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Who Could Sue Country Music?
In light of 50 Cent and Universal getting sued for promoting a gangsta’ lifestyle, Mike Severson asks who could sue country music for the lifestyle it promotes? “Soccer moms? Former 70’s rock fans? The state of Texas?”
Sugarland, Little Big Town and Jake Owen all share the No. 50 song on Billboard’s Hot Country […]
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Buddy Miller Gets Cover Treatment From No Depression
No Depression plans to enshrine Buddy Miller on the cover of their last issue.
John Goodspeed gushes over the new George Strait album and says while Strait can nail a number of styles, “he really hammers western swing,” particularly the duet with Dean Dillon on “West Texas Town.” Robert Earl Keen shares writing credits with Dillon […]Continue reading "Buddy Miller Gets Cover Treatment From No Depression"
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New Albums From Lyle Lovett And Joe Nichols Get Some Love
Lots of activity on the Billboard album and single charts this week, although the top spots are still firmly locked up by Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney. Luke Bryan hopped to No. 2 on the album chart while George Strait’s tune “How ‘Bout The Cowgirls” springs from No. 35 to No. 26 in its second […]
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Mailbag: Does Vince Gill Cut His Own Hair?
How do you write a tribute to someone you love?
If there was a formula, would it really be a fitting tribute? - Brody
What country singer had Big & Rich in their video?
The duo appeared in the video for Billy Joe Shaver’s “Live Forever” and even took part in vocal duties. (watch on YouTube) - Brody
Who […]Continue reading "Mailbag: Does Vince Gill Cut His Own Hair?"
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Jake Owen - “Something About A Woman”
For an artist trying to establish himself, Jake Owen’s “Something About A Woman” is a downright disappointing release. In marketing, you typically push your unique selling point and that is exactly what Jake Owen lacks right now. This song could have been recorded by anyone just as blandly as it is here.
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Man Charged For Stalking Martina McBride And Alison Krauss Would Love To Sing Traditional Country
CMT sheds some light on who Elizabeth Cook is as a person, where she draws inspiration for her songs, and her unwavering artistic standards. Want to know where the authenticity in her music comes from?
“Some people’s parents aren’t around or some people’s parents aren’t involved, and that affects them and who they’ve become,” she says. […] -
Thursday Morning News Roundup: Thanksgiving Edition
The pop singer turned country, Michelle Branch, is selling her Los Angeles home to move to Nashville. Branch is one of the members of the new band The Wreckers. Her home is listed at $3.3 million. Imagine the things The 9513 could do with that kind of money.
I don’t know very much about Jake Owen, […]
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Forgotten Artists: Bradley Kincaid In a manner similar to Alan Lomax, William Bradley “The Kentucky Mountain Boy” Kincaid was one of the great American musicologists and collectors of American folk, country and parlor songs.
Forgotten Artists: Goldie Hill Had Carl Smith and Goldie Hill been born 30 or 40 years later, they might have been like Faith Hill and Tim McGraw–the dominant married couple in country music.
Miranda Lambert - “More Like Her” This kind of material, as opposed to her tough-chick-done-wrong romps like “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and “Gunpowder and Lead,” is where her real promise lies
Joey Rory - “Cheater, Cheater” It’s actually downright frivolous, but that just makes it all the more fun. And really, are you allowed to say “ho” on country radio?
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.
Blake Shelton - "She Wouldn't Be Gone" It’s all about nailing the melody rather than providing a legitimate interpretation that accentuates the lyrical content, although Shelton does do a pretty good job of injecting what limited emotion he can.
Don’t look now, but Darius Rucker, lead singer of 90s rock group Hootie & The Blowfish, has a country hit on his hands. What you probably haven’t heard is that Rucker is the first black artist to chart a single in the country top 20 since Charley Pride last did it in 1988.
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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