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Garth Brooks Returning To The Stage For One Night Only
This is the first mention I’ve heard of it, but Jamey Johnson released an album at the end of August that’s available only as a digital download (iTunes, Rhapsody, etc.). That Lonesome Song contains 13 songs, 11 of which Johnson has some kind of writing credit on. Definitely worth checking out.
The reality show Nashville [...]Continue reading "Garth Brooks Returning To The Stage For One Night Only"
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Townes Van Zandt To Be Awarded The President’s Award At AMA
Before you go out and buy The Great Lost Performance from Johnny Cash that was recently released, head over to Twangville and see what they have to say about the album.
This release is billed as The Great Lost Performance, but I’m not sure I’d go that far. It is a rollicking good time but [...]Continue reading "Townes Van Zandt To Be Awarded The President’s Award At AMA"
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Review: Ty Herndon’s Latest, Right About Now
Ty Herndon released his latest album, Right About Now, today. It is his first secular studio album release since his 1999 album, Steam. During that time, he put out two Christmas albums and a greatest hits CD.
“Everything familiar feels so new to me. I might look the same, but I’m not who I used to [...]Continue reading "Review: Ty Herndon’s Latest, Right About Now"
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