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DISClaimer Single Reviews (3/23/11)
/by Robert K OermannThis week, we’re going from one extreme to the other. At one end of the sonic spectrum, we have the stone-country sound of Bradley Gaskin. He stopped the show with “Mr. Bartender” during the CRS Convention, and now his hardcore honky-tonk single of the same will leave you gasping for breath.
Steel Guitar Master Ralph Mooney Passes
/by Robert K OermannSteel guitar great Ralph Mooney, the co-writer of the country standard “Crazy Arms,” died Sunday, March 20, at his home in Arlington, Texas. Mooney was noted for his distinctive playing behind such superstars as Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and Waylon Jennings. He can be heard on such early 1960s Owens hits as “Under Your Spell […]
Stealing Angels "Paper Heart"
/by ProgrammerPlaylistMembers: Caroline Cutbirth, Tayla Lynn, Jennifer Wayne Single: “Paper Heart” Album: Stealing Angels, releasing 2011 Label: Skyville Records Caroline Cutbirth, Jennifer Wayne, and Tayla Lynn are STEALING ANGELS. In case any of their last names sound familiar…they should! These young women are descended from American icons, including country great Loretta Lynn, film legend John Wayne […]
Someone Else Getting A Payday
/by Sarah SkatesBMI toasted the No. 1 success of Luke Bryan’s latest single “Someone Else Calling You Baby” during a feel-good gathering on Monday, March 21 at the company’s Music Row offices. Written by Bryan and his producer Jeff Stevens, the song is Bryan’s third consecutive No. 1 off his Gold certified album, Doin’ My Thing. It […]
Photos: Chesney, Carter’s Chord, SXSW
/by MichelleKenny Chesney’s Goin’ Coastal Tour, presented by Corona, kicked off last Thursday in West Palm Beach. He also performed recently in Tampa Bay’s Raymond James Stadium to a sold-out crowd of over 50,000. The tour now sets the compass north for upcoming shows in Des Moines, IA (3/24); St. Paul, MN (3/25); and Omaha, NE […]
Wynn Varble Among CMT Next Superstar Finalists
/by Sarah SkatesSongwriter Wynn Varble is among the top 10 finalists on CMT’S Next Superstar, the competition series set to premiere Friday, April 8 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT. Varble has written or co-written hits including “Have You Forgotten” (Darryl Worley), “Waitin’ on a Woman” (Brad Paisley) and “I’m A Little More Country Than That” (Easton Corbin), and […]
Witherspoon, Pattinson To Present at ACM Awards
/by Sarah SkatesReese Witherspoon and Robert Pattinson have been added to the presenters list for the April 3 ACM Awards. Hosted by Reba and Blake Shelton, the show will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on CBS. These Hollywood heavyweights join previously announced presenters Nancy O’Dell and Ryan Seacrest. In addition, […]
Rootmetrics Finds Verizon 4G Fastest
/by adminRootmetrics, a Seattle-based company that compiles data about mobile networks has released a study showing that Verizon’s LTE 4G network delivered faster upload and download speeds in a test conducted inside the Seattle area market. Verizon’s LTE network also had better access. Other 4G networks sampled in the test included T-Mobile, Sprint and AT&T. [Download […]
Sugarland To Perform On "Idol"
/by FreemanSugarland is slated to perform on Fox’s American Idol for Thursday’s (3/24) results show. This will be the Mercury duo’s first appearance on the series. Also set to perform is former Idol contestant and singer/actress Jennifer Hudson. The remaining 11 contestants will compete for the crown by singing the hits of Motown on Wednesday (3/23) […]
Ronnie Dunn To Release Solo Debut
/by MichelleRonnie Dunn will be releasing his self-titled solo debut album on June 7. The 12 track collection, Ronnie Dunn, was produced soley by Dunn and includes eight songs that he wrote or co-wrote. Dunn’s first televised performance of the album’s debut single, “Bleed Red” will be on The 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, […]
Bidding Continues For Warner Music Group
/by Sarah SkatesBidding for Warner Music Group continues with today’s (3/22) news that six companies are participating in the second round of the auction, according to the Financial Times. Publishing giant BMG, in a partnership with private equity group KKR, is interested in buying Warner as a whole. Private investment group Tamares is also interested in the […]
Supreme Court Won't Review Eminem/UMG Royalty Dispute
/by Sarah SkatesThe U.S. Supreme Court ruled this afternoon (3/21) that it will not hear the appeal from Universal Music Group in a digital royalty dispute between Eminem’s former production company and the label. Last year the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Eminem’s former production company, who filed the suit claiming they […]