New Opry Theme Song From Brad Paisley To Debut Tomorrow Night
- Not everyone who hears the new Bingham album is immediately hooked. Andrew Gilstrap rates the album a little above average, claiming “Mescalito is surprisingly devoid of edge.”
- AMA board member Doyle Davis says that “Americana tends to favor lyricists,” and because of that sometimes the country-flavored acts get more emphasis even though the genre encompasses R&B, soul, blues, rockabilly, pop, bluegrass, and everything in between. One thing apparent from the article is that it’s hard to define what exactly Americana music is. With the eighth annual festival and conference rapidly approaching, Jewly Hight says “several of the events suggest a clarification of the genre’s priorities and identity.” There’s also some stuff in there about authenticity and why artists are often labeled sell-outs when they achieve a certain amount of success and start getting played on mainstream radio.
- Threadgill’s is a restaurant in Austin, TX with an interesting history richly steeped in country music.
The one-time filling station is where country yodeler Kenneth Threadgill received the first beer and wine license in Travis County after the repeal of Prohibition. Later, the Wednesday night singing sessions of the 1960s brought together fans of country music and blues, rednecks and hippies. It was also where a shy University of Texas student named Janis Joplin learned to perform.
The music has taken a backseat, but current owner Eddie Wilson hopes to revive the interest with renovations to the original restaurant.
- A statement about a “pressing career opportunity,” devoid of any other details, was issued to explain the delay on Trace Adkin’s studio album of new material. In its stead, fans can look forward to American Man, Greatest Hits Volume II on December 4th, and fret not, for it will include “Honky Tonk Badonkadonk” along with three new songs. His previous hits album came out in 2003, a mere four years ago…and whoo-wee, shut my mouth, slap your grandma.
- Check out Still Is Still Moving for the two part video interview that Willie Nelson does with sister Bobbie.
- Steve Fairchild makes a living impersonating Garth Brooks in a tribute show called “A Night With Garth and Friends.” He says he doesn’t have to do much to look like Brooks aside from putting on a cowboy hat, but if this picture is any indication he might have to go on a diet if he wants to impersonate the new Garth Brooks.
- Apparently the newest album from The Texas Sapphires, Roadhouse Gems, was released a couple of weeks ago. You can order it from their website, but everything else says it won’t be available until October 30th. I can’t find a track list, but an article on MySA.com lists four of the nineteen songs.
The Austin quartet specializes in a lively, retro honky-tonk sound that blends classics such as Buck Owens’ “Under Your Spell Again” and Marty Robbins’ “Cigarettes and Coffee Blues” with originals such as “Barstow Barstool” and “Cold Silver Ring,” both dripping with heartache.
- Speculation about the strength of the marriage between Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman.
- When Rodney Atkins first wanted to record “These Are My People” he couldn’t have it because it was on hold for another artist. The song’s co-writer, Dave Berg told him the hold had been dropped and now they’re both celebrating Atkins’ third No. 1. Makes you wonder who the artist was that had the song on hold. Talking about his latest single, Atkins describes “Cleaning My Gun” as where “Country Boy Can Survive” and “Butterfly Kisses” meet.
- Brad Paisley has written a new theme song for
the Grand OleOpry Live titled “From Uncle Jimmy to Justin”. The song will make it’s debut on the show inducting Josh Turner. Paisley also notes that The Drama Kings is his band’s newly adopted name.
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October 26, 2007 at 10:38 am Permalink
That headline took my breath away until I read that it’s the theme for Opry Live, not the Grand Ole Opry.
October 26, 2007 at 10:41 am Permalink
Good catch, I didn’t even notice that myself.
October 26, 2007 at 11:00 am Permalink
I can’t say the popmatters review of the new bingham cd is wrong, he makes some good points, however, i feel the cd has the edge it needs. but i’ll be honest, after the shaver review fiasco, i am a bit tired of those popmatters boys….
October 26, 2007 at 2:43 pm Permalink
I knew the CD wasn’t going to be for everyone, I wasn’t too fond of it myself to begin with, but it grew on me. I think the reviewer backs up his arguments pretty well, but agree with you in thinking that if the CD had anything, it was edge.
October 26, 2007 at 11:07 pm Permalink
I’ve posted a video of the new Opry Live theme above.
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