Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton Reveals Track List, Release Date for New Album 'Blue Smoke'

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dolly Parton Reveals Track List, Release Date for New Album 'Blue Smoke'
The legendary and amazing Dolly Parton is almost ready to share her new album, Blue Smoke. The disc will be release on Sony Music Masterworks and Dolly Records on May 13, 2014. Following the album release the Blue Smoke World Tour will hit select dates in the United States, England, Ireland, Scotland, Denmark, Germany, Norway Read More

Vince Gill to Receive CRB Career Achievement Award at Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Vince Gill to Receive CRB Career Achievement Award at Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Vince Gill will be honored at the 2014 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with a well-deserved Career Achievement Award. At the ceremony, to be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Gill will receive the award from Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, who will also perform a tribute. Gill joins previous winners including Dolly Read More

Dolly Parton Announces Australian Blue Smoke World Tour Dates, February 2014

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dolly Parton Announces Australian Blue Smoke World Tour Dates, February 2014
Dolly Parton will head to the land down under during her Blue Smoke World Tour. In February 2014, the country music icon will play six dates, her first return to Australia since 2011. Catch the details and ticket information from the press release: Iconic singer, songwriter, musician, actress and philanthropist Dolly Parton announces the Australian Read More

Dean Dillon to be Named BMI Icon at 2013 BMI Country Awards

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dean Dillon to be Named BMI Icon at 2013 BMI Country Awards
Dean Dillon will be honored as a BMI Icon at the 2013 BMI Country Awards. The award is reserved for that distinguished group of songwriters “who have had a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Dillon will join other songwriting greats such as Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Read More

Kenny Rogers Reunites with Dolly Parton on 'You Can't Make Old Friends,' Album Track List Revealed

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Kenny Rogers Reunites with Dolly Parton on 'You Can't Make Old Friends,' Album Track List Revealed
On October 8, Kenny Rogers will return with a new album. You Can’t Make Old Friends will see him reunite with Dolly Parton on the title track, almost thirty years after they first worked together. Find out all the album details from the press release: “What a thrill it was for me to work again Read More

2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards Finalists Announced

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 2013 Inspirational Country Music Awards Finalists Announced
The Inspirational Country Music Association announced the finalists for the 2013 ICM Awards. This year’s finalists Dolly Parton, Carrie Underwood, Vince Gill, Darius Rucker, Chuck Day, Alan Jackson, The Roys and more. The 2013 ICM Faith, Family and Country Convention and Awards will take place at Two Rivers at Opryland in Music City on Oct Read More

Album Review: Gypsy Runaway Train – The Roys

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The Roys are a bluegrass duo hailing all the way from New Brunswick, Canada. You might be thinking, “Canada, eh?” Well, don’t let their place of origin fool you. Siblings Elaine and Lee Roy grew up on “roots music.” The brother and sister duet developed a deep passion for sweet singing and guitar pickin’ and Read More

Americana Community Honors a Legend, Special Evening for Cowboy Jack Clement on January 30

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Americana Community Honors a Legend, Special Evening for Cowboy Jack Clement on January 30
A true music legend, ‘Cowboy’ Jack Clement has worked with some of the most famous musicians in history. He saw his songs be recorded by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Dolly Parton and many (many!) more. On January 30, some of his friends will honor his life and musical accomplishments during a special evening, Honoring A Read More

UCN Interview: Lisa Matassa: “It’s a tough ride but I’m having the time of my life!”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on UCN Interview: Lisa Matassa: “It’s a tough ride but I’m having the time of my life!”
Few people will associate Long Island with country music but Lisa Matassa is working on changing that. After receiving very positive responses to her country debut, Sunrise Highway, Matassa is releasing her new EP today, Somebody’s Baby. Packed with rock-influenced country tunes, impressive cover songs, and her outstanding vocal performances, the EP is a confident Read More

Concert Review: The Roys – The Station Inn, Nashville, TN – Oct 11, 2012

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Concert Review: The Roys – The Station Inn, Nashville, TN – Oct 11, 2012
“If you’re having a good time, we’re The Roys…and if not, we’re Dailey & Vincent.” Blending modern bluegrass, traditional country music, and good-natured humor, sibling duo The Roys entertained at legendary venue The Station Inn, Thursday, October 11, 2012. Those foregoing the bombast of the Tennessee Titans game got an intimate evening of exquisite music. Read More