artists like Brennen Leigh. I couldn?t be ... More About: Country Music , Years , Pass
Sara Evans Engaged To Alabama Talk Show Host
2008-03-25 16:39:00 Sara Evans’ publicist has confirmed that she is engaged to Alabama talk show host, and former University of Alabama quarterback, Jay Barker. Toby Keith plans to release a 35-song greatest hits package on May 6th that spans his career, starting with “Should Have Been a Cowboy” and concluding with his latest single, “She’s a Hottie.” ... More About: Engaged , Sara Evans , Dierks Bentley , Show
Aaron Watson Giveaway: Angels & Outlaws
2008-03-25 15:04:00 Angels & Outlaws contains covers of Waylon and John Mayer, a scripture reading by Billy Joe Shaver, “Barbed Wire Halo” from Aaron Watson ’s previous album of the same name, and eleven new songs, with most of them featuring a writing credit by Watson. Kevin Fowler, Jack Ingram, Roger Creager, and Ray Benson make an appearance ... More About: Contest , Angels
John Rich Announces Get Rich Talent Search
2008-03-24 16:30:00 Beginning on March 31st and taking place on the last Monday of every month afterwards, John Rich will host the Get Rich Talent Search . Ten unsigned artists will show up to be judged by celebrity judges for a chance to win cash prizes for first, second, and third place. The decision to fire the police officer ... More About: John Rich
The Discovery Aspect Of Blogs: Recommend An Artist
2008-03-22 14:53:00 One particularly valuable aspect of music blogs is the discovery aspect in which both authors and commenters on the blog have the ability to introduce new and worthwhile music to the audience. That aspect coupled with the power of a trusted recommendation from a respected critic or a commenter whose tastes align with your own ... More About: Space , Discovery , Artist , Blogs
Mark Chesnutt - ?When You Love Her Like Crazy?
2008-03-22 01:48:00 The second single from Mark Chesnutt’s upcoming album is another easygoing mid-tempo called “When You Love Her Like Crazy ,” with an understated vocal performance similar to “Rollin’ With The Flow.” “When You Love Her Like Crazy” addresses the absurdity of the things a guy will do for a woman when he’s blinded by love. The ... More About: Country Music , Mark Chesnutt
The Lost Trailers - ?Holler Back?
2008-03-21 11:04:00 When Gwen Stefani ’s smash-hit “Hollaback Girl” hit the airwaves in 2005, I danced, I sang along like a school girl, spelled out “bananas” at the top of my lungs, and, of course, I had absolutely no idea what the hell Stefani was talking about. To this day I cannot articulate exactly what a “Hollaback ... More About: Lost , Country Music , Trailers , Back
Cross Canadian Ragweed - ?Cry Lonely?
2008-03-20 18:25:00 Songwriters: Chris Knight and Gary Nicholson This single is currently #1 at the Texas Music Chart Texas is probably the last market in the country where an artist can have a regional hit, and Cross Canadian Ragweed has one with their latest single ?Cry Lonely ?. In case you didn?t know, Cross Canadian Ragweed is at ... More About: Country Music
Aaron Watson Believes In The Good Ol? Boy Business Model
2008-03-20 16:38:00 Aaron Watson talked to Lynne Margolis about where he got the nickname Honky-tonk Kid, how he got hooked up with Ray Benson and the relationship he has with him, and about how he separates time between the road and home. His upcoming album will have a John Mayer song, a Waylon song titled “Tulsa,” and ... More About: Business , Willie Nelson , Grand Ole Opry , Billy Joe Shaver
Album Review: Alan Jackson - Good Time
2008-03-20 13:51:00 In 71 minutes, Alan Jackson ?s latest album, Good Time , takes us back four years, to the last batch of his traditional variety of country music, What I Do. It?s good to have him back. That?s not to say the years since 2004 have been fruitless. Precious Memories, a sentimental collection of hymns, and Like Red ... More About: Country Music , Review
Mailbag: How Can I Get More Than A Memory?
2008-03-19 21:11:00 What artist is switching to country music? Snoop Dogg apparently has an Everlast country song on his new album, Jessica Simpson is from Texas and therefore undeniably country, and Bon Jovi and the Eagles tried on a pair of country music boots last year–so tell me, which artists aren’t switching to country music? - Brody And most ... More About: Memory
Oildale Studio Built By Buck Owens Is Closing Its Doors
2008-03-19 17:22:00 A recording studio built by Buck Owens that once served as his headquarters is shutting its doors. Rick Davis bought the legendary Oildale studio from Owens in 1992. The two police officers accused of holding a gun to the back of Steve Holy’s head were indicted this past Monday on one count of aggravated assault ... More About: Dolly Parton , Willie Nelson , Shania Twain , Kenny Chesney , Studio
Kenny Chesney - ?Better As A Memory?
2008-03-19 14:25:00 Songwriters: Scooter Carusoe and Lady Goodman “Better As A Memory ” is the followup single to Kenny Chesney ’s duet with George Strait, “Shiftwork,” and the fourth single overall from Just Who I Am: Poets & Pirates and a couple of lines from the song provide inspiration for the title of the album. The title actually provides a good ... More About: Country Music
President Bush Parodies ?Green, Green Grass of Home?
2008-03-18 17:00:00 Here’s a YouTube video of President Bush singing a parody of “Green , Green Grass of Home ” at the Gridiron Club’s Annual Spring Dinner on March 8th. Taylor Swift thinks the problem labels are having with trying to capture a younger audience is due to them trying too hard. “There are record labels that are admitting to the ... More About: President Bush
February ?08 Album Review Wrap-Up
2008-03-18 15:32:00 Blue Highway - Through the Window of a Train If Dierks Bentley ever makes a bluegrass album, and I suspect that he will, it would sound a lot like this. The Dierksache may not much resemble Tim Stafford?s high lonesome, but Through the Window of a Train finds this veteran bluegrass group crooning a self-penned set ... More About: Review , Album , February , Wrap
Jamey Johnson - ?In Color?
2008-03-17 19:23:00 Jamey Johnson got the raw end of the deal in the Sony-BMG merger and found himself releasing his sophmore effort digitally last year without the support of a major label. That Lonesome Song ended up in the sixth slot on our list of the best albums of 2007 and a couple of songs made ... More About: Color , Country Music
Country Music Lifer George Jones To Get New Box-Set From Time Life
2008-03-17 17:57:00 Time Life plans to release Legends of American Music : George Jones, a three-CD boxed set covering the Hall of Famer’s career, on May 20. John Goodspeed touches on a few country bending performances at SXSW, including: Shelby Lynne, Bruce Robison, Joanne Cotten, Deana Carter, and a few bands from The British Invasion with a twang. The other ... More About: Country , Country Music , Time
SXSW 2008: Friday and Saturday Music Wrap-Up
2008-03-17 14:23:00 Burleson Heights Unplugged at Ventana del Soul Friday ’s venue hopping kicked off just after lunch at Cafe Ventana, a little cafe/coffee shop tucked into the Ventana del Soul Cultural Center. It’s located away from the bustling activities of SXSW in downtown Austin, and as it turned out, just about everyone in attendance was either an employee ... More About: Music , Saturday , 2008 , Wrap
The Real Thing: Rodney Hayden Sticks To The Classics At Gruene Hall
2008-03-17 05:38:00 Rodney Hayden and band at historic Gruene Hall . A lack of parking in downtown Austin on Thursday afternoon derailed plans to catch a couple of new bands, but opened my schedule to head out to the historic Gruene Hall for a low-key evening away from the frantic atmosphere of SXSW. The neon glow of beer signs replaced ... More About: Classics , Real , Thing
Underwood is the Perfect Choice for New Grand Ole Opry
2008-03-16 14:52:00 For the Grand Ole Opry , Carrie Underwood is a dream come true. The Opry is an institution whose survival depends on maintaining a precarious balance between artistic and commercial appeal and tradition and modern music, and the early 2000s haven?t produced an abundance of artists who meet these criteria. Enter Carrie Underwood, an Oklahoma farm ... More About: Country Music , Choice , Perfect
Carrie Underwood Invited to Become Grand Ole Opry Member: Can I Say ?I Tol
2008-03-16 14:05:00 Randy Travis surprised Carrie Underwood on the Grand Ole Opry stage last night after she finished singing her cover of “I Told You So” and asked Underwood to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. A tearful Carrie accepted the Opry’s invitation. If you’re a regular The 9513 reader, this is old news. ... More About: Country Music , Josh Turner , Randy Travis
Your Take: The Expansion of Country Music
2008-03-15 17:54:00 It seems like artists that wouldn’t typically be considered country are joining the country genre with greater frequency and a few of them and their fans are adamant about being accepted in the genre despite the disconnect between their music and traditional country music. They argue that such artists expand the visibility of the genre ... More About: Music , Country , Country Music , Expansion
SXSW 2008: Palo Duro Records Showcase Wrap-Up
2008-03-14 21:41:00 The first set of the Palo Duro Records Showcase on Wednesday night featured an acoustic lover’s wet dream with a song swap between Trent Summar, Tommy Alverson, Dallas Wayne, and Buzz Cason. All four artists were in a dapper mood, keeping the moderately sized Waterloo Ice House audience in high spirits. If the term “laidback” ... More About: 2008 , Wrap
Esquire Names Miranda Lambert ?Terrifying Woman of The Year?
2008-03-14 16:04:00 Esquire magazine dubbed Miranda Lambert “Terrifying Woman of the Year” in its annual Esky Music Awards. Does that say more about Miranda Lambert or the readers of Esquire? Ashley Monroe is among the six finalists for A Prairie Home Companion talent contest. The contest will air at 5pm this Saturday and you’ll be able to vote ... More About: Esquire , Steve Earle
Carrie Underwood - ?Last Name?
2008-03-13 18:14:00 Suprise, suprise. Carrie Underwood ’s third single, “Last Name,” from Carnival Ride is being released and it’s the third straight co-write by Miss Underwood and she only shares four on the album. It’s a maneuver most likely meant to boost her confidence as a songwriter and establish her songwriting credibility, despite her inexperience. The overly ... More About: Country Music , Alan Jackson
Comedy Central Postpones Willie Nelson Roast
2008-03-13 16:39:00 Due to scheduling conflicts, Comedy Central had to postpone the highly-anticipated April 17th roasting of Willie Nelson . A new date has not been determined yet. (via ggcolumn) Despite the numerous hits in Randy Travis ’ repertoire, Shirley Jinkins of the Star-Telegram says one of his best performances Saturday night at Billy Bob’s was an unlikely one. He turned ... More About: Trisha Yearwood
Stop Cutting Hits: The Story of Lefty Frizzell?s ?Long Black Veil?
2008-03-12 19:29:00 Lefty Frizzell rivaled and might have been bigger than Hank Williams in 1951, placing four songs in the top ten at the same time, a feat that’s never been matched. Like Williams, he led a turbulent life, mostly due to his own bad habits, but it was his friend Hank who was immortalized by an ... More About: Story , Country Music , Stonewall Jackson , Black , Merle Haggard
Songpluggers Reflect On Country Music Industry
2008-03-12 16:36:00 Songwriters write songs. Performers perform those songs. But how do they get from the songwriters to the performers? Through songpluggers like Sherrill Blackman, Dale Dodson, Tom Luteran and Abbe Nameche. Randy Rudder says they gathered at CMA one morning to discuss their craft. What, for you, are the best and/or worst aspects of the songplugger’s life? Blackman: ... More About: Music , Country , Industry , Country Music , George Jones
Julio Iglesias, Jr. - ?The Way I Want You?
More articles from this author:2008-03-11 22:06:00 You knew it was coming–the winner of Gone Country was bound to release the promised single and it has arrived. Julio Iglesias, Jr. was the winner and judging by comments made by the show’s judge, John Rich , he was chosen based on his ethnicity and sex appeal. If Rich had listened to a little ... More About: Bruce Robison 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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