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Q&A: The Honky Tonk Kid, Aaron Watson, Is All About The Old School
Aaron Watson’s latest album, Angels & Outlaws was released yesterday, April 1, and I had the opportunity to have him answer a few questions for the readers here at The 9513. Read on to find out what his favorite songs are on the new album, who he’d like to record with in the future, and [...]
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Tim McGraw Set To Launch His Own Fragrance
File this one under the sketchy column, but apparently Beyonce is intent on recording a “country” album.
“She is a big fan of country music and thought that would be an interesting and exciting way to go.
“She tested the waters at the American Music Awards last weekend and she is up for it.”
And who is she [...]Continue reading "Tim McGraw Set To Launch His Own Fragrance"
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Rodney Crowell, Vince Gill, & Barbara Mandrell Inducted Into Music City Walk of Fame
I’ve posted a number of interviews with Billy Joe Shaver and I may be a little biased, but I think the interview that Brady scored for The 9513 is the best yet. I was giddy like a school girl when he walked next door to Waterloo Records and played me the recording.
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A Prophet in Cowboy Boots: An Interview with Billy Joe Shaver
I recently had the opportunity to interview Billy Joe Shaver for The 9513 when he was in town promoting his new album, Everybody’s Brother. First off, I would like to thank Cassie and Logan over at Compadre Records for setting this up for us and a thanks is due to Billy Joe for taking time [...]
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- Jim Malec: "Keeps her letters in a nightstand." She sent him letters, Jon!
- Leverett Sherrif: Paulaw, Brutal, sir..you heard them when they were first getting started..these young girls have worked extremely hard to get to ...
- sam (sam): I'm just a fan, but as I understand it, both singing and songwriting are essential to making good music. It ...
- Jon: @K, thanks for the further explanation. As near as I can tell, there are at least as many mediocre ...
- K: “I would hope that the legacy of a great singer is rewarded more richly than a great writer.” After reading my ...
- Jon: PS – Its too bad Amie Comeaux wasn’t born years later so she could have been a contestant on American ...
- Joe: Great guilty pleasure. I'll enjoy hearing this on the radio.
- Michelle: I love That's My Job by Conway Twitty, but I can't listen to it with others in the room.
- Michelle: Two stars? Whatever!
- Michelle: I love this song. I would love to climb up in his lap and drive his big green tractor!
