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Scanning The Countryside: What Artists Want From CDs—Still
By now, there’s not a recording artist, country or otherwise, who hasn’t heard that we’re in a new era — fundamentally, a singles era. They’ve all heard how CD album chart leaders are topping those charts with lower sales figures than anyone can remember. And they’ve all heard horror stories (as have followers of The [...]
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Kellie Pickler Announces Engagement; Loretta Lynn & Willie Nelson Recordings Enter Library of Congress
Kellie Pickler and songwriter Kyle Jacobs announced their engagement. Jacobs popped the question on June 15, the birthday of Pickler’s late grandmother. The New York Times‘ Jon Caramanica recapped Tuesday night’s four-hour concert, “Nashville Rising: A Benefit for Flood Recovery,” which was hosted by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill. There was even a surprise appearance [...]
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Win the 35th Anniversary Album from Special Consensus
Emerging on Compass Records after the closing of Pinecastle Records earlier this year, Chicago-based, veteran bluegrass group Special Consensus has released their 10th album, a 35th anniversary celebration simply titled 35. Led by Greg Cahill (banjo and vocals) and joined by Rick Faris (mandolin and vocals), David Thomas (bass and vocals) and Ryan Roberts (guitar [...]
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