Posts about Country Music News Around The Blogosphere as of October 4, 2009
10/04/2009
This week the KLF is big in our house. Me and the boys have been having a good time with their music so I thought I'd share the love. So each day this week, we will feature a KLF video as video of the day. KLF has an amazing story, from their rise to the top of the music business in Europe where they suddenly quit the business in a shocking career ending display on stage at the Brit Awards to their most profound artistic media stunt of burning $1 million, they are truly a storied band. I'll detail it as the week goes by. Because there is more to the KLF, much more...
10/04/2009
No matter what is going on in our country—from the magnitude of presidential elections and impending war, to the circus that is our nation’s media—everyone seems to have something to say. Country stars are no different. By using their songs as platforms, country music fans always know just what their favorite stars are thinking, whether we want to or not. Ironically, we hold their relatable stories of love, loss and Friday nights on a pedestal but when it comes down to something we see on the news, many fans suddenly prefer that these innate songwriters turn a blind eye.
10/04/2009
Autumn openings ahead for bars and restaurants Two-thirds of the way through a somewhat tepid year on the bar and restaurant front, things finally seem to be heating up. Here’s what we’re most looking forward to this fall. Chicago Country Music Festival Local and national artists highlight the 19th annual fest.
10/04/2009
Lucinda Williams Rock, folk, and country music singer considered one of the best songwriters of her era. This is her 30th anniversary tour, seeing Williams performing special sets every night. Each night she will be performing songs from three albums in her first set, with a second set showcasing songs from her… The Provenance of Beauty Less a drama than a poetic travelogue, The Provenance of Beauty is staged aboard a bus as it winds through the South Bronx.
10/04/2009
Tony R. Phipps/WireImage Country crooner Jason Aldean has no qualms with being the only man in his household. In fact, he couldn’t be more thrilled to be surrounded by his three lovely ladies — his wife Jessica and their daughters Keeley , 6, and Kendyl , 2! “I like having two daughters ’cause they’re close to their daddy, that’s why,” he tells OK! . A self-proclaimed “softie,” Jason notes that after the birth of Keeley, he found himself hoping their second child would be another girl.
10/04/2009
The mid-tempo rocker that serves as the new single from former “American Idol” winner Carrie Underwood doesn’t sound much like country music with its electric guitars and big bass drum sound. Only a fiddle and the twang in Underwood’s voice keep it country.
10/04/2009
Inbox: Our Picks for the Week Press of Atlantic City The mid-tempo rocker that serves as the new single from former "American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood doesn't sound much like country music with its …
10/04/2009
Nashville?s most popular wise guy Brad Paisley has been burning up the country music charts lately with his clever lyrics about starting a band, but this country artist is one solo act who doesn?t even need a band to achieve monumental success Paisley?s catchy tunes and witty song lyrics have made a name for him in the country music industry over the past decade, and the down home Southern vocalist has recently made yet another commitment to the business by announcing his return onstage at the
10/04/2009
Nashville star Alan Jackson has been a key figure in the contemporary country music industry for the past few decades as the standout guitarist, vocalist and songwriter has garnered 16 trophies from the Country Music Association, 15 from the Academy of Country Music and is rounding 50 Top 10 hits over the course of his monumental music career
10/04/2009
George Strait has consistently been one of the top-selling country music artists to grace the Nashville scene over the last few decades, and it?s only fitting that this contemporary country icon should land a slot as the first headliner at the world?s largest music festival Summerfest, heralded as the largest music festival by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1999, is the event of the year for Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and it has just been announced that Strait will perform at next year?s event,
10/04/2009
Musical legends enjoy a renaissance Tuscaloosa News (subscription) everybody knows about Rodgers, including the fact that many regard him as the true “father of country music .” But in his revelatory “Meeting Jimmie Rodgers ...
10/04/2009
1901 – The Victor Talking Machine Company was incorporated. After a merger with Radio Corporation of America the company became RCA-Victor. 1945 – Elvis Presley appeared in a talent show at the age of 10. It was his first public appearance. He won 2nd place and $5. 1945 – Stan Kenton and his orchestra recorded “Painted Rhythm.” 1957 – “The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom” premiered on ABC-TV. 1961 – Jimmie Rodgers, Fred Rose, and Hank Williams became the first to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
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(l-r): Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris and "The Office"'s Steve Carell backstage at "The Jay Leno Show." Photo by Rique, courtesy of Morris Public Relations. There’s always a country connection — even to Steve Carrell, the star of movies including “The 40 Year Old Virgin” and the hit TV show, “The Office.” When Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris performed on “The Jay Leno Show” Sept. 30, Steve, who plays Michael Scott on “The Office,” was also a guest.
10/04/2009
Take a trip down the hallmark classics and get prepared for a lovely revelation in the hilarious package of American 70’s hit show, Hee Haw. Started as a fun country-music show, this program was heavily based on comedy sketches. Making an entrance as the untested last minute substitute for CBS’ The Smothers Brother Comedy Hour, this amusing show caught on for a good run of 22 years, entertaining a large American fan base. Continue reading here: Hee Haw Ain’t Just For Hillbillies
10/04/2009
Kandi Burruss, mourning the death of her uncle, is also heartbroken over the unexpected death of her ex fiance AJ. AJ, who was working at a local strip club, got into an altercation with another man by the name of Fredrick Richardson. During the fight, AJ suffered a severe head injury and was rushed to [...]
10/04/2009
There was a period during my late teens when I was convinced that I’d been born in the wrong time and place. I was sure that I should have been a cowboy. Or maybe the marshal of Dodge City. I was a little unclear on the details, but the whole idea of having been around in the Wild West fascinated me. I loved all the TV and movie westerns and also enjoyed reading about the old days, especially those books that told a truer story than what Hollywood put out.
10/04/2009
Bryan's song Albany Herald On-line Luke Bryan's life story has all the makings of ... well, a country music song. Able, according to his mother, LeClaire, to hum the gospel standard "Rock of ...
10/04/2009
I love Kid Rock and I really love his country music. I think that he by far one of the most talented singers there is in America today. This is one of his best yet:
10/04/2009
George Strait has consistently been one of the top selling country music artists to grace the Nashville scene over the last few decades and it's only fitting that this contemporary country icon should land a slot as the first headliner at the world's largest music festival Summerfest heralded as the largest music festival by the Guinness Book of World Records in 1999 is the event of the year for Milwaukee Wisconsin and it has just been announced that Strait will perform at next year's event which
10/04/2009
Nashville's most popular wise guy Brad Paisley has been burning up the country music charts lately with his clever lyrics about starting a band but this country artist is one solo act who doesn't even need a band to achieve monumental success Paisley's catchy tunes and witty song lyrics have made a name for him in the country music industry over the past decade and the down home Southern vocalist has recently made yet another commitment to the business by announcing his return onstage at the
10/04/2009
Nashville star Alan Jackson has been a key figure in the contemporary country music industry for the past few decades as the standout guitarist vocalist and songwriter has garnered 16 trophies from the Country Music Association 15 from the Academy of Country Music and is rounding 50 Top 10 hits over the course of his monumental music career
10/04/2009
The singer-songwriter talks about how her father chose the songs on her new album. Related PostsArgentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa dies aged 74 (AP)AP - Argentine folk singer Mercedes Sosa, the “voice of Latin America” whose music inspi…Pe?noletnie ?wi?to teledyskuW pi?tek (2 pa?dziernika) rusza 18. Festiwal Polskich Wideoklipów Yach Film w Gda?sku.
10/04/2009
Oh I love to go fast. If there were no cops or other cars I would drive 100 mph every where I went. Today I drove across the state of Georgia. I had gone to Auburn, Alabama to visit a friend. (Who, by the way, is one of the most wonderful people alive.) Unfortunately I had to return after just one night because I had work today, but the drive was so wonderful I almost didn’t mind.
10/04/2009
Dierks Bentley will host his Miles & Music Charity Ride to benefit the Pheonix Children’s Hospital on November 21st. Tickets go on sale today… “Phoenix Children’s provides so many amazing medical services for families in my hometown,” Bentley said. “It was an obvious choice when we decided to take this event on the road. The weather is perfect in Arizona in November, and we are going to do our best to pull out all the stops and raise some money for the community where I grew up.
10/03/2009
Gretchen Wilson recently launched her own record label, Redneck Records , and has already announced that she’s got a single ready to hit the airwaves on October 26th. The single, “ Work Hard, Play Harder ,” will be from her upcoming album titled I Got Your Country Right Here , which is set for a release date in early 2010. Gretchen co-wrote the song with John Rich of Big & Rich and Vicky McGehee.
10/03/2009
I was listening to Miranda Lambert’s record release on XM 16 The Highway and one of the songs caught my ear. Check out her song ‘Sin for A Sin’ the intro sounds freakishly like Bush’s ‘Everything Zen’. Besides wondering why I’m listening to country music, Let me know what you think? @rossdalefans Miranda Lambert ‘ Sin [...]
10/03/2009
Country music singer, Crystal Gale is getting her long-deserved ... Hollywood Outbreak (blog) And despite the fact that Gale sings to crowds by the thousands, she's got more than one butterfly in her stomach right now. ... Country music singer, Crystal Gale got her star on Hollywood's ... Hollywood Outbreak (blog) all 3 news articles »
10/03/2009
Here is the official Reba McEntire Consider Me Gone video and lyrics in support of the second single from the country music legend’s recently released studio album, Keep On Loving You (track-list below). The highly anticipated album, released in August 2009, is her first in six years since the 2003 album Room to Breathe. She co-produced the album with by Tony Brown and Mark Bright. It debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 as well as the Billboard country chart, the second consecutive album of The Queen of Country to top both charts upon release.
10/03/2009
September 29, 2009 The Golden Nugget Las Vegas will host country music stars and offer rodeo promotions during the 2009 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Dec. 3 to 12. Among the artists will be Lonestar (Dec. 3), Clay Walker (Dec. 4 and 5), John Michael Montgomery (Dec. 10) and Rodney Atkins (Dec. 11 and 12), who will perform in the hotel’s 600-seat showroom. Tickets start at $39.VIP seating in the front two rows costs $99.
10/03/2009
This past Saturday I had the honor of participating in Soldier Ride Nashville 2009 . After a week that saw flooding of many areas in the Southeast including Nashville, approximately 20 Night Stalkers linked up at the Park and Ride just off Exit 11 ready to participate as part of “Team Tre” in honor of our Fallen Comrade MSG Tre Ponder. It was an early morning, not an uncommon time for the men of that group (I can’t speak for the young lady in attendance). It was also a wet morning, but nothing like what awaited us as we departed for Nashville.
10/03/2009
As someone who didn’t discover Kelly Clarkson until 2005, I gotta say. Homegirl rocks. I often wonder whether or not any Idol contestant, past or present, will have as much legit street cred as Clarkson or Jennifer Hudson. (I guess you could throw Carrie Underwood in that category, too, but I’ve never cared for her…and the country music world is an entirely separate entity. And don’t worry, I’m not dissing the country genre.
10/03/2009
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10/03/2009
With CCR, guitar rock legend John Fogerty made some of the greatest classic rock songs of all time. But then came that fairly awful last CCR album, MARDI GRAS, where everyone took a turn singing whether they actually could or not, and the band was gone. But then as a solo artist, Fogerty's work has been extremely uneven in quality. Sometimes there was a glimpse of his CCR greatness, but many times there was just so-so quality stuff that just wasn't''t up to snuff.
10/03/2009
Weekend Farm Aid Concert in St. Louis Associated Content I like a lot of Willie's music, but his outlaw persona is something that is rare within the country music genre. The public stances on the issues that ... and more »
10/03/2009
Invalid E-mail address Boston Globe Mining the importance of Latin jazz, salsa, Chicano rock, and even Freddy Fender's unsung contributions to country music was easy enough; it was harder to ... Latin Music USA documentary airs on WNPT Examiner.com all 2 news articles »
10/03/2009
Miranda Lambert is seen walking down the aisle in a music video for new single “White Liar”. When the country music singer reaches the altar and is about to exchange vows with her groom, she runs off with the best man. Directed by Chris Hicky, the video was premiered on CMT on October 2. It sees fellow country musician Jamey Johnson making a cameo as a preacher. “White Liar” is the second single taken from Miranda’s newly released studio album “Revolution”.
10/03/2009
Examiner.com Your Take: Aging Country Legends The 9513 (blog) Is anyone else tired of this trend in country music , or see it as a potentially bad thing, or as a possible cop-out? Do you agree with Stephen? ... Kris Kristofferson reflects on life, death and friendship The Tennessean Kris Kristofferson Gets Closer To The Bone Great American Country all 4 news articles »
10/03/2009
Reba McEntire makes public a music video in companion to her single “Consider Me Gone”. In the Trey Fanjoy-directed video, the country music singer is seen drawing a wedding gown when a woman is knocking on her door and asking for advice following her fight with her boyfriend. The video gets a happy ending with the woman finally making it up with her man. “Consider Me Gone” is premiered on October 2 in honor of CMT’s Big New Music Weekend.
10/03/2009
Country music singer, Lorrie Morgan is about to release her new CD, A Moment in Time . This is a collection of classic Country hits that are favorites of Morgan ’s including If You’ve Got Leavin’ on Your Mind , Are You Lonesome Tonight and Cry . She’s had good company while working on the album; Tracy Lawrence ( After the Fire is Gone ) and Raul Malo ( Easy Lovin’ ) performed duets with the singer.
10/03/2009
1901 – The Victor Talking Machine Company was incorporated. After a merger with Radio Corporation of America the company became RCA-Victor. 1945 – Elvis Presley appeared in a talent show at the age of 10. It was his first public appearance. He won 2nd place and $5. 1945 – Stan Kenton and his orchestra recorded “Painted Rhythm.” 1957 – “The Pat Boone Chevy Showroom” premiered on ABC-TV. 1961 – Jimmie Rodgers, Fred Rose, and Hank Williams became the first to be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame.
10/03/2009
This year’s celebrity trend seems to be sequined dressess. When wearing sequins, there’s one thing you need to remember – make sure to pick a color that matches your hair. Paris Hilton Here’s Paris Hilton in one of her own designs. She’s often seen in sequined dresses in the night clubs. She actually caused a lane of traffic to be closed-down in Los Angeles on August 16 when she emerged from a black sport utility in her newly designed gold sequined dress as fans just spilled into the streets to see her!
10/03/2009
From Wikipedia: Thom Bresh, the son of Country Music Hall of Fame great Merle Travis, is a successful musical performer in his own right. Bresh did not begin his music career until his adult years. From age 3 to age 17, he worked as an actor and stuntman at Corriganville, where [he appeared in] such [...]
10/03/2009
Country Music singer Carrie Underwood has a new single out and I had to ask myself – Where’s the Country? Carrie Underwood's new (soon-to-be) hit single Carrie Underwood’s new single – Cowboy Casanova Anybody who likes country music surely likes Carrie Underwood. What is not to like? She has a voice that can knock you off your feet, she’s young, talented, smart and attractive – she has everything going for her.
10/03/2009
The Garden Cafe, colloquially known as the "Feeding Trough"I’ve met some interesting people on board over the past few days, several of whom are using the cruise ship as ‘alternative transport’ across the Atlantic. Of course they are vastly outnumbered by Americans who flew to Heathrow specifically for a cruise experience, but still it’s interesting to hear their stories. I’ve asked the cruise director, a rather cheesy Canadian named Darin, if I can host a discussion on the 29th of people who
10/03/2009
Yesterday, in a presentation by Nadine Hubbs -- UM's resident queer scholar of music theory -- gave a talk on queer country music. Notably, she played this AMAZING song from Country music artist David Allen Coe, released back when Anita Bryant was leading her crusade against gays in the 1970s. Well, the lyrics speak for themselves: Fuck Anita Bryant Who the hell is she? Telling all them faggots That they can't be free Throw that bitch in prison Then maybe she'll see Just how much those goddamned homosexuals mean to me Because they...
10/03/2009
A little over a year ago I had a post discussing how country music seemed to have lacked the quality it used to. As I look back at this post, I can see that I was being a bit biased, as I was comparing the music that I had grown up to as a kid, to the music of my pre-teen and teen years. Besides that, I also did notice that country music in the last year or so has begun to return to a more country/pop sound that was mainstream during the 1990’s, but with a twist.
10/03/2009
Carrie Underwood has found out where she needs to be in music. It’s the cute little girl that can kick major ass! Carrie does it again with Caowboy Cassanova. She looks hot and will put you in your place if you cross her. What man wouldn’t want her?
10/03/2009
Welcome to the Million Dollar Cowboy Bar in Jackson Hole, Wyoming! The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar is no ordinary bar. This gallery-like atmosphere is an awesome display of the true Wild West. The decor alone will keep you fascinated for hours at a time. Wyoming’s landmark watering hole for spirits, beer and wine, The Million Dollar Cowboy Bar is located right on the town square in the heart of Jackson.
10/03/2009
Yes, there is music search excitement in the air! With so many chances to get your favorite tunes, either by downloading one or two, or by buying a full CD of music, you can get exactly what you want at any time of day or night. It isn’t the problem of getting out and locating a music shop that carries your favorites anymore. Americans have turned into creatures of instant gratification, and the music industry wants to satisfy that urge. The Internet has made this as easy as anything ever imagined.
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