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The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (2-7-10)
Last.fm Top Artists
It didn’t take long for Miranda Lambert to reclaim her status as the #1 artist, with 28 listeners. Next came Carrie Underwood with 26, and Lady Antebellum with 24. So the whole Lady A surge lasted for all of a week around here. Gary Allan gets another week in the Top 10, with [...] -
The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (11-22-09)
Last.fm Top Artists
If anything cam be taken from this week’s charts, it’s that The 9513 fans are not beholden to pop culture and the media to dictate their listening habits. Either that, or no one’s gotten the memo that Taylor and Carrie are the biggest things in country music right now. Probably the former, though. [...] -
Americana Music Association Executive Director Jed Hilly Is On A Mission
With the halcyon days of multi-platinum records and even diamond records (for 10 million copies of an album sold), the music industry has run into economic struggles. Sales of CDs are down, music piracy is continuing to take its toll, and the industry’s seemingly reluctant embrace of digital music hasn’t done much to stop the [...]
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The Dixie Bee-Liners Plan Bluegrass Concept Album for Fall
The Dixie Bee-Liners expect to release their third album in fall of 2009. Brandi Hart says the album, titled Susanville, will be the first of several bluegrass concept albums the band has been planning.
Peter Cooper talked with Steve Martin about his new banjo album, The Crow: New Songs for the Five-String Banjo:
“Writing lyrics was the [...]Continue reading "The Dixie Bee-Liners Plan Bluegrass Concept Album for Fall"
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‘Live at The Bluebird Cafe’ Concert Series Will Celebrate Americana Artists
Jim Lauderdale, Sam Bush, Nanci Griffith and Foster & Lloyd have been confirmed to perform as part of the Americana Music Association’s ‘Live at The Bluebird Cafe’ series starting in February.
Little Big Town announced that bands and musicians can register to compete for an opening slot on the upcoming A Place To Land Tour. Fans [...]Continue reading "‘Live at The Bluebird Cafe’ Concert Series Will Celebrate Americana Artists"
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Sunday Morning Comment Corral & Forum Roundup, Issue #3
It’s been a while since our last edition of the roundup, but not to worry–it’s back this week, and it’s back to stay. Just consider this your Sunday morning newspaper–The 9513 style!
Big things are happening here at The 9513–we think you’re going to love what we’ve got in store for you over the next few [...]Continue reading "Sunday Morning Comment Corral & Forum Roundup, Issue #3"
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2008 Americana Music Association Honors and Awards Nominees Announced
Check out the list of nominees for the 2008 Americana Music Association Honors and Awards.
The older sister of The Mother Truckers’ singer Teal Collins-Zee died from multiple stab wounds and shotgun wounds to the chest. Authorities say it was an apparent murder-suicide attempt from her ex-husband. (via Austin Music Source)
When Carrie Underwood’s “Last Name” hits [...]Continue reading "2008 Americana Music Association Honors and Awards Nominees Announced"
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Jumping Ship: Reflections on Americana Music
It was hard times for roots based country acts in the 90s. Garth and Shania delivered an enormous audience to country music that the Nashville establishment had no intention of losing, and people who were playing “traditional” country music were being increasingly marginalized in favor of those who were playing a more pop-based variety. Country [...]
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Book Review: True To The Roots
True to the Roots: Americana Music Revealed – Monte Dutton
Monte Dutton authors True To The Roots, a book that claims to be Americana revealed. The back cover reads “Americana music isn’t just a musical form – it’s a state of mind. Monte Dutton charts this state of mind with a series of interviews and [...]
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While the voice of country’s future took home this year’s big honor, a legendary voice from country music’s past scored a win for Album Of The Year. Check out the winners in The 9513's 2nd Annual Country Music Awards now!
Josh Turner's fourth album, Haywire, furthers his reputation as one of the leading men in contemporary country, a true, traditional voice in an ever-changing Nashville scene.
Having played on more than 500 albums and toured with artists that range from Hank III to Dolly Parton, Randy Kohrs has become one of the go-to musicians when there’s a need for a resophonic guitar
Sammy Kershaw – “Better Than I Used To Be”
As the title track off his upcoming album, “Better Than I Used to Be” is a straight-up look back on the career of a country music staple.
Emily West Featuring Keith Urban – “Blue Sky” Emily West turns in a gorgeous performance on “Blue Sky,” hitting notes few of her contemporaries can reach.
What does Alan Jackson like on his eggs?
Cheese and corn; he still likes bologna; a load of salsa; hens? Answers to the questions you'd never dream of asking. (
In each and every instance, the best country albums of the past ten years were built on the backs of songs -- stories about you and me from birth to death and stories that paint landscapes rooted in every region of America and beyond. These are the top country albums of the decade.Current Discussion
- Steve M.: "There’s no need to pay to sing professionally for a talented artist." ? if she is a singer/songwriter, isn't singing a ...
- Music Lover: She came on tho the music scene with multi-talents and talented artists never fail to be recognized. There's no need ...
- K: First off I'll say that my comments were taken out of context. With all due respect to Jon and yourself, ...
- Steve M.: "Every artists have their own talents and weakness. You don’t have to insult someone’s weakness!!! TS just turn 20, her ...
- Music Lover: @K I accept your point of view. But let me share my point of view. I become a fan of ...
- J.R. Journey: I think it's great that rural areas will have broadband access. I don't think wiring the nation up will ...
- Steve Harvey: Like the production on this a lot.
- Steve M.: Jon in a catwoman suit was an image I could do mentally without, lol.
- Thomas: ...careful with you comments steve m. - there's jon sitting on a high rise in black rubber suit with little ...
- Steve M.: That cracked me up Stormy.
