Little Jimmy Dickens Out of Hospital; Anticipates Short Stay in Rehab
- Music City TV is reporting that Little Jimmy Dickens moved from the hospital to a nearby rehabilitation center yesterday.
- Ashley Monroe, Jack White and Brendan Benson talk about the chemistry behind the bluegrass inspired recording of “Old Enough” in a video for CMT.
- Pitchfork’s Stephen M. Deusner on the Johnny Cash Remixed album:
I’ve been scouring the book of Revelation for some mention of this album, figuring it had to be the soundtrack to the Four Horsemen’s scourge or maybe the eight-track in the seven-headed beast’s ‘66 Camaro. But no, Johnny Cash Remixed is nothing quite so earth shattering or notable. It’s more like a small, remote geyser through which a little bit of hell bubbles up into our world.
He goes on to note that the album’s lone saving grace, if you can call it that, is Count De Money’s take on “Big River.” (via Twang Nation)
- Chris Neal dubs The Unreleased Recordings from Hank Williams essential listening.
- A writer for the Eagle’s Roost blog opines: Carrie Underwood releasing a cover of Randy Travis‘ “I Told You So” as a single is like Keith Urban aiming for a number one hit with “He Stopped Loving her Today.”
- The bluegrass family band Cherryholmes released a country remix of “This Is My Son” to radio. The band’s patriarch, Jere Cherryholmes, gave a few details about the song and in his review, Country Universe’s Dan Milliken dives into the meaning behind the words.
- The WCRS Live! songwriter event at CRS-40 will feature acoustic performances by Bobby Pinson, Paul Overstreet, Josh Turner and Jamey Johnson. (via press release)
- Country California wants to know your favorite novelty song.
- Martina McBride took a turn performing her songs on Walmart’s Soundcheck. (via Country Music Is Love)
- Elvis Costello hosts Spectacle, a show on Sundance that features conversations and performances with legendary performers and notable newcomers, and tonight’s episode features a “guitar-pull” with Kris Kristofferson, Rosanne Cash, Norah Jones (who will perform a new song co-written by Hank Williams) and John Mellencamp.
- Watch Randy Houser’s Unplugged at Studio 330 session. He performs “Anything Goes,” “Boots On,” “Back to God” and “Lie” and reveals his all-time favorite record.
- Farce the Music took a stab at the Rascal Flatts album cover design contest for their upcoming album, Unstoppable. Just a warning, it’s not for the queasy and possibly not safe for work.
- Walmart and Nashville-based merchandising and marketing company Richards & Southern have teamed up to launch a non-exclusive eight act Country Legends T-shirt pallet display program. (via press release)
This program features cool, nostalgic style designs featuring The Oak Ridge Boys, Conway Twitty, Alabama, Charlie Daniels, George Jones, and Kenny Rogers and will be available for $7.99 in 1500 stores across America through May 2009.
- My Kind of Country’s J.R. Journey published an interview with Miss Leslie in which she discusses her introduction to country music, the themes of her songs, and the inspiration of Dale Watson.
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January 21, 2009 at 11:14 am Permalink
Wish I could be there for the CRS stuff in Nashville. :( Looks like the live performance will be a great one to listen in on.
I’ve seen the country shirts at a couple of Walmart stores here. Just a little FYI…they shrink really badly and only go up to I think size XL on most. My hubby’s poor ole Waylon shirt looks like it could fit a child now. They are found over in the mens clothing section.
Glad to hear that Little Jimmy is out of the hospital and on the road to recovery! :)
Looks like the Steeldrivers mention the 9513 via their blog today.
January 21, 2009 at 11:27 am Permalink
When I saw the Cherryholmes Family perform in Torrance in early 2008, they claimed their performance of “This Is My Son” was its public debut. I don’t know if that was true but the song absolutely blew the audience away. I really don’t see the overtly Christian / gospel angle of the song being embraced at secular Top 40 country radio stations where mentions of God are okay as long as there is no real spiritual message attached.
Thanks for the link to the Miss Leslie Sloan interview. She is one interesting gal and very passionate about what she does. I wonder how her free CD giveaway has been going? She sent me one that I’m forwarding to a country music radio show host down under. Go Leslie!
January 21, 2009 at 11:58 am Permalink
I think Randy Houser is confused about the meaning of “Back to God.”
January 21, 2009 at 1:03 pm Permalink
I agree, Brady. I think he’d be much better off by not giving the unnecessary attempt at a disclaimer every time he talks about the song.
January 21, 2009 at 1:44 pm Permalink
“Elvis Costello hosts Spectacle…featur[ing]… Norah Jones (who will perform a new song co-written by Hank Williams).” Norah Jones is cowriting with Hank Williams. Hmm, interesting…
January 21, 2009 at 1:54 pm Permalink
Hank’s newest song, co-written with Chris Sligh, will be the first single from Keith Urban’s new album.
January 21, 2009 at 1:57 pm Permalink
@TimeO – A while back there was talk of an album that would consist of Hank Williams songs that were still in progress when he died. Bob Dylan was at the helm, but he invited several artists to contribute to different songs and I imagine the Norah Jones song is one of them.
Update: Here’s an article. She played the song at an event last year, too.
January 21, 2009 at 2:05 pm Permalink
Thanks for linking to me, y’all; it’s always very much appreciated. Just so ya know, “Milliken” has two “l”s – common mistake.
January 21, 2009 at 2:14 pm Permalink
Sometimes my brain works a little faster than my fingers (no dirty jokes, please). Thanks for calling it to my attention though, I got it fixed.
January 21, 2009 at 5:06 pm Permalink
Dan, I’m disappointed about the spelling correction of your last name as I was hoping to purchase some “junk bonds” from you. Oh well… (Gee, I don’t know if 80’s humor works here at The 9513? Hmmm…)
January 21, 2009 at 7:33 pm Permalink
Trailer’s “Farce The Music” take on Rascal Flatts “Unstoppale” is a good bit of naughty fun. Some creative artistic types have taken to expressing different facets of the personality of Chairman Obama over at Fark. The same warnings and disclaimers apply to this link, so beware loyal subjects of King O.:
Link: http://forums.fark.com/cgi/fark/comments.pl?IDLink=4146233
(lol)
January 21, 2009 at 9:31 pm Permalink
FYI:
Blake Shelton to Tour w/George Strait This Summer
From Blake’s website: “Blake Shelton will be joining George Strait on his Summer tour this year. “I have the utmost respect for George Strait and to be invited to be on his tour is a huge honor, he truly is a living legend. Thank you George Strait for this incredible opportunity,” says Blake Shelton when asked about the upcoming tour.
Tour Dates and Ticket Information Coming Soon!
Please sign up for Blake’s email and mobile list on the main page of blakeshelton.com to get the latest updates on the tour and more!”
January 22, 2009 at 11:45 am Permalink
What a fright to give someone. When I read this at first I thought the Urban cowboy was about to desecrate yet another real Country song!
January 22, 2009 at 12:26 pm Permalink
Thanks for the link, Brody. Miss Leslie is a magnificent artist that I think more people need to hear – those of us who love traditional country.
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