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Kenny Chesney Most Played Artist In First Half of 2008
The list of artists with the most airplay from the first half of 2008 is topped by Kenny Chesney, with Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley and Rascal Flatts rounding out the top five.
After more than a decade with Epic Records, Patty Loveless is going indie with the September 9th release of Sleepless Nights–her […]Continue reading "Kenny Chesney Most Played Artist In First Half of 2008"
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Escalating Gas Prices Put Halt To Concert-Goers
Galleywinter forum members discuss the effect that the escalating gas prices have had on the number of concerts that they’re able to attend. Most are saying that road trips to see favorite artists are almost out of the question.
Check out the fancy new Roughstock website. They’re currently featuring an exclusive interview with Ashton Shepherd.
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Country Musicians Should Totally Pick Up Where Van Halen Left Off
Today’s head-scratcher brought to you by Sugarland’s Kristian Bush: “There’s no reason that a lot of touring country musicians can’t pick up where Van Halen left off,” Bush said. “It’s just that they don’t want to.” (via ggcolumn)
The accolades for Jamey Johnson grow by the day.
Randy Lewis says when LeAnn Rimes performed “Blue” while opening […]Continue reading "Country Musicians Should Totally Pick Up Where Van Halen Left Off"
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Time Life Plans to Release Previously- Unreleased Hank Williams’ Recordings
Time Life plans to periodically release 143 previously-unreleased Hank Williams‘ recordings over a three year period. The recordings were made in 1951 for Williams’ show on radio station WSM-AM in Nashville and were sponsored by Mother’s Best flour.
Watch Jason Isbell perform “Dress Blues” live at Stubb’s in Austin, TX, then go read the story of […]Continue reading "Time Life Plans to Release Previously- Unreleased Hank Williams’ Recordings"
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Kenny Chesney Addresses Controversy In Letter To Fans
Kenny Chesney addressed the “controversy” (or nontroversy, I’m so clever) over his comments about the Entertainer of the Year award in a letter to his fans on his website. Basically he wants everyone to know he is grateful for the win and support he’s received and he continues to do what he does for you, […]
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Stagecoach Music Festival ‘08: Day Two
The weather was still bearable in Indio, as it would thankfully remain for the duration of the festival, and day two was underway. I made sure to get there in time to check out Mr. Johnny up-and-comer himself, Hayes Carll.
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Brad Paisley Recording Duet With Buck Owens
The forthcoming Brad Paisley instrumental album won’t be strictly instrumentals. According to GAC, there will be three or four vocal pieces, including a duet with Buck Owens.
Brad got permission to work with the track from Buck’s company, and Brad thinks it’s “the most special thing on the record.”
“He wrote a song that works great as […]Continue reading "Brad Paisley Recording Duet With Buck Owens"
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Who Could Sue Country Music?
In light of 50 Cent and Universal getting sued for promoting a gangsta’ lifestyle, Mike Severson asks who could sue country music for the lifestyle it promotes? “Soccer moms? Former 70’s rock fans? The state of Texas?”
Sugarland, Little Big Town and Jake Owen all share the No. 50 song on Billboard’s Hot Country […]
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Aaron Watson Believes In The Good Ol’ Boy Business Model
Aaron Watson talked to Lynne Margolis about where he got the nickname Honky-tonk Kid, how he got hooked up with Ray Benson and the relationship he has with him, and about how he separates time between the road and home. His upcoming album will have a John Mayer song, a Waylon song titled “Tulsa,” and […]
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Songpluggers Reflect On Country Music Industry
Songwriters write songs. Performers perform those songs. But how do they get from the songwriters to the performers? Through songpluggers like Sherrill Blackman, Dale Dodson, Tom Luteran and Abbe Nameche. Randy Rudder says they gathered at CMA one morning to discuss their craft.
What, for you, are the best and/or worst aspects of the songplugger’s life?
Blackman: […]Continue reading "Songpluggers Reflect On Country Music Industry"
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