-
Reba McEntire Inks Deal With Valory Music Co.
Reba McEntire signed with Valory Music Co., the sister label to Big Machine Records. It’s a move that reunites her with Scott Borchetta, who she worked with at MCA Nashville to earn 14 #1 singles and sell over 22 million albums. (via press release)
New releases for the week of 11/11/08 include:Allison Krauss – A Hundred [...]
Continue reading "Reba McEntire Inks Deal With Valory Music Co."
-
Willie Nelson Tune Lands On List Of Most Unusual Funeral Songs
Centennial Park, the largest provider of cemetery, crematorium, and memorial services in South Australia just released its top ten lists for the most popular and most unusual funeral songs and Willie Nelson rests at No. 8 on the “Most Unusual” list for the Percy Mayfield penned tune, “Hit the Road Jack” (although I can’t seem [...]
Continue reading "Willie Nelson Tune Lands On List Of Most Unusual Funeral Songs"
-
Riders In The Sky Picks Up Cowboy Spirit Award
Western music group Riders in the Sky and actor John Wayne are 2008’s recipients of the National Festival of the West Cowboy Spirit Award — recognizing those setting the example of Western heroes with the integrity, strength of spirit, and moral character depicted by the American cowboy.
The Dixie Chicks will be the first country act [...]Continue reading "Riders In The Sky Picks Up Cowboy Spirit Award"
-
John Rich Announces Get Rich Talent Search
Beginning on March 31st and taking place on the last Monday of every month afterwards, John Rich will host the Get Rich Talent Search. Ten unsigned artists will show up to be judged by celebrity judges for a chance to win cash prizes for first, second, and third place.
The decision to fire the police officer [...]Continue reading "John Rich Announces Get Rich Talent Search"
-
Carrie Underwood Invited to Become Grand Ole Opry Member: Can I Say “I Told You So?”
Randy Travis surprised Carrie Underwood on the Grand Ole Opry stage last night after she finished singing her cover of “I Told You So” and asked Underwood to become the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry. A tearful Carrie accepted the Opry’s invitation.
If you’re a regular The 9513 reader, this is old news. [...] -
Chris LeDoux To Encore With “Ridin’ For A Fall” Video
Capitol Nashville/EMI will honor the legacy of Chris LeDoux on April 29th with a new CD/DVD collection titled Classic Chris LeDoux.
Among the 15 audio tracks and 15 videos on the new collection are LeDoux’s “Bang A Drum” with Jon Bon Jovi, “Whatcha Gonna Do With A Cowboy” with Garth Brooks, and the music video for [...]Continue reading "Chris LeDoux To Encore With “Ridin’ For A Fall” Video"
-
Brad Paisley Added To Grammy Lineup
Brad Paisley has joined the performance lineup for the Grammys.
Speaking of Brad, the Tennessean’s Beverly Keel reports that he’s set to begin working on an instrumental album.
Charles Hughes confesses that he’s become something of a Josh Turner fan over the past couple of years and designates “Nowhere Fast”, Turner’s duet with Anthony Hamilton, as the [...] -
The Grammys Will Go On Sans Picketing
Striking writers claim that they won’t picket the Grammy Awards and Recording Academy President Neil Portnow has insisted that a full-scale Grammys will continue no matter what.
Nashville Hype is sold on Sarah Kaine and believes she’s a traditional artist that can appeal to a younger demographic.
Despite bluegrass authorities contrary opinions Edward Morris fully supports Rhonda [...] -
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"
-
Cancer Patient Granted Wish to Visit Opry
The Charleston Gazette ran a touching story on Christmas Eve about Steve Johnson, a 50-year old cancer patient who had fulfilled two of his three wishes. The last thing he wanted to do before he died was visit the Grand Ole Opry, something he didn’t think he was going to happen. While looking up information [...]
Continue reading "Cancer Patient Granted Wish to Visit Opry"
Popular Stuff
Sponsor
Is Dave Haywood going solo? This and many other of country music's most pressing questions answered in the September edition of The 9513's world famous Mailbag!
Caroline Herring likes to sing songs about life in the South. No, not exactly like Justin Moore and Jason Aldean...
The 9513's resident historian Paul W. Dennis sits down for a chat with country music legend Gene Watson.
As much as we love girl singers, we love songs about girl singers even more. Here's just a few of the many tribute songs out there.
Step away from the river and up to a jukebox, because heartbreak is only temporary, but a good song about drowning yourself—like a diamond—lasts forever.
What do you think about music labels "testing the waters" with a single before providing access to an artist's entire album? 
What country artist, young or old, would you recommend as a must-listen artist to a newcomer on his/her journey through country music, and what would your essential song picks be?Current Discussion
- Jo Jo: Brooks & Dunn, Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire
- highwayman3: George Strait, Reba, and Lee Ann Womack, oh wait, that's already happening, too bad they aren't coming anywhere near driving ...
- Mayor JoBob: Or Alan Jackson, Rodney Crowell and Marty Stuart with guest appearance by Jimmy Buffett!
- JCH: Jamey Johnson, Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert. No idea where the heck that came from.
- Mayor JoBob: Brad Paisley, David Ball and Highway 101!!!!!!
- Noeller: Jamey Johnson, Randy Houser, Eric Church and Zac Brown Band. It's the Bearded Saviours of Country Tour - would ...
- Sparkles: OMG - have you seen this? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYENOUcaAsM I LOVE DOLLY!!!!
- Ben Milam: On three alternating stages: the pogues mahone, steve earle, eric b. & rakim, the band, emmylou harris, the drive by ...
- Bob: Suzy Bogguss and Hal Ketchum
- Jon: Alison Krauss+Union Station featuring Jerry Douglas, and Shania Twain. It almost happened back in 2003-2004; the "Up! Close & ...
