The Roys Invite their Fans Aboard the Bluegrass Cruise Set for January 2013
13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The Roys Invite their Fans Aboard the Bluegrass Cruise Set for January 2013
Ready to make travel plans? Bluegrass duo The Roys will set sail on the 4-night Bluegrass Cruise, January 20-24, 2013. Leaving from Port Canaveral, FL the trip will visit two ports in the Bahamas. Sounds pretty good to me! Book early to take advantage of the best prices. Read MoreCD Review: MWG – Mark Wayne Glasmire
13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CD Review: MWG – Mark Wayne Glasmire
MWG – Mark Wayne Glasmire (Traceway Records, 2012) (by UCN contributing writer Joe Ross) Always keeping his own “eyes on a brand new horizon,” Mark Wayne Glasmire’s journey has taken him to Pennsylvania, New York, Tennessee and Texas. It’s because the guitarist, songwriter and singer is out of his mind over music. He believes good Read More
New Neil Young & Crazy Horse Album, ‘Americana,’ Due Out June 5
13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on New Neil Young & Crazy Horse Album, ‘Americana,’ Due Out June 5
Neil Young & Crazy Horse will release a new album on June 5, 2012. Titled, Americana, the disc will contain classic American folk songs including ‘This Land Is Your Land,’ ‘Gallows Pole,’ ‘Tom Dooley’ and ‘Clementine.’ Read More
George Strait Collects 59th #1 Hit with ‘Love’s Gonna Make it All Right’
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George Strait turns 60 this year, and it looks like by the end of 2012 he might have the same number of #1 hits. ‘Love’s Gonna Make it All Right’ has become his 59th #1 as it tops the Mediabase Country Singles Charts this week. Taylor Swift‘s ‘Ours’ remains at #2, and Jake Owen holds Read MoreDierks Bentley Makes it ‘Home’ to #1 on Mediabase Singles Chart
13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Dierks Bentley Makes it ‘Home’ to #1 on Mediabase Singles Chart
From the first time I heard the song, I hoped this would happen. Dierks Bentley‘s ‘Home’ has made it to #1 on the Mediabase Country Singles Chart. It is a truly fantastic piece of songwriting. Here’s to many more of those reaching the top spot. #2 this week goes to Taylor Swift‘s ‘Ours,’ and Jake Read More
Rodney Crowell and Mary Gauthier Will Perform at Blackberry Farm Benefit for Americana, March 24
13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Rodney Crowell and Mary Gauthier Will Perform at Blackberry Farm Benefit for Americana, March 24
Highly-respected Americana artists Rodney Crowell and Mary Gauthier will perform at the Blackberry Farm Benefit on March 24, 2012. The event will benefit the Americana Music Association, and will without a doubt be an unforgettable musical experience for all those who attend. Read MoreSongwriters Circle: Ellis Paul
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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 MoreLevon Helm Returns for another Ramble at the Ryman, May 6, 2012
13 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Levon Helm Returns for another Ramble at the Ryman, May 6, 2012
Grammy-winning Americana legend Levon Helm will return to the historic Ryman Auditorium with his Ramble at the Ryman on May 6, 2012. He will arrive with very special guests and lots of musical surprises! For ticket details, visit ryman.com To see the kind of party you’d be missing if you don’t go, check out the Read More