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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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Special Guests Ray Benson and Redd Volkaert Joined Brad Paisley For Austin Concert
Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker opened for Brad Paisley when he rolled through Austin last Thursday, but it was Asleep at the Wheel’s Ray Benson that joined Paisley for a duet on “Miles And Miles of Texas” and Austin guitar legend Redd Volkaert who dueled with him during the encore performance of “Let The Good [...]
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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.
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Best Songs of September ‘08
September saw a rash of superb releases that tended to dominate the list, although eleven different albums end up making an appearance. I have to think artists that know what they’re doing are able to duplicate quality while others only reach greatness every once in awhile due to luck. A couple of interesting notes about [...]
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In a Former Life, Reba McEntire Was a Man
I an interview with Alan W. Petrucelli, Reba McEntire reveals that she believes in reincarnation and that she used to be a man:
“I believe in reincarnation,” she confesses. ” I believe I’ve gone both ways — that I have been here before as a man. I will get flak from Christians who will say I [...]Continue reading "In a Former Life, Reba McEntire Was a Man"
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Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley Score CMA Awards Hosting Duties
Aside from their planned performances for the 42nd Annul CMA Awards, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will be responsible for hosting duties. Good choice, or not? Sound off in the comments. (via Country Aircheck newsletter)
Disney launched a new Nashville-based sister imprint to Lyric Street called Carolwood Records to “insure a consistent product flow.” The [...]Continue reading "Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley Score CMA Awards Hosting Duties"
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Billy Joe Shaver Indicted In Shooting
Honky tonk hero Billy Joe Shaver was indicted on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and unlawfully carrying a handgun by a license holder on licensed premises on Wednesday for his involvement in an April 2007 shooting. Both are considered felonies punishable with prison time. Shortly after the shooting, Brady had a chance [...]
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