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Who the Country Music Hall of Fame Should Induct Next
For years the Country Music Hall of Fame was caught in the position where many deserving performers had died off before their turn for induction arrived. This was mostly due to the Hall’s practice of electing only one new member per year (and in at least one year, electing no one).
By the time the [...]Continue reading "Who the Country Music Hall of Fame Should Induct Next"
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Actor Ed Harris Sings Country Music For Upcoming Western
Listen to actor Ed Harris sing “You’ll Never Leave My Heart,” a song he wrote for his new western movie Appaloosa.
Lee Ann Womack played most of the songs from her new album Wednesday night at the Allen Room in New York. Jon Caramanica says the mood is much the same as found on There’s More [...]Continue reading "Actor Ed Harris Sings Country Music For Upcoming Western"
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Opry Member Charlie Walker Passed Away Friday at 81
Grand Ole Opry and Country Music Disc Jockey Hall of Fame member Charlie Walker passed away on Friday at age 81. Peter Cooper eulogizes:
In 1958, Mr. Walker decided to record “Pick Me Up On Your Way Down,” from the pen of an aspiring songwriter named Harlan Howard who was a forklift driver at a California [...]Continue reading "Opry Member Charlie Walker Passed Away Friday at 81"
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Lack of Top Talent Puts End to Big State Festival For ‘08
Big State Festival is officially done, at least for this year. Charlie Walker, co-owner of C3 Presents, cites “a lack of top tier talent” as the reason behind the festival’s demise.
John Gerome says starting in 2005, life for Patty Loveless took a hairpin turn. She lost her mother-in-law, brother, and mom, which spurred a [...]Continue reading "Lack of Top Talent Puts End to Big State Festival For ‘08"
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In each and every instance, the best country albums of the past ten years were built on the backs of songs -- stories about you and me from birth to death and stories that paint landscapes rooted in every region of America and beyond. These are the top country albums of the decade.Current Discussion
- Trent: This song might have been okay if Miley weren't on it. She added nothing and sounded terrible.
- Steve M.: The "ick" level reminded me of "I love trouble" which paired Nick Nolte and Julia Roberts. Not only do you ...
- numberonecountryfan: Well we have country music's version of Something Stupid! If this single does not feel 'contrived' by any stretch ...
- Juli: This is the ickiest duet since Michael and Maeby's version of "Afternoon Delight" on Arrested Development.
- Thomas: ...i agree, it rather sounds as if there was a drunk chick hanging out at the studio during recording. the ...
- eric: he's putting out 3 of them i think so he can throw 18 songs out a year instead of 12. ...
- Jon: "Cyrus's harmony?" She's singing the same dang thing he is, just an octave higher. That ain't harmony.
- Stormy: Wow. This song is Ew on all levels.
- Music Lover: @Jon, you seem like an intelligent, smart guy. I'm really inspired by you, dude. Thanks for continuing argument of TS. ...
- SCUBA8USMC: Finally it is out in Karaoke. I loved this song from the first time I heard it on the radio ...
