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48th ACM Awards 2013 – Performances – in pictures
11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 48th ACM Awards 2013 – Performances – in pictures
Check out photos from last night’s 2013 ACM Awards show! Read MoreMarch Blog Rodeo: Why Country Music Is Like the Zombie Apocalypse
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When I first read this month’s Blog Rodeo topic, “Why does the mainstream media seem to be so in love with country music right now?”, I immediately prepared my seven-word reply: because that is where the money is. Too cynical? Anything that achieves mass popularity does so by first being appealing to a broad audience. Read MoreCyndi Lauper, Don McLean, Billy Ray Cyrus Added to Lineup of Final George Jones Show, November 22
11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Cyndi Lauper, Don McLean, Billy Ray Cyrus Added to Lineup of Final George Jones Show, November 22
Even more names have been added to the lineup of George Jones‘ farewell concert in Nashville on Friday, November 22, 2013. Cyndi Lauper, Don McLean, and Billy Ray Cyrus join previously announced performers. Commenting on the added performers George Jones said via the press release that “people may not know this, but I have been Read MoreGarth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne Join George Jones Farewell Show Lineup, November 22
11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne Join George Jones Farewell Show Lineup, November 22
More stars have been announced for George Jones‘ farewell show on November 22, 2013 in Nashville. Garth Brooks, Kid Rock, Shelby Lynne, The Oak Ridge Boys and Sam Moore will be joining previously announced guest including Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Jamey Johnson, Montgomery Gentry, Lorrie Morgan, Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis, Tanya Tucker, Josh Turner and Read MoreUCN Interview: Introducing Nashville’s Electro Earth Rock Quintet, Vitek
11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on UCN Interview: Introducing Nashville’s Electro Earth Rock Quintet, Vitek
Music City is home to an extremely diverse community of musicians. While it is known as country music HQ, there are many artist here creating music far beyond the confines of traditional Music Row sounds. One such band is Vitek, a group of wonderfully creative young musicians who impressed me with their professional approach. Describing Read MoreSongwriters Circle: Marty Dodson
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For those outside of Music Row, the business of songwriting in Nashville can seem deeply mysterious. The Songwriters Circle interview series is slowly uncovering the realities of life for songwriters and the many aspects of music publishing. Next up is ole’s Marty Dodson, who has landed cuts with Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, George Strait, Carrie Read MoreCountry Music Hall of Fame Inducts Garth Brooks, Connie Smith, and Pig Robbins
12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Country Music Hall of Fame Inducts Garth Brooks, Connie Smith, and Pig Robbins
Since 1961, the Country Music Association’s Country Music Hall of Fame has been honoring the people who made outstanding contributions to the genre. The latest group to be bestowed the highest honor of being inducted into the Hall is Garth Brooks, Hargus “Pig” Robbins, and Connie Smith. Last night, October 21, 2012, the trio was Read MoreSongwriters Circle: Granger Smith
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Texas singer-songwriter Granger Smith received an education in songwriting during his time in Nashville before heading back home. With his radio-friendly version of Texas country music, he has found a way to straddle the divide between Music Row and independent music. This put him on my list for an extended conversation about songwriting. UCN: Some Read More