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Dealing Blind: Clint Black Files Lawsuit Against His Manager
Clint Black filed a lawsuit against his manager/accountant, Charles Sussman. Black asserts that Sussman and his firm “repeatedly engaged in self-dealing, negligence, and/or gross negligence” in steering his finances. Part of the dispute involves Little Big Town. Black believed the band was signed to a long-term deal with Equity Records, the independent record label in [...]
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Stagecoach Music Festival ‘08: Day Two
The weather was still bearable in Indio, as it would thankfully remain for the duration of the festival, and day two was underway. I made sure to get there in time to check out Mr. Johnny up-and-comer himself, Hayes Carll.
Hayes has lots of buzz around him these days and I was happy to see [...] -
Bucky Covington – “I’ll Walk”
Songwriters: Lonnie Fowler and Brent Wilson
For a demonstration of the influence of American Idol, look no further than Bucky Covington, who has been able to place his first two singles inside the top 20 despite being a mediocre artist, but if there’s any sensibility left in this world, his next single, “I’ll Walk,” won’t [...] -
43rd Annual ACM Awards: Who Should Have Been Nominated
In a perfect world, The 9513 staff would select the ACM nominees and fans would not vote for Entertainer of the Year. Here in the real world, the Academy votes for the nominees, the fans vote for the Entertainer, and I make fun of both.
There are only two rules: as much as I’d like to, [...]Continue reading "43rd Annual ACM Awards: Who Should Have Been Nominated"
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Drive By Truckers Album, Brighter Than Creation’s Dark, Steps Into the Light
The new Drive By Truckers’ album is a whopping 74 minutes long, and the Houston Chronicle’s Andrew Dansby says even that is after a trim. Joshua Klein suggests that the 19-song Brighter Than Creation’s Dark may be the band’s strongest record in his in-depth interview with the band for Pitchfork Media.
Mark Cuban emphatically declares the [...]Continue reading "Drive By Truckers Album, Brighter Than Creation’s Dark, Steps Into the Light"
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Tim McGraw And Friday Night Lights Team Up Again
Tim McGraw is scheduled to play an intimate performance for the attendees of Beyond the Lights Celebrity Golf Classic the day that SXSW kicks off. Proceeds from the inaugural tournament, hosted by actors Kyle Chandler and Brad Leland of my favorite TV show Friday Night Lights, will benefit the Gridiron Heroes Spinal Cord Injury Foundation [...]
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Ten Most Disappointing Albums of 2007
The list of the most disappointing albums of the year includes a few good albums, some great artists, disappointing studio sets from veteran acts and two poor debut records. Here’s hoping that everybody does better next time.
10. Living Hard, Gary Allan
Gary Allan is at his best when he paints outside the lines. Smoke [...] -
Mailbag: Name Of Man Who Sing Traditional Country Music?
What should Josh Turner’s new single be?
Barring any shakeups at the label, his next single will be “Another Try” from Everything is Fine – Jim
Why was Faith Hill not at the 41st CMA Awards?
Her and her hubby, Tim McGraw, where shut out and didn’t receive any nominations, so what’s the point in going and supporting [...]Continue reading "Mailbag: Name Of Man Who Sing Traditional Country Music?"
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Mailbag: I’ll Be Hurtin’ When I Wake Up On The Floor
When is Toby Keith’s latest CD going to be released?
Technically, his latest CD has already been released. All kidding aside, his next CD, Big Dog Daddy, is slated for release on June 12, 2007. – Brady
Who sings “I Miss You Daddy”?
Songwriter Karen Mason. You can buy a CD or MP3 of the song, and read [...]Continue reading "Mailbag: I’ll Be Hurtin’ When I Wake Up On The Floor"
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Dale Watson Protests Release Of The Little Darlin Sessions And Willie Nelson’s Picnic Leaves Texas
I was excited to find out that another Dale Watson album was going to be released, unfortunately that excitement was subdued after reading that the album is being released with protest from Watson himself.
The Little Darling CD was never finished ( we cut a lot of songs but never were given the chance to correct [...]
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