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20 Top War and Soldier Songs
War. It is the central issue of contemporary American political debate. It is also an unfortunate and deeply personal part of the American culture. War affects the way we see our place in the world, our duty to our nation, and our role within our communities. It can bond families in solidarity and it can [...]
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Preview “Close Up The Honky Tonks” From Dwight Sings Buck
Think about the most exciting act you’ve ever seen perform live; who was it? Hazel Smith says for her it was Roy Acuff and the Smoky Mountain Boys.
Acuff would be twirling his fiddle bow as Bashful Brother Oswald bellowed a hee-haw as he made his Dobro scream. Onie Wheeler would honk that harmonica and belt [...]Continue reading "Preview “Close Up The Honky Tonks” From Dwight Sings Buck"
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Wagonmaster Is “The Past Of Hank Williams And Early Nudie Suits”
In October of 2005 Jason Boland checked himself into rehab after trying to kick his alcohol habit for a few years. He said it was a scary prospect coming back to music sober, he didn’t know whether was going to like it or not.
“Our strengths are always our weaknesses. Music was one of the things [...]Continue reading "Wagonmaster Is “The Past Of Hank Williams And Early Nudie Suits”"
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Album Review: Big & Rich – Between Raising Hell And Amazing Grace
Between Raising Hell and Amazing Grace is a mish-mash of mediocre, cliché-ridden, and thematically unrelated songs that, at best, sounds more like a collection of demos than the highly anticipated third album from a duo that has sold over 4 million units.
Weak? No, my friends, “weak” is not the word needed to accurately describe this [...]Continue reading "Album Review: Big & Rich – Between Raising Hell And Amazing Grace"
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Elizabeth Cook Is One Heck Of A Clogger And Women Sing About Revenge
Chris Cagle has been in the studio working on his next project. His last Top 5 hit came in 2003, so hopefully he can deliver on this one.
In a move that is bound to alienate some of his fans, Darryl Worley will be appearing nude in the July 2007 issue of Playgirl magazine. Jason [...]Continue reading "Elizabeth Cook Is One Heck Of A Clogger And Women Sing About Revenge"
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Merle Haggard And Billy Joe Shaver Have New Albums In The Pipes
A Fredericksburg promoter’s attempt to revive a lawsuit against Merle Haggard has been shot down by the 4th Court of Appeals because she missed the deadline to appeal the suit’s dismissal. Kathy Schroeder is suing Haggard over a concert he failed to appear at in 2001 due to an illness, which she is challenging as [...]
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Big & Rich Launch Video Via iTunes And Jason Aldean Expecting Second Daughter
After a decades worth of research, Holly George-Warren recently released Public Cowboy No. 1: The Life and Times of Gene Autry. Oxford University Press asks Ms. George-Warren a few questions about Autry and her book on their blog.
OUP: What do you think Autry’s enduring legacy will be?
George-Warren: The image of the singing cowboy–gussied up in [...]Continue reading "Big & Rich Launch Video Via iTunes And Jason Aldean Expecting Second Daughter"
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Drama Behind Richie McDonald’s Split From Lonestar And Willie Nelson Has Chance To Be “Fallen Angel” For A Day
Still Is Still Moving posted a story from Marsha Sills about Willie Nelson’s day in court this past Tuesday. The women were giddy and the Assistant District Attorney was a little dismayed at the reaction.
Songwriter and singer Willie Nelson’s court appearance in St. Martinville on Tuesday always will be on the minds of those women [...] -
American Idol Country Night Plagued By Mediocrity And Critics Love New Pam Tillis Album
Big & Rich canceled their show at San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino on April 12th. The cancellation was due to a dispute over a young guest.
To accommodate the wishes of an ill 5-year-old girl, a local radio station had arranged for the young fan and her family to meet Big & Rich and see [...] -
Carrie Underwood Earns Fourth No. 1 And Joe Walsh Joins Kenny Chesney
Carrie Underwood has achieved her fourth number one single from her debut album with “Wasted.” Her previous number ones were “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” “Don’t Forget to Remember Me,” and “Before He Cheats.” Check out more discussion on this topic at Country Universe.
“Country sells in Zanesville. My thoughts are, we’re going to fill every seat [...]
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