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Country Westerns Announce Sophomore LP 'It's A Livin'
by Michael Major - January 10, 2023 Marking the band’s second full-length release, this collection is also their second to be helmed by famed producer Matt Sweeney (who even contributes his lead guitar stylings to a few tracks). The album's first single “It’s A Livin” is out now across all DSPs along with the official music video, dir...
Lacy J. Dalton Celebrates 40th Anniversary Of Signature Hit '16th Avenue'
by Michael Major - September 23, 2022 Written by Thom Schuyler (Dalton, Kenny Rogers, Michael Martin Murphy), the lyrics, ”God bless the boys who make the noise on 16th Avenue,” gave musical dreamers from around the world a true understanding of the music industry by showing them the significance of Nashville’s Music Row and that is whe...
Country Westerns Share Richard & Linda Thompson Cover, Announce Tour Dates
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 17, 2021 The EP arrives after a banner year for the band, whose self-titled debut album (Fat Possum) drew praise from all corners of the media world....
Sy Somebody & Friends of Father John Misty Create New Song 'Zookeeper'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 09, 2019 Chicago mainstay Sy Somebody, also known as Casey Meehan (the force behind Chicago Mixtape) has announced an album of his own, Life Is Cruel, Let's Be Friends… to be released in January 31st, 2020. With years in the scene, Casey was able to bring together an impressive range of musicians including ...
SiriusXM Outlaw Country to Air “I Want to Go Home: An Outlaw Tribute to Bobby Bare” In Celebration of Legend's 84th Birthday
by Tori Hartshorn - April 04, 2019 The Country Music Hall of Fame said it best when they opened the Outlaws and Armadillos exhibit in May of 2018, Bobby Bare originated “Outlaw Country” when he became the first artist of the era to gain control of his productions, leading to the likes of Willie, Waylon and the boys following suit. In...
Craft Recordings To Release 'Stax '68: A Memphis Story', Milestone Anniversary Box Set Out 10/19
by Tori Hartshorn - August 30, 2018 When it comes to soul, Stax Records owned the '60s. Classic records from Otis Redding, Sam & Dave, Rufus & Carla Thomas, and a legion of others helped transform what was once known as rhythm 'n' blues into rugged, emotionally bare 'soul' music. This made Stax one of the decade's most influential lab...
Lineup Announced for 2018 Outlaw Country Cruise 4
by Macon Prickett - April 17, 2018 Steven Van Zandt's Renegade Circus and Sixthman, the industry leader in music festivals at sea, are excited to announce the lineup for the 2019 sailing of The Outlaw Country Cruise 4. The deep and diverse bill of new artists and returning favorites will be anchored byDrive-By Truckers, Lucinda Willi...
The Grand Ole Opry Officially Welcomes Country Music Hall of Famer Bobby Bare
by Macon Prickett - April 09, 2018 The Grand Ole Opry welcomed home Bobby Bare as an official Opry member tonight, on this, the Country Music Hall of Famer's 83rd birthday. Bare had been a member of the Opry cast in the 1960s and 70s, after which his official Opry membership lapsed. The evening was documented in The Tennessean....
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Will Celebrate New Exhibit Outlaws and Armadillos with Special Concert May 25
by Macon Prickett - April 02, 2018 The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will present a very special concert, under the musical direction of Dave Cobb and Shooter Jennings, to mark the opening of the museum's new major exhibition, Outlaws & Armadillos: Country's Roaring '70s. The concert, exhibit and additional programs will exp...
Country Legend David Frizzell Expands Nashville America Records
by Macon Prickett - February 15, 2018 Multi-award-winning Country Music artist, David Frizzell, announces an expansion of his Nashville America Records label with a new distribution deal and the signing of new artist, Sarah Patrick....
Darren Bessette Band Inks Record Deal With Hypermedia Nashville
by Caryn Robbins - September 25, 2017 The Darren Bessette Band, hailing from Boston, Massachusetts has inked a record deal with independent Nashville record label Hypermedia Nashville owned by hit songwriter Max T. Barnes. Label mates include Country Music Hall of Famer Bobby Bare, Foster & Allen, Jon Christopher Davis and more....
Academy of Country Music Celebrates Artists, Musicians & More at 11th Annual ACM HONORS
by Caryn Robbins - August 24, 2017 The Academy of Country Music® presented the 11th Annual ACM Honors, an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 52nd Academy of Country Music Awards.... |