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2008 Americana Music Festival Schedule Announced
Here is your 2008 Americana Music Festival schedule.
Doctors discovered a spot on Merle Haggard’s lung on May 5th, but don’t know what it is. Haggard isn’t seeking further treatment for the spot right now, denying rumors of cancer. He says “whatever it was, it’s still there, still the same size.” He did however, discuss the […]Continue reading "2008 Americana Music Festival Schedule Announced"
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At 81 And With Two Albums Due This Year, Charlie Louvin Isn’t Slowing Down
At 81 Charlie Louvin isn’t slowing down; he has two albums slated for later this year. The first, Steps to Heaven, will be new versions of traditional gospel songs along with two tracks from the duo he started with his brother. The second, Charlie Louvin Sings Murder Ballads & Disaster Songs, is self-explanatory.
Amber Waves of […]Continue reading "At 81 And With Two Albums Due This Year, Charlie Louvin Isn’t Slowing Down"
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The Cyrus Virus: Billy Ray Tapped To Host Nashville Star
Billy Ray Cyrus announced he’ll be hosting the sixth-season of Nashville Star.
“This year it is all about the dream, about the music, about persistence and never giving up faith,” Billy Ray told Leno. “You know, I’ve been to the fair, and I’ve seen the bear, and I’m really excited.”Calvin Gilbert on the CMT blog: “At […]
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September ‘07 Album Review Wrap-Up
Due to time constraints we don’t get to give a proper review to every album we would like to, so we decided to begin a weekly monthly wrap-up of the albums we’ve had a chance to listen to along with our brief opinion and a rating. We’re kicking off this feature with a list of […]
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Album Review: Moot Davis - Already Moved On
Moot Davis’ self-titled debut created a stir among critics in 2004. Three years later, Already Moved On is the follow-up to that debut and should help anchor his name in the minds of critics and country music aficionados alike.
He comes out of the chutes with all cylinders firing on the driving “Toggle Switch […]Continue reading "Album Review: Moot Davis - Already Moved On"
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Lonestar Names Their New Fearless Leader…I Mean Lead Singer
In his Nickel Creek concert review Chuck Hinton says “Assuming they avoid the many pitfalls of young stardom, the sky is the limit for these fledgling troubadours.”
Has anyone come across Digital Rodeo yet? I just came across it and haven’t had a chance to properly explore, but it looks like a nicely designed social […]Continue reading "Lonestar Names Their New Fearless Leader…I Mean Lead Singer"
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New Albums From Lyle Lovett And Joe Nichols Get Some Love
Lots of activity on the Billboard album and single charts this week, although the top spots are still firmly locked up by Taylor Swift and Kenny Chesney. Luke Bryan hopped to No. 2 on the album chart while George Strait’s tune “How ‘Bout The Cowgirls” springs from No. 35 to No. 26 in its second […]
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Barefooted Performer Pat Green Likens Playing On Stage To Working In His Den
Last week Linda from Still Is Still Moving had her blog name checked by Willie Nelson on Bill Mack’s XM Radio show. The excitement doesn’t stop there, she called in this week and actually got to talk to Willie!
Linda: Hello, Willie, this is Linda, from Colorado. I’m the person who has the stillisstillmoving.com website.
Willie: Oh, […]Continue reading "Barefooted Performer Pat Green Likens Playing On Stage To Working In His Den"
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Mailbag: I’ll Be Hurtin’ When I Wake Up On The Floor
When is Toby Keith’s latest CD going to be released?
Technically, his latest CD has already been released. All kidding aside, his next CD, Big Dog Daddy, is slated for release on June 12, 2007. - Brady
Who sings “I Miss You Daddy”?
Songwriter Karen Mason. You can buy a CD or MP3 of the song, and read […]Continue reading "Mailbag: I’ll Be Hurtin’ When I Wake Up On The Floor"
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The 9513 1GB iPod Shuffle Contest
This contest has ended and you can view the results in the iPod Shuffle Contest Winners post. We’ll be running more contests in the future, so stay tuned to The 9513 if you’d like to enter. If you’re an artist and would like to participate in future contests, just send us an email to editor@the9513.com […]
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Miranda Lambert - “More Like Her” This kind of material, as opposed to her tough-chick-done-wrong romps like “Crazy Ex-Girlfriend” and “Gunpowder and Lead,” is where her real promise lies
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Josh Gracin - “Unbelievable (Ann Marie)” Despite initial marketing that touted the album as deep and personal, “Unbelievable (Ann Marie)” is anything but deep or personal.
Josh Turner - "Everything Is Fine" Turner is the rare example of an artist who records material that’s both quality and trademark.
Darryl Worley - "Tequila On Ice" A groovy mid-tempo that sways, a refreshing reprieve from the exhausting pace of a format that clamors for loud music and swelling choruses.
Blake Shelton - "She Wouldn't Be Gone" It’s all about nailing the melody rather than providing a legitimate interpretation that accentuates the lyrical content, although Shelton does do a pretty good job of injecting what limited emotion he can.
Don’t look now, but Darius Rucker, lead singer of 90s rock group Hootie & The Blowfish, has a country hit on his hands. What you probably haven’t heard is that Rucker is the first black artist to chart a single in the country top 20 since Charley Pride last did it in 1988.
News that former Sugarland member and co-founder Kristen Hall is suing her ex-mates, to the tune of $1.5 million, goes a long way towards providing a bit of context regarding the Atlanta singer/songwriter’s sudden departure from the group.
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