Paul McCartney treats packed Bridgestone Arena to three hours of gems | Tune In Music City
July 27th, 2010
Reviewing a legend, as in Paul McCartney, can’t be easy, but a Tennessean reviewer tries to say something relevant about McCartney’s appearance in Nashville last night. But the fans, as usual, say it all. Leaving the rest of us struggling for some words that haven’t been said many times. You might also check out Bubba Didit’s comments at iPlaceAmerica.org.
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Country Music Continues to Shame Regular Music Industry
July 21st, 2010
Had you assumed that country-music acts still managed to sell albums because their targeted demographics hadn’t yet fully embraced the Internet? Well, how do you explain this: While the rest of the live music industry is slumping in 2010, country-music concerts are selling and selling. According to a new report, big names like Brad Paisely, Taylor Swift, and Jason Aldean continue to see robust sales, thanks in part to relatively low ticket prices. Says Clarence Spalding, who manages Aldean and Brooks & Dunn: “There’s not a single country artist out there that’s not doing well.” Thanks for rubbing it in, Clarence Spalding! [Billboard]
via Country Music Continues to Shame Regular Music Industry — Vulture.
On the Verge: Easygoing country singer Easton Corbin – USATODAY.com
July 19th, 2010
By Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAYStrait-up country: Easton Corbin is a country music throwback with an easygoing, old-school style. The native of rural northern Florida topped USA TODAY's country airplay chart in April with his debut single, A Little More Country Than That. Corbin says that heroes George Jones, Merle Haggard and Keith Whitley whose producer, Carson Chamberlain, also worked on the 28-year-old singer's debut inspired his approach, but, more often, people hear George Strait in his voice.
via On the Verge: Easygoing country singer Easton Corbin – USATODAY.com.
Ne-Yo Feels Closer to Country Music on “She Is” | CMT Blog
July 16th, 2010
Of all the things I ever imagined might be on Ne-Yo’s play list, I never in a million years would’ve guessed country music. But the rapper admits that is indeed what he’s into. “I listen to country music — I like country music. I feel that’s one of the last genres of music where storytelling is a staple.
via Ne-Yo Feels Closer to Country Music on “She Is” | CMT Blog.
James Sims: Bringing Country Music to Lincoln Center
July 9th, 2010
Got a mental picture of elite New Yorkers looking down their noses at Country Music? Well, look up, change the slide and looky here…
All of that changed when Lincoln Center’s annual Midsummer Night Swing imported The Time Jumpers, a group of well-respected western musicians from Nashville that are nearly the only ones left keeping Western Swing music alive. To see this old fashioned bunch of artists take the outdoor stage at Lincoln Center’s Damrosch Park was quite a unique experience. New Yorkers gathered around the stage, decked out in cowboy boots and hats, ready to do some two stepping on the specially designed dance floor.
more via James Sims: Bringing Country Music to Lincoln Center.