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ACM Awards’ New Artist Nominees; Lyrics Street Signs Kevin Fowler; Guy Clark Tribute In the Works
The Academy of Country Music announced nominees for the top new artist categories, which will be fan-voted for the second year in a row. They include:
Top New Solo Vocalist
Luke Bryan
Jamey Johnson
Chris YoungTop New Vocal Duo
Bomshel
Joey + Rory
Steel MagnoliaTop New Vocal Group
Eli Young Band
Gloriana
The Lost TrailersActor Clifton Collins Jr. directed and starred in [...]
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Zac Brown Band Has Year’s Top Country Dance Club Hit; Early Waylon Jennings Reissues
The Zac Brown Band topped the 2009 list of the top 10 country dance club hits with its song “Toes.” GAC has the rest of the top 10 plus lists for the previous five years.
Craig Shelburne considers George Strait’s second album, Strait From the Heart, one of his finest achievements and with songs like [...] -
Full List of The 9513’s 2009 Country Music Artist Interviews
Here’s full alphabetized (by first name) list of the interviews conducted by The 9513 in 2009.
Amy Dalley
Ashley Monroe
Barbara Mandrell
Big Kenny
Billy Ray Cyrus
Bryan White
Caitlin & Will
Charlie Daniels
Charlie Louvin
Collin Raye
Corb Lund
Darryl Worley
David Lee Murphy
David Nail
Dolly Parton
Eddie Montgomery
Eric Church
Gene Watson
George Ducas
George Jones
Gloriana
Guy Clark
Jack Ingram
Jamie O’Neal
Jed Hilly (Americana Music Association)
Jeff Hanna (Nitty Gritty Dirt Band)
Joe Diffie
Joe Nichols
John Rich
Johnny Van [...]Continue reading "Full List of The 9513’s 2009 Country Music Artist Interviews"
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30 Songs About Dads
When it comes to songs written about family, it seems Mama gets the lion’s share of the credit. It’s time to show some love to the dads–both good and bad–of country music. Whether it’s unconditional love, a kick in the pants or a valuable life lesson, the dads in these songs are pretty dang awesome…for [...]
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Forgotten Artists: Ed Bruce
For a brief period in the late 1970s to mid 80s, Ed Bruce seemed to be everywhere–hit songs as a songwriter, hit records as a recording artist and regular appearances on the television show Bret Maverick.
Like many other artists, Ed Bruce got his start as a rockabilly singer signed to Sun Records; however, for him [...] -
‘Live at The Bluebird Cafe’ Concert Series Will Celebrate Americana Artists
Jim Lauderdale, Sam Bush, Nanci Griffith and Foster & Lloyd have been confirmed to perform as part of the Americana Music Association’s ‘Live at The Bluebird Cafe’ series starting in February.
Little Big Town announced that bands and musicians can register to compete for an opening slot on the upcoming A Place To Land Tour. Fans [...]Continue reading "‘Live at The Bluebird Cafe’ Concert Series Will Celebrate Americana Artists"
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Charlie Louvin: The Exclusive Pre-Grammy Interview
When I called Charlie Louvin’s home, to conduct the interview we had scheduled the day before, his wife answered. No, Charlie wasn’t there, she told me–he was at the gas station filling his tank before prices went back up because “they’re leaving in the mornin’.” Louvin may be a living legend and an influence to [...]
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Blaze Foley and Bill Neely Among Musicians To Be Enshrined In Austin Music Memorial
Singer-songwriter Blaze Foley, whose song “If I Could Only Fly” was popularized by Merle Haggard, and country bluesman Bill Neely are two of the artists among the second group of deceased Austin musicians set to be inducted into the Austin Music Memorial.
In an interview for The Steamboat Pilot & Today, Sam Bush talks about the [...] -
Album Review: Charlie Louvin – Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs
For an octogenarian, Charlie Louvin is doing pretty damn good for himself. In September he released the gospel album Steps to Heaven, a gorgeous record that puts just about every other country gospel release to shame. Now, just three months later, he’s back with another record–this time on the opposite end of the feel good [...]
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Dailey & Vincent Announce New Album, Brothers From Different Mothers
On March 31, Dailey & Vincent, the new duo who captured an unprecedented seven International Bluegrass Music Awards in October, will release Brothers From Different Mothers, their second album through Rounder Records.
Darren White reviewed Kelly Willis and Bruce Robison’s Holiday Show for the Star-Telegram, and he admits that it might be country heresy to say [...]Continue reading "Dailey & Vincent Announce New Album, Brothers From Different Mothers"
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While the voice of country’s future took home this year’s big honor, a legendary voice from country music’s past scored a win for Album Of The Year. Check out the winners in The 9513's 2nd Annual Country Music Awards now!
Josh Turner's fourth album, Haywire, furthers his reputation as one of the leading men in contemporary country, a true, traditional voice in an ever-changing Nashville scene.
Having played on more than 500 albums and toured with artists that range from Hank III to Dolly Parton, Randy Kohrs has become one of the go-to musicians when there’s a need for a resophonic guitar
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
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