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The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (10-25-09)
The 9513 Group has grown to 127 members, but while our membership increases, the quality of our charts remains exemplary. You could take the Top 50 artists on these charts (minus Kelly Clarkson) and build a killer radio playlist with them. It’s split about 50-50 between mainstream country acts and the alt-country/country legends that make [...]
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The Week In Review: My Top 5 Stories
#5 — Tim Krekel:
The week will be remembered by most for the passing of Farrah Fawcett and the King of Pop, but country music lost one of its most talented on Wednesday.
Krekel’s songs were recorded by numerous artists that included Rick Nelson and Canned Heat. Crystal Gayle had a hit with his song “Turning [...] -
The Best Country Songs Of 2008
Ladies and gentlemen, after weeks of mulling over nearly every country album released last year, we’re proud to present The 9513’s Best Country Songs of 2008.
To be eligible, a song may not have appeared on 2007’s Top 50 list, and all significant covers have been excluded. Also, please note that a song need not [...] -
Top 10 Country Albums Of 2008
The return of a legend. The emergence of two legends’ sons. The unexpected pairing of two husband-and-wife duos. These were among the stories that defined country music in 2008.
This year’s top albums came to us from every corner of the country music spectrum–from Australia to the coal mines of Appalachia to the stage of [...] -
Album Review: Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson – “Rattlin’ Bones”
Duets have a long and illustrious history in country music, but they are also some of the hardest songs to execute well. For every “Whiskey Lullaby,” there’s a “Barroom Buddies.” On Rattlin’ Bones, husband and wife team Kasey Chambers and Shane Nicholson align themselves solely with the former. In fact, this may be the best [...]
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Free Music Downloads: Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson – Rattlin’ Bones
Here at The 9513, we know how you like your country music–free. So just think of our Free Music series as our contribution to the economic bailout.
Today’s relief comes courtesy of Australian songstress Kasey Chambers, who joins forces with musician/husband Shane Nicholson for the rousing rootsgrass collection that is Rattlin’ Bones.
Grab a Foster’s, toss [...]Continue reading "Free Music Downloads: Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson – Rattlin’ Bones"
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