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October Mailbag: What Did Beyonce Think After Kenya Interrupted The Awards?
What did Beyonce think after Kenya interrupted the awards?
She figured the country’s government must still be bitter that Taylor Swift is only bringing her tour to the West coast of Africa. — Karlie
What subgenre is Taylor Swift?
Moody electropunk jazzbilly thrash metal with operatic overtones. Or just pop-country. — CMW
When will I be loved by John [...]Continue reading "October Mailbag: What Did Beyonce Think After Kenya Interrupted The Awards?"
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Caitlin & Will/Keith Anderson Dropped; Gretchen Wilson’s Redneck Records; Initial Lineup for CMA Awards
Caitlin & Will and Keith Anderson have parted ways with Columbia Records.
Tune in to GAC tonight to catch the premiere of “Why Don’t We Just Dance,” the first single and new video from Josh Turner’s recently delayed album. The previous album release date was Nov. 10, but that has been pushed back three months to [...] -
Next Week’s ‘American Idol’ Will Feature Grand Ole Opry Theme
For two days, March 17 and 18, American Idol will feature a Grand Ole Opry theme in which contestants will choose and perform songs popularized by Opry members. Carrie Underwood will also appear on the show to sing “I Told You So” with Randy Travis and Brad Paisley will debut his new single, “Then.”
Kelleigh Bannen [...]Continue reading "Next Week’s ‘American Idol’ Will Feature Grand Ole Opry Theme"
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‘Live at The Bluebird Cafe’ Concert Series Will Celebrate Americana Artists
Jim Lauderdale, Sam Bush, Nanci Griffith and Foster & Lloyd have been confirmed to perform as part of the Americana Music Association’s ‘Live at The Bluebird Cafe’ series starting in February.
Little Big Town announced that bands and musicians can register to compete for an opening slot on the upcoming A Place To Land Tour. Fans [...]Continue reading "‘Live at The Bluebird Cafe’ Concert Series Will Celebrate Americana Artists"
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Ten Most Disappointing Albums of 2008
Don’t confuse disappointing with worst, as that list would most likely be dominated by obscure indie knockoff bands along with a couple of mainstream releases. There has to be a modicum of expectation that’s dashed upon the release of an album for it to qualify for the year’s most disappointing. Hopefully all of the acts [...]
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Saturday Night Live Slates Tim McGraw For Nov. 22 Hosting Duties
Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks are among the country artists who have hosted Saturday Night Live and on November 22 Tim McGraw will be added to that esteemed lineup.
Jon Caramanica profiles Taylor Swift’s rise to fame and shrewd business practices (or “relatability” factor) in an article for The New York Times.
That [...]Continue reading "Saturday Night Live Slates Tim McGraw For Nov. 22 Hosting Duties"
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Chesney Helps End Willie’s Five Year Drought On Hot Country Songs Chart
Willie Nelson made his first Billboard Hot Country Songs chart appearance in five years with this week’s No. 56 debut of “That Lucky Old Sun (Just Rolls Around Heaven All Day)” — credited to Kenny Chesney. His last appearance was another Chesney collaboration on “Pretty Paper.”
The debut of “That Lucky Old Sun” expands Nelson’s country [...]Continue reading "Chesney Helps End Willie’s Five Year Drought On Hot Country Songs Chart"
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Tim McGraw Releases New Children’s Book Today
The new children’s book co-written by Tim McGraw and Tom Douglas, My Little Girl, was released today. Faith Hill, who wrote the forward, loves it, but his daughters were indifferent. “If it doesn’t have Chris Brown or the Jonas Brothers involved, they don’t care,” he joked.
Keith Urban will release a live DVD titled Keith Urban [...]Continue reading "Tim McGraw Releases New Children’s Book Today"
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Black Crowes Sue Gretchen Wilson For Copyright Infringement
Let us know what you think about Black Crowes suing Gretchen Wilson over the song she sang for a “Saving Grace” commercial. Do they have a case? (Thanks to Paula for the link)
Congrats to the fine folks over at Country Universe for passing one million views since moving their blog to WordPress two years ago. [...]Continue reading "Black Crowes Sue Gretchen Wilson For Copyright Infringement"
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Shania Twain and Mutt Lange Part Ways
You’ve probably heard it 25 times by now, but coming completely out of left field is the news that Shania Twain and her husband of 14 years Robert John “Mutt” Lange are getting a divorce.
Lange produced Twain’s multi-platinum albums, and they co-wrote all of her charting singles for Mercury Nashville between 1995 and 2005, with [...]
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