For the casual bluegrass fan who isn’t all that familiar with Tony Rice (and you’d have to be a very casual fan not to be), he’s one of the musical style’s most important ... Read More
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Casey, an American Idol third-place finisher, garnered a following on the talent competition with his standout bluesy renditions of songs such as John Lennon’s “Jealous Guy.” Read More
Several of Nashville’s stars offered up songs for the Navy SEAL action flick Act of Valor.The Keith Urban-penned “For You” is featured in the film—playing over the closing ... Read More
Imagine you’re listening to a favorite bluegrass instrumental, while in the next room your spouse is watching (groan) some classical quartet on PBS. You nod off, and your subconscious ... Read More
In the film Joyful Noise, Dolly Parton and Queen Latifah portray two women who try to lead a church choir to victory in a choral competition. The music-centric movie’s soundtrack is a gem ... Read More
The Tennessee native’s seventh album brims with typical country fare, exalting all things rural, as in those kinds of locales where fishing can equal an ideal date night (“Fish ... Read More
Gretchen, a writer of hits for the likes of George Strait and Martina McBride, penned the latter’s controversial 1994 hit “Independence Day,” winning for the singer/songwriter, ... Read More
Because of her sunny personality and the infectious humor she so often displays, it’s easy to forget that some of Kellie Pickler’s most memorable musical performances have actually ... Read More
As they say, you can’t accurately judge a book—or, for that matter, an album—by its cover. If you could, The Louvin Brothers’ 1959 country-gospel collection, Satan Is Real, ... Read More
Dierks’ latest album marks a return to his honky-tonk-tinged brand of country music coming after 2010’s bluegrass-oriented Up on the Ridge. Read More
