Lifenotes: Musician and Audio Innovator Bill West Passes
Steel guitarist, songwriter and audio innovator Bill West died on Thursday, Sept. 19, at […]
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LifeNotes: R&B Musician DeFord Bailey Jr. Passes
DeFord Bailey Jr. died last Sunday, Sept. 15, in his hometown of Nashville. He was 81 years […]
Singer-Songwriter Vikki Sallee Dillard Passes
The singer-songwriter billed herself as the “Queen of Hillbilly Hollywood” and maintained the […]
DisClaimer: Americana In The Spotlight
It’s Americana Music Week in Nashville. During the past few months, DisClaimer has shone its […]
Legendary “Tennessee Waltz” Makes News Again
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander donated the priceless original manuscript of “The Tennessee Waltz” to the University of […]
DISClaimer: A Song That Shakes You
The Disc of the Day prize goes to the always reliable Dierks Bentley. The DisCovery Award belongs to […]
DISClaimer: Rock 'n' Soul In Music City
I think the day is nearing when national media outlets will finally stop voicing surprise when a major pop, r&b or rock record emerges from […]
DISClaimer: Summer Turns Up The Sizzle
Hot enough for you? This week’s stack of platters contains a few that turn up the temperature […]
DISClaimer: Does Nashville Listen To Its Own Music?
I have long suspected that the people in Nashville who make country records don’t even listen to their […]
DISClaimer: Dog Days of Summer
They call these the “dog days” of summer, and there are definitely a few dogs in this column […]