Posts Tagged ‘Country’
YouNow Contest Winner – Neonwest, “Highway”
Nov 18, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
Some of the best country songs are the simplest–hummable, strummable, you just can’t get them out of your head. Take, for instance, “Highway” from Venice, California duo Neonwest. Fronted by songwriters Lee Lucas and Rick Lucas, Neonwest is the country-music winner in Mp3.com’s recent song contest in partnership with YouNow.com.
Jenna Bryson, “Clear”
Nov 16, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
Rising country singer Jenna Bryson mixes the country-pop melody of Taylor Swift, the groove of Jason Mraz, and a little Beyonce soul to create her own fun Americana-inspired style of music.
Country Music Shines At Orlando Calling Festival
Nov 8, 2011 6:00 AM by Staff
Summer may be gone, but down in Orlando, Florida, the sun’s set to shine hard on the first annual Orlando Calling festival, which takes place this this weekend (Nov. 12-13). The headliners are a mix of classic rockers, alternative icons, pop up-and-comers, and country artists. Among the latter is a wide range of country music’s many styles, from mainstream hitmakers like Kid Rock and Blake Shelton, to alternative stars (Drive-By Truckers), rising singer-songwriters (Justin Townes Earle), and even bluegrass (the legendary Del McCoury).
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Trace Adkins, “Million Dollar View (Live)”
Nov 7, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
One of country music’s great traditionalists, Trace Adkins has carried the torch for old-school country during the recent times of trendy pop-country. Mixing elements of honky-tonk, gospel, blues and rock, Adkins has stood tall with his own style, refusing to bend to whatever new fad comes along.
Montgomery Gentry, “Where I Come From”
Oct 13, 2011 10:03 AM by Will Durkin
Back in 2000, on the strength of their debut album Tattoos and Scars Montgomery Gentry swiped the CMA award for Duo of the Year from country legends Brooks and Dunn – no small feat considering Brooks and Dunn had won the award for eight consecutive years. Since then, the duo of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry have release five more studio albums and are on the verge of releasing their sixth this fall.
Fall Music Preview: Country
Oct 13, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
This week we’re shining The Spotlight on albums coming out this fall that we’re excited about. Today we look at Country acts like Montgomery Gentry, Scotty McCreery and Vince Gill.
Jesse Sykes And The Sweet Hereafter, “Come To Mary”
Oct 12, 2011 6:00 AM by Michael Verity
“Psychedelia as communal creation, psychedelia as mystical quest, psychedelia as a roiling tangle and psychedelia as a euphoric, entranced sprawl.”
Trace Adkins, “Million Dollar View (Live)”
Oct 7, 2011 12:22 PM by Will Durkin
One of country music’s great traditionalists, Trace Adkins has carried the torch for old-school country during the recent times of trendy pop-country. Mixing elements of honky-tonk, gospel, blues and rock, Adkins has stood tall with his own style, refusing to bend to whatever new fad comes along.
Spotlight On Country Music Month: Merle Haggard Releases “Working In Tennessee”
Oct 6, 2011 6:00 AM by Will Durkin
One of the original honky-tonk artists, Merle Haggard is a living legend who has just released his 76th studio album. As we celebrate Country Music Month, how could we leave out Hag?
Charlie Chamberlain, “Larry Sparks (Gospel Train)”
Oct 5, 2011 6:00 AM by Michael Verity
When a copy of Charlie Chamberlain‘s single, “Larry Sparks (Gospel Train)” landed on our desk the other day, the description our colleague sent with it made us a little scared. It said Chamberlain “makes some cool country music by sampling old bluegrass loops or lyrics and laying them down with new instrumentation and beats.”
