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Tim McGraw Helps Detain Unruly Fan
Tim McGraw helped detain a rowdy fan during his recent concert in Auburn, Washington. He called for security to take the man away when he witnessed him rush forward and allegedly attack a female fan. After security was unable to get to the man fast enough McGraw helped drag him on stage. The band continued […]
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House Recognizes Toby Keith For Commitment to Military
Oklahoma congressman Tom Cole introduced a resolution to the House of Representatives to recognize Toby Keith’s commitment to the U.S. military. Keith has made six USO trips to visit troops on the front lines.
As we enter into the second half of 2008 Craig Shelburne takes a look back at 10 albums from the first half […]Continue reading "House Recognizes Toby Keith For Commitment to Military"
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Kenny Chesney Addresses Controversy In Letter To Fans
Kenny Chesney addressed the “controversy” (or nontroversy, I’m so clever) over his comments about the Entertainer of the Year award in a letter to his fans on his website. Basically he wants everyone to know he is grateful for the win and support he’s received and he continues to do what he does for you, […]
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George Strait Bags Fifty-Sixth No. 1
Although the charts aren’t officially out until Thursday, word has it that George Strait earned his 56th No. 1 with “I Saw God Today.”
Another day, another pop artist wanting to make the crossover. Nelly Furtado has recorded a duet with Keith Urban on one of her previous hits, “In God’s Hands.” Check it out at […] -
Celebrate Poetry Month With Shel Silverstein Reissues
Shel Silverstein’s 1969 country album Boy Named Sue has been reissued by Water Records and includes liner notes from Chet Flippo.
George Jones performed a 30-song concert on Monday night that lasted for over 90 minutes. Robert Reid says his voice showed signs of wear, but it never abandoned him. (via ggcolumn)
“I listen to the radio […]Continue reading "Celebrate Poetry Month With Shel Silverstein Reissues"
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Buddy Miller Gets Cover Treatment From No Depression
No Depression plans to enshrine Buddy Miller on the cover of their last issue.
John Goodspeed gushes over the new George Strait album and says while Strait can nail a number of styles, “he really hammers western swing,” particularly the duet with Dean Dillon on “West Texas Town.” Robert Earl Keen shares writing credits with Dillon […]Continue reading "Buddy Miller Gets Cover Treatment From No Depression"
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Mailbag: How Can I Get More Than A Memory?
What artist is switching to country music?
Snoop Dogg apparently has an Everlast country song on his new album, Jessica Simpson is from Texas and therefore undeniably country, and Bon Jovi and the Eagles tried on a pair of country music boots last year–so tell me, which artists aren’t switching to country music? - Brody
And most […]Continue reading "Mailbag: How Can I Get More Than A Memory?"
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Ride Along For Taylor Swift’s Hendersonville Boy Tour
Jody Rosen of Blender magazine had a chance to ride around with Taylor Swift in her Lexus and wrote an in-depth article on the teen phenom. Rosen calls the experience “Taylor’s Hendersonville Boy Tour.”
We’re in front of Sam’s, the rake who prompted Swift to write the revenge ballad “Should’ve Said No,” one of the preternaturally […]Continue reading "Ride Along For Taylor Swift’s Hendersonville Boy Tour"
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Songs About Prisoners Waitin’ Around To Die
Country Music is concerned with topics like life and death, sin and salvation, and the experience of the outsider and the lower classes. It should come as no surprise then that many fine country songs feature prisoners waiting to die. Here are 10 of the finest.
10. “They’re Hanging Me Tonight” - Johnny […]
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Gary Allan Watches “Airplanes” Take Off To No. 1
Gary Allan hit No. 1 on the Country Aircheck Chart this week with “Watching Airplanes.” On a sidenote, how’d you like that incredibly cheesy post title?
Trisha from Buffalo wrote in with this nugget of information:
Seems that the song “Lost In This Moment” which was released by Big & Rich was written by John Rich and […]Continue reading "Gary Allan Watches “Airplanes” Take Off To No. 1"
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