CMA Songwriters Series Returns to NYC’s Joe’s Pub, May 9
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The immensely popular (and immensely fun!) CMA Songwriters Series will return to New York City’s Joe’s Pub. The next installment will feature Phil Vassar, Al Anderson, Craig Wiseman, and Bob DiPiero. Read MoreCD Review: The Stone – David Olney
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The Stone – David Olney (Deadbeet Records, 2012) Whichever label you use to describe David Olney, it’s not enough. If you introduce him as a ‘folk artist’, people won’t be prepared for the humor and dry wit. If you say ‘singer-songwriter’, the energetic live performance might come as a shock. On new album, Read More
The Roys Invite their Fans Aboard the Bluegrass Cruise Set for January 2013
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Ready to make travel plans? Bluegrass duo The Roys will set sail on the 4-night Bluegrass Cruise, January 20-24, 2013. Leaving from Port Canaveral, FL the trip will visit two ports in the Bahamas. Sounds pretty good to me! Book early to take advantage of the best prices. Read MoreCD Review: MWG – Mark Wayne Glasmire
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MWG – Mark Wayne Glasmire (Traceway Records, 2012) (by UCN contributing writer Joe Ross) Always keeping his own “eyes on a brand new horizon,” Mark Wayne Glasmire’s journey has taken him to Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee and Texas. It’s because the guitarist, songwriter and singer is out of his mind over music. He believes good Read More
New Neil Young & Crazy Horse Album, ‘Americana,’ Due Out June 5
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Neil Young & Crazy Horse will release a new album on June 5, 2012. Titled, Americana, the disc will contain classic American folk songs including ‘This Land Is Your Land,’ ‘Gallows Pole,’ ‘Tom Dooley’ and ‘Clementine.’ Read More
George Strait Collects 59th #1 Hit with ‘Love’s Gonna Make it All Right’
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George Strait turns 60 this year, and it looks like by the end of 2012 he might have the same number of #1 hits. ‘Love’s Gonna Make it All Right’ has become his 59th #1 as it tops the Mediabase Country Singles Charts this week. Taylor Swift‘s ‘Ours’ remains at #2, and Jake Owen holds Read MoreDierks Bentley Makes it ‘Home’ to #1 on Mediabase Singles Chart
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From the first time I heard the song, I hoped this would happen. Dierks Bentley‘s ‘Home’ has made it to #1 on the Mediabase Country Singles Chart. It is a truly fantastic piece of songwriting. Here’s to many more of those reaching the top spot. #2 this week goes to Taylor Swift‘s ‘Ours,’ and Jake Read More