Single Review – ‘Mama’s Song’ – Carrie Underwood

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In a recent interview for The Today Show, Carrie Underwood confirmed ‘Mama’s Song’ was going to be her next single. Understandable given her recent wedding. Not so understandable given that many Carrie fans do not seem to rate this song highly. I can’t really remember when I last noticed such a negative reaction to a Read More

Single Review – ‘Why Wait’ – Rascal Flatts

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Rascal Flatts is turning a new leaf. The trio just signed with Big Machine Records and is finishing the upcoming album, ‘Nothing Like This’. The first single taken from the new record is ‘Why Wait’, released to radio last week. Over the years, I have been less and less impressed with Rascal Flatts. I loved, Read More

UCN Interview – Big Kenny: “Music Is Medicine”

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Photo via bigkenny.tv Last month, I sat down with Big Kenny for a very inspiring conversation. When I got to the house, my attention was drawn by the most wonderful welcome sign I have ever seen, suspended above the front door. The house is an extraordinary place and not in a ‘let me show you Read More

Five Questions with The Boot Campaign Girls!

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Last week I wrote about the launch of a wonderful new campaign to raise awareness about the needs of returning military personnel, both those still on active duty and retiring combat veterans: The Boot Campaign. Choosing military combat boots as a symbol, the girls are asking people to show support for returning troops. The aim Read More

Single Review – ‘Stuck Like Glue’ – Sugarland

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The new Sugarland song is insanely, ridiculously catchy. The night after I first heard it, it actually showed up in a dream. That’s how much (and how quickly) it lodges itself into the brain… ‘Stuck Like Glue’ is the first single off upcoming steampunk-inspired album ‘The Incredible Machine’. In their effort to blend just about Read More

Fan Review – Rascal Flatts – Lake Tahoe, NV – July 17, 2010

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The second of our Rascal Flatts contest winners reports on the experience!———————————————————————————- Wow, where to even begin?  Guess I should start with the text from my friend to inform me that I won!  I couldn’t log into my email account fast enough to see it with my own eyes.  Imagine my surprise to learn I Read More

CD Review – ‘2nd Avenue’ – No Justice

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‘2nd Avenue’ – No Justice (Carved Records, 2010)  After a few years conquering the Texas music scene, country rockers No Justice felt it was time to explore their horizons further; both artistically and practically. The result is their nationally released Carved Records debut album ‘2nd Avenue’. The 10 tracks range from southern rock to pop Read More

New Video – ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ – The Grascals

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The Grascals gave The Monkees classic ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ the bluegrass treatment.Premiered on The Boot, check out the high-energy music video below. _____________________________________________________________________Keep up with UCB: follow us on Twitter and become a fan on Facebook. Read More

CD Review – ‘Sweet Home Alabama – The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd’

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‘Sweet Home Alabama – The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd’ – Various Artists (2010)   Eight country artists pay tribute to iconic southern rockers Lynyrd Skynyrd on this new compilation album, ‘Sweet Home Alabama – The Country Music Tribute to Lynyrd Skynyrd’. One of the best things about projects like this is hearing artists Read More

CD Review – ‘Don’t Even Ask’ – Jerry Castle

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‘Don’t Even Ask’ – Jerry Castle (My World Records/Dualtone Records, 2010) For his sophomore album, Jerry Castle found inspiration in the best possible source: real life. As a result,  ‘Don’t Even Ask’ is a real country album with real stories. Though it starts with a tale of sorrow and frustration with a mindgame-playing lover (‘Charades’), Read More