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Short Album Reviews Of February’s New Country Music
There was a ton of country music released in February, a great deal of which never found its way onto the pages of The 9513. Here are abbreviated album reviews of last month’s under-the-radar music.
Lightning From The North – .357 String Band
The third release from this scrappy Milwaukee quartet is bursting at the seams with [...]Continue reading "Short Album Reviews Of February’s New Country Music"
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Lady Antebellum Hits Platinum; CRS Wrap-Ups; Ronnie Dunn Loves His Car
Lady Antebellum became the first act to reach platinum status in 2010 with its release of Need You Now.
Country California Fake News:
Radio professionals from across the nation are converging on Nashville this week for Country Radio Seminar (CRS), an annual gathering that gives them the chance to rub elbows with the next generation of country [...]Continue reading "Lady Antebellum Hits Platinum; CRS Wrap-Ups; Ronnie Dunn Loves His Car"
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Twang Is Not A Color
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on the website 2steppin.com, and has been reprinted here with permission. This comprehensive look at race relations in country music was written prior to the rise of Darius Rucker as a hitmaker. The 9513 would love to hear your comments about race in country music today, and about [...]
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Friday Five: The Songs of Boudleaux Bryant
Tomorrow would have been Boudleaux Bryant’s 90th birthday. There are few songwriters who’ve been as important to music as Bryant. He and wife Felice are responsible for “Wake Up, Little Susie,” “Bird Dog,” “Brand New Heartache,” “You’re the Reason God Made Oklahoma,” and quite a few other classics. Below are some of my favorite renditions [...]
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New Documentary Explores Johnny Cash’s Scottish Roots; Justin Townes Earle Previews New Songs
A new documentary, Johnny Cash Of Easter Cash, exploring the Scottish roots of Johnny Cash airs tomorrow on BBC Radio.
Rascal Flatts isn’t shy about taking credit for the pop country movement:
“It’s kind of amazing that people are just now finding out about it,” Flatts guitarist/pianist Jay DeMarcus admits to The Boot. “Not to sound boastful [...] -
The 9513 Last.fm Chart Update (2-7-10)
Last.fm Top Artists
It didn’t take long for Miranda Lambert to reclaim her status as the #1 artist, with 28 listeners. Next came Carrie Underwood with 26, and Lady Antebellum with 24. So the whole Lady A surge lasted for all of a week around here. Gary Allan gets another week in the Top 10, with [...] -
Vince Gill Joins The Time Jumpers; SPBGMA Winners; New Releases; Zac Brown Band Responds To PETA
Vince Gill is officially a “full-fledged” Time Jumper. He can be seen playing with the band on Monday nights at the Station Inn when he’s not touring.
New releases for the week of February 9, 2010 include:
Allison Moorer – Crows
Amazon | iTunes (Deluxe Version) | MySpaceThe Chapmans – Grown Up (A Revisionist History)
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Miranda Lambert Wins Artist, Song Of The Year in The 9513’s 2nd Annual Country Music Awards
By September of 2009, Miranda Lambert had already won over critics and sold more than a million records (a spectacular number, considering the lukewarm support afforded her by country radio). It was Lambert’s third album, however (Revolution, released 09/29/09), that fully (and finally) ascended her into the upper tier of this era’s country music icons. [...]
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Hank Jr.’s Rowdy Friends Tour; The House Honors Lester Flatt; New Releases
Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, and The Grascals are joining Hank Williams, Jr. for his Rowdy Friends Tour. The initial round of dates will kick off April 2.
Blake Shelton’s list of the top six words that should never be used in a country song concludes with “badonkadonk.”
Ken Tucker has a new favorite and her name is [...]Continue reading "Hank Jr.’s Rowdy Friends Tour; The House Honors Lester Flatt; New Releases"
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Vince Gill’s ‘Love Songs’ Due In Time For Valentine’s; The Infamous Stringdusters w/Sarah Siskind; Bonnie Bishop at Steamboat
Vince Gill is scheduled to release an album of love songs on Jan. 26, just in time for Valentine’s.
I get the feeling Bob Lesetz isn’t a Carrie Underwood fan:
Carrie Underwood’s not a star, she’s commerce.
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Too much of what passes for country music today is fodder made for a market. Carrie Underwood is just the [...]
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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.
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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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