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St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Honors Country Singer Randy Owen
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital honors Alabama country singer Randy Owen and his family this weekend Jan 25. in Tennessee, by dedicating a patient family room ... -
Trisha Yearwood at The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles, CA
On Jan. 8, the Grammy Museum hosted a very special evening with multi-platinum Country artist Trisha Yearwood, legendary producer/bassist Don Was, and engineering icon Al ... -
Signing Story: SmithField
In 2011, country duo SmithField voyaged from Texas to Nashville with dreams of stardom. By 2013, they’d signed a development deal with Bigger Picture Group and in ... -
Eric Church: So Much More Than Your Typical Outlaw
Country singer-songwriter Eric Church isn’t keen on the much-overused tag “outlaw,” but sometimes the dusty trucker cap fits, so it’s best to grin and wear ... -
Lady Antebellum and Darius Rucker at the Five Point Ampitheater
One of the hottest country tours of the year stopped at the Five Point Amphitheater in Irvine, CA on Aug. 24. Five-time Grammy Winning trio ... -
Song Profile: Priscilla Renea, A Hit Songwriter in Artist Country
Across the history of American music, the essential union of R&B and country music possesses significance that cannot be overstated. Priscilla Renea owns this crossroads. ... -
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New Music Critique: Tony Ingerson
Tony Ingerson has a complete grasp of what makes blue-collar country music great. On “In It,” his powerful XXL vocal cords bleed country music with ... -
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New Music Critique: Straw
Something of a novelty (at least in the U.S.) Straw is a family band from Scandinavia featuring Mom and two daughters at the mic, with ... -
Signing Story: Jordan Davis
Singer-songwriter Jordan Davis has a lot to celebrate. He embarked on his first headlining tour this year called “White Wine and Whiskey,” his song “Singles ... -
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New Music Critique: Sarah Harralson
Tennessee artist Sarah Harralson is backed by a crew of Nashville cats whose nimble, knowing skills help elevate her crafty tunes and allow her appealing voice—with its tomboy-next-door grittiness—to ... -
Brad Paisley at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA
Since Brad Paisley released his 1999 debut album Who Needs Pictures, he has become one of the biggest country stars worldwide with each of his ... -
TCMA Songwriter Contest and Awards
The Texas Country Music Association, Inc. has announced that its annual TCMA Songwriter Contest and Awards are open for song submissions in both Country and ... -
Luke Combs Celebrates GOLD Certification of "This Ones For You"
Named one of Music Connection's Favorite Signing Stories of 2017, Luke Combs was surprised last night by team from River House Artists, Sony Music Nashville, Make ... -
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New Music Critique: Kevin Fisher
Husky-voiced hophead Kevin Fisher shows an uncommon obsession with suds on three clever and crafty songs. “Beer” is a spirited tune whose chorus (“Beer, that’s ... -
Kenny Rogers to be Inducted into Music City Walk of Fame
Grammy-winner and music artist Kenny Rogers will be inducted into the Music City Walk of Fame on Oct. 24 at 1 p.m., the Nashville Convention ... -
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New Music Critique: Natalie Alexander
Singer Natalie Alexander lends her appealing voice to these well-chosen tunes by Nashville pro Hillary Lindsey and co-writers. “Cruel” showcases the pop-country sound, which is ... -
Kevin Morby at the Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, CA
On Sept. 21, Kevin Morby played a sold-out show at the Teragram Ballroom. The stage was dark, with hollers coming from the crowd in anticipation; ... -
Signing Story: Alex Williams
You can call it “traditional” country, “outlaw” country, “real” country or whatever suits your fancy. But, rest assured, the roots of the art form remain ... -
Live Review: Amilia K. Spicer at Beyond Baroque in Venice, CA
Material: Finding her roots in Pennsylvania, drifting through Texas and Nepal before establishing herself in Los Angeles, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Amilia K. Spicer is an ... -
Live Review: Robert Sarazin Blake & The Letters at The Burrenn in Somerville, MA
Material: Gentle and breezy, yet serious and poignant, Robert Sarazin Blake and his coterie of players plunder the breadth of Americana, punctuating their style with ...
