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Heidi Newfield Giveaway: What Am I Waiting For?
After ten years as the lead singer of Trick Pony, Heidi Newfield followed her calling to a solo career and teamed up with famed producer Tony Brown to create What Am I Waiting For?, a remarkable solo debut album that critics have lauded as a mature project that showcases Newfield’s artistic evolution:
“The studio marriage of […]Continue reading "Heidi Newfield Giveaway: What Am I Waiting For?"
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Jamey Johnson Giveaway: That Lonesome Song
We have five copies of Jamey Johnson’s latest album, That Lonesome Song, to give away thanks to the folks over at UMG.
To enter, either let us know which song written by Johnson you’d most like to hear him sing, or complete the following phrase by filling in the blanks:
Jamey Johnson is so _____ that he […]Continue reading "Jamey Johnson Giveaway: That Lonesome Song"
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Willie’s 75th Birthday Giveaway
In honor or celebration or whatever of Willie Nelson’s 75th birthday (his claimed birthday), we’re hosting a giveaway with the following prizes:
Grand Prize: A copy of the book, An Epic Life by Joe Nick Patoski, the box set chronicling his career, One Hell of a Ride, and a set of Willie braids
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Chris LeDoux Giveaway: Classic Chris LeDoux
“These are the songs that made Chris LeDoux the king of the modern day cowboy singers. It doesn’t get more real than this.” - Garth Brooks
The late American music legend Chris LeDoux was a steadfast westerner who sang firsthand of rodeo glory and pain while living the life of a bona-fide modern-day cowboy. […]Continue reading "Chris LeDoux Giveaway: Classic Chris LeDoux"
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Aaron Watson Giveaway: Angels & Outlaws
Angels & Outlaws contains covers of Waylon and John Mayer, a scripture reading by Billy Joe Shaver, “Barbed Wire Halo” from Aaron Watson’s previous album of the same name, and eleven new songs, with most of them featuring a writing credit by Watson. Kevin Fowler, Jack Ingram, Roger Creager, and Ray Benson make an appearance […]
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Anne Murray Giveaway: Duets: Friends & Legends
Anne Murray’s website describes her latest album, Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends, as “a collection of Anne’s most classic songs re-recorded as duets with some of the finest women of song including: Shania Twain, Martina McBride, Nelly Furtado, Isabelle Boulay, k.d. lang, Celtic Woman, Carole King, Olivia Newton-John, Emmylou Harris, Jann Arden, Shelby Lynne, […]
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Shelby Lynne Giveaway: Just A Little Lovin’
Not intent on simply covering Dusty Springfield, Shelby Lynne takes a stab at reinterpreting select songs of the late singer’s material and making it her own on her most recent record, Just A Little Lovin’, out on Lost Highway today. What you’ll find are a handful of beautifully desolate songs that sound nothing like the […]
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Free Christmas Song Downloads
I don’t know how long they’ll be available, so start downloading.
Sugar Hill Records has three free mp3 downloads on their MySpace from Sugar Plum: Holiday Treats From Sugar Hill. You have to be logged in with pop-ups enabled to download these: “That White Christmas Song” - Red Knuckles & The Trailblazers; “Silent Night” - The […]
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Christmas Album Winners
The time has come to announce the winners for our Christmas album giveaway sponsored by EMI. I’d like to extend a big thanks to everyone who participated and thanks to EMI for offering to send a few free albums to the winners. As Napoleon Dynamite would say: Luckkyyyy. Also, if you’re interested in winning a […]
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Christmas Playlist And Music Giveaway
Whether you’re a fan of Christmas music or not, it’s hard to avoid during the month of December. So in the spirit of the holidays each of The 9513’s editors decided to give you some download fodder and jotted out a list of their favorite holiday inspired tunes. Be sure to share some of your […]
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Josh Gracin - “Unbelievable (Ann Marie)” Despite initial marketing that touted the album as deep and personal, “Unbelievable (Ann Marie)” is anything but deep or personal.
Josh Turner - "Everything Is Fine" Turner is the rare example of an artist who records material that’s both quality and trademark.
Darryl Worley - "Tequila On Ice" A groovy mid-tempo that sways, a refreshing reprieve from the exhausting pace of a format that clamors for loud music and swelling choruses.
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News that former Sugarland member and co-founder Kristen Hall is suing her ex-mates, to the tune of $1.5 million, goes a long way towards providing a bit of context regarding the Atlanta singer/songwriter’s sudden departure from the group.
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