From “In Color” To “Never Alone”: Nashville Songwriters Tell Stories Behind Hits During New York City Performance

(L-R) Victoria Shaw, Bob DiPiero, Lee Thomas Miller, Jim Photoglo (Photo by Annie Reuter)

“Welcome to Nashville in New York City,” “ Songwriters are deeply disturbed.
” Lee Thomas Miller host Bob DiPiero said as he greeted country fans at Joe’s Pub. “We’re going to play some songs. We’re going to tell you stories. Basically this is our living room.”

For the eighth year, the CMA Songwriters Series returned to New York and did just that.
The stories behind some famous songs

Awesome Album Covers: Lefty Frizzell Sings The “Songs Of Jimmie Rodgers”

Michael Verity

Music News
Mar 24

Lefty Frizzell - "Songs of Jimmie Rodgers" (Columbia, 1951)

It’s hard to imagine why Columbia Records wrapped Lefty Frizzell in a swath of pink for an album full of country blues and train songs. Maybe it was the art director’s favorite color?

Or Maybe…

ACM Nominees: Ten Fast Facts You Might Not Know About The Zac Brown Band

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Mar 23

ACM Nominees: Ten Fast Facts You Might…

Think you know everything there is to know about the Zac Brown Band? Try out these fast facts, and let us know if you have any inside knowledge of these country stars!

The bandmembers (Zac Brown, Coy Bowles, Clay Cook, Jimmy De Martini, Chris Fryar, and John Dirskell Hopkins) are nominated for Vocal Group of the Year at the upcoming 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which are set to take place on Sunday, April 1.

Read more about the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards.

See the full list of 2012 ACM Award nominees, and read more nominee profiles.

Watch the Academy of Country Music Awards live on Sunday, April 1 at 8pm ET (delayed PT) on CBS.

How One Band Landed On “The Hunger Games” Soundtrack

Courtney E. Smith

Music,Uncategorized
Mar 23

(Getty Images/Sandra Mu)

The juggernaut film The Hunger Games opens today, to great anticipation and excitement. The film itself will only feature two pop songs, Taylor Swift and the Civil Wars’ “Safe & Sound” and the Arcade Fire’s “Abraham’s Daughter.” But the soundtrack, Songs From District 12 and Beyond, is loaded with songs inspired by the book from artists like Maroon 5, Kid Cudi, Glen Hansard (of Once), Miranda Lambert, and several less well-known acts.

So how did these bands earn a spot the soundtrack for one of the most anticipated films of 2012?

Chicago’s Solo Cup Company Is Being Sold For $1 Billion!

Staff Writer

News,Uncategorized
Mar 22

Toby Keith Photo courtesy of Getty Images

The Red Solo Cup, made famous by keg drinkers everywhere, was taken to a new level of popularity with Toby Keith‘s 2011 smash hit of the same name. Now the company is on the verge of being sold!

According to the Chicago Tribune, The Chicago-based Solo Cup Company is being acquired for $1 billion by Dart Container Corporation, (the not-as-famous) maker of the foam cup.

Will the cup survive?

Coroner Says Cocaine Use Contributed To Whitney Houston’s Death

Sean Johnson

News
Mar 22

Whitney Houston In Concert BERLIN - MAY 12: US-American singer Whitney Houston performs live during a concert at the O2 World on May 12, 2010 in Berlin, Germany. The concert is part of the 2010 Nothing But Love tour to promote the album I Look To You. (Photo by Jakubaszek/Getty Images)

CBSLA.com has all the details on Whitney Houston’s cause of death being realsed by the Los Angeles County Coroner’s Office.

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2012/03/22/coroner-says-cocaine-use-contributed-to-whitney-houstons-death

Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, and Keith Urban Added To List Of ACM Awards Performers

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Mar 22

Sara Evans at the 2011 ACMs (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images)

The massive country music party in Las Vegas April 1 just got even more massive. The Academy of Country Music announced today that Carrie Underwood, Sara Evans, and Keith Urban will now perform during the 47th annual ACM Awards. They are joining an already-stellar lineup of award-show performers that includes Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Eric Church, Toby Keith, Miranda Lambert, Tim McGraw, Blake Shelton, Chris Young, The Band Perry, Lady Antebellum and Rascal Flatts. Phew!
More ACM Award details, photos, videos

ACM Nominees: Ten Fast Facts You Might Not Know About Martina McBride

Staff Writer

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Mar 22

ACM Nominees: Ten Fast Facts You Might…

Think you know everything there is to know about Martina McBride? Try out these fast facts, and let us know if you have any inside knowledge of the country superstar!

Martina is again nominated for “Female Vocalist of the Year” at the 47th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards, which are set to take place on Sunday, April 1.

Martina McBride’s Eleven Across America train tour.

More about the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards.

See the full list of 2012 ACM Award nominees, and read more nominee profiles.

Watch the Academy of Country Music Awards live on Sunday, April 1 at 8pm ET (delayed PT) on CBS, hosted by Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire.

Awesome Album Covers: Dolly Parton’s “Hello, I’m Dolly”

Michael Verity

Music,Uncategorized
Mar 21

Dolly Parton - Hello, I'm Dolly (Monument, 1967)

With a subdued, knowing smile, one of country music’s future stars introduced herself in 1967 by politely saying, Hello, I’m Dolly.

Let’s Go Back to ’67

Top Ten: Country Songs To Celebrate Spring

Kurt Wolff

Music News
Mar 21

MARIO VAZQUEZ/AFP/Getty Images

The thaw is upon us — or at least, it’s supposed to be, because yesterday was the first day of spring. And that of course brings along daydreams of warmer weather, shorter sleeves, outdoor fun, spring break, road trips, maybe even a beach party, and lots more sunshine. It’s not summer yet, but we’re on our way.

Below are ten songs to help celebrate spring. From Kenny Chesney, Robert Earl Keen, and Sugarland to vintage cuts from Jerry Reed (one of the best road songs ever) and, going way back, Johnny Horton, cue these up and get your springtime mood in full swing.

Ten country songs for spring

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