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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 Paisley’s Name Second Son Jasper Warren Paisley
The Paisley’s named their second son Jasper Warren Paisley.
The house belonging to Jimmy Dean and his wife caught fire last night, injuring three firefighters. Fortunately, the country singer and his wife were able to escape without harm.
The New York Times‘ songwriting blog, Measure for Measure, is temporarily closing down and as an encore, they [...]Continue reading "The Paisley’s Name Second Son Jasper Warren Paisley"
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First Round of Nominees Announced for 2009 CMT Music Awards
Nominees for the first round of the 2009 CMT Music Awards have been announced. Voting is underway and will last until May 11.
George Strait’s 58-year-old brother, John “Buddy” Strait, Jr., was found dead in a hotel room on Friday.
Billy Bob Thorton’s band The Boxmasters canceled the last two dates of its Canadian tour with Willie [...]Continue reading "First Round of Nominees Announced for 2009 CMT Music Awards"
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Billy Bob Thorton Acts Bizarre in Radio Interview; Cleary, He Does Not Do Mornings
Yesterday morning, Billy Bob Thorton and his band, The Boxmasters, went to an interview in Toronto, Canada, except Thorton didn’t appear to be coherent when host Jian Ghomeshi began asking him questions. Apparently Thorton was perturbed that Ghomeshi briefly mentioned his acting career when he introduced the band. EW.com has video of the bizarre interview.
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Dolly Parton and Cracker Barrel Get Cozy
On March 23, each of the Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores will carry two limited-edition, pink Dolly Parton rocking chairs on their front porches. To coincide with the sale of the rocking chairs, Cracker Barrel will offer a deluxe edition of Backwoods Barbie, Parton’s new album, with three new songs.
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November ‘08 Album Review Wrap-Up
Trace Adkins – X (Ten)
Whereas Adkins’ previous albums have touched on redemption and reflection in passing, X puts those issues front and center. In fact, a majority of the album is comprised of truly outstanding material, which includes the sincere “All I Ask For Anymore,” and the fantastic Larry Cordle (of “Murder on Music [...] -
Ho, Ho, Ho: Joey+Rory Add Holiday Spirit to “Cheater Cheater” Remix
Just in time for the holidays, Joey+Rory created a “Sleighbell Mix” of their song “Cheater Cheater” and posted it on MySpace. Unfortunately, they removed the hip hop inspired “King Mix” before I had a chance to listen to it, but based on forum response, I didn’t miss much.
The Austin Chronicle’s Doug Freeman says honky-tonk can’t [...]Continue reading "Ho, Ho, Ho: Joey+Rory Add Holiday Spirit to “Cheater Cheater” Remix"
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Reba McEntire Inks Deal With Valory Music Co.
Reba McEntire signed with Valory Music Co., the sister label to Big Machine Records. It’s a move that reunites her with Scott Borchetta, who she worked with at MCA Nashville to earn 14 #1 singles and sell over 22 million albums. (via press release)
New releases for the week of 11/11/08 include:Allison Krauss – A Hundred [...]
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Taylor Swift Makes European Debut to Sold-Out Crowd
Taylor Swift made her debut in London last night to a sold-out crowd and The 9513 forum member SamB was there to catch all the action.
She did most of the hits (no Tim McGraw, which was odd), and some stuff off the new album, including Change, which I loved, and Love Story, which she said [...]Continue reading "Taylor Swift Makes European Debut to Sold-Out Crowd"
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Josh Turner's fourth album, Haywire, furthers his reputation as one of the leading men in contemporary country, a true, traditional voice in an ever-changing Nashville scene.
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As the title track off his upcoming album, “Better Than I Used to Be” is a straight-up look back on the career of a country music staple.
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In each and every instance, the best country albums of the past ten years were built on the backs of songs -- stories about you and me from birth to death and stories that paint landscapes rooted in every region of America and beyond. These are the top country albums of the decade.Current Discussion
- Keah: Why the hell are we talking about Taylor "not-so" Swift?
- Music Lover: Finally, whatever we like or not, she'll stay quite a long time in music. All we can do is watch ...
- Music Lover: The vocal problem TS has is not about the fact that she was born with thin, flat vocal or her ...
- Joey: The reason why she sounds decent in studio is because it's auto-tuned. And her winning grammy for white horse? I ...
- Steve M.: I prefer live acts. But i again question how you can expect a long career if you can't sing live. ...
- Music Lover: I know, I also don't like TS winning Vocal awards except Grammy for White Horse. That deserve a debate. TS ...
- Steve M.: If you think 40 is old, then you are in for a shock later in life. Again, how is it ...
- Music Lover: You sound like an old stubborn man. Let's stop here. I've read your comments about Taylor and I know how ...
- Steve M.: How is it rude to point out she can't carry a tune live?
- Music Lover: Oh ho ho!!! Here we go, again. You seems like you don't really read my comment. Yeah, I already said that ...
