Brooks & Dunn Describe New Album As “The Stones Meet The Cowboys”
- A little over a month ago we posted about an incident Randy Kohrs and his crew had while filming their new video at an abandoned house. As they were leaving the police surrounded the property and Korhs had to plead their case. That video, for “Who’s Goin’ With Me?”, is now online.
- Starting tomorrow if you visit Tim McGraw’s website you’ll be able to upload photos of friends and families in the military, post your stories, and leave comments about them.
This page will serve as a living memorial to the US military’s fallen soldiers and a place to honor troops.
The website will also include a live performance of “If You’re Reading This.”
- Shanachie Records released an album with singers by the likes of Daryle Singletary, Gene Watson, George Jones, Mel Tillis, and Joe Diffie covering some of the best love songs in country music. Check out The Lost Highway’s review of the album.
- George Strait is kicking off his winter tour in Austin, TX on January 10, but before that he’ll release an album titled 22 More Hits. The track list isn’t available yet, but it will be released on November 10.
- The Associated Press has another Q&A with Brooks & Dunn who describe their new album as “the Stones meet the cowboys.”
AP: You’re open about your love for rock acts like the Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton. You even played a concert with the Stones last year. Do you feel more freedom to show those influences in your music today than when you were starting out?
Dunn: From day one we’ve been able to get away with a lot of that. In terms of radio, we seem to struggle more with classic country stuff more than anything. We get more resistance from radio with classic country than we do with the classic rock-influenced stuff.
- Two Christmas albums were released yesterday. The first is Martina McBride’s expanded Christmas album and the other, titled Hear Something Country Christmas 2007, has performances from a lot of today’s radio stars and concludes with a Johnny Cash rendition of “Silent Night”.
- Chip from Amber Waves of Twang says he was skeptical when he heard that Alison Krauss and Robert Plant were going to make an album together.
When I heard the idea of taking Bluegrass’ ultimate diva and getting her to record a duet album with Robert Plant it seemed to be pushing the limit too far. Would they work together well? Would their voices be compatible? I have to admit I was skeptical. However, after hearing one cut off the album and listening to the video below on the making of the album, I am sold. Raising Sand is going to be a great album.
- For those interested in attending, there will be a Celebration of Life service for Patrick Bourque, the former bass player for Emerson Drive.
A Celebration of the Life of Patrick Bourque has been planned to honor the former Emerson Drive bass player who passed away suddenly at his home in Montreal, Quebec on September 26th. The memorial service will be held on Tuesday October 9th at 11:00 AM at the Belmont Church located at 68 Music Square East in Nashville, TN. The service will be open to the public. In lieu of flowers, we encourage memorial contributions to the Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee (2416 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212). All gifts received will be designated to support the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network.
- Listen: Ryan Bingham’s new album Mescalito is out. Check out “Southside of Heaven” on his MySpace, he’s definitely got a voice well beyond his years that might not be for everyone, but after a few listens I’m kind of diggin’ it.
- Linda posted a pretty sweet Willie Nelson mural that’s being painted in a little alley near the Country Music Hall of Fame, Nashville TN.
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October 3, 2007 at 8:47 am Permalink
Bingham’s voice definitely takes some getting accustomed to. The first time I heard him, I thought he was OK but couldn’t get why my friend raved about him. The second time, I kinda got it. By the third time, I was hooked. He writes about hardscrabble times and has the voice to match. Not bad for a 25-year-old.
October 3, 2007 at 8:51 am Permalink
All the raving is what I didn’t get either, but like you said, after the first few listens it started to grow on me.
October 3, 2007 at 9:35 am Permalink
Has there been any word yet on how the former Emerson Drive member died?
October 3, 2007 at 10:38 am Permalink
I haven’t been able to locate any official word of how Patrick died but a few online sources have claimed that he committed suicide. The article above does mention, “In lieu of flowers, we encourage memorial contributions to the Mental Health Association of Middle Tennessee (2416 21st Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212). All gifts received will be designated to support the Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network” but that is not necessarily a confirmation that Patrick did commit suicide. Since the release of “Moments” Emerson Drive has been very involved in the cause of suicide prevention so this may simply be an extension of their commitment to the cause.
October 3, 2007 at 6:09 pm Permalink
Thanks, Laurie.
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