Casey James

Country Now Launches Live from Blackbird with Casey James, Love and Theft, Joe Nichols

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Country Now Launches Live from Blackbird with Casey James, Love and Theft, Joe Nichols
The renowned, and beautiful, Blackbird Studios in Nashville have been host to some of the biggest names in music. The recently launched Country Now YouTube channel has announced it will use the famous location for a new series featuring live performances. Artists who have taken part so far include Casey James, newcomer Dakota Bradley, Joe Read More

George Strait Honored at Billboard Touring Awards; Full List of Winners

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on George Strait Honored at Billboard Touring Awards; Full List of Winners
At the 10th annual Billboard Touring Awards in New York last Thursday, the stars of the touring industry were honored. Bon Jovi’s Because We Can Tour received the Top Tour Award as the top grossing tour. The band also took home the Top Draw Award, which recognizes the top ticket selling tour, and music fans Read More

Casey James to Perform New Single ‘The Good Life’ on American Idol, April 4

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Casey James to Perform New Single ‘The Good Life’ on American Idol, April 4
For the first time since taking part, Casey James will return to the American Idol stage. He will debut his new single, ‘The Good Life,’ on the show on Thursday, April 4 (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET live/ PT tape delayed) on FOX. The episode will also feature Carrie Underwood. “This is a dream come Read More

March Blog Rodeo: A Love Affair For The Ages

11 years ago Liv Carter 4
Why does mainstream media seem to be so in love with Country Music today? I’m exploring this question from the fan perspective as I am not a member of the music industry, nor do I have any type of musical background from which I can draw. I asked friends and acquaintances why they thought this Read More

Year in Review: UCN’s Favorite Album Releases of 2012

11 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

Chat with Casey James Live Tomorrow, September 10, via Livestream

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Chat with Casey James Live Tomorrow, September 10, via Livestream
One of the performers who impressed me most at this year’s CMA Fest was Casey James. If you have yet to be introduced to his marvelous country-blues-rock, join him tomorrow, September 10, 2012 for a live chat and performance via Livestream.com. Starting at 5pm ET (4pm CT, 2pm PT), Casey will answer fan questions and Read More

Nashville Writer Patrick Davis Releases Songwriter’s Album, The Cuts – Volume One

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Nashville Writer Patrick Davis Releases Songwriter’s Album, The Cuts – Volume One
If you are in the privileged position of getting to see songwriters perform their own compositions, you know that, as good as the artist’s version may be, there is something special about hearing the creator’s own interpretation. Over the last decade, songwriter Patrick Davis has been building a strong catalogue of songs and has landed Read More

Live from CMA Fest 2012: Casey James

12 years ago Liv Carter 6
One of the best things about CMA Fest is being able to finally catch performances from artists long on my to-see list. Casey James has been near the top of that list for some time now, and his performance on the Riverfront stage on Saturday, June 9, was a great introduction to his live show. Read More