Johnny Cash

The Bird and The Bear Celebrate the Release of New EP, Build a Fire

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The Bird and The Bear Celebrate the Release of New EP, Build a Fire
Folk duo The Bird and The Bear, comprised of Mirthe Bolhuis and Garry Wood, celebrated the release of their new EP, Build a Fire, last night in Franklin, TN. “It was nice to have so many people who backed this project on IndieGogo come out for this,” said Garry Wood. “It feels like it all came Read More

10 Questions with…Eric Paslay

9 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on 10 Questions with…Eric Paslay
For years, Eric Paslay was one of Nashville’s best kept secrets. But following some high-profile successes as a songwriter, like his first #1 hit ‘Barefoot Blue Jean Night’ recorded by Jake Owen, he grabbed his chance and launched a much-deserved career as an artist. Last year, ‘Friday Night’ became his own first chart-topper and his Read More

LRM Interview: Ray Scott: “I have figured out my strengths and weaknesses as a songwriter.”

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on LRM Interview: Ray Scott: “I have figured out my strengths and weaknesses as a songwriter.”
Country singer and songwriter Ray Scott has seen just about all sides of the Nashville music industry. Now, happily independent and ready with a new album due later this year, he discusses new single ‘Drinkin’ Beer,’ his development as a writer, how to stay visible in the current country market, and the process of making Read More

Luke Bryan Still Crashing Parties

10 years ago Sara Irvin Comments Off on Luke Bryan Still Crashing Parties
It seems that no matter how hard they try, other artists are having a hard time taking the coveted number one album spot from Mr. Luke Bryan, who holds the title again this week. Billboard Country Albums Chart: May 8, 2014 1. Crash My Party – Luke Bryan 2. Here’s To The Good Times-Florida Georgia Read More

Luke Bryan Still Hanging Out At One

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Luke Bryan once again holds the top spot on the Billboard Country Albums chart, likely spurred by the popularity of his latest single from his Crash My Party album, ‘Play It Again’. The soundtrack to the latest season of the ABC hit Nashville makes its debut at number two this week. Billboard Country Albums Chart: Read More

Martina McBride Back On The Charts

10 years ago Sara Irvin Comments Off on Martina McBride Back On The Charts
Powerhouse female country artist Martina McBride has returned to the country charts. Her latest project, aptly named Everlasting debuts at number one this week. Billboard Country Albums Chart: April 17, 2014 1. Everlasting – Martina McBride 2. Crash My Party-Luke Bryan 3. Here’s To The Good Times-Florida Georgia Line 4. Out Among The Stars -Johnny Read More

Rising Duo Dan + Shay Earn Number One Country Album

10 years ago Sara Irvin Comments Off on Rising Duo Dan + Shay Earn Number One Country Album
Up and coming duo Dan + Shay make their very first appearance on the Billboard Country charts this week; their debut album Where It All Began has reached number one on the country albums chart for the week, knocking last week’s number one, Johnny Cash, down to number two. Josh Thompson also makes an appearance Read More

Johnny Cash Holds Number One Country Album

10 years ago Sara Irvin Comments Off on Johnny Cash Holds Number One Country Album
The Man In Black may no longer be with us, but his music lives on. Need proof? How about a brand new album of unreleased music from the country legend? Cash’s latest album which was recorded in 1981 and 1984 at Columbia Studios and 1111 Sound Studio’s in Nashville, has debuted at number one this Read More

Album Review: The Outsiders – Eric Church

10 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Album Review: The Outsiders – Eric Church
The Outsiders – Eric Church (EMI, 2014) After a strange, and at times sociopathic, marketing campaign, Eric Church dropped his fourth studio album, The Outsiders, today. Anyone enjoying the privilege of recording for EMI with a six-figure budget cannot by any definition be considered to be an outsider, but Church has done his best to Read More

UCN Interview – JJ Lawhorn: “This album is my life in songs.”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on UCN Interview – JJ Lawhorn: “This album is my life in songs.”
Country singer-songwriter JJ Lawhorn releases his debut album today via Average Joes Entertainment. The young Virginia-native kept a heavy touring schedule and thoroughly road-tested this collection of songs. The result, Original Good Ol’ Boy, became a true reflection of his personality. To get your copy of the new album, please visit www.jjlawhorn.com.   UCN: When Read More