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The JaneDear Girls – “Wildflower”
If you thought The Wreckers were just a little too country, and had a bit too much to say, then get ready for debuting Warner act The JaneDear Girls.
Susie Brown and Danelle Leverett are a pair of John Rich protégés whose lead single is spunky, loud and paper thin. Read the ladies’ official bio [...] -
Coldwater Jane – “Bring On the Love”
What the world needs now is love. So said Hal David, and so say Brandon Jane and Leah Crutchfield, the two sisters who comprise Coldwater Jane. Brought up singing gospel in a family band, they pursued individual music careers in Nashville and New York before reuniting to form a duo. They caught the ear of [...]
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Second Acts And Next Chapters With Jessica Harp
Don Henley did it after the Eagles. John Fogerty managed it after Creedence Clearwater Revival. Paul McCartney pulled it off twice after the Beatles and Wings. Now, Jessica Harp is hoping for that elusive second-act success.
For Jessica Harp, this next chapter in her career comes after a wildly successful debut album, a project released [...]Continue reading "Second Acts And Next Chapters With Jessica Harp"
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The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (8-9-09)
Somehow, The 9513 Top Artist chart just doesn’t look right if it doesn’t have a guy in a cowboy hat as the #1 artist. Or on the occasions where Sugarland is on top, a guy in a dorky fedora. This isn’t one of those occasions, as George Strait is far and away the #1 artist [...]
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MySpace Music Premiers Dierks Bentley’s ‘Feel That Fire’
MySpace Music is premiering the new Dierks Bentley album Feel That Fire today — five days before its official release date. (via NashvilleGab)
Hillary Scott insists that the new awards darlings, Lady Antebellum, were not behind the breakup of The Wreckers, despite Dave Haywood’s notions to the contrary.
Keith Urban scored a sponsorship from KC Masterpiece Barbecue [...]Continue reading "MySpace Music Premiers Dierks Bentley’s ‘Feel That Fire’"
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Vince Gill Named New Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Artist-In-Residence
Vince Gill has been announced as the successor to Jerry Douglas as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s Artist-in-Residence, a program that honors a musical master who can be credited with contributing a large and significant body of work to the canon of American popular music. As part of his residence honors, Gill [...]
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Sunday Morning Comment Corral & Forum Roundup, Issue #3
It’s been a while since our last edition of the roundup, but not to worry–it’s back this week, and it’s back to stay. Just consider this your Sunday morning newspaper–The 9513 style!
Big things are happening here at The 9513–we think you’re going to love what we’ve got in store for you over the next few [...]Continue reading "Sunday Morning Comment Corral & Forum Roundup, Issue #3"
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42nd CMA Awards Nominees Announced
Here are the nominees for the 42nd CMA Awards which will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 12 (8:00-11:00 PM ET) on ABC. There are lots of interesting things here, let us know what you think of the selections in the comments.
Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Sugarland
Keith Urban
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The CMA Tweaks Awards Process
The CMA is making some changes to the way its awards voting takes place. According to the 6/17 issue of Country Aircheck:
On the first ballot, only the top 20 qualified vote recipients will advance to the second ballot. In the past, any candidate receiving 10 votes moved on. Also, on the second ballot, members may [...] -
Man Claims He Is The Son of Late Eddy Arnold; Wants Paternity Test
A man claiming to be the illegitimate son of the late Eddy Arnold filed a petition last Wednesday to establish paternity. The man, Christopher Edward Tanner, says he will do what is necessary to “make things right,” even if that means exhuming Arnold’s body for DNA testing.
Danny Davis, the man who pioneered the use of [...]Continue reading "Man Claims He Is The Son of Late Eddy Arnold; Wants Paternity Test"
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- Trent: This song might have been okay if Miley weren't on it. She added nothing and sounded terrible.
- Steve M.: The "ick" level reminded me of "I love trouble" which paired Nick Nolte and Julia Roberts. Not only do you ...
- numberonecountryfan: Well we have country music's version of Something Stupid! If this single does not feel 'contrived' by any stretch ...
- Juli: This is the ickiest duet since Michael and Maeby's version of "Afternoon Delight" on Arrested Development.
- Thomas: ...i agree, it rather sounds as if there was a drunk chick hanging out at the studio during recording. the ...
- eric: he's putting out 3 of them i think so he can throw 18 songs out a year instead of 12. ...
- Jon: "Cyrus's harmony?" She's singing the same dang thing he is, just an octave higher. That ain't harmony.
- Stormy: Wow. This song is Ew on all levels.
- Music Lover: @Jon, you seem like an intelligent, smart guy. I'm really inspired by you, dude. Thanks for continuing argument of TS. ...
- SCUBA8USMC: Finally it is out in Karaoke. I loved this song from the first time I heard it on the radio ...
