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Album Review: Mark Chesnutt – Rollin’ with the Flow
When Mark Chesnutt hit in 1990 with “Too Cold at Home,” one of the best neo-traditional country songs ever recorded, few would have guessed that Chesnutt would become even better known for his cover of Aerosmith’s “I Don’t Want To Miss a Thing.” Now, nine years after the cover song that marked the end [...]
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Going Once: Former Home of Johnny Cash’s Parents Up For Bid
The former home of Johnny Cash’s parents, which sits across the street from where Johnny and June’s home was burned down last year, is up for sale on eBay. For only 1.4 million dollars you get the house, Johnny Cash memorabilia, including a gold record of “I Walk the Line,” and you’ll be neighbors with [...]
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Mark Chesnutt – “When You Love Her Like Crazy”
The second single from Mark Chesnutt’s upcoming album is another easygoing mid-tempo called “When You Love Her Like Crazy,” with an understated vocal performance similar to “Rollin’ With The Flow.”
“When You Love Her Like Crazy” addresses the absurdity of the things a guy will do for a woman when he’s blinded by love. The [...]Continue reading "Mark Chesnutt – “When You Love Her Like Crazy”"
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John Rich & Gretchen Wilson No-Shows at Alabama Concert
Gretchen Wilson, John Rich, and Cowboy Troy failed to appear at a concert designed to honor Sam Phillips. Although not scheduled to appear Big Kenny filled in for the no-shows. An attorney for the radio station that organized the events says the non-appearances are a breach of contract while a spokesperson for Gretchen Wilson cites [...]
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Artists to Watch in 2008 (Part 2 of 5): The Comeback Kids
In yesterday’s installment of my five-part 2008 preview, I discussed six artists who are on the brink of fading into obscurity. Today, I’m bringing you the flip side–five artists who are poised to re-establish their careers in the new year.
Clint Black (Equity): Black’s late 2007 single “The Strong One” has been clawing its way slowly [...]Continue reading "Artists to Watch in 2008 (Part 2 of 5): The Comeback Kids"
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Mark Chesnutt – “Rollin’ With The Flow”
Mark Chesnutt’s latest effort, his first single for Lofton Creek, is an apt cover of Charlie Rich’s 1977 #1 “Rollin’ With The Flow.”
Chesnutt handles the song’s uniquely fluid melody with ease, his undeniably distinct voice delivering a spot-on vocal performance.
The problem, however, is that Chesnutt’s take on this song holds so closely to [...] -
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Despite the bad luck George Jones has endured this past year (pneumonia and a fractured wrist), he has set a full tour schedule for 2007. His October release God’s Country, includes an all-star line up performing many of George’s classic numbers. Performers on this album are: George Jones himself, Garth Brooks, Sammy Kershaw, Pam Tillis, [...]
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