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John Michael Montgomery Enters Rehab For Substance Abuse
News on John Michael Montgomery’s website says the country singer has checked himself into rehab for substance abuse and canceled all appearances for the next 30 days.
“I will be disappearing for a while to try and defeat the demons that have stripped me of my energy of life and good health for so many years […]Continue reading "John Michael Montgomery Enters Rehab For Substance Abuse"
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Country Music Hall of Famer Eddy Arnold Passed Away This Morning
Country Music Hall of Famer Eddy Arnold passed away early this morning at age 89.
Before Garth Brooks came along, Arnold was easily country music’s biggest record-seller. Sales of his discs from the mid-1940s to the present, in every recorded medium from 78s to CDs, have topped 80 million. Along the way, Arnold became a key […]Continue reading "Country Music Hall of Famer Eddy Arnold Passed Away This Morning"
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“Real Men of Genius” Salutes Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley joins “Mr. Push Up Bra Inventor” and “Mr. Tiny Thong Bikini Wearer” as one of the subjects immortalized in Anheuser Busch’s “Real Men of Genius” radio spots. In the ad, he’s saluted as “Mr. Sad Country Song Songwriter” (listen).
“Getting a ‘real men of genius’ spot is pretty much the pinnacle for a dude […]Continue reading "“Real Men of Genius” Salutes Dierks Bentley"
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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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Mel Tillis Gets Remastered
Three out-of-print Mel Tillis albums have been remastered and are scheduled for release on April 29.
Despite having a rough few weeks and speculation about his sexuality, Chace Crawford (whoever that is) is doing fine since his split with Carrie Underwood.
Founding member and lead singer of the Hacienda Brothers Chris Gaffney was diagnosed with liver […] -
Sara Evans Engaged To Alabama Talk Show Host
Sara Evans’ publicist has confirmed that she is engaged to Alabama talk show host, and former University of Alabama quarterback, Jay Barker.
Toby Keith plans to release a 35-song greatest hits package on May 6th that spans his career, starting with “Should Have Been a Cowboy” and concluding with his latest single, “She’s a Hottie.” […]Continue reading "Sara Evans Engaged To Alabama Talk Show Host"
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Country Music Lifer George Jones To Get New Box-Set From Time Life
Time Life plans to release Legends of American Music: George Jones, a three-CD boxed set covering the Hall of Famer’s career, on May 20.
John Goodspeed touches on a few country bending performances at SXSW, including: Shelby Lynne, Bruce Robison, Joanne Cotten, Deana Carter, and a few bands from The British Invasion with a twang.
The other […]Continue reading "Country Music Lifer George Jones To Get New Box-Set From Time Life"
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The Demise of No Depression
The alt-country music magazine No Depression will cease to exist after publishing the May-June issue. The current issue of the magazine contains a statement that basically says the decline in music sales is adversely affecting their means to make money. Despite what the magazine’s title reads, that’s pretty depressing news.
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New Jessica Simspon Album to Feature Dolly Parton
Rumor has it that Jessica Simpson is in talks with Dolly Parton about doing a duet on her new album. (via ggcolumn)
In an exclusive interview with Country Hound, Dierks Bentley claims his band is the best at Halo 3, beating both Miranda Lambert’s and the Cross Canadian Ragweed bands. And, in another Q&A with Peter […]Continue reading "New Jessica Simspon Album to Feature Dolly Parton"
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50th Annual Grammy Awards Wrap-Up
We haven’t featured much Grammy coverage here on The 9513, but give us credit for weighing in when it counts: after the results have been revealed and with the benefit of perfect hindsight (we certainly wouldn’t want to stick our necks out before the votes have been cast).
In all seriousness, readers who desire extensive […]
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