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Live Blog: Nashville Star, Season Six, Episode One
2008-06-09 22:12:00 It seems a bit anti-climatic to be watching Nashville Star auditions when the finalists have already been announced, but NBC doubtless has some tricks in store to make the network debut of Nashville Star entertaining nonetheless. Tonight?s premiere will also feature a live performance by Taylor Swift, though I don?t know how NBC plans to ... More About: Episode , Blog , Season , Live
Music Spanned Generations at 2008 CMA Music Festival
2008-06-09 17:35:00 Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood rolled through the hits at LP Field in Nashville on Friday night. Craig Shelburne has the highlights. Whitney Self tackled Saturday’s events, where Kenny Rogers closed the evening with some of his hits. Marc Hirsh says Jason Aldean performed an opening set for Tim McGraw’s recent concert at the Comcast Center ... More About: Jessica Simpson , Music , Keith Urban , Grand Ole Opry
Album Review: Becky Schlegel - For All The World To See
2008-06-09 15:10:00 With her debut national release, South Dakota native Becky Schlegel showcases a soft warble of a voice that meets the ears like a gentle, moist kiss on the cheek. Never forceful, and at times little more than a whisper, For All The World To See is a fusion of folk, roots, and bluegrass that quietly ... More About: Reviews , Review , The World , Album
Top 12 Nashville Star Contestants Revealed
2008-06-06 17:49:00 NBC revealed the top 12 acts vying to become the next Nashville Star , and it seems they all have somewhat of a sob story overcome many adversities to get where they are. (via ggcolumn) In an open letter to her fans, Shania Twain expressed her gratitude for their words of encouragement during her rough time. I have ... More About: Grand Ole Opry , Bride , Porter Wagoner
Man Returns Stolen George Jones Guitar 46-Years Later
2008-06-05 18:25:00 Larry Berry bought a guitar from two boys in 1962 that they said had been stolen. The guitar strap had George Jones ‘ name on it with streaks of white lightning. Berry says he’s been trying to reach Jones since the ’60s to return the guitar, but couldn’t get through to him until this year. Michael Roberts ... More About: Guitar , Stolen
Nashville Star: A New Beginning, an Uncertain Future
2008-06-04 19:01:00 This is the first installment in a series of Nashville Star coverage on The 9513. Be sure to visit The9513.com at 8 p.m. central on Monday, June 9th as we live blog the Nashville Star premiere on NBC. Nashville Star, long maligned as a poor man?s American Idol, has finally made it to the big time. ... More About: Future
Rascal Flatts? Joe Don Rooney & Tiffany Fallon Have a Son
2008-06-04 17:37:00 Tiffany Fallon, wife of Rascal Flatts guitarist Joe Don Rooney , gave birth to Jagger Donovan Rooney on Saturday. A humbled Chris Cagle released a statement addressing his recent arrest: I do want it to be known, however, that this argument was not elevated nor induced because of my being intoxicated. I?ve worked too hard and come this ... More About: Tiffany
Album Review: Jewel - Perfectly Clear
2008-06-04 15:00:00 Perfectly Clear is absolutely magnificent and gloriously country. But only for three minutes and fifty-five seconds. That’s the duration of “Anyone But You,” a starkly classic heartbreak ballad, co-written by Jewel and Wynn Varble, which is startling in its traditional aesthetic and delivered with unexpected authenticity and uncalculated emotion. The track opens with a gentle ... More About: Country Music , Review , Album
Jessica Simpson Is The Highest Charting Debut Solo Artist
2008-06-03 17:46:00 Jessica Simpson made history by becoming the highest charting debut solo artist in the history of Billboard’s country singles chart for her song “Come On Over.” John Bohannon says John Hiatt’s formula becomes closer to perfect with each album and Same Old Man follows in that lineage. His ability to relate to an audience through repetition and ... More About: Jessica Simpson , Artist , Solo , Jessica
George Strait - “Troubadour”
2008-06-03 16:37:00 If it weren’t coming from someone as accomplished as George Strait, “Troubadour” might seem like the regret of a person looking back on an unaccomplished life. As it is, the narrator seems to be content with what he is and what he’s done in his life. It’s a thought that’s simple enough to be relatable by anyone who feels that they are what they are and there isn’t any changing that. “Troubadour” provides for a pleasant listen with Strait’s consistently reliable vocal performance, but there isn’t a whole lot of substance to the lyric. In the chorus, Strait tells us that he sometimes feels “like Jesse James, still trying to make a name, knowing nothings gonna change what I am.” I have to think that the name Jesse James is well known enough, but I’m not sure the lyric will be instantly discernible or if it even makes sense. Is this in reference to Jesse James changing his name to Mr. Howard, but not being able to change his outlaw ways? If so, is... More About: George Strait
Book Review: Sing Me Back Home: Love, Death, and Country Music by Dana Jenn
2008-06-02 20:45:00 It begins with a fitting quote from Hank Williams, “You got to have smelt a lot of mule manure before you can sing like a hillbilly.” Part memoir, part history, part analysis, Dana Jennings sometimes waxes poetic about the country music he loves in Sing Me Back Home: Love , Death, and Country Music . Specifically, country music made between 1950 to 1970, or a time period he still refers to as The Great Depression. The Great Depression we know from the history books had ended by then, but poor people—Jennings’ people—didn’t see much difference in being dirt in the ‘30s and being dirt in the ‘60s. And that’s who the music was made for by people who had been there. “Country music knows broader and deeper truths about the twentieth-century American Dream, universal truths that resonate well beyond the music’s original audience. […] If you truly want to understand the whole United States of America in the twentieth century, you need to understan... More About: Book Review , Country Music
Viewership For ACM Awards Increased; So Did Performers’ Sales
2008-06-02 18:25:00 The 43rd Academy of Country Music Awards saw a 27 percent increase in viewers from 2007 and the artists who performed during the show saw a dramatic increase in sales. In light of the positive news, Orly Adelson, President of Dick Clark Productions, said, “We are very excited about what lies ahead and are accelerating development of country themed original programming.” Cindy Watts has a great piece on the upcoming country singer Crystal Shawanda, who grew up on a reservation where her family didn’t have indoor plumbing. The English translation of her last name, Dawn of a New Day, will be the title of her debut album. For the second time in three years LeAnn Rimes canceled her appearance at a large country music event in Arizona. The Tennessean’s Jonathan Marx talked to Jeffrey Buckner Ford, the eldest son of Tennessee Ernie Ford, on the subjects of his father and his “memoigraphy” about his parents titled River of No Return. In a moment of sponta... More About: Sales
Keith Urban - “You Look Good In My Shirt”
2008-06-02 14:56:00 Songwriters: Mark Nesler, Tony Martin, and Tom Shapiro Back in 2004, Keith Urban was preparing to release a 5th single from his Golden Road album, but when “Days Go By” the single from his then upcoming Be Here album was ready, plans for the 5th single were dropped and “Days Go By” was released in its place. Even without any sort of promotion, the would-be 5th single, “You Look Good In My Shirt,” was picked up by a handful of stations and hit #60 on the Billboard chart and has since become a frequent part of Urban’s live show. Now, finding himself between album releases, and with his Love, Pain, and the Whole Crazy Thing World Tour DVD to promote, Urban decided to revisit the song and finally officially release it as a single. I like this song. It kicks off with a country-rock guitar riff that is probably going to be the most enjoyable bit of pickin’ on the radio this summer and–despite the fact that Urban feels inclined to shout out “woooohoooo” and “ye...
Country Musicians Should Totally Pick Up Where Van Halen Left Off
2008-05-30 17:26:00 Today’s head-scratcher brought to you by Sugarland’s Kristian Bush: “There’s no reason that a lot of touring country musicians can’t pick up where Van Halen left off,” Bush said. “It’s just that they don’t want to.” (via ggcolumn) The accolades for Jamey Johnson grow by the day. Randy Lewis says when LeAnn Rimes performed “Blue” while opening ... More About: Country , Left , Pick , Musicians
Album Review: Eleven Hundred Springs - Country Jam
2008-05-30 15:04:00 In conversation, as well as in my writing, I?m often dismissive of current, corporate, country music radio, so it?s typical to field accusations of ?elitism,? of trying to pigeonhole country music?s sound into an early 60?s George Jones mold for narrow-minded nostalgia?s sake, and of requiring that every song have the pretense of earth-shaking ... More About: Country , Country Music , Review , Album
Sugarland - ?All I Want to Do?
2008-05-30 03:55:00 I?ll say this much about Sugarland : they?re not afraid to be pioneers. Unfortunately, as much as ?Stay,? with its sparse, acoustic and percussion-less arrangement, was an anomalous example of a great country song, ?All I Want to Do? marks a new frontier for bad country songs. There have not been many truly great ... More About: Country Music
Billy Yates Takes Male Vocalist Award at European CMAs
2008-05-29 17:45:00 The European CMA announced their award winners and according to his MySpace, singer/songwriter Billy Yates won Male Vocalist of the Year. Carrie Underwood took the top prize for female vocalist, Brooks & Dunn notched another duo award and George Strait scored an album of the year trophy. Folk singer U. Utah Phillips–who modeled his name after ... More About: Jewel , Kathy Mattea
Jessica Simpson - ?Come On Over?
2008-05-29 15:46:00 Songwriters: Jessica Simpson , Victoria Banks, Rachel Proctor. Jessica Simpson’s debut “country” single, which amounts to three minutes of step-by-step instructions pertaining to the exact method by which you will leave your house/apartment and “come on over” to hers, is, without question, one of the most pointless songs I’ve ever heard. But what were you expecting, ... More About: Country Music
Chris Cagle Arrested After Getting Bonked With Umbrella
2008-05-28 17:51:00 Chris Cagle and his girlfriend were arrested on domestic assault charges. The two were arguing outside a bar and apparently things escalated when they returned to Cagle’s home. Cagle has a bump on his head from his girlfriend hitting him on the head with an umbrella, while his girlfriend is scuffed up from him hitting ... More About: Arrested , Umbrella , Chris
Can You Duet?s Wild Honey - The Exclusive 9513 Interview
2008-05-27 16:53:00 It took a bit of prodding, some motherly encouragement, and even a little cheesecake to bring together Victoria Gibson and Ruth Collins, who now appear on CMT’s Can You Duet as the duo Wild Honey . Victoria, who was raised in a conservative Christian household in Cummings, GA, began teaching herself guitar at the age of twelve. ... More About: Exclusive , Country Music , Interview
Jerry Audley - ?Lucky Me, Lonely You?
2008-05-27 16:21:00 Songwriters: Ronnie Dunn, Terry Mcbride, Shawn Camp This song is currently #1 on the Texas Music Chart Jerry Audley’s “Lucky Me, Lonely you” is an enjoyable tune that reveals Audley’s sincerity as a country music singer. Unfortunately it’s also a deeply flawed number that annoyed me on several levels. This is the song equivalent of Toby Keith’s ...
Book Review: The Adventures of Slim & Howdy by Brooks & Dunn
2008-05-26 20:45:00 Brooks & Dunn ’s first novel, The Adventures of Slim & Howdy, chronicles the chance meeting of their alter-egos and the ensuing series of misadventures in comic crime novel fashion. Slim and Howdy, born in the short stories written in the liner notes of Brooks & Dunn’s albums, are a couple of gun slingin’ singers ... More About: Book Review , Review , Book , Brooks
Time Life Plans to Release Previously- Unreleased Hank Williams? Recordings
2008-05-26 17:21:00 Time Life plans to periodically release 143 previously-unreleased Hank Williams‘ recordings over a three year period. The recordings were made in 1951 for Williams’ show on radio station WSM-AM in Nashville and were sponsored by Mother’s Best flour. Watch Jason Isbell perform “Dress Blues” live at Stubb’s in Austin, TX, then go read the story of ... More About: Time , Unreleased , Plans , Release
Songwriters: Who?s Your Favorite Unsung Hero?
2008-05-24 18:30:00 Without songwriters, we wouldn’t have any songs, but they hardly receive the recognition they deserve for the contributions they make. We have the greats that are obvious like Harlan Howard, Cindy Walker, and even Hank Williams that are hard to pass up–and they really aren’t all that lacking in the accolades–so let’s limit this to ... More About: Hero , Favorite , Songwriters
Howard Stern Responds To Dolly; Says Bring It On
2008-05-23 17:20:00 Howard Stern ’s response to the allegations that Dolly Parton is contemplating a lawsuit: “I can’t even imagine someone thinking they have an actionable case, but bring it on.” Last month I called attention to the story behind Marty Robbins‘ epic western ballad “El Paso,” where the hero’s love for a woman named Felina becomes his downfall. ... More About: Howard Stern , Howard , Bring It On
Forbes Lists Toby Keith As Country Music?s Top Money Maker
2008-05-22 17:33:00 Alan Jackson falls in at No. 10 on Forbes’ list of the top-earning country music stars, but Toby Keith takes the top spot with a cool $48 million in earnings over the last year. Bob from the Lefsetz Letter has written an interesting piece on Tuesday night’s American Idol Top-2, in which he talks, specifically, about ... More About: Music , Country , Money , Dierks Bentley , Country Music
Album Review: Julianne Hough - Julianne Hough
2008-05-22 15:00:00 In one way, Julianne Hough could be considered the first member of a new generation of country singers. Scholars and fans alike have noted the evolution of the country genre from the music of the rural lower class to the soundtrack of suburbs. This demographic shift, and the coincident thematic divergence of radio singles, ... More About: Country Music , Review , Album
Kenny Chesney Addresses Controversy In Letter To Fans
2008-05-21 16:53:00 Kenny Chesney addressed the “controversy” (or nontroversy, I’m so clever) over his comments about the Entertainer of the Year award in a letter to his fans on his website. Basically he wants everyone to know he is grateful for the win and support he’s received and he continues to do what he does for you, ... More About: American Idol , Carrie Underwood , Fans , Kenny Chesney , Brad Paisley
Album Review: Cory Morrow - Vagrants & Kings
2008-05-21 12:08:00 When it comes to songwriting, Cory Morrow is like that guy at the party who keeps telling the same lame jokes over and over, while all of his friends look on, either too embarrassed or too kind to break the truth to him that he’s not funny in the slightest. Vagrants & Kings , the Texas ... More About: Country Music , Review , Album
43rd Annual ACM Awards Wrap-Up
More articles from this author:2008-05-20 23:00:00 Best performance: Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, ?Make the World Go Away.? Carrie Underwood sounded awful in her show-opening performance of ?Last Name? but has never sounded more beautiful than in this tribute to Eddy Arnold. Major award shows too often fail to even acknowledge the passing of exceptionally talented and influential legends, and ... More About: Awards , Annual , Wrap 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
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