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UCN Interview – Brent Cobb: “Writing in Nashville was like something straight out of a movie!”
12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on UCN Interview – Brent Cobb: “Writing in Nashville was like something straight out of a movie!”
You will need a pretty detailed map of Georgia to find Brent Cobb‘s hometown of Ellaville. Reluctant to leave this small town, Cobb eventually made the move to Nashville where his talent was noticed by many. Travis Hill and Frank Liddell’s Carnival Music was the lucky company that snatched him up first and Cobb has Read More
All for the Hall Benefit on February 26 Adds Pat Monahan and Jason Aldean, Tickets on Sale Now
12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on All for the Hall Benefit on February 26 Adds Pat Monahan and Jason Aldean, Tickets on Sale Now
All for the Hall, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s benefit concert series will return to New York City later this month. Previously announced performers were Emmylou Harris and host Vince Gill. The organizers have added Jason Aldean and Train‘s front man Pat Monahan to the lineup. All for the Hall New York Read More
Kenny Chesney Teams with Music & Memory Charity
12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Kenny Chesney Teams with Music & Memory Charity
Kenny Chesney is helping to spread awareness of the Music and Memory non-profit organization. The charity is distributing music players to people suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. The therapeutic use of music has been well-documented and it has been shown to help with the patients’ memory retention, social lives, and general quality Read MoreCountry Music Blog Rodeo – Roots Revival: the Most Exciting Music Trend of 2013
12 years ago Liv Carter 1
One thing that has remained the same about country music over the years, is that it always changes. Trends have come and gone, artists reviled and then celebrated for putting a new spin on the genre. It seems that every few years, the popular sonic template adjusts itself, sometimes subtly, sometimes less so. As Read More
Alison Krauss, Tony Lane, Gordie Sampson, Jimmy Rankin Perform at Linden Waldorf School 8th Annual Spring Gala
12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Alison Krauss, Tony Lane, Gordie Sampson, Jimmy Rankin Perform at Linden Waldorf School 8th Annual Spring Gala
The Linden Waldorf School is pleased to announce its 8th Annual Spring Gala. The special event will feature top Nashville songwriters including Alison Krauss, Tony Lane, Jimmy Rankin, Gordie Sampson and several special guests. They will entertain attendees during an ‘Evening of Music in the Round and Traditional Dance.’ Alison Krauss has 27 Grammy Awards Read More
Andy Griggs and Bobby Pinson Dedicate ’20 Little Angels’ to Newtown, CT Victims and Families
12 years ago Liv Carter 1
Singer-songwriter Andy Griggs collaborated with his friend and hit-songwriter Bobby Pinson for a very special song. They penned ’20 Little Angels,’ dedicated to the victims and their families of the recent tragedy in Newtown, CT. 100% of the proceeds will go to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund managed by United Way of Western Connecticut. Read MoreYear in Review: UCN’s Favorite Album Releases of 2012
12 years ago Liv Carter 2
The closing of a year always invites lists of favorites of all sorts of things, so this is the perfect time to share a few country music releases which especially impressed in 2012. This is not a ranked countdown but just a couple of albums which I believe should be part of the record collection Read More