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Album Review: Carrie Underwood – Play On
Reality-show prodigy turned down-home diva, Carrie Underwood has earned little critical praise despite moving over 10 million albums since her 2005 American Idol win. Nashville’s now the stomping ground for ‘80s pop-rock refugees, and Underwood’s widely viewed as a key cog in the nouveau Music Row machine–with high-minded traditionalists blanching at her country bona fides.
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Bucky Covington – “Gotta Be Somebody”
Songwriters: Chad Kroeger and Nickelback.
Nobody was more excited than Bucky Covington when Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger showed up as a co-writer on the lead single to what will likely be Tim McGraw’s last album for Curb Records. “Nickelback is country, Nickelback is country!” Covington shouted as he dashed out into the streets, embracing strangers and [...] -
LeAnn Rimes Announces Divorce; Shania Twain on American Idol
After seven years of marriage, LeAnn Rimes announced on her website that she and husband Dean Sheremet will divorce.
After much thoughtful mutual consideration, Deane and I have agreed to move forward with dissolving our marriage. This decision was amicable and we remain committed and caring friends with great admiration for one another. Thank you so [...]Continue reading "LeAnn Rimes Announces Divorce; Shania Twain on American Idol"
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The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (7-26-09)
After about 11 months in existence, The 9513 group on Last.fm added its 100th member this week. It’s a nice milestone for something that started as an idea on the forums. Thanks to everyone who’s a member and is contributing to our charts. If you’re not on Last.fm and want to be a part, all [...]
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John Rich Updates His Mug Shot While Chesney Considers Banning Cameras
John Rich turned himself in to the Metro Davidson Country Criminal Justice Center in Nashville yesterday afternoon. TMZ has the scoop.
Nashville Hype weighed in on the NO Camera Policy that was considered for Kenny Chesney’s shows. Apparently, they quickly backed away from the idea, but not before ruffling a few feathers.
How long will it be [...]Continue reading "John Rich Updates His Mug Shot While Chesney Considers Banning Cameras"
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Jamey Johnson Celebrates Success of That Lonesome Song
Universal Music Group Nashville chairman Luke Lewis has been selling records for 35 years and he says Jamey Johnson achieving gold status for That Lonesome Song, which was celebrated at a BMI party on Tuesday, is the proudest moment of his career. When asked what mark he’s trying to leave on country music, Johnson responded:
I [...]Continue reading "Jamey Johnson Celebrates Success of That Lonesome Song"
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Purported Bob Dylan Poem Is Actually A Hank Snow Song
Christie’s announced yesterday that a poem written by Bob Dylan when he was 16 would be up for auction, however a reader alerted Reuters that the lyrics matched “Little Buddy,” a song previously recorded by Hank Snow. Christie’s response:
“This still remains among the earliest known handwritten lyrics of Bob Dylan and Christie’s is pleased to [...]Continue reading "Purported Bob Dylan Poem Is Actually A Hank Snow Song"
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Foster & Lloyd Stun Audience at the Bluebird
The ’80s country hit-making duo Foster & Lloyd hadn’t appeared electrified, with a backing band, in ten years before their gig at the Bluebird last week. Barry Mazor was present to catch the much-anticipated reunion.
Stunning for the many fans of this act is the news that the two of them have been writing together again. [...]Continue reading "Foster & Lloyd Stun Audience at the Bluebird"
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ACM Opens Voting For Entertainer of the Year
Voting for the ACM Entertainer of the Year is now open to the fans. Nominees for the April 5 award show include Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, George Strait, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban.
Album releases for the week of March 17, 2009 include:
Anita Carter – Songbird (Compilation)
AmazonBucktown Kickback – Fiction
MySpacePaula Sinclair – Steady Girl
Amazon | MySpaceRandy [...]
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Next Week’s ‘American Idol’ Will Feature Grand Ole Opry Theme
For two days, March 17 and 18, American Idol will feature a Grand Ole Opry theme in which contestants will choose and perform songs popularized by Opry members. Carrie Underwood will also appear on the show to sing “I Told You So” with Randy Travis and Brad Paisley will debut his new single, “Then.”
Kelleigh Bannen [...]Continue reading "Next Week’s ‘American Idol’ Will Feature Grand Ole Opry Theme"
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- todd: Miranda Lambert, Jamey Johnson, and Ashston Shepherd
- K: Carrie Underwood, Martina McBride, Rascal Flatts, Keith Urban, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, and Little Big Town. I'd love to hear Carrie ...
- Rick: Ashley Monroe, Sunny Sweeney, Elizabeth Cook, Megan Mullins, The Wrights, Amber Dotson, Lane Turner, Amy Dalley, Susan Haynes, The Jenkins, ...
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- highwayman3: George Strait, Reba, and Lee Ann Womack, oh wait, that's already happening, too bad they aren't coming anywhere near driving ...
- Mayor JoBob: Or Alan Jackson, Rodney Crowell and Marty Stuart with guest appearance by Jimmy Buffett!
- JCH: Jamey Johnson, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. No idea where the heck that came from.
- Mayor JoBob: Brad Paisley, David Ball and Highway 101!!!!!!
- Noeller: Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Eric Church and Zac Brown Band. It's the Bearded Saviours of Country Tour - would ...
- Sparkles: OMG - have you seen this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYENOUcaAsM I LOVE DOLLY!!!!
