Tuesday Morning News Roundup
- On this day in 1925, the Grand Ole Opry, Nashville’s famed home of country music, made its radio debut on station W-S-M.
- Charlie Daniels (“The Devil Went Down to Georgia” guy) was recently presented with the “Seven Seals Award” by the National Committee of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR). The ceremony took place at the Charlie Daniels Museum in Nashville.
“The Seven Seals Award is presented to corporations and individuals who have demonstrated and provided long and continuous support of the ESGR, the National Guard and the Reserve Forces.”
- Amazon has a top ten list titled “Best of 2006: Editors’ Picks in Country.” We agree with some of the picks, disagree with others, and haven’t heard a couple of them, but will be checking them out. Later in the week we’ll have a list of our favorite albums (out of the ones we heard) of 2006.
- The Tennessean’s Tennessean of the Year 2006 ballot boasts the names of a couple of country giants, Wynonna Judd and Dolly Parton. The award is given to a person who has made exceptional contributions to the state during the year. The winner will be announced December 31st.
- There will be plents of country representation in the upcoming People’s Choice Awards. All three nominations in the Favorite Male Singer are country singers: Toby Keith, Kenny Chesney, and Trace Adkins. Faith Hill and Carrie Underwood hold two of the three nominations for Favorite Female Singer, and Rascal Flatts has a nomination in three seperate categories. It’s nice to see country holding its ground when compared to other genres.
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Joey Rory - “Cheater, Cheater” It’s actually downright frivolous, but that just makes it all the more fun. And really, are you allowed to say “ho” on country radio?
Josh Gracin - “Unbelievable (Ann Marie)” Despite initial marketing that touted the album as deep and personal, “Unbelievable (Ann Marie)” is anything but deep or personal.
Josh Turner - "Everything Is Fine" Turner is the rare example of an artist who records material that’s both quality and trademark.
Darryl Worley - "Tequila On Ice" A groovy mid-tempo that sways, a refreshing reprieve from the exhausting pace of a format that clamors for loud music and swelling choruses.
Blake Shelton - "She Wouldn't Be Gone" It’s all about nailing the melody rather than providing a legitimate interpretation that accentuates the lyrical content, although Shelton does do a pretty good job of injecting what limited emotion he can.
Don’t look now, but Darius Rucker, lead singer of 90s rock group Hootie & The Blowfish, has a country hit on his hands. What you probably haven’t heard is that Rucker is the first black artist to chart a single in the country top 20 since Charley Pride last did it in 1988.
News that former Sugarland member and co-founder Kristen Hall is suing her ex-mates, to the tune of $1.5 million, goes a long way towards providing a bit of context regarding the Atlanta singer/songwriter’s sudden departure from the group.
In Memory of Don Helms (1927 - 2008) Helms dated back to a time when an excellent four or five piece band and a good singer were all that were needed to make great country music. No drums, no light shows, no production tricks in the recording studio–just good music.Tagged In This Article
Carrie Underwood // Charlie Daniels // Dolly Parton // Faith Hill // Grand Ole Opry // Kenny Chesney // Toby Keith // Trace Adkins // Wynonna
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