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Mailbag: Does Vince Gill Cut His Own Hair?
How do you write a tribute to someone you love?
If there was a formula, would it really be a fitting tribute? – Brody
What country singer had Big & Rich in their video?
The duo appeared in the video for Billy Joe Shaver’s “Live Forever” and even took part in vocal duties. (watch on YouTube) – Brody
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Album Review: Clay Walker – Fall
It doesn’t feel like it’s been four years since Clay Walker released his last album, A Few Questions, but indeed, it has. During that time, he learned Spanish and spent a year searching for songs with acclaimed producer Keith Stegall for his eighth album and first release on Curb Records. The result, Fall, is [...]
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Porter Wagoner Celebrates 50 Years With Opry And Stagecoach Highlights Different Sub-Genres Of Country
On Saturday, May 19 Porter Wagoner will celebrate his 50th anniversary as a member of the Grand Ole Opry. Marty Stuart will host the one-hour event to be televised on GAC and Patty Loveless and Dolly Parton will be giving special performances. Also to honor the occasion, The Martin Guitar Company is introducing the Martin [...]
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Josh Turner Records To A Full House At The Opry And Carrie Underwood Named Sexiest Female Musican
I’m running short on time, so please forgive today’s rather punctuated Roundup.
Matt Curry from the Associated Press talks about Clay Walker’s newest album, and has a lot of positive things to say about it as well as Walker himself. “It seemingly includes something for everyone, including the heart-tugging ‘It Ain’t Pretty (But It’s Beautiful)’ and [...]
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Rodney Atkins Celebrates Platinum Status And Last Of The Breed Debuts At #7 On Billboard
Michelle Branch, from the “country” duo The Wreckers, has a stalker. The guy shows up at all of her shows, sends her letters and videos, and even lunged at her once during an autograph session. Scary stuff.
Dierks Bentley and his wife Cassidy talked to People about their wedding on the beach in Mexico.
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Willie, Merle & Ray Could Be Country Equivalent Of The Rat Pack
Michelle Wright remembers the small town she came from and is returning to Canada to go on a small tour. The Brampton Guardian has a short interview with Wright. Her thoughts on Canadians traveling to the US to kick start their careers:
I think it is really a good, positive thing to celebrate the Canadians that [...]Continue reading "Willie, Merle & Ray Could Be Country Equivalent Of The Rat Pack"
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Angela Hacker Wins Nashville Star, Miranda Lambert Hits Platinum, And Josh Turner Goes Double Platinum
In a story that seems to never get old to the media, the Dixie Chicks are apparently patriotic since they criticized President Bush.
We’re a few days late, but Angela Hacker is your new Nashville Star. Her debut album will be released in less than a month, April 3rd.
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Kenny Chesney Squashes Gay Rumors & George Strait Earns His 54th Number One
There are only seven days left in the Last of The Breed ticket contest, so if you’re planning on entering you better do it now. Only six people are entered at the moment and it’s still anyone’s contest to win if they really want it. Update: This contest has ended. Congratulations to the winners.
Kenny Chesney [...]
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Mailbag: The First Edition
This is the first edition of the mailbag, except instead of answering questions that people sent to me via email, I pulled some questions from the search queries in our stats program that people used to find The 9513. Let’s get started.
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Who wrote the lyrics to Stupid Boy sang by Keith Urban?
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Urban Out Of Rehab, Clay Walker Gets Engaged, And George Jones 101
Today has been kind of slow on the news front. I think all the cold weather is killing everyone’s productivity levels, or maybe that’s just us? Funny how that works, we’re trapped indoors where it seems like we could sit down and just write, but then nothing comes out. Nevertheless, on to the news:
Keith Urban [...]
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- Bob: Great interview. Hoping Bucky's new single does well. The song has a great message.
- Michelle: I'm not a big fan, but I like a couple of their songs. Jennifer has a really good voice, though.
- brittany: Fabulous interview! Thanks so much for bringing Bucky to us!
- Occasional Hope: "Taylor will have to pick something upbeat to take away from her average vocals- probably a difficult thing to do ...
- Walker: Dixie Chicks on tour! I am happy that all three of them are somewhat together. I think 4 years should be ...
- Josh: i completely disagree, Sugarland is amazing and there songs do go somewhere There lyrics are amazing and heart ful But i have ...
- K: This should be an awesome show. There's definatly a diverse set of artists here. Carrie would do an excellent job ...
- Sue: Thanks for the nice interview. Love Bucky's new single and eagerly await his new album.
- k: This song is terrible. I want the good Toby music back.
- Jon: Bowling Green KY's The Beaver just announced the Chicks-Eagles-Urban tour, then played "Have You Forgotten.". What are the odds on ...
