Dwight Yoakam

Album Review: great big sky – Daryl Wayne Dasher

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great big sky – Daryl Wayne Dasher (April 23, 2013 – Hike the Stone Music) (by UCN contributor Deb Bose) These days, pop culture references to “Country & Western” evoke a quaint and bygone era in which songs about the cowboy’s life out in the open range were a defining part of the country music Read More

Sir Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons, Tom Petty in 2013 Bonnaroo Lineup, Tickets on Sale February 23

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Sir Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons, Tom Petty in 2013 Bonnaroo Lineup, Tickets on Sale February 23
The 2013 edition of the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival already has an amazing lineup, and the organizers are not even done yet. Sir Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons, and Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers are just three of the spectacular list of performers. Others due to play the famous festival include The Lumineers, ZZ Read More

Dwight Yoakam Adds Second Ryman Show, Tickets on Sale February 15

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dwight Yoakam Adds Second Ryman Show, Tickets on Sale February 15
On Friday April 12 Dwight Yoakam returns to the Ryman Auditorium, and he has been missed. The show sold out in less than 30 minutes and due to overwhelming demand, Yoakam has added a second show. Tickets for the Saturday April 13 show go on sale on Friday, February 15. And if you want a Read More

13th Annual Country Music Critics Poll Showers Eric Church with Praise

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 13th Annual Country Music Critics Poll Showers Eric Church with Praise
Eric Church has emerged as the clear winner of the 13th Annual Country Music Critics Poll. The country-rocker was named Artist of the Year, Singles Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year and Male Vocalist of the Year. Church’s latest project, Chief, won over the critics with its strong sense of self as the Read More

Dwight Yoakam Spends Fifth Week at Number 1 of Americana Chart

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dwight Yoakam Spends Fifth Week at Number 1 of Americana Chart
For the fifth week in a row, Dwight Yoakam continues his stay at the #1 spot with Three Pears.  New to the top 10 this week are the Time Jumpers with Time Jumpers and Buddy Miller and Jim Lauderdale with Buddy and Jim.   Americana Albums Airplay Chart (November 26, 2012): 1. 3 Pears – Read More

Third Week in a Row for Dwight Yoakam’s Three Pears

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Third Week in a Row for Dwight Yoakam’s Three Pears
Dwight Yoakam again tops the Americana Airplay Chart this week with his long awaited release, Three Pears.  This week’s Top 10 reflects last week’s with changes only in artist position.   Americana Albums Airplay Chart (November 12, 2012): 1. 3 Pears – Dwight Yoakam 2. Mystic Pinball – John Hiatt 3. Wreck & Ruin– Kasey Read More

Dwight Yoakam, 3 Pears Top Chart for Second Week

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dwight Yoakam, 3 Pears Top Chart for Second Week
Dwight Yoakam maintains the #1 spot for a second week with 3 Pears. I was personally excited for this release and am glad to see it doing well on Americana radio. Other than a few place changers, this week’s top 10 remains the same.   Americana Albums Airplay Chart (November 5, 2012): 1. 3 Pears Read More

John Hiatt Tops the Americana Albums Chart for Fourth Week

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on John Hiatt Tops the Americana Albums Chart for Fourth Week
  John Hiatt‘s Mystic Pinball stands strong atop the Americana Albums Chart for a fourth week.  Dwight Yoakam‘s 3 Pears also maintains his spot at number 2 and Bob Dylan‘s Tempest moves to number 3. Americana Albums Airplay Chart (October 16, 2012): 1. Mystic Pinball – John Hiatt 2. 3 Pears – Dwight Yoakam 3. Read More

John Hiatt’s Mystic Pinball Reaches #1 on Americana Albums Chart

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on John Hiatt’s Mystic Pinball Reaches #1 on Americana Albums Chart
Iconic singer-songwriter John Hiatt‘s new album, Mystic Pinball, takes over the #1 spot of the Americana Albums Chart this week, switching places with Rodney Crowell‘s KIN: Songs By Mary Karr & Rodney Crowell, which goes to #2. Several recent releases freshen up the chart with Bob Dylan‘s Tempest landing at #4, Dwight Yoakam‘s 3 Pears Read More