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SXSW 2008: Friday and Saturday Music Wrap-Up
Burleson Heights Unplugged at Ventana del Soul
Friday’s venue hopping kicked off just after lunch at Cafe Ventana, a little cafe/coffee shop tucked into the Ventana del Soul Cultural Center. It’s located away from the bustling activities of SXSW in downtown Austin, and as it turned out, just about everyone in attendance was either an employee [...]Continue reading "SXSW 2008: Friday and Saturday Music Wrap-Up"
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Nicole Kidman’s Bump is Keith Urban’s Baby
The rumors were true, Keith Urban is going to be a dad.
Country Music Hall of Famer Ken Nelson passed away at age 96. He was known as a Capitol Record executive that was an integral part of the “Bakersfield Sound” and well as the “Nashville Sound” and the producer of Buck Owens’ “Act Naturally,” Merle [...]Continue reading "Nicole Kidman’s Bump is Keith Urban’s Baby"
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The Year in Review: Top 20 Country Music News Stories of 2007
The 9513 began as a country music news site. During the past year we have diversified our content but daily news roundups remain popular among our readers. Thus, it’s only fitting that our Year in Review series for 2007 ends with a roundup of the year’s top country music news stories.
20. Sammy Kershaw’s Troubles. I [...]Continue reading "The Year in Review: Top 20 Country Music News Stories of 2007"
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New Year, New Beginnings: Mindy McCready Released From Jail
Mindy McCready was released from jail just in time for the new year, “I’m the happiest girl in the world right now” she said. Judging from the picture following the link it appears that jail time definitely took a toll on her appearance.
Nicole Kidman is once again fighting rumors that she is pregnant after the [...]Continue reading "New Year, New Beginnings: Mindy McCready Released From Jail"
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Even Elvis’ Crap Turns to Gold
John Gerome lays out all the logistics of a Christmas album from the label side of things. Basically, the peak season for a Christmas album is between late October and Christmas, it usually sells well for a few seasons, and if it makes it to gold status, then it’s hugely successful. Gerome says Elvis’ Christmas [...]
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Country Music: Republican or Democrat?
Bob Doerschuk says Porter Wagoner’s legacy is secure and unique.
“I may not be the world’s greatest singer,” Wagoner said in his 2007 interview with CMA Close Up. “But I know how to sing Country Music. I know what separates Country from other kinds of music. I’ve learned that it’s important, if you’re a singer or [...] -
Hank Thompson & Porter Wagoner Bear Family Records Winners
First off, huge thanks to everyone who participated in our first anniversary giveaway. We’d like to give a Bear Family box-set to each and every one of you, but unfortunately a collection of Bear Family magnitude doesn’t come cheap so we can only give two collections away. And, it looks like I win both of [...]
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Lyle Lovett Takes Stand; Says Musicians Deserve Royalties, Too
23 Club — a historic honky-tonk in Brisbane, CA where Johnny Cash and Hank Williams once played — has been closed up for at least ten days. The new owners are suing the previous owners for fraud and breach of contract.
Brad Paisley visited his hometown to film the video “Letter to Me”. It’s shot [...]Continue reading "Lyle Lovett Takes Stand; Says Musicians Deserve Royalties, Too"
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Tracy Lawrence Made History At CMA Awards With Win
Trisha Yearwood hates the fact that ticket scalpers are getting a hold of some of the $31 tickets to Garth Brooks’ shows and selling them for astronomical prices. Witness the prices on eBay.
Country music is keeping Jessica Simpson busy these days. She attended the BMI Awards to see her buddy Willie Nelson canonized, made sure [...]Continue reading "Tracy Lawrence Made History At CMA Awards With Win"
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The 2007 CMA Awards Aftermath: Country Music Hijacked
There’s only one country album on Stylus Magazine’s List of the 50 Best Albums of 2007, and it’s Miranda Lambert’s Crazy Ex-Girlfriend, coming in at number two.
Yallwire posted the second part to their video interview with Billy Joe Shaver. This time around he sings “Get Thee Behind Me Satan” and gives some insight into [...]Continue reading "The 2007 CMA Awards Aftermath: Country Music Hijacked"
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