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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

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

Randy Travis Set to Release New Album, Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am, on October 1

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Randy Travis Set to Release New Album, Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am, on October 1
Many country artists will list Randy Travis among their influences. On his new album, Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am, Travis himself looks back at the artists who inspired him. With songs originally performed by icons including Merle Haggard, George Jones, Bing Crosby, Willie Nelson, Ernest Tubb, Louis Armstrong, and Waylon Jennings, he traces Read More

March Blog Rodeo: A Love Affair For The Ages

11 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

UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – Jared Ashley: “What people care about is the songs.”

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on UCN Interview at CRS 2013 – Jared Ashley: “What people care about is the songs.”
Jared Ashley came into the public consciousness as a contestant on the 2006 season of the TV show ‘Nashville Star’ and he’s been at it ever since! Over the last couple years, Ashley’s done quite a bit, but the one thing that he’s always come back to is the craft of songwriting.   UCN: First Read More

CD Review – Clancy’s Tavern – Toby Keith

12 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CD Review – Clancy’s Tavern – Toby Keith
Clancy’s Tavern – Toby Keith  (ShowDog-Universal Music, 2011) While listening through (multiple times)  Toby Keith’s  15th album, ‘Clancy’s Tavern,’ I found myself subconsciously categorizing every song as it played and that became very distracting. When an album does not have any fluidity, your mind and ears are left jumping all over the place and it Read More

UCN Interview: Glen Templeton – “I have lived my songs”

13 years ago Liv Carter 2
At a recent industry function to introduce Glen Templeton‘s new single, ‘I Could Be the One,’ I sat down with him for a quick chat about the new material. (you can find videos of his performance here) We made ourselves at home in the commodious writers room at Black River Entertainment and as Glen relaxed Read More

Songwriters Circle: Elaine Roy and Lee Roy (The Roys)

13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Songwriters Circle: Elaine Roy and Lee Roy (The Roys)
For the next installment in our series on songwriting, I sat down with brother and sister bluegrass duo The Roys during CMA Music Fest 2011. Using new CD, Lonesome Whistle, as a starting point, Elaine and Lee grabbed the opportunity to chat about the one thing it all starts with – writing songs. UCN: Songwriting. Read More