Your Chance to Play at Capital Hoedown 2012

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The Capitol Hoedown 2012 country music festival in Ottawa, ON will once again give an upcoming artist the chance to play before thousands of fans. To find out how to enter or help choose the winner, check out the press release below: Read More

Payton Rae Shoots Fiery New Music Video for ‘Stomp the Fire Out’

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Upcoming country artist Payton Rae filmed the music video last week for her new single, ‘Stomp the Fire Out.’ Shot in Springfield, TN, the teenage singer had to enlist the assistance of the local fire department to make sure the fiery video shoot went without incident. The ‘Stomp The Fire Out’ video was directed by Read More

CD Review: The Cadillac Black – The Cadillac Black

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  The Cadillac Black – The Cadillac Black (Nobody Buys Records, 2012)   I don’t usually start a review with a bold statement, but here it is. The Cadillac Black‘s self-titled debut album makes me glad to be alive. The trio (Jaren Johnston, Neil Mason and Kelby Ray) makes quite an entrance. Right from the Read More

Justin Townes Earle, Lyle Lovett and Ray Wylie Hubbard Lead Americana Chart

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The Top 3 of the Americana airplay charts remains unchanged as Justin Townes Earle holds on to the #1, and Lyle Lovett (Release Me) and Ray Wylie Hubbard (The Grifter’s Hymnal) stay at #2 and #3 respectively. A significant mover is Dr John‘s Locked Down which jumps from #10 to #6. Americana airplay chart: 1. Read More

Legendary Venue The Bluebird Café Puts Renée Wahl in the Sunday Night Spotlight

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World-renowned Nashville songwriters venue, The Bluebird Café, will feature alt-country artist Renée Wahl at the Sunday Night Spotlight at 6.30pm on May 27, 2012. Fully aware of the history of the venue, Wahl is looking forward to her turn in the spotlight. “I’m really excited about getting to play our first full band show at Read More

Todd Fritsch Slates New Album for June 26, 2012 Release

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Having teamed up with respected songwriter Dean Dillon for his new project, Todd Fritsch has announced the release of his new album, Up Here in the Saddle. The disc will be available from June 26, 2012. More details are in the press release: Read More

Miranda Lambert’s ‘Over You’ Tops Mediabase Country Singles Chart

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Miranda Lambert‘s sensitive ‘Over You’ has reached #1 on the Mediabase Country Singles Chart. Jason Aldean looks set to take over as ‘Fly Over States’ climbs to #2. Last week’s #1, Rascal Flatts‘ ‘Banjo,’ remains near the top at #3. It’s been really great watching this song climb the charts; Kip Moore‘s ‘Somethin’ ’bout a Read More

Songwriters Circle: Mike Willis

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For a few months now, one of the bands generating a buzz in Nashville is The Cumberland Collective. This cheerfully-chaotic cluster of songwriters was a hit at Folk Alliance 2012, and is just weeks away from releasing their debut album, In the Room. One of the writers at the core of this collective is Georgia-native Read More

Trampled by Turtles Dominates Billboard Bluegrass Album Chart

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Stars and Satellites, the excellent new Trampled by Turtles album remains at the top of the Billboard Bluegrass Album Chart. I wouldn’t be surprised to see it lodged there for a good long while. Dailey & Vincent jump back up from #6 to #2 with The Gospel Side of Dailey & Vincent. Billboard Bluegrass Album Read More