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March Blog Rodeo: A Love Affair For The Ages

12 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

Live Review: Lindi Ortega – The High Watt, Nashville, TN – February 7, 2013

12 years ago Liv Carter 9

Last night, February 7, 2013 was another busy night in Nashville, with several great acts competing for our attention. Those who picked Lindi Ortega‘s show at The High Watt made the right choice as they saw one of the most exciting emerging artists at the top of her game. The night was opened by Toy Read More

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

12 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

Concert Review: Chris Isaak – Schermerhorn Symphony, Nashville, TN – Sept 11, 2012

13 years ago Liv Carter 1

“If you don’t make the effort to come out and support live music, I would be wandering around Nashville in a sequined suit…just like everybody else.” This combination of honoring his audience and self-deprecating humor colored Chris Isaak‘s performance at the Schermerhorn Symphony in Nashville, TN on September 11, 2012. Stepping out in his sparkling Read More

Single Review: ‘Cowboy’ – Angel Mary and the Tennessee Werewolves

13 years ago Liv Carter 27

Songwriters: Angel Mary, Doug Phelps There was a time when I would expect more from artists who listed Johnny Cash as a major influence. But that is starting to change. It seems that, lately, those who invoke Cash’s memory are the ones most in need of a reminder of what made his music so special: Read More

Carrie Underwood Tops Both Billboard Country Charts

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Carrie Underwood Tops Both Billboard Country Charts

Carrie Underwood underscores her superstar status by going into the year’s CMA Fest as holder of both the Billboard Country Songs and Billboard Country Albums charts #1 spots. Read More

Songwriters Circle: Ellis Paul

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Songwriters Circle: Ellis Paul

After 8 months of waiting for schedules to line up, Folk Alliance 2012 brought me the opportunity to add Ellis Paul to this series. As one of my songwriting heroes, he was one of the first names on my list when I started this. Everyone has songs they turn to at important moments. At quite Read More

Songwriters Circle: DeeAnn Dominy

14 years ago Liv Carter 3

When an interview is allowed to flow naturally, often a theme develops organically. When sitting down with singer-songwriter DeeAnn Dominy, again and again, the topic of conversation went back to a quality she embodies: honesty. The reason for our get-together was her independently released (and brilliantly titled) album, Based on a True Story. With this Read More

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