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Friday Five: Bruce Springsteen Covers
Today we’re going to be talking about the Boss. Nope, not that dude in a tie promoting synergy, but Bruce Springsteen, who, as you may know, can turn a pretty phrase or two. Everyone from Faith Hill to Hank Williams III has covered this Jersey boy, but here are five artists and songs of special [...]
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The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (6-07-09)
Ah, there’s the George Strait push that I was expecting last week. Twenty-six people in The 9513 group decided to give King George a listen, making him the top artist of the week by a pretty large margin. Johnny Cash and Dwight Yoakam were the closest, with 21 listeners apiece.
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Musician’s Hall Announces Inductees; Radio & Records Closes Doors
After 36 years of publication, Radio & Records is calling it quits.
The current state of affairs has left The Nielsen Company with no other alternative but to immediately cease all services, products and events related to Radio & Records. The magazine’s final edition is the June 5 issue. Electronic products end today, the Web site [...]Continue reading "Musician’s Hall Announces Inductees; Radio & Records Closes Doors"
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The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (5-24-09)
It can take years for a singer’s career to build and grow before they become a major, chart-topping sensation. The end of that phase of a singer’s career can happen almost instantaneously. Sometimes it’s in the choice of albums they make. Patty Loveless was still producing Top 20 hits when she went into bluegrass mode. [...]
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The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (5-3-09)
Welcome to the 9513 Last.fm Chart Update. This has been a feature of The 9513’s forums for a few months now and started off as a way to talk about the musical tastes of our readers. It’s now been called up from AAA to the big leagues.
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Garth Brooks Played For the Nashville Predators; Music That Is
Retired country star Garth Brooks performed an intimate concert for members of the Nashville Predators on Sunday at the Tin Roof to show his appreciation for their donations to his Teammates For Kids charity.
A statement regarding Buddy Miller’s health, along with an address to send wishes, was posted in his MySpace blog.New releases for the [...]
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Wanda Jackson Rocks Her Way To Hall of Fame Honors
Country-rockabilly star Wanda Jackson will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland on April 4.
“There are a lot of other halls of fame, and I’m in a lot of others around the whole world, but we all know that this is the big one,” she said. “I’m thrilled to be [...]Continue reading "Wanda Jackson Rocks Her Way To Hall of Fame Honors"
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Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines Hit With Defamation Lawsuit
Terry Hobbs, the stepfather of one of three 8-year-old boys murdered in Crittenden County, Ark. in 1993, recently filed a complaint against Dixie Chicks’ Natalie Maines for statements posted to the band’s website in November of 2007 and comments she made last December. The complaint alleges Maines wrongfully made a “false and reckless claim that [...]
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The Bobby Bares Are Collaborating on Tribute To Shel Silverstein
Bobby Bare Jr. says Shel Silverstein critiqued every song he wrote until he died and says he was his father’s best friend. In that respect, it’s only fitting that Bare Sr. and Jr. are collaborating on a tribute album to the late children’s author, artist, poet and songwriter. Scheduled for release sometime next year, the [...]
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42nd CMA Awards Predictions
Handicapping the CMA Awards this year is a difficult task due the bizarre nominations in categories like Album and New Artist, but the staff has done what they can to predict the outcome.
Entertainer of the Year
Everyone (other than Ben) seems to agree this is the year Brad Paisley will break through and win his first [...]
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While the voice of country’s future took home this year’s big honor, a legendary voice from country music’s past scored a win for Album Of The Year. Check out the winners in The 9513's 2nd Annual Country Music Awards now!
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.
Having played on more than 500 albums and toured with artists that range from Hank III to Dolly Parton, Randy Kohrs has become one of the go-to musicians when there’s a need for a resophonic guitar
Sammy Kershaw – “Better Than I Used To Be”
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.
Emily West Featuring Keith Urban – “Blue Sky” Emily West turns in a gorgeous performance on “Blue Sky,” hitting notes few of her contemporaries can reach.
What does Alan Jackson like on his eggs?
Cheese and corn; he still likes bologna; a load of salsa; hens? Answers to the questions you'd never dream of asking. (
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
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- 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 ...
