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Ferlin Husky Hospitalized; Remains In Stable Condition
According to Ferlin Husky’s record company, the 83 year-old country singer was admitted to a hospital on Friday due to congestive heart failure and pneumonia.
Brad Paisley’s wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, gave birth to the couple’s second son on Friday.
Deborah Evans Price has a Q&A with Tanya Tucker about her new album, a reality show she [...]Continue reading "Ferlin Husky Hospitalized; Remains In Stable Condition"
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“Real Men of Genius” Salutes Dierks Bentley
Dierks Bentley joins “Mr. Push Up Bra Inventor” and “Mr. Tiny Thong Bikini Wearer” as one of the subjects immortalized in Anheuser Busch’s “Real Men of Genius” radio spots. In the ad, he’s saluted as “Mr. Sad Country Song Songwriter” (listen).
“Getting a ‘real men of genius’ spot is pretty much the pinnacle for a dude [...]Continue reading "“Real Men of Genius” Salutes Dierks Bentley"
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Doom and Gloom Predictions For Music Industry Are Exaggerated
Jean-Bernard Levy, Chief Executive at Vivendi, believes the gloom surrounding the music industry has been over done and predicts that there will be a viable market for physical products for years to come. (via Coolfer)
Jason Isbell’s Sirens of the Ditch tops Twangville’s ‘07 Top-10 list.
In his review for Times Union Michael Eck says [...]Continue reading "Doom and Gloom Predictions For Music Industry Are Exaggerated"
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John Rich Flying Solo On New Album
In the we-saw-this-one-coming category, John Rich has announced that he will release a solo album in 2008. “I would only do this with Kenny’s blessing,” he said. Rich recorded his first solo record, Underneath The Same Moon, in 1999, but it was not released until 2006.
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Latest Artist To Create Indepedent Label: John Michael Montgomery
In an interview with Kinky Friedman about politics, he says the internet is the work of Satan. You’ll also recognize that he uses some of the same lines as Billy Joe Shaver, who served as his spiritual adviser when he ran for governor of Texas. Even if you don’t agree with his politics, you have [...]
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A Prophet in Cowboy Boots: An Interview with Billy Joe Shaver
I recently had the opportunity to interview Billy Joe Shaver for The 9513 when he was in town promoting his new album, Everybody’s Brother. First off, I would like to thank Cassie and Logan over at Compadre Records for setting this up for us and a thanks is due to Billy Joe for taking time [...]
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“Your Confederate-Flag Boxers Were Hanging On My Grammy”
Musician, novelist, and former Texas gubernatorial hopeful Kinky Friedman talked to Nashville Scene about…politics. Who’d a thunk it? Along with Billy Joe Shaver these two guys could crank out some pretty lofty books of quotes.
Rolling Stones‘ Top 15 cheating songs as chosen by their readers.
Toby Keith scored his 23rd number 1 on the country singles [...]Continue reading "“Your Confederate-Flag Boxers Were Hanging On My Grammy”"
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Trace Adkins Hits Gold For Honky Tonk Badonkadonk And Doug Supernaw Hits…Some Pot
Trace Adkins has received his first Gold certification for ringtone sales, which means he’s sold in excess of 500,000 for one ringtone. The track that brought about this great honor is none other than Honky Tonk Badonkadonk
Joe Ely released a new album last Tuesday, Happy Songs from Rattlesnake Gulch. Austin360 does a great job taking [...]Continue reading "Trace Adkins Hits Gold For Honky Tonk Badonkadonk And Doug Supernaw Hits…Some Pot"
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