Kenny Chesney Addresses Controversy In Letter To Fans
- 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, the fans. Click the “news” button on the bottom of his website to read the full letter (his site is built in flash which prevents me from linking directly to the letter).
- Carrie Underwood is getting back to her roots tonight when she returns to American Idol to perform her latest single, “Last Name.”
- Watch the new music video for Ryan Bingham’s “Bread and Water.” (via Galleywinter)
- Tammy Wynette and Marty Robbins will be the subjects of the next Legendary Performances DVD releases from Shout Factory!, featuring footage archived by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Aside from performances, the DVDs will include interviews and their Country Music Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
- “I’m Still A Guy” became Brad Paisley’s 11th overall No.1 and fourth from 5th Gear.
- NPR is featuring an interview and musical performances from The Avett Brothers. They talk about the evolution of their sound from rebelling against anything that was country early in their careers, opting instead for heavier and louder until that imploded on itself, to starting over with just a guitar and a banjo.
- Here’s a new video for Jackson Taylor’s “Outlaw Women,” which currently sits at No. 20 on the Texas Music Chart. Plus it features a cameo from everybody’s favorite honky-tonker, Dale Watson.
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May 21, 2008 at 10:22 am Permalink
Oh my. I just heard the new Sugarland single on the radio. I’m still wiping chunks off my shirt from all the hurling I endured. What happened? How can a group go that bad that quickly?????
May 21, 2008 at 12:03 pm Permalink
I never thought I would say it, but Kenny Chesney makes a lot of sense. I get it.
About the Sugarland song, I don’t know why everyone expects a homogeneous line of hits to come out of the singers they like. I think it was General Swartzkopf who said most *good* military leaders make 1 good decision for every 4 decisions they make. Sure, we prefer artists who have a pretty good batting average but if you want a real artist rather than a hit maker, you can’t love every one.
May 21, 2008 at 12:04 pm Permalink
Frozenphan: With each song/album Sugarland has put out since the departure of Kristen Hall, the music has gotten noticably worse. I like the duo, but their music isn’t what it was a few years ago when they had Kristen Hall’s writing and artistic influence. JMO
May 21, 2008 at 12:32 pm Permalink
DAVE: Kristin Hall co-wrote a couple of the songs on Mary Gauthier’s lovely new album.
May 21, 2008 at 7:39 pm Permalink
The new Jackson Taylor video is great! What a refreshing change ~ real down-home honky tonk music! And what a wonderful tribute to all of the beautiful outlaw women!! This guy is some one to keep your eye on for sure!
May 21, 2008 at 7:52 pm Permalink
When you said Carrie Underwood was “getting back to her roots” I figured that she had signed a sponsorship with Garnier Nutrisse or some other brand of hair products…..
After catching a bit of Ryan Bingham’s set at Stagecoach I have no desire to hear anything from him again, ever…….
I really like the Jackson Taylor song and video, but on the downside this means “no dollar” for the 9513 today…….
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