One-Man Band, Singer - One-Man Video Crew, Cast - He Delivers Strong Message in Song About 'Courtroom Brutality'
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Barkroom Records) - As if it wasn't enough that Don Meehan boasts of a world record overdubbing 233 voices (for 233 years) on the "America The Beautiful" cut of his new CD, "He Hopes," he went a step further on another song called "Courtroom Brutality." Don wrote it, arranged, ...
| Escape From Traffic Jams To Cornfields With Cooper Boone's 'Country Living'
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - "Country Living," a track off Cooper Boone's self-titled debut album, out August 4 on Green Rooster Records, is a string-driven dose of country, and a cure for the bumper-to-bumper blues. Listen to "Country Living" at: https://www.myspace.com/cooperboonemusic ...
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Tom Russell Tips Hat To 'Nina Simone' On Epic Noir Album 'Blood And Candle Smoke,' Out September 15, 2009
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - The song "Nina Simone," from the new album 'Blood and Candle Smoke' (September 15 / Shout! Factory), recounts Tom Russell's first exposure to the legendary vocalist, hearing her interpretation of Dylan's "Just Like a Woman" while in Mexico. He writes ...
| Rumble Club's Third CD Is About To Stir Up The Scene!
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Wolverine Records) - Rumble Club's third CD is about to stir up the scene! The Bad In Me is perfectly titled for a an album that is not afraid to go outside the norm and break the rules. It's got rebel attitude, country heart, and a rock'n'roll spirit. Right out of the gate ...
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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 'Articulate The American Story' On New Album 'Speed Of Life' (Out Sept 22)
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - "The music of Nitty Gritty Dirt Band articulates the American story, its values, experiences and collective soul." So says legendary producer George Massenburg, co-producer of the band's upcoming new album 'Speed of Life' out Sept 22 on NGDB Records. ...
| Ricky Skaggs Crafts Landmark Of American Roots With 'Ricky Skaggs Solo (Songs My Dad Loved)' Out September 15
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Before stepping on stage with Bill Monroe at the tender age of five and making his Grand Ole Opry debut only two years later, 14-time Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs was taught to play the mandolin by his father Hobert Skaggs. Hobert instilled his love of ...
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Charlie Faye Releases Debut Album Wilson St. Today!
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Lotos Nile Media) - Austin singer-songwriter Charlie Faye releases her debut album Wilson St. on July 14th. Showcasing her sultry voice, the release also demonstrates Charlie Faye's extraordinary ability to capture the American experience as a songwriter. Aptly named, Wilson ...
| Tune In To The Oak Ridge Boys On CBS Early Show, Fox & Friends, Game Show Network & More
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Oak Ridge Boys Official Website) - Viewers worldwide will have several chances to tune in and see beloved country-crossover group The Oak Ridge Boys on television in July. The band will be out and about promoting their new Spring Hill Records album The Boys Are Back which ...
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BLACKBERRY SMOKE RISES ON THE MUSIC SCENE
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Stroudivarious Records) - The South has risen again with the signing of Atlanta's Blackberry Smoke to BamaJam Records, a new imprint of Stroudavarious Records. The imprint's first release will be Blackberry Smoke's sophomore album, LITTLE PIECE OF DIXIE. Country music ...
| Spotlight Records Release Todd Berry
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Spotlight Records) - Better Days to Cry, Mobile Home, Politically Incorrect Redneck and Every Thing a Man Needs to Say as performed by country newcomer Todd Berry. Great vocals and equally great lyrics equal great country songs that make up Todd's first EP. A solid country ...
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Elk Creek Vineyards Presents Darius Rucker On July 17, 2009
NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Elk Creek Vineyards) - After promoters re-scheduled his original booking date at Elk Creek Vineyards to accommodate another invitation-to perform for President Obama at the White House- Darius Rucker makes his way to Elk Creek's outdoor stage on Friday, July 17, 2009, at ...
| Live On The County Line a Country Music Festival Featuring 2 Time Grammy Award Winner and Country Music Legend Dwight Yoakam
New York (Top40 Charts/ Dimmick Ranch) - Dimmick Ranch in association with the County Line Foundation presents Live On The County Line featuring Grammy Award Winner Dwight Yoakam in an unprecedented, one night only, country music festival on Saturday, August 29th at the Dimmick Ranch in Piercy, CA. ...
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Chris Knight's Trailer II
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Drifter's Church) - Like its predecessor, the twelve songs on Chris Knight's Trailer II (releasing September 15, 2009) were recorded in the summer of 1996 inside of his sweltering singlewide in a field just outside of Slaughters, Kentucky (population 238, including Chris). ...
| Carrie Underwood's New (Untitle-Yet) Album Will Be Released On November 3, 2009
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Arista Nashville) - Four-time GRAMMY winner Carrie Underwood has sold more than 10 million albums with her first two records, and the excitement is high for more great music with news that November 3 will be the release date for her yet-to-be-titled third album. Released ...
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Son Volt 'Arresting' (NY Times) On 'American Central Dust'
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Critical kudos continue to roll in for Son Volt's new album 'American Central Dust,' out this week on Rounder. Here's what we've been hearing: 'A lovely, cohesive song cycle that's as tonic as it is accessible.' -Bill Friskics-Warren, Washington Post ...
| Kendel Carson 'Could Teach The Folks In Nashville A Thing Or Two' (People)
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Momentum is building for Kendel Carson's new album 'Alright Dynamite,' out now on Train Wreck Records, with a wave of critical praise coming in. Here's what we've been hearing: 'A fine alt-country affair that could teach the folks in Nashville a thing ...
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STEVE AZAR'S SLIDE ON OVER HERE IN STORES AUGUST 4, 2009
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Dang Records) - The highly anticipated fourth album from country rocker Steve Azar, Slide on Over Here, is scheduled for release on Tuesday, August 4. Azar blends passion and energy into the 13-track album filled with all original material. Slide on Over Here is an album ...
| The Red River Mudcats Release New Single 'Texas Eagle' Featuring Jason Boland
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Cimsound Records) - The Red River Mudcats, one of the most promising new bands to come out of the Texas-Oklahoma 'Red Dirt' music scene, releases their latest Cimsound Records single, 'Texas Eagle,' featuring the guest vocals of Red Dirt star, Jason Boland. 'Texas Eagle' ...
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CHARLIE ROBISON'S BEAUTIFUL DEBUT; UNANIMOUS CRITICAL PRAISE AND NUMEROUS CHART APPEARANCES
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Dualtone) - It's taken five years, but according to the critics and the charts, Charlie Robison's CD Beautiful Day has been well worth the wait. Four Top 20 chart positions, including iTunes' Sales Chart, and slots on Billboard's Current Country Album Chart (No 33), Indie ...
| MARK CHESNUTT COMES FORWARD TO HELP YOUTH IN LIFE BATTLE
Nashville, TN (Top40 Charts/ Lofton Creek Records) - One of country music's most recognizable voices, Mark Chesnutt, has generously come forward to donate his time and talent to perform at the Kendrick Little Benefit Concert. This charitable effort has been organized for the benefit of Kendrick Little, ...
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