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The New And Improved Last.fm + Chart Update
Welcome to The 9513’s chart update, now with twice the charts. We’re trying a couple new things to give a slightly broader reach of what’s going on in the country chart world, so let me know if you like the changes. The focus of this feature will continue to be The 9513’s Last.fm charts, however, [...]
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The Little Nashville Opry Burned Down; Music Fog Films Americana Festival; Jerry Lee Lewis Download
The Little Nashville Opry in Nashville, Indiana burned down over the weekend.
In celebration of the fall return of “Opry Country Classics,” Opry.com asked a few country artists to name their favorite country classics. (via Country Music Tattle Tale)
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The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (9-13-09)
Welcome to all our new members, as our group has grown to 114 music fans. The more the merrier, especially when they result in some new faces populating our charts. Naturally, George Strait is the Top Artist of the week, as anything less than a Top 3 finish for King George might send the world [...]
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Country Music Association Corrects Omission; Rosanne Cash to Debut ‘The List’ Live Sept. 23
The Country Music Association accidentally left the Brad Paisley and Keith Urban collaboration “Start a Band” off the list of nominees for Musical Event of the Year.
With The Long Way Home, Craig Shelburne feels Terri Clark has finally made the record she had in her all along.
Guy Clark sat down with Gianluca Tramontana for a [...] -
Shania Twain Guests On American Idol; Dolly Parton Box Set Announced; George Jones Teams With Cracker Barrel
Shania Twain will fill in as a guest judge at an upcoming American Idol audition.
New releases for the week of August 18, 2009 include:
Augie Meyers – Country
Amazon | iTunes | MySpaceBrady Seals – Play Time
Amazon | iTunes | MySpaceDavid Nail – I’m About To Come Alive
Amazon | iTunes | MySpaceDelbert McClinton & Dick50 – Acquired [...]
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Give The People What They Want: Nashville’s Changing Music Business
I recently interviewed David Nail, who has recently posted his first-ever Top 30 single on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart with “Red Light.” As we wrapped up our chat, I asked if he was excited about the impending release of his debut album, I’m About to Come Alive, on Aug. 18. “I’ll just be excited [...]
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Canadian Country Music Association Announces Awards Nominees
Most fans know that Canada has bred a number of certifiable country music stars. But I would wager that few realize there is a thriving country music scene north of our border, and that every day on Canadian airwaves listeners can hear the sounds of a nation of country singers whose names few of us [...]
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Merle Haggard Cancels Shows; Preview Terri Clark; Rock Bands’ Country; Plus Free Music
Merle Haggard canceled the remaining five dates of his current tour because of head and neck pain.
Groover’s Paradise recommended “Foggy Mountain Top” from Carlene Carter and provided audio for her version and The Carter Family version for comparison.
In a case of the rich getting richer, Los Angeles’ honky-tonk king Mike Stinson left California for Texas. [...] -
Terri Clark and James Otto Hot As Lightning At Nebraska Concert
Problem: the concert that highlights the oldest annual celebration in the state of Nebraska has been hemorrhaging money for several years and risks being eliminated.
Solution: call Terri Clark.Continue reading "Terri Clark and James Otto Hot As Lightning At Nebraska Concert"
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Josh Turner Announces Arrival of Second Son; The Bluegrass Blog Remembers Bill Harrell
Josh Turner’s wife Jennifer gave birth to Colby Lynch Turner, the couple’s second son, last Friday.
The Gobblers Knob’s Kelly Dearmore on the new Owen Temple album, Dollars and Dimes:
…an artful shot of reality, as told through the memory and perspective of a traveler with perhaps more questions than answers. Drawing on the current socio-economical climate, [...]
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