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Josh Thompson Expresses Desire to Work With Norah Jones
Amidst much joking over an allegedly stolen pair of sunglasses, Josh Thompson, Jerrod Niemann and Jake Owen answer questions submitted by fans via Twitter on a special video interview with Charlotte, N.C.'s WSOC radio station.
WGNA Taste of Country Winter Concert in Albany, N.Y.
On Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011, WGNA in Albany, N.Y.will host the Taste of Country Winter Concert at Proctor's Theatre in Schenectady. Joe Nichols, Darryl Worley and Craig Campbell will all perform at this show.
Lucinda Williams Announces 2011 Tour Dates, New Album ‘Blessed’
Alt-country star Lucinda Williams has announced a March 1 release date for her 10th studio album, 'Blessed.' The critically acclaimed songwriter will be hitting the road in support of the follow-up to 2008's 'Little Honey' beginning Feb. 18 in Iowa City, Iowa.
Justin Townes Earle, ‘Harlem River Blues’ – Song Spotlight
Justin Townes Earle announces plans to drown himself in New York City in the most upbeat, infectious way possible on his new single 'Harlem River Blues.' The hand-clap laden song serves as the title track from the singer-songwriter's fourth album released last fall.
Alison Krauss, Robert Plant Sophomore Album On Hold
Music fans waiting for the platinum-selling, Grammy dominating team of Robert Plant and Alison Krauss to reunite for a follow-up to their 2007 album 'Raising Sand' will have to wait a while longer.
According to a Rolling Stone interview, the duo did indeed enter the studio to create a second album, but according to the former Led Zeppelin singer, "The sound wasn't there. Alison is the best. S
Robert Plant Takes Country Maverick Buddy Miller On Tour
Robert Plant, whose music has revealed his love for country songcraft as far back as 1970's 'Led Zeppelin III' album, will once again bring noted Nashville guitarist Buddy Miller out on tour with him this winter.
Josh Abbott Band Feat. Kacey Musgraves, ‘Oh, Tonight’ – Song Spotlight
The Josh Abbott Band are ready to fall in love on their new single 'Oh, Tonight,' which is taken from their 2010 album 'She's Like Texas.' Lead singer Josh Abbott is joined on the track by duet partner Kacey Musgraves, best known as a contestant from the 2007 season of 'Nashville Star.'
Joanna Smith, ‘Georgia Mud’ – Song Spotlight
Joanna Smith fondly remembers a romantic, if literally dirty, kiss from a long-ago summer on her second single 'Georgia Mud.' The track seems destined to follow her debut hit, 'Gettin' Married,' onto the country charts this winter.
Ashton Shepherd, ‘Look It Up’ – Video Spotlight
A no-good, cheating liar comes home to find his ex, Ashton Shepherd, right in the middle of a garage sale involving all of his earthly possessions in the video for her new song, 'Look It Up.' The hapless (and thankfully, amazingly passive and non-violent) man merely follows Shepherd around pleading his case as his car, boat, and other items are sold for mere pennies on the dollar.
Listen to the Westwood One ‘Country Strong’ Movie Premiere Radio Special
As music fans across the country flock to the national opening weekend of Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw's new movie 'Country Strong,' a special hour-long Westwood One radio special celebrating the film's premiere has been created, which you can listen to right here without commercial interruption.