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  • Sugarland : Christmas In Washington

    jarrod@zrock.com
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:04 am
    Get ready for a bit of Gold and Green on your television as Sugarland will be featured on TNT’s holiday special, Christmas In Washington, premiering Sunday, Dec. 20, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).  Hosted by George Lopez, Christmas In Washington also features Mary J. Blige, Neil Diamond, Rob Thomas and Usher.  Annually attended by the President and First Lady and other Washington VIPs, Christmas In Washington is a holiday musical celebration benefiting the National Children’s Medical Center. Sugarland’s Christmas album, Gold and Green, is the perfect stocking stuffer for music…

  • Sugarland Gold and Green Nightclub Promotion

    jarrod@zrock.com
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:09 pm
    Sugarland’s Christmas album, Gold and Green, is in stores now. Don’t miss your chance to share holiday fun with Sugarland fans at Sugarland Gold and Green Weekends at participating nightclubs across the country - with your chance to win Sugarland prize packages, Gold and Green CD’s, plus your chance to win a nationwide grand prize - an autographed Sugarland lyric sheet. read more...

  • 2009 CMA Awards Highlights

    jarrod@zrock.com
    13 Nov 2009 | 3:26 am
    Relive Country Music’s Biggest Night with video highlights of the 2009 CMA Awards including Taylor Swift’s crowing as Entertainer of the Year. watch video...

  • Taylor Swift : Entertainer of the Year

    jarrod@zrock.com
    12 Nov 2009 | 5:03 am
    Taylor Swift was named Entertainer of the Year at the 2009 CMA Awards, becoming the youngest artist ever to win the award.  “I’ll never forget this moment because in this moment everything that I have ever wanted has just happened to me,” Swift said.  “Every single person in that category let me open up for them this year.  Thank you all so much. I love you.” Buy Taylor Swift tickets and see for yourself why Taylor Swift is country music’s entertainer of the year! read more...

  • 2009 CMA Awards Winners

    jarrod@zrock.com
    11 Nov 2009 | 9:21 pm
    2009 CMA Awards winners were announced live tonight (November 11) live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on ABC-TV.  Congrats to Taylor Swift - Entertainer of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, Album of the Year “Fearless” and Video of the Year “Love Story;"Brad Paisley - Male Vocalist of the Year; Sugarland - Vocal Duo of the Year; Lady Antebellum - Single of The Year “I Run To You,” and Vocal Group of the Year; Darius Rucker - New Artist of the Year; Brad Paisley and Keith Urban - Musical Event of the Year, and Jamey Johnson/Lee Thomas Miller/James…
 
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  • "Chicken-Fried" Parrotheads Are Birds of a Feather

    Alison Bonaguro
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:52 pm
    Jimmy Buffett fans don't need to grab their flip-flops or mix their margaritas for this. All they need to do is sit back and relax and watch their favorite singer come together with Zac Brown Band for their upcoming CMT Crossroads. It doesn't air until March 2010 but it is taping next month in Nashville for an invitation-only audience. So let's use this space to like a suggestion box for songs. I'd love to hear Buffett try his hand at "Chicken Fried" and Zac Brown Band do "Cheeseburger in Paradise," but those are kind of obvious. What other beachy hits from Buffett's catalog should Zac Brown…

  • Tim McGraw Says He Appreciates Strong Women

    Alison Bonaguro
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:58 pm
    Sandra Bullock. Faith Hill. It doesn't matter who she is, Tim McGraw just wants to be around women who rule. In his new movie, The Blind Side, Bullock plays his wife who takes charge of every situation. McGraw tells Parade.com that he was at home with that. "In our family, my wife Faith Hill is very much in control of our life. She works out everybody's schedule. I wouldn't be able to function without her. So I can totally relate to a wife like that, and I feel that it is a blessing for me because I would be a mess without her giving me that kind of structure." How nice is that? While some…

  • Reckless Kelly Wins in Nashville

    Chris Parton
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:30 pm
    Winning and losing isn't something that usually comes to mind when thinking about music, but the guys in Reckless Kelly say that sometimes at the end of a concert you get one feeling or the other from a crowd. They definitely won Thursday night (Nov. 19) at Nashville's Exit/In. Opened by Scott Miller, the show ran past midnight for an audience that only seemed to want more. Finishing up a three week tour and heading back home to Austin, Tx., the roots rockers stopped in and played all the big songs like "Ragged as the Road," "Nobody's Girl," "I Still Do," "Wild Western Windblown Band" and…

  • "A Country Christmas" Sparkles in Nashville

    Whitney Self
    20 Nov 2009 | 12:00 pm
    Though it's not even quite Thanksgiving, I couldn't help but feel the Christmas spirit last night (Nov. 19) as my husband and I stood outside Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Hotel. We were sipping hot apple cider and waiting anxiously with hundreds of others gathered to witness the ceremonial lighting of more than two million sparkling lights. It was the official kickoff of the hotel's "A Country Christmas," a series of holiday festivities that will take place through January. Even celebrity chef Paula Dean, entertainer Louise Mandrell and Montgomery Gentry's Eddie Montgomery attended the…

  • Charlie Daniels Spreads the Christmas Cheer

    Craig Shelburne
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:36 am
    Charlie Daniels is already spreading the good tidings of Christmas. First of all, he's released a new holiday album, Joy to the World: A Bluegrass Christmas, with guests like Jewel, Kathy Mattea and Aaron Tippin, as well as Suzanne and Evelyn Cox, the Grascals and Dan Tyminski. Instead of a duets project, Daniels lets the singers tackle a whole tune. (Tyminski's rendition of "The Christmas Song" is especially terrific.) Daniels also offers a nifty new original, "Mississippi Christmas Eve," and recites both an original short story ("A Carolina Christmas Carol") and a passage from the book of…
 
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  • New Levels of Inclusion at Country Music Awards

    11 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Taylor Swift, 19, became the youngest Entertainer of the Year, and Darius Rucker was the first African-American to win New Artist of the Year.

  • Old-Timer, Still Telling Mountain Tales

    13 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Ralph Stanley, 82, is one of the last, and surely the purest, of the traditional country musicians and only just got around to writing his autobiography.

  • Shelby Singleton, Nashville Producer, Dies at 77

    10 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Mr. Singleton was a colorful Nashville record producer and entrepreneur who resurrected the historic Sun Records catalog.

  • Daddy Sang Bass

    3 Oct 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The singer-songwriter talks about how her father chose the songs on her new album.

  • Make That Seven Paisley Nominations

    10 Sep 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Oops: After releasing the list of nominees for the 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, the association appended its announcement on Thursday, saying that Brad Paisley and Keith Urban had been “inadvertently omitted” from one category, best musical event, which recognizes collaborations. “The omission occurred when transferring information from the online ballot to the list of final nominees,” the association said in a statement. Mr. Paisley and Mr. Urban were recognized f...
 
 
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    GAC News & Notes

  • Josh Kelley Follows in Brother’s Country Footsteps

    Wendy Newcomer
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:36 am
    Josh Kelley (l) and his brother, Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley. Josh Kelley photo courtesy of Prima PR; Charles Kelley photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville. Most diehard Lady Antebellum fans know that Hillary Scott’s mother is singer Linda Davis. But Lady A’s Charles Kelley comes from a musical family too. His brother Josh had a debut pop hit in 2003 with “Amazing” and another Top 10  in 2005 with “Only You.” Now Josh is coming over to the country. Record label UMG — home to Sugarland, Josh Turner, Lee Ann Womack and Jamey Johnson —…

  • Joe Nichols Has Respect, Will Travel

    Tom Roland
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:14 am
    Joe Nichols recently visited troops on US military bases in Kuwait and Iraq. His trip was filmed for the GAC special, Joe Nichols: My Military Diary, premiering Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009 at 10 p.m. Eastern. Joe Nichols spent a week this summer singing for American troops in the Middle East, and the good vibes from that trip are getting coverage on GAC, in the special Joe Nichols: My Military Diary. Joe made some new friends on his overseas visit, and he was particularly impressed by the dedication the service men and women demonstrate on a daily basis. Their lives are on the line every hour, and…

  • Tim McGraw: Blind Side Matches Home Side

    Tom Roland
    20 Nov 2009 | 6:31 am
    Tim McGraw and Faith Hill arrive on the Red Carpet for "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on the ABC Television Network.Photographer: Jim Hagans / CMA. The much-talked-about movie The Blind Side, in which Tim McGraw plays the husband of Sandra Bullock, finally hits theaters on Friday. Tim was at first reticent to get involved in a film that would have him play the father of a high school football player. That is, he reasoned, the same kind of role he had in the picture Friday Night Lights. But when Tim read the script…

  • A Country Fan’s Guide to the American Music Awards

    Jason Mease
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:56 pm
    Keith Urban photo courtesy of Capitol Nashville. The dust has barely settled here in Nashville from last week’s 43rd Annual CMA Awards Show and here we go again, sort of… The 2009 American Music Awards will air this Sunday, November 22 at 8 p.m. CT on ABC LIVE from the NOKIA Theatre in L.A.  The AMA’s honor artists in the categories of Pop/Rock, Country, Rap/Hip-Hop, Soul/R&B, Alternative, Adult Contemporary, Latin and Contemporary Inspirational.   For the third year in a row, the winners are determined by fan voting.  Voting has already closed for all the major…

  • John Mayer Recommends Therapy for Taylor Swift

    Jason Mease
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:28 pm
    It looks like John Mayer’s brand new album Battle Studies, released this past Tuesday, is on the fast track to top the Billboard Top 200 chart.   This would be the second time John will have an album take the top spot week of release.   Of special interest to all you country fans will be the upbeat third track on the album,  “Half of My Heart” which he recorded with Taylor Swift. John has not historically recorded a lot of collaborations so this record was a bit of an exception for him.  In fact, he has never put a song out with another artist’s name under the…
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    Keith Anderson News

  • KEITH ANDERSON WORKING ON 'FUN-LOVING' NEW MUSIC

    17 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    by Vernell Hackett - The Boot Keith Anderson is already in the giving Christmas spirit -- he's offering fans a sneak peak into his upcoming album project. "This record is back to drinking and making love," the ruggedly handsome singer tells The Boot. "Our last record had a little darker, introspective feel to it because when we started recording it I had just lost my mom and [producer Jeffrey Steele] had lost his son. It was a different time in our life and the music reflected that." Read more!

  • VINCE VAUGHN CATCHES KEITH ANDERSON CONCERT

    16 Nov 2009 | 1:27 pm
    By: Alison Bonaguro Sometimes celebrities seem to dart in and out of concerts without really doing much listening. It's like they are more about the appearance than the actual music. But at Friday night's (Nov. 13) Keith Anderson and David Nail concert in Chicago, Vince Vaughn was there for the music. He was there with his mother and his fiancé Kyla Weber. And after being bombarded with fan requests for pictures, autographs and chit chat before the show -- which he doled out graciously -- he finally sat down when the concert started. Read more!

  • CHICAGO BEARS RECRUIT KEITH ANDERSON, DAVID NAIL

    2 Nov 2009 | 11:30 am
    By: Alison Bonaguro Country music and professional sports are hopelessly intertwined. Country stars go to the games, athletes show up at their concerts, and then those stars go to even more games. It's like a never-ending circle of mutual admiration. And on Nov. 13, it gets even better for Chicago. Greg Olsen, the Chicago Bears' tight end, is hosting a Shake the Lake country concert to benefit breast cancer, brain cancer and Children's Memorial Hospital. Keith Anderson and David Nail will both be on hand to entertain and raise a little cash. Read more!

  • NEW OPRY DATE ADDED FOR KEITH IN NOVEMBER

    2 Nov 2009 | 8:52 am
    Join Keith on November 3RD, when he performs LIVE on the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville TN. Call 1-800-SEE-OPRY or click here to get your tickets now! Keith Anderson fans can use coupon code "webFAN" OR click here to print a coupon to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off of your ticket purchase. more!

  • BID NOW FOR A SIGNED POSTER FROM KEITH ANDERSON

    26 Oct 2009 | 10:16 am
    BID NOW! Get your very own signed poster of Keith Anderson from his debut album, "Three Chord Country and American Rock and Roll". All proceeds go to charity.
 
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    Nashville Hype!

  • Help Stormy Pick A New Single

    Paul
    16 Nov 2009 | 3:35 pm
    Help Stormy Pick a Single From “Someone Like Me” and you might WIN an autographed “Someone Like Me” CD and Limited Edition Stormy Montana T-Shirt! Click Here To Enter And Win

  • Stormy Montana’s “Someone Like Me” Is Available Online And Worldwide

    Paul
    14 Nov 2009 | 11:32 pm
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  • Stormy Montana To Release “Someone Like Me” Online and Worldwide

    Paul
    29 Sep 2009 | 1:27 pm
    Country Music Artist Stormy Montana Has Already Broken Sales Records, Now She’s Set To Take Her Music Online Sep 21, 2009 – NASHVILLE, TN — Country music artist Stormy Montana will release her highly acclaimed and top selling C.D., “Someone Like Me” online and worldwide November 15th, 2009 through i-Tunes, Amazon, LaLa, Rhapsody, Napster, and other online vendors. “Someone Like Me” has already sold close to 7,000 physical copies since release, a virtually un-heardof feat in todays country music climate.  In fact, had the C.D. been Soundscanned from the beginning, “Someone…
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    The 9513

  • Bill Anderson Recognized as ‘Poet & Prophet’; Robert Earl Keen, “If You Don’t Like George Strait, You Don’t Know [Very Much]“

    Brody Vercher
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:05 am
    Jimmy Buffet and the Zac Brown Band are booked for the next CMT Crossroads. Charles Kelley, one-third of Lady Antebellum, as an older brother by the name of Josh Kelley who has made a name for himself as a pop singer-songwriter. Convinced by Charles to switch formats, the elder Kelley hopes to release a soul-flavored country music debut next year. He told EW.com, “Country is where I’m going to live out the rest of my career.” @joenichols: “Merle Haggard sang me a song that he wanted me to record over the phone today. How cool is that?” Robert Earl Keen told Paste…

  • Friday Five: New Heartaches

    Juli Thanki
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:08 am
    I’m no cardiologist, but I’ve always thought old heartaches were the worst kind, festering like some sort of flesh wound turned gangrenous. However, these artists make a good case for the sharp pain of the new heartache. You know, should you ever find yourself in a heated debate over the subject. 5. “Brand New Heartache” – The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Jeff Hanna sings “I swore that the last time/I’d learned from my mistakes/But I think I’m headed for a brand new heartache.” Perhaps he should form a support group with the other artists on…

  • Jerrod Niemann – “One More Drinking Song”

    CM Wilcox
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Nobody can accuse Jerrod Niemann of false advertising: “One More Drinking Song” is exactly what its title promises, and not a scosh more. Although it’s a bit tempting to reward anything country-sounding in light of the debacle that was last Wednesday’s CMA Awards show, the truth is that if the neotrad generica represented by Niemann’s single were the only alternative, the turning of tides toward Taylor Swift and Lady Antebellum might be for the best. Thankfully, though, some artists are still recording good country songs, and good country drinking songs. The superb “An…

  • Lee Ann Womack Joins Strait and McEntire; Jeff Bridges Plays Country Singer In ‘Crazy Heart’

    Brody Vercher
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:02 am
    The 2010 George Strait tour with Reba McEntire just got a little more can’t-miss with the addition of Lee Ann Womack. Sugar Hill Records compiled a list of its top 50 must-have tracks from the past three decades and made them available for download through iTunes for a mere $19.99. The list includes stalwarts like Ricky Skaggs, Doc Watson, Townes Van Zandt, and newcomers like Red Stick Ramblers, Joey+Rory, and Sarah Jarosz. It’s a pretty killer lineup. (via The Bluegrass Blog) Big Kenny filmed his latest video in the mountains of Edmonton, Calgary with the Blackfoot Confederacy…

  • Album Review: Terri Clark – The Long Way Home

    Blake Boldt
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:00 am
    In the mid-‘90s, she was the rare female hat act among a sea of young studs in Stetsons. Now, Grand Ole Opry member Terri Clark is standing out once again with The Long Way Home, her first self-released disc since leaving Mercury late last year. Unable to fit onto country radio’s rigid playlists (four American singles failed to crack the top twenty since her sole #1 hit, 2004’s “Girls Lie, Too”), Clark has returned to her native Canada and explored a more-organic sound that supports some of her most candid writing. Passing up the polished songcraft south of the border, Clark exceeds…
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    CW News

  • Christmas at Opryland

    20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    The annual A Country Christmas holiday show at the Gaylord Opryland entertainment complex in Nashville begins Friday, Nov. 20. read complete article

  • Brown and Buffett Come Together

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    The Zac Brown Band and legendary singer/songwriter Jimmy Buffett will share the stage for a new episode of CMT Crossroads, set to premiere in March of 2010. read complete article

  • George to Make Movie Cameo

    19 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    George Strait will make an appearance in the upcoming movie, A Pure Country Gift, a follow-up to George's 1992 hit film, Pure Country. read complete article

  • Meet Charlie Daniels, Nov. 21

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Charlie Daniels will sign copies of his new CD, Joy to the World: A Bluegrass Christmas, at Opry Originals: The Shop on Broadway in downtown Nashville, Saturday, Nov. 21. read complete article

  • Greetings From Taylor

    18 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    Taylor Swift will show another side to her writing abilities as she has been tapped to create a line of greeting cards by American Greetings Corp. read complete article
 
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    Amber Waves of Twang

  • Wrinkle Neck Mules - Let the Lead Fly

    Chip Frazier
    2 Nov 2009 | 9:00 pm
    With the release of their fourth album the Wrinkle Neck Mules have established themselves as one of the premier roots rock bands. Let the Lead Fly is a bit less electric but rocks just as hard. With the use of banjo, mandolin and pedal steel, the roots move to the forefront on this release. As usual the band tells stories of the people on the margins of society. The poignant vignettes are especially effective at a time when the margins of society are growing However, this is not an album about sorrow and despair. As they say on the title cut, “Don’t just stand there raise, your guns and…

  • WSM starts new show - Music City Roots

    Chip Frazier
    22 Oct 2009 | 1:00 pm
    The legendary Nashville radio station WSM, the broadcasting home of the Grand Ole Opry, has a new show, Music City Roots. It is broadcast from a new venue, The Loveless Barn, just outside of Nashville.This week was Sam Bush and Mike Farris. The first episode was Emmylou Harris. Check out the website .The Upcoming Lineup is unbelievable. You can also go to the WSM Website for on demand streaming

  • Sarah Jarosz appears on Prairie Home Companion

    Chip Frazier
    8 Oct 2009 | 1:35 pm
    My friend Mark heard Sarah Jarosz on Prairie Home Companion last week and was blown away. This reminded me that I had a promo I was going to post about earlier this Summer. The problem was I got busy and moved and the post was never made. That was crime that needs to be rectified. Sarah Jarosz is only 18 and she grew up in the Texas Hill Country, home to a songwriter or two I would say. What makes her unique is that she is a great musician as well as a songwriter. She is now studying at a conservatory in the Northeast and released an album this past Summer on Sugar Hill Records that includes…

  • Two Tons of Steel = One Ton of Fun

    Chip Frazier
    5 Oct 2009 | 1:02 pm
    The band was named after the vintage restored Cadillac owned by lead singer Kevin Geil. This is appropriate considering Not that Lucky is a cruise through the Country and Rockabilly of the 50s delivered with a punk attitude. Two Tons of Steel certainly deliver a fresh interpretation of what a Honky Tonk band should be. This is their first since 2005’s Vegas and is already creating a buzz, debuting at number 8 on the Americana charts and is now number 4. They enlisted the expertise of the ubiquitous Texas musician and producer Lloyd Maines. Maines touch is evident on this masterpiece.

  • Roseanne Cash - The List

    Chip Frazier
    21 Sep 2009 | 8:19 pm
    Read the press release below and tell me how this won't bw great. Then check out the track list and imeem link. ROSANNE CASH TO RELEASE BRAND-NEW ALBUM, THE LIST,ON MANHATTAN RECORDS ON OCTOBER 6TH, 2009ALBUM FEATURES CASH'S CONTEMPORARY INTERPRETATIONS OFSONGS FROM A LIST OF ESSENTIAL COUNTRY SONGSPASSED ON TO HER BY HER LEGENDARY FATHERSPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE ELVIS COSTELLO, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, JEFF TWEEDY, RUFUS WAINWRIGHTAcclaimed singer-songwriter Rosanne Cash will release her 12th studio album, entitled The List, on Manhattan Records on October 6th, 2009. This stunning work features…
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    The Boot

  • Eric Stromer Gets His Country Fix

    Beville Darden
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:00 am
    Filed under: InterviewsHis fans are used to seeing him with a tool belt around his waist, but Eric Stromer actually moved to Los Angeles with a guitar slung over his shoulder. The charismatic host of such do-it-yourself shows as AOL Living's 'GMC Trade Secrets' and HGTV's 'Over Your Head' is now returning to his first love: country music. Set for an early 2010 release, Eric's album, appropriately titled 'Fix It Man,' lets fans in on a little secret: the PEOPLE's 'Sexiest Men' honoree can teach you how to drive a nail, but he can also hammer out a tune. Written and produced with buddies Rich…

  • Jimmy Wayne Remembers Special 'Sara'

    Lorie Hollabaugh
    20 Nov 2009 | 9:30 am
    Filed under: Country NewsJimmy Wayne knew 'Sara Smile' was a special song for him from the first time he heard it, after picking a Hall and Oates CD out of a bargain bin over 10 years ago. He had no idea, however, that the song would end up landing him a record deal. All he knew at the time was that the title reminded him of an important person in his life as a youngster."There was a foster mom named Sara who was special to me," Jimmy tells The Boot. "The song is not about her, and I don't sing it and think about her particularly, but when I first heard the song it reminded me of her, and…

  • Taylor Swift Is One of NBC's 'People of the Year'

    Stephen L. Betts
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    Filed under: Country News, Movies and TVTaylor Swift joins a elite group of 2009 newsmakers, as one of NBC's 'People of the Year.' In a special to air Thanksgiving night, host Matt Lauer will spotlight the most fascinating, inspirational, heroic and notorious figures -- and the most-talked about stories of the year. Also making the list are Nadya Suleman (the so-called 'Octo-mom'), 'Britain's Got Talent' sensation Susan Boyle, NBA star Kobe Bryant, Captain Chelsey ('Sully') Sullenberger, the commercial pilot who landed his jet in the Hudson River and Captain Richard Phillips, who fought off…

  • John Rich Harassment Charge Dismissed

    Donna Hughes
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:40 am
    Filed under: Country NewsHarassment charges against John Rich were dismissed on Friday (Nov. 20). Nashville television station WSMV reports the music mogul took the stand in a Nashville courtroom to testify against allegations brought by former 'Nashville Star' contestant Jared Ashley, who claimed John threatened and harassed him countless times over the past year. Nine witnesses were sworn in to testify in the case, which also included assault charges against John -- those are still being addressed.

  • Dolly Parton Wants to Fill Your Christmas Stocking

    Alanna Conaway
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:00 am
    Filed under: Country NewsWant a Dolly for Christmas? How about a whole lot of Dolly? Dolly Parton and SHOP.COM have announced a unique partnership this holiday season, with the creation of the DollySHOP, a special online marketplace for fans of country music -- and of the iconic superstar. "I'm a busy gal who loves to shop online, but it's not always easy to find what I'm looking for," says the tireless entertainer. "That's why I'm so happy to learn that SHOP.COM is a one-stop shop for virtually anything, which I'm proud to say now includes Dolly merchandise!"Now through mid-January 2010, the…
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    Country Mike

  • Casey Donahew Concert

    14 Nov 2009 | 10:43 am
    Most country music fans were glued to the CMA Awards Show last Wednesday. No disrespect to Nashville, because there's lots of good music coming out of that town. But I needed a different kind of country music vibe on Wednesday night, so I convinced Ry Guy to take the 65-minute trip north to Aggieland -- College Station, Texas - to see the Casey Donahew Band...

  • What Can Brown Do For Texas Country?

    5 Nov 2009 | 11:43 pm
    It's a cool Tuesday night in the northern suburbs of Houston. Scooter Brown, Josh Ward and Josh Norman were playing an acoustic show at a roadside bar, Nico's Place, off U.S. Hwy. 59 in Kingwood, Texas. There were dedicated fans, for sure. But many of the people were enjoying their drinks and talking to their friends....

  • Nothing like an Acoustic Tuesday Night (with Granger Smith and Trent Willmon)

    27 Oct 2009 | 1:35 pm
    The perfect venue. The perfect dining menu. A couple of talented songwriters and performers, alone with their acoustic guitars. So what, if it was Tuesday Night? Fans packed one of the best music venues in Greater Houston (And The Great State of Texas) for some coffee and dinner, but most of all, to see Granger Smith and Trent Willmon at Dosey Doe in The Woodlands, Texas....

  • Dance Halls & Dreamers

    26 Oct 2009 | 11:55 pm
    Give me a Saturday night. My baby by my side. A little old school Pat Green and Robert Earl Keen, and I'll be alright. Sorry, Justin Moore. This is Texas, not Arkansas. And while we appreciate Nashville, Texas Music is much closer to our hearts. That's why I really loved reading this book, Pat Green's "Dance Halls and Dreamers." The stories were written by Luke Gilliam and the photos taken by Guy Rodgers III....

  • Wade Bowen to play the Grand Ole Opry tonight

    12 Oct 2009 | 11:47 am
    "You've got your getaway," Wade Bowen sings, "And I've got mine." Bowen, a Waco, Texas native who earned his college degree at Texas Tech and now lives in the Central Texas town of New Braunfels, has a sound that recalls Garth Brooks and Bruce Springsteen with a classic knack for songwriting that's similar to legends like Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard....
 
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    Country California

  • Sugarland’s Gold and Green Giveaway

    C.M. Wilcox
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:52 am
    With Thanksgiving just a week away, you can now safely break out the Christmas music without appearing to be a lunatic. To help you kick the season off in style, Sugarland has charged us with the task of releasing two copies of their new Christmas record Gold and Green into the wild. And by the wild, I mean the elaborate mess of Christmas decor already beginning to consume your living room, porch, and front yard. Gold and Green is about half Christmas standards and half originals, and it differs from Sugarland’s other recent work in that it’s more country-sounding and more of an…

  • Orange Woman Mulls Reunion with Porcelain Mother

    C.M. Wilcox
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:37 am
    Photo credit: Ed Rode According to Nashville news sources, an orange woman is weighing the possibility of reuniting with her porcelain mother in 2010. “We’re in talks, so there’s nothing that’s been defined yet,” said the woman, who wears flame red hair in a feeble attempt to draw attention away from her Oompa-Loompa-like skin tone. “I just felt it in my spirit. A couple weeks ago I said, ‘It’s 2010. It’s been 25 years. It’s take your porcelain mother to work year.’ It just feels like it’s the right time; she’ll be…

  • Womack Releasing “There Is No God” in Select Markets

    C.M. Wilcox
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:18 am
    With latest single “There Is a God” beginning to gain traction at country radio, Lee Ann Womack is aiming to speed her rise to the top with the release of an alternate God-free version in select markets, including California and New York. “I think people are taking the religious message of the original a little too strongly from my own mouth,” says Womack. “The point wasn’t to tell people what to believe, but rather to demonstrate that, despite lip service to the contrary, I am still very willing to acquiesce to the demands of country radio programmers by…

  • Ronnie Fauss Picks ‘Em

    C.M. Wilcox
    17 Nov 2009 | 10:03 am
    Ronnie Fauss’ debut EP, New Songs for the Old Frontier, Volume 1, took me by surprise earlier this year, impressing me with its dusty, stripped-down sound and high standard of songcraft, including an obvious commitment to honest-to-goodness storytelling. New Songs… is full of literate earworms, songs with words that demand your attention and melodies that stay with you far down the trail. They sound like the work of a seasoned artist, not some guy in Dallas whose name you’re hearing for the first time. Fauss recently issued a three-song follow-up, I Can’t Make You…

  • Quotable Country – 11/16/09 Edition

    C.M. Wilcox
    16 Nov 2009 | 9:17 am
    Click the bullet after each quote to visit the original source. Thrown furniture! Stripper pole! Wind! It’s all almost enough to distract you from how she actually sounded. ● - – The LA Times on Swift’s show-opening rendition of “Forever and Always.” I think she worked her tail off the last couple [of years] and she deserves to win. ● - – Faith Hill weighs in on Taylor Swift’s Entertainer of the Year win. She’s the biggest artist in music, period, by far, right now. So it’s hands-down that she’s the entertainer of the year in country music,…
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    Roughstock.com

  • American Music Awards Predicitons

    Taylor Swift is nominated for six American Music Awards and like her recent sweep of the Country Music Association, I don't see how she doesn't come away with more awards. There are also Male Artist and Country Group categories up for grabs on Sunday night.

  • Get To Know Trent Tomlinson

    Here's Trent Tomlinson in his own words. The video biography details his life, how he got to where he is and why he thinks "Angels Like Her" is the right song to be releasing right now.

  • Kevin Fowler Signs With Lyric Street

    Roughstock has learned today that Texas music star Kevin Fowler (the songwriter of "Beer Bait & Ammo," "Long Line of Losers,") who formerly had a national record deal with Clint Black's Equity Records, has signed a deal with Disney-owned Lyric Street Records.

  • Joe Nichols - Gimmie That Girl

    Here's Joe Nichols' latest video.  It's for the second single from "Old Things New."

  • Norah Jones - Cry, Cry, Cry

    Watch a great live performance of the classic Johnny Cash song "Cry, Cry, Cry" from Norah Jones.
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    Country Music Stop

  • Carrie Underwood’s ‘Jimmy Kimmel’ Appearance

    Heather
    20 Nov 2009 | 11:22 am
    Carrie Underwood was in Hollywood, California last night for an appearance and performance on the late night “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on ABC. They talk about Carrie’s rise from being an American Idol winner four years ago to her “Care Bear” fans who hurl Care Bear dolls at her when she’s onstage. She talks about her early crushing on a young celeb, and being vegetarian in Oklahoma and how she became one. Jimmy also surprises her with her own vegetarian turkey. She then performs “Undo It” from her current hit album, Play On. Carrie will also be…

  • Keith Urban Shoots Music Video for “‘Til Summer Comes Around”

    Heather
    20 Nov 2009 | 10:53 am
    Keith Urban was snapped during a music video shoot this week for his upcoming single “‘Til Summer Comes Around.” The video is being shot in California while Keith is in town for a Verizon Wireless performance and American Music Awards, which will be broadcast this Sunday, November 22 on ABC. “Til Summer Comes Around” is the fourth single from Keith’s highly successful “Defying Gravity” album, and debuted this month at #41 on the November 28th Billboard Hot Country charts. 4 MORE PICS of Keith after the cut! [images: INF] Post from: Country Music…

  • Lee Ann Womack Joins George Strait Concert Tour

    Heather
    19 Nov 2009 | 10:03 am
    Lee Ann Womack has been added to George Strait’s 2010 concert line-up, which also includes Reba McEntire. About the tour, Lee Ann says: “Does Ft Worth Ever Cross Your Mind? Whoever’s In New England? The Fireman? Little Rock? Wrapped? The Last To Know? We’re talking classic country from the source. I can’t imagine a better tour to be on than George Strait and Reba McEntire, and now I’m not imagining.” “I’m trying to figure out what to wear…cause you can’t out-starch George and you sure can’t out-spangle Reba,” she…

  • Tim McGraw and Faith Hill at ‘The Blind Side’ Premiere

    Heather
    18 Nov 2009 | 11:31 am
    Tim McGraw and wife Faith Hill arrived at the premiere of the movie “The Blind Side” last night at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City. Tim stars in the movie as Sandra Bullock’s character’s husband, Sean Tuohy. The movie follows the true story of Michael Oher (played by Quinton Aaron), a homeless African-American teen from a broken household who is taken in by a white family that sees extraordinary promise in him. The real-life Michael Oher currently plays for the Baltimore Ravens after playing college football for the University of Mississippi. “The Blind…

  • Giveaway: Win Sugarland’s ‘Gold and Green’ Holiday Album!

    Heather
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:26 am
    I wrote last month about Sugarland’s holiday album, Gold and Green, and now have a copy in my hands to giveaway to one lucky Country Music Stop reader! Not only that, but I’ve got a poster and “To/From” gift tags to include as well! The album features five classic Christmas songs and five original tunes written by Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush. I was sent a review copy of the album and it’s already been added to my holiday music rotation! You won’t be disappointed: 1. City Of Silver Dreams 2. Winter Wonderland 3. Holly Jolly Christmas 4. Coming Home 5.
 
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    NashvilleGab - Nashville news and country music gossip

  • I'm trying to fix the pictures

    Bloggin' Momma
    20 Nov 2009 | 4:45 am
    Sorry about the look of the pictures, I'm trying to get them fixed.  I forgot I had set up my Photobucket account with my old card that was attached to a checking account that I don't have anymore.  I forgot, that is, until all my friggin' pictures disappeared here and I got a notice from Photobucket saying they couldn't bill my account. Well duh.  Anyway, went over to get everything all switched over and changed and Photobucket will not let a person change payment methods without having them stop the current recurring payment first.  And here's the kicker, you can't stop the recurring…

  • Sugarland appearing on Oprah this month

    Bloggin' Momma
    18 Nov 2009 | 7:03 am
    Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush stopped in to chat with US 99.5's Drew Walker to chat about everything from who the heck is Joey in their songs, the surprising fact that Kristian can actually sing, Elmo, and the fact that they'll be appearing on Oprah November 30th.  Sure hope it's Oprah's annual Favorite Things show, I never miss that one.  At least I hope I haven't missed it. Dang, I haven't been watching for it so now I'm afraid I missed it.  Enjoy the interview while I have myself a minor Oprah meltdown.

  • Keith and his babe hit the streets

    Bloggin' Momma
    18 Nov 2009 | 6:24 am
    And by babe I mean his cute-as-a-button baby girl. How cute are these two?  Keith and and Sunday were spotted out and about in New York on Tuesday minus Nicole Kidman as she was busy promoting her latest project, the movie Nine. Thanks Cheri for the heads up on the link.    

  • Gretchen would like you to get off your butt and exercise

    Bloggin' Momma
    17 Nov 2009 | 5:04 pm
      Chuck Leavell, keyboardist for The Rolling Stones, has a website called the Mother Nature Network and during Farm Aid this year he chatted with Gretchen about obesity, farming, the activity of today's youth, and biodiesel...something Gretchen's willing to give a whirl.   Chuck:  What about on tour? Are you doing some things on tour to try to be eco-friendly? Are you using biodiesel or anything like that? Gretchen:  We haven’t. We haven’t. I didn’t even know about any of that. No. But I’m open to anything, you know, and we definitely use a lot of fuel. So I mean, anything that…

  • Own a piece of country music history

    Bloggin' Momma
    17 Nov 2009 | 4:33 pm
    Hey, my birthday is coming up on the 29th.  Anyone wanna buy me an embroidered Conway Twitty suit?  Cause I know where you can get one. And for the bargain basement price of around $2000-$3000. Anyone? Okay, fine.  Well if you'd like to get your hands on this fancy suit or a Buck Owens shirt or a Porter Wagner jacket or some Johnny Cash boots or a number of other items from some of the biggest names in country music years past, then just head over to Christie's where they are having a country music sale with items ranging from an estimated $100-$20,000 but that's just the amount they are…
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    stillisstillmoving.com

  • A Thousand Miles from Nashville: Dwight Yoakam Meets Willie Nelson

    LindaLee
    19 Nov 2009 | 11:44 pm
    Musician May 1998 by Mark Rowland Photographs by Jay Blakesberg Not far from the Santa Monica Pier one sunny afternoon, Dwight Yoakam and Willie Nelson were hanging out on Willie’s tour bus, listening to Nelson play … reggae.  More precisely, they were listening to a tape of a record he’d just completed with producer Don Was, featuring reggaefied versions of great  Willie Nelson songs like, “Three Days,” and “One in a Row,” along with a few classics of the genre like “The Harder They Come” “Don Was heard me singing reggae,”…

  • Ray Charles, Leon Russell, Willie Nelson: A Song for You

    LindaLee
    19 Nov 2009 | 7:20 pm
    CMT has a short commercial before the video, but it’s worth it to see this great video, of Ray Charles singing to his friend Willie Nelson.

  • Willie Nelson live on KZEW The Zoo (12/26/74)

    LindaLee
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:10 pm
    Pictured left to right are KZEW’s Ira Lipson, January Sound Studio engineer Bob Pickering, KZEW’s Mike Taylor & Mark Addy, Willie Nelson and Tracy Nelson (seated). http://98kzew.com/zoo/zoo-year-1974 KZEW can trace it’s roots all the way back to 1946 as Dallas’ first FM radio station, the second in the state and 66th in the country. Belo Broadcasting’s new FM station signed on October 5, 1946 as KERA-FM 94.3, only 6 weeks behind Houston’s KTHT-FM. December 26th 1974 - The day after Christmas 1974, Willie Nelson did a live KZEW broadcast from January Sound…

  • Willie Nelson on Nash Bridges (Season 3)

    LindaLee
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:02 pm
    There comes a time when a cop actor and his best pal on the force become inseparable. For San Francisco police investigator Nash Bridges (Don Johnson), it was the third go around that became the charm. How could it take so long for him to bond with his partner Joe Domiquez (Cheech Marin)? Nash and Joe had instant chemistry. This is about Nash’s non-human partner. Nash finally bonded with his banana yellow ’71 Plymouth Barracuda convertible. No longer did the Cuda seem to be a loaner while the Ferrari was in the shop. His passion for the Cuda spewed from the heart and wasn’t merely read…

  • Happy New Year! Willie Nelson’s 2010 Tour

    LindaLee
    18 Nov 2009 | 9:50 pm
    Oh, don’t you love it when next year’s shows start to show up on Willie Nelson’s schedule?  Well,  good news then, www.WillieNelson.com has added the first shows of 2010.   Although, if  Willie is playing in Hawaii on New Year’s Eve, I guess that will be his first show of the New Year. January 12, 2009 Varsity Theater Baton Rouge, LA, January 17, 2009 Montgomery PAC Montgomery, AL www.WillieNelson.com
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    About.com Country Music

  • What Exactly Is Country Music? The Debate Rages On...

    19 Nov 2009 | 6:20 am
    The fallout from last week's CMA awards is very heated here in Music City, and people are taking sides! The debate really centers on the landside victory for Taylor Swift and her four major awards, including the big kahuna, Entertainer of the Year. My last blog post received a number of very heated comments, with the vast majority falling squarely in "Taylor Swift isn't country!" camp. So I ask you: Just what the heck is country music anyway? There has been debate for many years about the blurring of the lines between country, pop and rock-and-roll. In the more modern country era, many point…

  • Tim McGraw and Friends Work the Red Carpet for His New Movie

    17 Nov 2009 | 3:54 am
    Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Lady Antebellum, Julianne Hough and a host of other Nashville celebrities worked the red carpet for Tim's upcoming movie with Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side (release date: Friday, November 20, 2009). Based on Michael Lewis' 2006 best-selling book, The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game, the film details the true-story of Michael Oher, a large, homeless and under-educated African-American kid who is taken in and adopted by a rich white couple, portrayed by McGraw and Bullock. Early reviews have been excellent for Tim, and there's even some serious Oscar buzz for…

  • Taylor Swift Makes CMA History

    12 Nov 2009 | 4:17 am
    Wow! Some people saw it coming, while others, including myself, predicted that Music City's political machine might make Taylor Swift pay a few more dues before giving her the big tamale, the CMA for Entertainer of the Year. How wrong I was! But I was happy for her, and there's simply no denying that based on sales, radio airplay, concert sell-outs, television appearances, you name it, she's definitely at the top of the heap in country music. Taylor's big night started early when she took home the coveted Album of the Year award, which Nashville insiders really hold in high esteem as the one…

  • Taylor Swift Earns Top BMI Honors

    11 Nov 2009 | 5:37 am
    Taylor Swift, Kris Kristofferson, Brooks and Dunn and others were honored last night at the 57th annual BMI Country Awards. The invitation-only black-tie event was attended by a who's who list of Music City swells and industry big-shots. Swift received top honors for her wildly-successful single, "Love Story," which was named BMI's Song of the Year. To date, "Love Story" has racked up just about every major award and achievement possible, including being the year's best-selling country song and the most-downloaded country single in history. We'll know in a few hours whether she takes home…

  • Nashville Is Gearing Up for the Big CMA Party

    9 Nov 2009 | 8:25 am
    "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards" takes place in downtown Nashville at the Sommet Center (home of the Nashville Predators of the N.H.L.) and will air live on ABC on Wednesday, November 11 at 8/7 c. Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood are co-hosting the show. The roster of talent performing this year is impressive and includes a number of non-country artists, which will undoubtedly infuse some different flavor into the event. So far, the list of confirmed performers includes (in alphabetical order): Jason Aldean, Brooks and Dunn, Kenny Chesney with Dave Matthews, Vince Gill with Daughtry (that should…
 
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    Texas Music Matters

  • On the Big Broadcast: Texas Soul Power

    Peter Babb
    20 Nov 2009 | 8:22 am
    On the next edition of Texas Music Matters, we celebrate ten essential Texas soul recordings–and the stories behind them. From Houston’s Duke-Peacock label to the “Female Preacher” of Abilene, the heyday of soul is an often overlooked chapter in the evolution of Texas music. Join us for an hour of Texas Soul Power on the next edition of Texas Music Matters. Many thanks to Thomas Fawcett for all his help. TEXAS SOUL POWER TOP TEN TEXAS SOUL SONGS 1962 - Barbara Lynn - “You’ll Lose a Good Thing” 1965 - Roy Head - “Treat Her Right” 1966 - The…

  • Remembering Austin Artist Bill Narum

    Peter Babb
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:43 am
    One of Austin’s most famous visual artists has died. Bill Narum was longtime art director for Texas musicians ranging from ZZ Top and Doug Sahm to Stevie Ray Vaughan and Nanci Griffith. KUT’s Texas Music Matters, David Brown revisits a recent interview with Bill Narum about his work with ZZ Top.

  • Candi and The Strangers, The Great Nostalgic, Leatherbag Play Saturday at The Ghost Room

    Laurie Gallardo
    20 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    Yay for local music! And there’s an Austin triple bill that is sure to please the ears this Saturday night at The Ghost Room, 304 W. 4th St. Here’s the schedule: 11:45 p.m. - Indie/shoegazy pop quintet Candi and The Strangers is having its CD release party in support of their new self-titled album, a dreamy and hazy swirl with frontwoman Samantha’s ethereal vocals. Check it out. 11 p.m. - Pop/rock quintet The Great Nostalgic will feature new tracks from their forthcoming 7-inch release. Bit of a delay on the date, but worth the wait. 10 p.m. - Randy Reynolds’ band…

  • Tom Russell: “Guadalupe”

    Andy Uhler
    20 Nov 2009 | 2:00 am
    Rock ‘n’ roller,Tom Russell, has recorded over twenty-five records, his most recent release being Blood and Candle Smoke. Lucky for us, Russell stopped by the KUT studios to perform a few tracks the album…we couldn’t just keep it to ourselves, so take a listen. Today’s song of the day is from his recent performance in KUT’s studio 1A, Guadalupe. Listen. Enjoy. Repeat. -michelle guzman

  • Buttercup Plays Tonight at Lambert’s

    Laurie Gallardo
    19 Nov 2009 | 3:00 am
    In a creative frenzy, Austin quartet Buttercup managed to record and prduce three EPs within 10 short months. Captains of Industry and Living Again (2007), and the 8-song The Head Sits Upside Down on the Top of the Head (2008), were treading grounds away from their comfort zone. The band played with rock on the first, dipped their toes into more mellow waters on the second, and took a more electronic path with some rough edges on the third. Along comes their second full length, The Weather Here, released this past summer. Produced by Dallas-based music artist Salim Nourallah (who’s…
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    The Sayre Group

  • Get Privacy from Google with Google Dashboard

    Brennan Sayre
    5 Nov 2009 | 12:36 pm
    Google has come under fire recently for their blunt invasion of privacy for those using their systems. Whether you just search, use Gmail, or use numerous other tools Google may know a lot more about you than you think. Google has finally given us the much needed option to see what all they know about [...]

  • Google’s Sidewiki a Reputation Destroyer?

    Brennan Sayre
    25 Sep 2009 | 12:12 pm
    In the past few months Google has continued to change its search algorithm in a way that looks to populate the first few pages of search with real-time or newer articles. This new algorithm has so far only created more spammers who are gaming the system and making search for even major brands very inaccurate.  [...]

  • How To Remove Your Home From Google Street View

    Brennan Sayre
    9 Sep 2009 | 1:53 pm
    Google Map’s Street View function has drawn a lot of criticism from privacy advocates and everyday citizens as anyone who has your address can see a detailed 360 degree view of your home with the ability to see different angles and even zoom in with great quality. What many people do not realize is you [...]

  • How to Handle Negative Reviews Online

    Brennan Sayre
    25 Aug 2009 | 12:33 pm
    A bad review is seen as a terrible thing by most businesses but in all reality if handled right it can not only be a learning experience but can become a positive.  Of course I am not saying you would rather have a negative review than a positive but too many companies with a lack [...]

  • Google is your Online Resume

    Brennan Sayre
    14 Aug 2009 | 12:17 pm
    In a time when jobs are tough to find there is an increasing trend of potential employers using Google as your online resume. Employer’s are now more than ever using various method’s of searching the web to look at their potential hires on social networks such as Facebook, Myspace, and Twitter as well as major search engines such as Google.
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    PureCountryMusic.Com Blog

  • Saddest Country Songs(Not the Broken Hearted Kind)

    Todd
    20 Nov 2009 | 7:39 pm
    Whoever thought that Tim Mcgraw’s #1 single “Don’t Take The Girl” is the undisputed champion of sad country songs never considered the two that I will lay before you today. There is no getting around it “Teddy Bear” and “(You’ve Been Quite a Doll) Raggedy Ann” are almost sadistic in nature. I equate the same [...]

  • Jeff Bridges Goes Country

    Todd
    19 Nov 2009 | 2:47 pm
    I apologize if the title is misleading. Don’t bother trying to find Jeff Bridges country debut. Nonetheless, it would not have been surprising. We have seen commendable attempts by Kevin Costner and Billy Bob Thornton, but their projects came across contrived and unauthentic.  No, this title is a reference to the upcoming film Crazy Heart [...]

  • Christie’s Goes Country

    Todd
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:29 pm
    If someone appraised your yearbook, what do you think it’s worth would be? If you were Hank Thompson, the answer would be $200. Country music buffs with deep pockets should be aware of the country music estate sale that Christie’s, New York’s popular auctioning company,  is spear-heading on December 3. This might seem out of [...]

  • Brown’s Diner

    Dwayne
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:16 pm
    The other night I took a stroll down to my favorite neighborhood bar Brown’s Diner. It’s located on Blair Ave right off of 21st Ave in the Hillsboro Village Area of Nashville. For anyone who has never been to Brown’s, its a great place to get a cheeseburger and hear some of Nashville’s best [...]

  • Sultry Alt Country Courtesy of Jace Everett

    Todd
    13 Nov 2009 | 7:03 pm
    It seems that the prerequisite for all of the country alumni that have graduated from Belmont University is that they conform to wherever country music is heading. Jace Everett never got that memo. Although he has never had any real solo chart success per say, his first charted single, “That’s The Kind Of Love I’m [...]
 
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    Trisha Yearwood News

  • YOUR TURN TO VOTE FOR THE PEANUTS LOOK-A-LIKE CONTEST

    admin
    12 Nov 2009 | 11:23 am
    The first-ever Peanuts 60th Anniversary Photo Look-A-Like Contest has entered its next exciting phase, as celebrity judges Jill Schulz (daughter of Peanuts creator Charles M. Schulz), country music legends Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood, “Supernanny” Jo Frost, “America’s Next Top Model” judge and fashion photographer Nigel Barker, and KTLA news anchor Victoria Recaño have selected 30 finalists from among all the entries. Now it’s the public’s turn to select the grand prize winner! VOTE HERE!

  • TRISHA YEARWOOD RETURNS TO THE OPRY STAGE DECEMBER 5TH

    admin
    10 Nov 2009 | 8:48 am
    Trisha Yearwood is scheduled to perform December 5th on one of Country Music’s most celebrated stages…The original home of the Grand Ole Opry - The Ryman Auditorium. Call 1-800-SEE-OPRY or click here to get your tickets now! Trisha’s fans can use coupon code “webFAN” OR click here to print a coupon to present to any Grand Ole Opry box office to receive $3.00 off of your ticket purchase.

  • HOME COOKING WITH TRISHA YEARWOOD TO BE RELEASED APRIL 6, 2010

    admin
    9 Nov 2009 | 8:36 am
    COUNTRY STAR TURNED NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING COOKBOOK AUTHOR SHARES THE FOOD THAT BRINGS HER FAMILY & FRIENDS TOGETHER Country star Trisha Yearwood, along with mother Gwen and sister Beth, have compiled another round of hearty family recipes for Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood, which will be released April 6, 2010 by Clarkson Potter. (Clarkson Potter; $29.99; On-Sale April 6, 2010) As friends, family and fans of her last cookbook know, you don’t leave Trisha Yearwood’s home hungry. The book’s practical recipes, personal anecdotes and delicious depictions of the…

  • TRISHA YEARWOOD FINDS MORE FAMILY RECIPES FOR HER SECOND COOKBOOK

    admin
    7 Nov 2009 | 3:53 pm
    Home Cooking With Trisha Yearwood Offers Easy Southern Meals Written by Craig Shelburne After compiling her first cookbook, Georgia Cooking in an Oklahoma Kitchen, Trisha Yearwood found 60 or 70 recipes on the chopping block. However, she wasn’t sure those leftovers would ever end up in print since she says it takes about a year to put a cookbook together. To help her make the decision, she enlisted family members to bring their favorite dishes to a reunion – along with the recipe. Then she divided the stack of recipes between herself, her sister and their mother, plucking the…

  • TRISHA YEARWOOD: SIMPLE, FILLING COOKIN' WITH GARTH

    admin
    5 Nov 2009 | 7:21 am
    By Rennie Dyball - People.com When Trisha Yearwood was asked to write a cookbook, she didn’t have to look any further than her husband, Garth Brooks. “He’s a really good cook,” Yearwood, whose new book, Home Cooking with Trisha Yearwood, hits stands next April 10. “He has a couple recipes in there that he actually made up, like Garth’s Breakfast Bowl. It’s just eggs, cheese, bacon, sausage, tortellini and hash browns. Sometimes he even makes French fries and throws them in there!” Read more! »
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    Jaye Albright's Breakfast Blog

  • The Infinite Commercial Load

    19 Nov 2009 | 4:13 pm
    Inside Radio today reports a growing use of :15-second spots and Citadel EVP of sales Mike Pallad claims price may be attracting some advertisers but he believes it’s their placement alongside news, traffic and other programming that’s equally appealing. “We’ve seen an increase in the demand side from advertisers to :15s,” says Pallad. “The thing that makes them most of interest to agencies is that they’re adjacent to content rather than just a free-floating shorter length commercials.” Meanwhile, in the last few days I witnessed an ongoing battle between a client PD and GM on…

  • "LAW" to join George Strait And Reba on 2010 Tour

    18 Nov 2009 | 5:11 pm
    The King of Country Music George Strait has added award-wining and platinum recording artist Lee Ann Womack to his previously announced arena tour with Entertainment Superstar Reba McEntire. The tour kicks off in early 2010 and continues through late Spring.“'Does Ft Worth Ever Cross Your Mind'? 'Whoever's In New England'? 'The Fireman'? 'Little Rock'? 'Wrapped'? 'The Last To Know'? We're talking classic country from the source,” praises Womack. “I can't imagine a better tour to be on than George Strait and Reba McEntire --- and now I'm not imagining!” Womack added jokingly, “I'm…

  • Pew: The Older You Are The More You Like Country Music

    15 Nov 2009 | 6:20 pm
    Four decades ago, if parents loved a form of music, kids hated it. Today, Pew postulates that youth catches some of their music preferences from parents!---------------------------------------------- Website: http://www.albrightandomalley.com

  • Going And Coming, Ontario FM Edition (No PPM Cume, No Viability)

    13 Nov 2009 | 4:15 pm
    And now I'm glad I didn't knowThe way it all would end, the way it all would goOur lives are better left to chance; I could have missed the pain But I'd have had to miss the dance Garth Brooks "The Dance" The New Country 95.3 wants to thank you, our faithful listeners for being our dance partners these past seven years. We couldn't have become Canada's most listened to country station without your loyal support. And while it was a great ride, it's time to introduce the next chapter in the ongoing history of the New 95.3. The New 95.3 is now playing all the Greatest Hits from the 60’s,…

  • 2010

    11 Nov 2009 | 8:28 am
    Chuck Geiger wrote: What is on the horizon in 2010 for Country programming?My thoughts:-Music: In 2010, 50% of 18-49 will be the Taylor Swift generation, 36% Gen X and only 13% leading edge boomers. This will prove to be a game-changer and a huge growth opportunity for country, as long as we understand the underlying values which unite our transitioning community.-Imaging: Crisp, concise and compelling.-Stationality: No more shouting at listeners in 80's CHR style. More authentic, funny, listener-driven.-Morning Shows: Benchmarks and bits are replaced by today's hot topics, interacting with…
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  • Carrie Donates Plaque To Oklahoma Music Hall Of Fame!

    nashvillewyatt
    20 Nov 2009 | 1:29 pm
    Carrie has donated a plaque with lyrics and sheet music to "I Ain't in Checotah Anymore" to the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame, which she joined earlier this year. The plaque was unveiled Thursday (Nov. 19) at a ceremony in Muskogee, Okla. The organization also announced plans to expand the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame and to create an Oklahoma Music Trail for tourists to learn about the state's historical contributions to all genres of music.

  • Attention Southern California Carrie Fans!

    nashvillewyatt
    16 Nov 2009 | 2:17 pm
    Are you in the Los Angeles area and want to see Carrie perform for FREE? This Thursday, November 19th, Carrie will be performing an outdoor mini-concert as part of the Jimmy Kimmel Live show. Let’s get as many fans there to really show our love for Carrie! To get your FREE tickets click HERE!

  • Carrie to Perform at Third Annual “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute”

    nashvillewyatt
    16 Nov 2009 | 10:11 am
    CNN today announced performers and presenters who are slated to appear at the third annual “CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute,” which honors everyday citizens who are making a difference in their communities and beyond. Hosted by CNN anchor Anderson Cooper from the Kodak Theater in Hollywood, the program will air globally on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, at 9pm ET on CNN/U.S., CNN International and CNN en Español.Read more »

  • Carrie At The Grand Ole Opry Streaming Live On MySpace Music This Saturday!

    nashvillewyatt
    13 Nov 2009 | 7:41 am
    As if having the number one video in the country wasn't enough, this Saturday Carrie Underwood will also be sharing the stage with Martina McBride and Jake Owen at the Grand Ole Opry. Can't make it to Nashville? Don't sweat it. We'll be live streaming the show on MySpace Music, Saturday night. Make sure to tune into to our new music page on Saturday at 9:00 PM EST to catch these three, plus a few more, share the Opry stage. See you then!

  • People's Choice Awards - VOTE NOW!!

    nashvillewyatt
    12 Nov 2009 | 4:07 pm
    Congratulations, Carrie, on your two People’s Choice Awards nominations – Favorite Female Artist and Favorite Country Artist. It’s because of all you Carrie fans and your voting that she received these nominations so let’s keep it going and help her WIN in these two categories. You can vote HERE! The People’s Choice Awards airs live on CBS January 6, 2010.
 
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    Country Music News Blog

  • 2010 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo

    whiskeychick
    19 Nov 2009 | 6:19 am
    Performers for the 2010 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo have been announced, and leading the pack is Toby Keith! The schedule for the 2010 San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo is still under construction, however it has been leaked that Toby Keith will be headlining at least one day. Other performers at the event include [...]

  • Country Music Celebrates Thanksgiving

    whiskeychick
    19 Nov 2009 | 5:55 am
    Country music stars reveal their Thanksgiving plans. Find out what Taylor Swift, Wynonna, Billy Currington The Carter Twins, and more are doing to kick off their holiday season! 1. Nashville-based country group Brokedown Cadillac have confirmed plans to perform for the troops during a Thanksgiving week tour of military bases in Iraq. The group will head [...]

  • Keith Urban Nominated for Country Music Awards in Australia

    whiskeychick
    18 Nov 2009 | 8:44 am
    Keith Urban is riding high as he is nominated for another CMA, this time in Australia! Fresh off his American CMA wins, Keith Urban is hitting the red carpet down under! Keith s up for “Male Artist Of The Year,” “Album Of The Year,” (for “Defying Gravity”) “Single Of The Year” (for “Kiss A Girl”) and [...]

  • Kenny Chesney in 3D

    whiskeychick
    18 Nov 2009 | 8:30 am
    Kenny Chesney releases the trailer for his 3D movie “Kenny Chesney:Summer in 3D” Soon you will get to see Kenny Chesney in true-to-life form on the big screen which is cool, but even cooler is that it will be in 3D! Kenny is releasing a trailer today that previews his 3D special “Kenny Chesney:Summer in 3D” [...]

  • Faith Hill Dumps Manager

    whiskeychick
    17 Nov 2009 | 1:22 pm
    In a surprise statement from Faith Hill and Gary Borman, the team announces they are splitting up after 16 successful years. Faith Hill and manager Gary Borman have confirmed that they are parting ways. Faith Hill has made no specific statements as to why the team is splitting up after 16 highly successful years. In a [...]
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  • CMT Crossroads: Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett

    Kirk Fitzgerald
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:25 pm
    Well, another CMT Crossroads has been announced. This one sounds like a lot of fun...Zac Brown Band and Jimmy Buffett will be the focus of the next episode. It will be recorded in December, and then set to air sometime in March of 2010.

  • Lee Ann Womack Added To reba McEntire & George Strait Tour

    Kirk Fitzgerald
    19 Nov 2009 | 1:54 pm
    Wow, I wanted to see the tour really bad to begin with, but now Lee Ann Womack has been added to the George Strait / Reba McEntire tour... it is now beyond a required attendance event. Event doesn't even quite come close to the magnitude of talent appearing in one night. This lineup even beats out some of the previous George Strait Country Music Festivals I've attended.I can't imagine how truly special this show will be.Once again, here is the tour dates for the 22-city tour:22-Jan Baltimore, MD 1st Mariner23-Jan Greensboro, NC Coliseum29-Jan Knoxville, TN Thompson Boling30-Jan…

  • CMA Awards' Ratings & Sales

    Kirk Fitzgerald
    19 Nov 2009 | 9:51 am
    This year's CMA Awards were great, and the ratings showed it:16.8-million people watched the show for a 10.1-Rating/16-Share and won each time-slot during the show's 3-hours. This was ABC's biggest non-sportsWednesday audience in over 4-years.CMT.com reports that their website experienced its highest-streamed CMA Awards week in history this year, with 1.6 million video streams in three days. CMT.com's CMA Red Carpet experienced a 25% increase in live streams over last year. They also had a 74% increase in video streams alone on the day after the awards.This blog saw a 280% jump in page views…

  • Kenny Chesney's Summer In 3-D

    Kirk Fitzgerald
    18 Nov 2009 | 2:37 pm
    This April, Kenny Chesney will be on the big screen, and no, not the those big ones that you are used to seeing him on at his sold-out shows. The movie theater big screen, but it will be a lot like those big screens at the concert venue... the movie is titled "Kenny Chesney's Summer In 3-D."This special event movie will bring Kenny Chesney's concert right to you in your local movie theater as a limited engagement. The 3D footage for the movie was shot over six nights in five locations -- Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Seattle, Foxboro, and Indianapolis -- using a total of 22 3D camera rigs.The 3-D…

  • ACM Announces New Board Members

    Kirk Fitzgerald
    17 Nov 2009 | 4:40 pm
    Here is the new Board Members of the Academy of Country Music.... Directors are elected from each category based on the number of members in that category. Each director serves staggered two-year terms, with half the board membership changing each year. ACM Board Members: Affiliated Tony Brown/TBE, John Briggs/ASCAP Nashville Artist/Entertainer/MBI Craig Morgan, Dave Pomeroy/American Federation of Musicians, Blake Shelton Club/Casino/Venue Ed Warm/Joe’s Bar, Mark Hartley/Fitzgerald Hartley Music Publisher Pat Higdon/Universal Music Publishing Record Company Fletcher Foster/Universal South,…
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  • Relative Size Chart #16

    Trailer
    19 Nov 2009 | 4:50 pm
    Thanks to CM at Country California for one of the stats.

  • 'Shopped Pop Album Covers Day

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    19 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm

  • John Rich's Songwriting Tips #22

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    18 Nov 2009 | 3:31 pm
    The key to creating a memorable title or line is to take a common phrase and twist it. For instance: "four on the floor," a cool way to describe a four-speed manual transmission can be used thusly:"Had my GTO rollin', girl said "you wanna score?"Stopped so damn fast, that car had whore on the floor"Or "the man in the moon" can become "the man in the poon" for a song about making sweet love. It's that simple. Write on beeatches!

  • Songs Illustrated 10

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    18 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm

  • FWC&G: Toby

    Trailer
    17 Nov 2009 | 3:30 pm
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