2010 International Bluegrass Music Awards Winners

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Dailey & Vincent scooped the top honors at this year’s International Bluegrass Music Association Awards. The duo picked up their third consecutive Entertainer of the Year and Vocal Group of the Year prizes. All the winners: BLUEGRASS HALL OF FAME INDUCTEESJohn HartfordLouise Scruggs ENTERTAINER OF THE YEARDailey & Vincent VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEARDailey & Read More

UCN Interview: Montgomery Gentry – Red, White & Blue!

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Not long before the celebration began at the long-awaited reopening of the Grand Ole Opry on September 28th, Eddie Montgomery (half of the country superstar duo, Montgomery Gentry), took a break from his busy schedule to talk with us. Down to earth, true to his roots, passionate about his music, life and family, Eddie shares Read More

CD Review – ‘Enjoy Yourself’ – Billy Currington

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‘Enjoy Yourself’ – Billy Currington (Mercury Nashville, 2010) Master of laid-back country songs, Billy Currington, returns with fourth studio album, Enjoy Yourself. The disc delivers a satisfying collection of easy-going songs wrapped up in a whole lot of charm. Lead single ‘Pretty Good at Drinking Beer’ already reached the top of the charts and with Read More

CD Review – ‘The Guitar Song’ – Jamey Johnson

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The Guitar Song – Jamey Johnson (Mercury Nashville – 2010) Following the independent and mainstream success of That Lonesome Song, many were curious about Jamey Johnson‘s next move. Was he going to deliver a carbon copy album, pander to the format with songs about tractors, or continue to push the boundaries? With The Guitar Song, Read More

Concert Review – Josh Turner – Shenandoah County Fair, Woodstock, VA

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HAYWIRE AT THE FAIR As Josh Turner sings in his song “All Over Me,” – “Well the weather man said it’s gonna be a hot one, heard it on the radio…” it was indeed blisteringly hot on Wednesday, September 1, at the Shenandoah County Fair in Woodstock, VA where Josh brought his “Haywire” Tour.  Lots Read More

Single Review – ‘A Little Bit Stronger’ – Sara Evans

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Sara Evans returns to country radio with a song covering a topic she knows something about – getting back on your feet after a break-up. The mid-tempo tune, ‘A Little Bit Stronger,’ starts out mellow but, like its female protagonist, grows increasingly confident as the song goes on. Starting the slow climb out of heartache, Read More

Single Review – ‘C’mon’ – Amber Hayes

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Like many country artists, Amber Hayes has been on one stage or another since she was just a little kid. The experience stood her in good stead, getting her beauty pageants and talent contest alike. A few years ago, the Oklahoma native made the move to Nashville and landed the role of Kathy Twitty in Read More

Single Review – ‘What You Think about Us’ – Ashley Gearing

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Even though Ashley Gearing is only 19 years old, her first chart hit is already 7 years behind her. Her rendition of ‘Can You Hear Me When I Talk to You’ entered the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart when she was just 12, making her the youngest artist to have appeared on there. Now, signed Read More

Contest Winner Review – Rascal Flatts at the Kentucky State Fair

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Our most recent Rascal Flatts contest winner went to see the guys at the Kentucky State Fair. Here’s her account of the day: As soon as we got to the concert we walked back to where the buses were parked and Chris Young was just walking up! Perfect timing! We got autographs and pictures with Read More

Tweet with the Stars During ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock’ Tomorrow

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Tomorrow, the TV special ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock,’ will air and for the second time, you’ll be able to follow a special Twitter feed where all the stars will tweet their thoughts during this show. Log on to ABC.com and see tweets from artists including show host Tim McGraw (@TimMcGrawArtist), Lady Antebellum Read More