“Country’s coolest chameleon” (Rare Country) CHASE BRYANT wraps a personally memorable and professionally landmark year as he scores his third bonafide hit with “Room To Breathe,” ending the year inside the Top 40 (Source: Mediabase Country Airplay Chart). Adding to the excitement, it was announced today that the young guitar-slinger has been hand-selected for Brad Paisley’s LIFE AMPLIFIED WORLD TOUR in 2017. The announcement comes … Continue reading
Author Archives: Greg Victor
Jackie Lee’s New Single (“Getting Over You”) Is The One Country Fans Have Been Waiting For
Jackie Lee — “Getting Over You” Labels: Broken Bow Records Writers: Jackie Lee, Paul DiGiovanni and Brent Anderson “Getting Over You” is one of the most added songs at U.S. Country radio this week. For good reason; it is also one of the most thoughtful and inwardly honest songs out there. After the death of his mother … Continue reading
GUY CLARK, “THE KING OF THE TEXAS TROUBADOURS,” IS HONORED WITH A NEW COMPILATION – MARCH 3
Guy Clark: Best of the Dualtone Years spotlights 16 of Clark’s finest songs along with three previously unreleased tunes One of the most revered songwriters of the past 50 years, Guy Clark created an enviable catalog of songs. Country music giants from Johnny Cash to Kenny Chesney all recorded his tunes. The New York Times hailed … Continue reading
2017 Grammy Award Nominations (A Complete List)
The Grammy Awards will air live on CBS on Sunday, Feb. 12 at 8 p.m. ET. James Corden will host the event. Album of the year: “25” — Adele “Lemonade” — Beyoncé “Purpose” — Justin Bieber “Views” — Drake “A Sailor’s Guide to Earth” — Sturgill Simpson Record of the year: “Hello” — Adele “Formation” … Continue reading
On the Smithsonian Channel tonight: Alan Lomax’s man-on-the-street interviews the day after Pearl Harbor
The phrase originally was to be “a date which will live in world history.” Not the same, is it? The original wording doesn’t quite capture the shock, anger and outrage this nation felt after Imperial Japan launched a Sunday surprise air strike against the U.S. Naval Base in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, killing more than 2,400 … Continue reading
New Blues: Mike Zito — ‘Make Blues Not War’
Mike Zito — ‘Make Blues Not War’ Label: Ruf Records Produced by Tom Hambridge, Make Blues Not War showcases Mike Zito at his most passionate. It’s a string of loose, in-the-moment, energetic performances of some of the most pleasurable blues you’ve heard in a long time. Pay special attention to the title track. It begins with … Continue reading
CAL RIPKEN JR., JACK SOCK and Others: 2016’s Most Inspiring Sportsmanship Moments To Be Honored On Nov. 19
CAL RIPKEN JR., JACK SOCK and Others Involved In 2016’s Most Inspiring Sportsmanship Moments To Be Honored On Nov. 19 The stars of sportsmanship will be out at the Peabody Opera House in St. Louis on Saturday, Nov. 19. That night, the Musial Awards will celebrate the class acts in sports. Honorees include baseball hall … Continue reading
The Life and Songs of Emmylou Harris (CD/Blu-ray)
The Life & Songs of Emmylou Harris: An All-Star Concert Celebration Label: Rounder Records The first time I saw and heard Emmylou Harris in concert, a few decades ago, I was seated next to a fellow who attended with a pad of paper and some charcoal crayons. As Emmylou warbled and wooed through her rockin’, plaintive, … Continue reading
New Country/Rock/Blues: The Kentucky Headhunters — ‘On Safari’
The Kentucky Headhunters — On Safari Label: Plowboy Records/Practice House Records They released their debut album, Pickin’ On Nashville, in 1989. Country music didn’t exactly know what to do with their new southern rock sound, but fans new they loved it and wanted more. Fast forward twenty-five years (and a Grammy award) and it should come … Continue reading
New Bluegrass: Circa Blue — ‘Once Upon A Time’
Circa Blue — Once Upon A Time Label: Orange Blossom Records Circa Blue’s latest album, Once Upon A Time, is full of calm, soothing tones delivered on a cloud of musical coherence. It restores one’s faith in the ability of bluegrass to restore one’s faith. The lineup this time includes guitarist Steve Harris, banjoist Matt Hickman, mandolinist … Continue reading
