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Country Music
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Sunday, December 16, 2007
You’ve got to tip your hat to stars like these
Entertainment |
December 16, 2007
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, “Raising Sand” (Rounder). Read more
Friday, December 7, 2007
Hey, look who’s been invited to the party
Entertainment |
December 7, 2007
Since it was instituted in 1995, the blue-ribbon committee that
chooses the five finalists for album of the year has served its
purpose by admitting such artists as Beck, Radiohead and OutKast to
the company previously reserved for the most obvious mainstream bestsellers. Read more
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
A ‘Carnival Ride’ for Underwood
Entertainment |
October 23, 2007
NASHVILLE – Two years after the release of her 6-million-selling
debut album, “Some Hearts,” Carrie Underwood insists her personal
world hasn’t changed much. Read more
Sunday, October 14, 2007
Bringin’ bouquets for ol’ Buck
Entertainment |
October 14, 2007
When Buck Owens died last year at the age of 76, he went out the
way most musicians dream about: After eating his favorite dinner (the
chicken-fried steak at his own restaurant and nightclub, the Crystal
Palace in Bakersfield), he played a gig with his longtime band (the
Buckaroos) for an enthusiastic hometown crowd, went home, climbed
into bed and never woke up. Read more
Thursday, October 11, 2007
QUICK TAKES - Randy Owen tries solo effort
News |
October 11, 2007
Randy Owen is recording a solo album after more than 25 years of
hits with country band Alabama. Read more
Saturday, September 1, 2007
Hats off to Buck
Entertainment |
September 1, 2007
DWIGHT YOAKAM is not driving the tractor, he’s just sitting on it,
hunkered all alone under a bright blue sky tinged with a hint of
encroaching twilight. Read more
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Farm-raised talent
Entertainment |
August 14, 2007
Nashville IT isn’t easy being an aspiring recording artist in the iTunes age. Read more
Monday, July 23, 2007
Sugarland is among treats on country show on ABC
Entertainment |
July 23, 2007
If not for the fans, there might not have been Sugarland. Read more
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Man enough, and OK with it
Entertainment |
June 19, 2007
Brad Paisley wants you and his wife to know that his willingness to
hold her handbag while she shops for post-pregnancy dresses at Bebe
does not mean he won’t put it down later and go shoot a deer. Read more
Friday, June 15, 2007
Sunday, May 27, 2007
Look who’s gone country
Entertainment |
May 27, 2007
IN a 2005 commercial, Hootie & the Blowfish singer Darius Rucker
donned a glittering rhinestone suit and a Stetson to promote Burger
King’s latest sandwich. Read more
Monday, May 7, 2007
Country music fans warm up to KKGO
Entertainment |
May 7, 2007
Go Country 105 broke strong from the starting gate, according to
initial ratings, and grateful country-music fans could keep it on the
air and in the black for a long time, observers say. Read more
Sunday, May 6, 2007
Stagecoach rolls into Indio with a mellower vibe
California | Local |
May 6, 2007
For eight years, this tiny town in the low desert has endured an
annual culture shock as thousands of young rock fans poured in for
the Coachella festival. Read more
Saturday, March 31, 2007
Life – to the beat of McBride’s tune
Entertainment |
March 31, 2007
When Martina McBride turns up in a couple of weeks on “American Idol”
to coach contestants on the finer points of singing a country song,
don’t be surprised if she starts quoting the adage that “less is more.” Read more
Sunday, March 25, 2007
Under sequins, a rebel
Entertainment |
March 25, 2007
PORTER WAGONER strides calmly to the microphone set center stage on
the wood plank floor of the Grand Ole Opry here, pretty much the same
way he has most every week since he was invited into country music’s
royal chamber 50 years ago. Read more
Friday, March 9, 2007
Singer sues Grand Ole Opry
Entertainment |
March 9, 2007
Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry showcases old-time country music every
week, but some older country stars complain that they are being
shuffled off the stage at the venue’s historic radio show. Read more
Wednesday, February 28, 2007
Where’d my Mozart go?
Entertainment |
February 28, 2007
L.A.’s new game of musical chairs began a few minutes before 6 a.m. Read more
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Saying bye y’all to Bach, Mozart
Entertainment |
February 24, 2007
Trading Bach and Beethoven for Brooks & Dunn, classical music station
K-Mozart will switch to country at 6 a.m. Read more
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Country Song
Entertainment |
February 11, 2007
“Every Mile a Memory,” Brett Beavers, Dierks Bentley and Steve
Bogard, songwriters (Bentley) “I Don’t Feel Like Loving You Today,” Matraca Berg and Jim
Collins, songwriters (Gretchen Wilson) “Jesus, Take the Wheel,” Brett James, Hillary Lindsey and Gordie
Sampson, songwriters (Carrie Underwood) “Like Red on a Rose,” Melanie Castleman and Robert Lee Castleman,
songwriters (Alan Jackson) “What Hurts the Most,” Steve Robson and Jeffrey Steele,
songwriters (Rascal Flatts)< Read more
Monday, January 15, 2007
Songwriter’s death triggers feud
Entertainment |
January 15, 2007
Country songwriter Darrell “Wayne” Perry made his fortune with hits
such as Lorrie Morgan’s “What Part of No” and Tim McGraw’s “Not a
Moment Too Soon.” Read more
