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Bob Dylan Writing Unfinished Hank Williams Lyrics
Bill Friskics-Warren describes Josh Turner’s Everything Is Fine as flashbacks of Don Williams’ romance and commitment laced material mixed with some heartache and country-soul chops.
Carrie Underwood took home three trophies at the American Music Awards while Beyonce wowed the crowd with Sugarland on the “bluegrass” flavored version of “Irreplaceable”. (YouTube)
Part 3 of Trent Summar [...]Continue reading "Bob Dylan Writing Unfinished Hank Williams Lyrics"
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Gary Allan Divulges Songwriting Tip From Harlan Howard
Chet Flippo gives kudos to Beverly Keel for her open letter to Jessica Simpson, questions her role in the dreadful interpretation of Dukes of Hazzard for the big screen, and has a few words for those singers from other genres who seem to always show up and proclaim that they’ve always been country.
One of the [...]Continue reading "Gary Allan Divulges Songwriting Tip From Harlan Howard"
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“All The Good Stories Have Already Been Taken”
The Esquire feature “What I’ve Learned” with Merle Haggard is up online and as expected from a man who has lived as long as Haggard, he has some good stories and a few insightful things to say.
I think what we’re lacking in music today is it seems like all the good stories have been already [...]Continue reading "“All The Good Stories Have Already Been Taken”"
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Jamie Foxx Tests Country Music Waters On New Rascal Flatts Album
While searching for a location to shoot their new video, Randy Kohrs and his crew stumbled upon the perfect abandoned house with a for sale sign. Filming went smoothly… until it was time to leave:
Leaving the place actually cleaner than when they arrived, the band members began to drive off of the property, a mere [...]Continue reading "Jamie Foxx Tests Country Music Waters On New Rascal Flatts Album"
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Little Big Town - “I’m With The Band”
I’ll be honest with you–I’m not 100% sold on Little Big Town yet. I know they have a Platinum record (The Road To Here), a Gold digital single (Boondocks), an ACM win, and two Grammy nominations–damn impressive numbers and accolades for this relatively new act– but I can’t shake the feeling that their constant [...]
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Kimberly Roads Of Little Big Town Gave Birth To Daisy Pearl
In the wake of Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton, Porter Wagoner says he never had the desire to go beyond what he is–a good country singer and a good country songwriter. The Wall Street Journal on Wagoner:
Porter Wagoner has been, very arguably, the most significant, surprising, emotionally penetrating country music performer of the past 50 [...]Continue reading "Kimberly Roads Of Little Big Town Gave Birth To Daisy Pearl"
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Date Set For Last Of The Breed Album And Big & Rich Spoof
Last of the Breed, a two disc set featuring Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ray Price will be released on March 20th by Lost Highway Records. It was recorded in Nashville and Fred Foster produced the album, which includes 20 newly recorded classics and two new songs. If you live in the Austin area, don’t [...]
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Carrie Underwood Wins Big, Chesney Too, and Other News
Hats off to Carrie Underwood for winning FIVE Billboard Music awards last night! Carrie took home Female Country Artist of the Year, New Country Artist of the Year, Album of the Year, Country Album of the Year, and Female Billboard 200 Album Artist of the Year.
Kenny Chesney won two awards, Country Songs Artist of the [...]Continue reading "Carrie Underwood Wins Big, Chesney Too, and Other News"
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We've labored long and hard to come up with our list of the Top 10 Country Albums of 2008. Click here to see who claimed the honor of the year's top album, as chosen by The 9513's staff and writers.
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.
Join host Kelly Dearmore as he shines the light on several noteworthy album releases you might have missed and interviews various artists, from Sarah Borges to Trent Willmon and Reckless Kelly to Wade Bowen, in the first two episode of The 9513 podcast.
Jim Malec counts down the top 20 country music news stories of 2008. How many times do you think John Rich will be mentioned?Current Discussion
- Trailer: My mother used to have Tupperware parties so yes, I remember them. The Gourds new album is fine.
- Rick: So Carrie Underwood scored big time at the "American Idol Audience FanBot Awards". I'm shocked! (lol) Wow, based upon those pictures ...
- Leeann Ward: While I was surprised to see this song at the top spot, it was a pleasant surprise. I think ...
- Brody Vercher: @Drew - Here's an article cached by Google from The Tennessean.
- northtexas: Jewel commented in her blog: People's Choice Awards Recap Posted in From Jewel on January 7, 2009 Hi! So the awards ...
- Drew: Is there any link to the Eddy Arnold accusation story? I'm interested to read the whole thing.
- Jim C.: Is there such a thing as 'the Americana scene'? Maybe just Russell is projecting his own thoughts on his crappy band.
- Paula_W: The People Choose Underwood and Flatts At People’s Choice Awards What people? Not me!
- Nashville4U: Great to see Carrie Underwood win those awards but Rascal Flatts....I don't know if they deserved that one. Also that ...
- Brady Vercher: Britt's demo is tacked onto the end of the final track, "Bruised," on her Little Wildflower album, but like Rick ...
