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Carter’s Chord – “You Knock Me Out”
In country, as in pretty much every genre, there are insightful, honest, and inventive songwriters who can’t sing a note, just as there are soulful, expressive singers who couldn’t find a way to make moon and spoon rhyme. Then there are those rare musicians who do both equally well, and countless artists who do neither. [...]
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Don’t Make Gretchen Wilson Take Her Earrings Out
Gretchen Wilson’s new single will be released on April 20.
Former Opry general manager and longtime announcer Hal Durham died at his home this weekend at the age of 77.
Country Weekly’s Chris Neal says the most captivating track on Words & Music Nashville, a sampler album of Nashville songwriters, is the most unusual: “‘Bullets,’ Lisa Carver’s [...]Continue reading "Don’t Make Gretchen Wilson Take Her Earrings Out"
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Sugarland Co-founder Kristin Hall Sues Former Bandmates Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush
Sugarland co-founder Kristen Hall is suing former bandmates Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush for $1.5 million. Hall claims that she had an agreement with Nettles and Bush to share profits after she left the band but has not received her portion of Sugarland’s earnings. (more coverage on Law.com)
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Q&A With Carter’s Chord – The Exclusive 9513 Interview
The sisters of Carter’s Chord–Becky, Emily, and Joanna Robertson–have a direct link to one of the most legendary families in country music history: their parents, Barney and Carter, were members of Waylon Jenning’s touring band, The Waylors. In this exclusive interview with The 9513, the Show Dog Records trio, on tour with label head Toby [...]
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The CMA Tweaks Awards Process
The CMA is making some changes to the way its awards voting takes place. According to the 6/17 issue of Country Aircheck:
On the first ballot, only the top 20 qualified vote recipients will advance to the second ballot. In the past, any candidate receiving 10 votes moved on. Also, on the second ballot, members may [...] -
Dwight Yoakam Slated to Make 24th Appearance on The Tonight Show
When Dwight Yoakam appears on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” tomorrow he’ll break the record for most musical appearances on the show by any artist. He’s currently tied with Lyle Lovett at 23. One of the tunes he plans to play is “Act Naturally,” from the catalog of his late mentor, Buck Owens.
“Jay and [...]Continue reading "Dwight Yoakam Slated to Make 24th Appearance on The Tonight Show"
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New Reckless Kelly Album Slated For June 24
The band Reckless Kelly plans to release their new album, Bulletproof, on June 24 on Yep Roc Records.
Band frontman Willy Braun co-wrote one of the new songs, “God Forsaken Town,” with Robert Earl Keen, based on a person holding out from evacuating during Hurricane Katrina. Another song, “American Blood,” criticizes the war in Iraq because [...]Continue reading "New Reckless Kelly Album Slated For June 24"
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Artists to Watch in 2008 (Part 3 of 5): Buzzworthy
We’re halfway home, kids! So far this week we’ve looked at mostly familiar faces–a handful of veterans trying to maneuver their way through the obstacles of the industry and make an impact in ‘08. But today is when things start to get exciting. Over the next three days I’ll be introducing you to a number [...]
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Carter’s Chord – “Young Love”
One of the best parts about having a job which requires reading through an endless series of agonizingly long artist bios is that every once in a while you’re bound to unearth a choice nugget that hilariously “exaggerates” an artist’s qualities. And let me tell you, I’ve come across my share of exaggerations. But [...]
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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.: I love the Crickets. Rave on Stormy.
- stormy: Undo what, exactly? I am sorry, but the 30 minutes of crickets chirping one of my favorite singers recorded ...
- steve: *thumbs down (I give Carrie a thumbs up for everything she touches, don't judge)
- ALJID: "What, exactly, is she supposed to be making me believe here?" That she wants to "undo it" dude..but of course, appreciating ...
- steve: predictable review, at best. why even do it? anyone who reads this site knows it would get a thumbs ...
- merlefan49: I have my favorites too. If any of them recorded this song with this arrangement I would be blasting them. ...
- stormy: What, exactly, is she supposed to be making me believe here?
- Nicolas: I'm very pleased that she released this as a single =) Its a great song and I hope it does ...
- ALJID: Paul W Dennis says: "Good performance – really mediocre song – of course Carrie’s idiot fans will love it regardless of ...
- Judy: I happen to be crazy about anything this woman sings. She is by far the most gifted, talented young artist ...
