CD Review – ‘Up on the Ridge’ – Dierks Bentley
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‘Up on the Ridge’ – Dierks Bentley (Capitol Nashville – 2010) Ever since first hearing of Dierks Bentley‘s plan to reconnect with his Station Inn days, I have been looking forward to his bluegrass-influenced album. Especially after the mostly unimpressive ‘Feel that Fire’, I really hoped choosing a creative path, rather than a commercial one, Read More
Catch a Free Big Kenny Show Tonight at 12th & Porter!
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If you’re already in Nashville, you can catch a free Big Kenny show at 12th & Porter tonight. And if you go, be sure to come back and tell us how much fun you had! The rest of Big Kenny’s CMA Fest schedule looks like this: Tues June 8 11:30 am – Speaking at the Read More
Chris Jones & The Night Drivers Release New Bluegrass Single
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From the press release: “What You Do,” the latest single from multi-faceted bluegrass artist Chris Jones will be released, via Airplay Direct, from his latest CD, Cloud of Dust. Jones, along with his band, the Night Drivers, has received worldwide accolades for the previous two releases, “The Love She Left Behind” and “One Door Away.” Read More
CD Review – ‘Revelation’ – Sons of Sylvia
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‘Revelation’ – Sons of Sylvia (Interscope Records, 2010) Before Carrie Underwood invited Sons of Sylvia to collaborate with her on a song, I didn’t know much about the trio. After listening to, ‘Revelation’, their debut album, a project which tends to reveal who an artist is, I still don’t know. After several listens Read More
WIN! Lifetime Tickets to the CMA Fest!
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How’s this for a contest prize? The Country Music Association has launched a new sweepstakes with one extremely lucky grand prize winner picking up lifetime tickets to attend the CMA Fest in the form of two Lower-Level tickets to future CMA Music Festival events for the rest of their life! To enter, click on our Read More
CD Review – ‘Chicken & Biscuits’ – Colt Ford
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‘Chicken & Biscuits’ – Colt Ford (2010, Average Joes Entertainment) Over the last few years, Colt Ford has been building up his fan base slowly but surely. With CD sales now around the 200k mark, it’s clear that he is on to something. After noticing crowds reacting to rap songs being played in honky tonks, Read More
CD Review – Achin’ and Shakin’ – Laura Bell Bundy
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Achin’ and Shakin’ – Laura Bell Bundy (2010, Mercury Records Nashville) Not many artists will be confident enough to make their major label debut with a concept album but if there is one thing Laura Bell Bundy has in spades, it’s confidence. Her new album, ‘Achin’ and Shakin”, is an album of two halves with Read More
Turns Out Tim McGraw’s Saskatoon Show Was Even More Special
14 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Turns Out Tim McGraw’s Saskatoon Show Was Even More Special
A few days ago, I posted about a wonderful comment left on the Ploughboy Mansion column about Tim McGraw‘s Saskatoon, SK show. The reader explained how Tim had created a really special moment for her daughter. In response to that post, one of our readers left an equally wonderful comment. It is worth highlighting to Read More