CD Review: New Day Dawning – The Roys

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  New Day Dawning – The Roys (Rural Rhythm Records, 2012)   It has been moving that way for a while but, in the last five years especially, bluegrass has enjoyed a strong surge in popularity. One of the acts at the vanguard of modernizing the genre is sibling duo The Roys. Elaine and Lee Read More

Single Review: More Trucks than Cars – Craig Morgan

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Songwriters: Craig Morgan, Phil O’Donnell, Craig Wiseman Craig Morgan has developed a wide, and widely successful, repertoire of songs about southern living, and he adds to that with his new single, ‘More Trucks than Cars.’ As with all the songs on his latest album, This Ole Boy, Morgan sounds fantastic. This is the type of lyric Read More

Zac Brown Band’s ‘Uncaged’ Returns to #1 on Billboard Country Albums Chart

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They were not going to be kept down for long. Zac Brown Band returns, with Uncaged, to the top spot on this week’s Billboard Country Albums Chart, taking over after one week from Colt Ford‘s Declaration on Independence. Newcomer this week is Blackberry Smoke as new release The Whippoorwill enters at #8.   Billboard Country Read More

Sing Along with The Roys’ Uplifting New Single, ‘Still Standing’

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Bluegrass duo The Roys have sent their new song to radio. Self-empowerment anthem ‘Still Standing’ is the first single taken from upcoming album, New Day Dawning, due out on August 28 via Rural Rhythm Records. Check out the lyrics video below and sing yourself into a great mood!     Read More

UCN Interview – The Roys: “We want to make music that gives people hope.”

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One of the freshest sounding acts in recent years is The Roys. Sister and brother Elaine and Lee Roy have managed to blend country music accessibility and commerciality with top-notch bluegrass storytelling and musicianship; a powerful combination that has been winning them many new fans everywhere they toured this year (which was many places!). On Read More

New Video: ‘Boys Eat Your Hearts Out’ – Beth Cayhall

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Country newcomer Beth Cayhall took a wonderful approach for her new video. She teamed up with the students in the education-based program, CMA EDU, to help film and direct the clip. All students involved were recognized and awarded by the program, but Kevin Scott Page had the honor of functioning as the director. “It’s been Read More

A Thank-you Message from Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out

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At last week’s IBMA Awards nomination press conference, this man’s name was called more than any other, so Russell Moore wanted to send out a special thank-you to all those who helped make that possible. For more on Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out, please visit www.IIIrdTymeOut.com.     Read More

Easton Corbin Talks about New Album, All Over the Road, Due September 18

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Easton Corbin is ready to release his sophomore album, All Over the Road, via Mercury Nashville. Produced by Carson Chamberlain, the disc will hit stores on September 18. The lead single, ‘Lovin’ You Is Fun,’ has been a successful calling card and is currently a top 10 hit and climbing. You will be to pre-order Read More

Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum to Announce Final 46th CMA Awards Nominees, September 5

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On Wednesday, September 5, Jason Aldean and Lady Antebellum will be in New York City to announce the final nominees for the 46th Annual CMA Awards. They will make the first part of the announcement live during Good Morning America, and then head over to the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square to reveal the Read More