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Big Kenny’s World: The 9513’s Exclusive Interview
There’s no one else in country music quite like Kenny Alphin. Known for his top hat and showy, sometimes outrageous stage attire, the “Big” half of multi-Platinum duo Big & Rich is striking out on his own with a November 10th collection titled The Quiet Times of a Rock and Roll Farm Boy, an album [...]
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Taylor Swift Interrupted; Canadian Country Awards; James Hand In Studio 1A
If you haven’t heard, Taylor Swift won female video of the year at last night’s MTV Video Music Awards. It wouldn’t have been a big deal, but unfortunately, Kanye West felt the win was undeserved, so he took Swift’s mike mid-speech and let the whole audience know about it.
The 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards [...]Continue reading "Taylor Swift Interrupted; Canadian Country Awards; James Hand In Studio 1A"
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Carrie Underwood’s Third Album Titled Play On; Kitty Wells Celebrates 90 Years
Carrie Underwood’s Nov. 3rd album will be called Play On.
The Chicago Sun-Time’s Bobby Reed reviews the first of two Carrie Underwood sets at Ravina in Higland Park, IL:
The back-to-back performances of “I Told You So” (originally a hit for Randy Travis) and “Twisted” illustrated the fine line Underwood walks between country and pop music. That [...]Continue reading "Carrie Underwood’s Third Album Titled Play On; Kitty Wells Celebrates 90 Years"
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Sara Evans Scores SOAP Sponsorship
For the first time ever, ABC Daytime and SOAPnet are sponsoring a tour — Sara Evans‘ tour. As part of the deal, Evans will participate in performances on the networks and they’ll provide soap talent for appearances at her shows.
Miranda Lambert’s third album, Revolution, is scheduled for a September 29 release.
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Mailbag: Who Sings Like Dead Flowers?
Is Big Kenny a preacher?
Yes–he’s an ordained minister in the Universal Church of Love. – Jim
Who sings like dead flowers?
Rascal Flatts. – Karlie
Who is the girl Gary Allan is dating?
Her name has not been released at this time, but we can reveal that she wears a size five mini-skirt. – Brody
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Mailbag: What Did Brad Paisley Have for a Baby?
Why isn’t John Rich singing with Big Kenny anymore?
Big & Rich is all about loving everybody. Rich stepped away for a while so that he could hate some people (liberals, Germans, Japanese, former Nashville Star contestants). – CM
What are country music fans like?
They’re a lot like normal people, just with better taste. – CM
How do [...]Continue reading "Mailbag: What Did Brad Paisley Have for a Baby?"
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March ‘09 Mailbag: Where is Big Kenny?
Where is Big Kenny?
With the recent release of John Rich’s sophomore solo album Son of a Preacher Man, Big Kenny graciously decided to lay low for once and allow his partner Rich to share some of the spotlight. – Jim
What does George Strait sing?
Cash money, set to music. — Karlie
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Miranda Lambert Designs Jewelry and Jamey Johnson Tapes ‘Crossroads’
Miranda Lambert launched her own line of jewelry. Each piece is personally designed and handcrafted by Miranda herself, making them one-of-a-kind. If you’re looking to score a piece — good luck. Due to high demand everything is almost sold out. She’s not the only one with a new jewelry line, though. Big Kenny’s wife, Christiev [...]
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Inaugural Chicks With Picks Music Fest Celebrates Women In Music
Michelle Branch, Sarah Buxton and Jessi Colter are among the women set to perform at the inaugural Chicks with Picks Music Fest on March 21 in Tempe, Ariz.
Beginning April 16, Jo Dee Messina will be going on a five-week Music Room Series tour, with acoustic performances and the stories behind her hits.
Craig Shelburne shared his [...]Continue reading "Inaugural Chicks With Picks Music Fest Celebrates Women In Music"
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Reba McEntire Passes Dolly Parton to Hold Most Top 10s by a Female Artist
Reba McEntire’s duet with Brooks & Dunn on “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” helped her earn her 56th Top 10 on Billboard’s single chart. She now holds more Top 10 hits than any female artist.
The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum announced Monday that it was launching a $1.1 million fundraising campaign to keep instruments that [...]Continue reading "Reba McEntire Passes Dolly Parton to Hold Most Top 10s by a Female Artist"
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