Country Music Blog
Good Songs for Bad Times
The Los Angeles Times recently took the time to put together a list of songs about what it feels like to be broke. What with the depression looming and all. And by far, my favorite on that list is Loretta Lynn’s “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” She watched her mother’s fingers bleed washing their clothes, her dad [...]
Some TLC for Artists’ Voices
Is there something in the Nashville water? It seems to me like more and more artists are canceling more and more shows due to voice troubles. LeAnn Rimes just postponed a couple of additional shows, Sugarland had to do so recently, as did Brooks & Dunn. Maybe it’s just me, but I can’t help wondering [...]
What to Expect From Jason Aldean’s Next Album
Jason Aldean is putting the finishing touches on his third album, which should be out early next year. And he believes that the success of his first two albums has granted him access to Nashville’s top-notch songs.“The more popular you get as an artist, the more publishing companies and songwriters are willing to give you [...]
Sarah Buxton’s “Stupid Boy” Wants Space
After Sarah Buxton co-wrote “Stupid Boy,” and Keith Urban recorded it and won a 2007 Grammy with it, I was always left wondering what happened to the bastard she wrote it about. The one who stole her every dream, crushed her plans, took her life and pushed it around and, ultimately, broke her down. I [...]
Hank III Hits the Nashville Honky-Tonks
I try not to ever miss a Hank III show, especially one that is free and at Layla’s Bluegrass Inn. Last night, the tiny Lower Broad venue was packed with people who love his quick, twangy guitar licks and hard-living songs as much as I do. I have never seen a club resemble an Old [...]
Hank Garland’s “Crazy” Life on the Silver Screen
Last night, I attended the movie premiere of Crazy, an independent film loosely based on the life of guitarist Hank Garland. Though informative, I had a real problem believing the chemistry, or lack thereof, between Garland, played by Waylon Payne, and his wife Evelyn, portrayed by Ali Larter. Just imagine the actor who played Jerry [...]
LeAnn Rimes Says Jessica Simpson’s Got the Assets
It was just one little quote. But it shows what a good sense of humor LeAnn Rimes has about her comrades in country music. When asked if she thought Jessica Simpson could be the next Dolly Parton, she told Spinner magazine, “She’s got the assets already. She’s got one thing going for her!” I just [...]
Wayne & Oates Sing Hall & Oates
One of Jimmy Wayne’s dreams is scheduled to come true Thursday afternoon (Oct. 9) when he finally sings “Sara Smile” with John Oates of Hall & Oates. The event is supposed to take place during a party celebrating Wayne’s recent No. 1 single, “Do You Believe Me Now.” Oates confirmed the plan Wednesday during a [...]
Is Taylor Swift About to Write a New Song?
If there is even a shred of truth to this, I am going to rip up every Jonas Brothers poster in my house. And then I’m going to delete all the Jonas Brothers songs from my iTunes library. And then, well, I don’t know what I’ll do next. But if Joe Jonas truly dumped Taylor [...]
Making the Team: Get Noticed
For some of the contestants who showed up to Texas Stadium for auditions back in May, their lives changed over night. Others left the stadium that night with their dreams put on hold, dealing with one of life’s many disappointments.We began the day with 600+ contestants, and I have to applaud each and every one [...]
