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Shania Twain’s Face Perfect; Keith Urban Gets Festive; Even More Lists
A study led by the University of Toronto found that Shania Twain’s face has a perfect set of geometric measurements.
From the article: HERE’S a heart-warming Yuletide tale that shows Caboolture lad Keith Urban really is a top guy. (via reader email)
Farce the Music presents the worst country singles of 2009.
Country Universe guest contributor Zack [...]Continue reading "Shania Twain’s Face Perfect; Keith Urban Gets Festive; Even More Lists"
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An Alternate Take on the Decade’s Best Country Albums
The 9513, Country Universe and (no doubt) other websites and publications are busy finalizing and publishing their Best Albums of the Decade lists. It is, of course an impossible task as there are hundreds of country and bluegrass albums issued each year, amounting to thousands of albums released during the last decade. When we add [...]
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Top Country Albums of the Decade (#90-#81)
The second installment of our countdown of the decade’s top 100 albums is a male-dominated affair, save for a Georgia peach with big old voice and a young Aussie Sheila with a love for traditional country.
90. Twice The Speed Of Life (2004) – Sugarland
Twice The Speed Of Life may not be the most perfect [...]Continue reading "Top Country Albums of the Decade (#90-#81)"
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Ruby Wright Passed Away; New Releases; Holly Williams Married; Stream Cash’s ‘The List’
Ruby Wright, the daughter of Johnny Wright and Kitty Wells, was found dead in her apartment on Sunday. The cause of death was presumably heart problems.
Ms. Wright’s best known single was her 1964 “answer” to Roger Miller’s “Dang Me.” Her version was called “Dern Ya,” and it was featured in the Country Music Hall of [...] -
Pat Green and BNA Records Split; New Releases; Country Hall Looking to Double In Size
Pat Green and BNA Records have parted ways.
New releases for the week of September 22, 2009 include:
Adam Steffey – One More for the Road
Amazon | iTunes | MySpaceArty Hill and the Long Gone Daddys – Montgomery on My Mind: The Hank EP
Amazon | iTunes | MySpace | MP3 SamplesDiamond Rio – The Reason
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2009 AMA Honors and Awards Show Nominees Announced
The Americana Music Association announced the nominees for its 8th Honors and Awards ceremony yesterday. The ceremony will be held September 17 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN during the Americana Festival and Conference and will be hosted by Jim Lauderdale, featuring a band led by Buddy Miller and additional, yet-to-be-named performers. The AMA [...]
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Reba To Debut New Single At ACM Awards
Reba McEntire will debut the lead single, “Strange,” from her first studio album in six years at the ACM Awards on April 5. For now, you can settle for a short preview on The Valory Music Co. website.
The Austin American Statesman’s Brad Buchholz sat with Jimmie Dale Gilmore, Joe Ely and Butch Hancock of The [...] -
Elvis Debuts Songs On Charts Two Weeks In a Row With Help From Country Ladies
It’s been ten years since Elvis Presley appeared on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart, but he logged his second entry in two weeks with the No. 43 debut of Martina McBride’s duet on “Blue Christmas.” That follows last week’s No. 60 bow of “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” with Carrie Underwood. It also marks the [...]
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Johnny Horton Tops List of Most Popular Country Songs From Past 50 Years
Billboard posted a slew of lists commemorating their 50th anniversary, but the most interesting, for the sake of country, is the Top Billboard Hot 100 Country Songs. Johnny Horton takes the top spot with the perennial favorite “Battle of New Orleans,” but at a quick glance it appears that Olivia Newton-John has the most representation [...]
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Joey+Rory Sign To Vaguard/Sugarhill Records; Album Due This Fall
Vanguard/Sugar Hill Records announced the addition of Joey+Rory (from CMT’s Can You Duet) to their roster. Their first single will be “Cheater, Cheater,” which they performed on the show, and their debut album is expected to release this fall.
Time Life will begin releasing the 143 previously unreleased “Mother’s Best” Hank Williams recordings this fall. Included [...]Continue reading "Joey+Rory Sign To Vaguard/Sugarhill Records; Album Due This Fall"
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While the voice of country’s future took home this year’s big honor, a legendary voice from country music’s past scored a win for Album Of The Year. Check out the winners in The 9513's 2nd Annual Country Music Awards now!
Josh Turner's fourth album, Haywire, furthers his reputation as one of the leading men in contemporary country, a true, traditional voice in an ever-changing Nashville scene.
Having played on more than 500 albums and toured with artists that range from Hank III to Dolly Parton, Randy Kohrs has become one of the go-to musicians when there’s a need for a resophonic guitar
Sammy Kershaw – “Better Than I Used To Be”
As the title track off his upcoming album, “Better Than I Used to Be” is a straight-up look back on the career of a country music staple.
Emily West Featuring Keith Urban – “Blue Sky” Emily West turns in a gorgeous performance on “Blue Sky,” hitting notes few of her contemporaries can reach.
What does Alan Jackson like on his eggs?
Cheese and corn; he still likes bologna; a load of salsa; hens? Answers to the questions you'd never dream of asking. (
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
- Steve M.: "There’s no need to pay to sing professionally for a talented artist." ? if she is a singer/songwriter, isn't singing a ...
- Music Lover: She came on tho the music scene with multi-talents and talented artists never fail to be recognized. There's no need ...
- K: First off I'll say that my comments were taken out of context. With all due respect to Jon and yourself, ...
- Steve M.: "Every artists have their own talents and weakness. You don’t have to insult someone’s weakness!!! TS just turn 20, her ...
- Music Lover: @K I accept your point of view. But let me share my point of view. I become a fan of ...
- J.R. Journey: I think it's great that rural areas will have broadband access. I don't think wiring the nation up will ...
- Steve Harvey: Like the production on this a lot.
- Steve M.: Jon in a catwoman suit was an image I could do mentally without, lol.
- Thomas: ...careful with you comments steve m. - there's jon sitting on a high rise in black rubber suit with little ...
- Steve M.: That cracked me up Stormy.
