Do you like Alan Jackson's Sissy's Song? Then check out Matt Kearney's Closer to Love. It's more pop than country, but still awesome. I love the acoustic versions - soulful, simple, true.
Some of the passages have a similar melody, showing once again that music from the heart crosses all genre.
Here's a clip of an acoustic performance of Closer to Love.
And here's Alan Jackson's video of Sissy's Song.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
More Sexy Men of Country Music
Last week I blogged about People Magazine's top picks for country music's sexiest men. Let's face it, the list was incomplete at best.
But wait, there's more!
Country music has no shortage of sexy men. Here are ten more who should be added to the list (in alphabetical order).
- Jason Aldean - Mr. Yummy
- Garth Brooks - He's Garth
- Zac Brown - The Country Boy
- Billy Currington - Love Those Blue Eyes
- Ronnie Dunn - The Sexiest Voice
- Toby Keith - The Badboy
- Gary LeVox - The Most Unforgetable Voice
- Craig Morgan - My Kind of Redneck Boater
- Darius Rucker - New School Country
- George Strait - Old School Sexy, aka The Classic
For more information about all of your favorite country music fan clubs, get an e-book or print copy of the Black Book Guide to Country Music Fan Clubs: The Top 100 by Amy Jordan at http://www.blackbookpress.com/ or Amazon.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Country Music News: More Concert Dates - Kenny Chesney, Shawn Colvin
Kenny Chesney Fan Club News - Presales for ID and VA Concerts
Kenny Chesney's Sun City Carnival Tour is making its way across North America and we have more dates rolling out next week.
Members of the Kenny Chesney Fan Club will have access to buy tickets before they go on sale to the general public. The next presales will take place this Tuesday for shows in ID and VA.
Thursday, July 14
Taco Bell
Boise, ID
Presale Begins 5/26 @ Noon MT
Saturday, August 29
Nissan Pavillion
Bristow, VA
Presale Begins 5/26 @ Noon ET
Members will be able to purchase presale tickets by logging into the fan club and going to the ticketing page. Go to www.kennychesney.com for more information.
Fan Club News From Shawn Colvin - New York City in November
Received the following details about Shawn playing New York City in November:
Shawn will be playing three nights at New York City's new City Winery, November 2, 3 and 4. This beautiful new venue is an intimate room with great sound, great sightlines, and a superb menu of food and drinks (including, of course, an impressive wine selection). City Winery is the perfect showcase for what promises to be three memorable evenings with Shawn.
Starting today, fans will have a 72 hour *EXCLUSIVE* opportunity to be able to buy tickets for these shows. You can purchase tickets via the links below (currently hidden from the public). Tickets will go on sale to City Winery members on Monday May 25th and to the general public on Thursday May 28th. For tickets, go to www.citywinery.com and click on the Music & Events link.
Kenny Chesney's Sun City Carnival Tour is making its way across North America and we have more dates rolling out next week.
Members of the Kenny Chesney Fan Club will have access to buy tickets before they go on sale to the general public. The next presales will take place this Tuesday for shows in ID and VA.
Thursday, July 14
Taco Bell
Boise, ID
Presale Begins 5/26 @ Noon MT
Saturday, August 29
Nissan Pavillion
Bristow, VA
Presale Begins 5/26 @ Noon ET
Members will be able to purchase presale tickets by logging into the fan club and going to the ticketing page. Go to www.kennychesney.com for more information.
Fan Club News From Shawn Colvin - New York City in November
Received the following details about Shawn playing New York City in November:
Shawn will be playing three nights at New York City's new City Winery, November 2, 3 and 4. This beautiful new venue is an intimate room with great sound, great sightlines, and a superb menu of food and drinks (including, of course, an impressive wine selection). City Winery is the perfect showcase for what promises to be three memorable evenings with Shawn.
Starting today, fans will have a 72 hour *EXCLUSIVE* opportunity to be able to buy tickets for these shows. You can purchase tickets via the links below (currently hidden from the public). Tickets will go on sale to City Winery members on Monday May 25th and to the general public on Thursday May 28th. For tickets, go to www.citywinery.com and click on the Music & Events link.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Country Music's Sexiest Men
The sexiest men of country music are featured in People Magazine.
They are, in alpabetical order, according to the publication:
Trace Adkins, the Roughneck
Dierks Bentley, the Free Spirit
Luke Bryan, the Smooth Talker
Kenny Chesney, the Heartbreaker
Jack Ingram, the Marathon Man
Tim McGraw, the Great Romantic
Jake Owen, the Catch
Brad Paisley, the Charmer
Blake Shelton, the Joker
Josh Turner, the Family Man
Keith Urban, the Heartthrob
Chuck Wicks, the Leading Man
They are, in alpabetical order, according to the publication:
Trace Adkins, the Roughneck
Dierks Bentley, the Free Spirit
Luke Bryan, the Smooth Talker
Kenny Chesney, the Heartbreaker
Jack Ingram, the Marathon Man
Tim McGraw, the Great Romantic
Jake Owen, the Catch
Brad Paisley, the Charmer
Blake Shelton, the Joker
Josh Turner, the Family Man
Keith Urban, the Heartthrob
Chuck Wicks, the Leading Man
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Country Music: Richie McDonald's Six Foot Teddybear Hit
Country music singer Richie McDonald has a huge hit with his new single "Six Foot Teddybear."
The former Lonestar frontman hits all the right notes on "Six Foot Teddybear." It's a fun tune, reminiscent of the Lonestar hit "Mr. Mom." No surprise it's written by the same writer, Ron Harbin.
Click here to hear "Six Foot Teddybear" on Richie's My Space page.
Richie said this on his website: "Now, with the release of 'Six-Foot Teddybear,' he launches his much-anticipated solo career and demonstrates that he is just now hitting stride.
“We had a great run and made a lot of wonderful memories,” he says, “but I feel like I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing now. This feels right in my heart.”
The single, an upbeat look at the way domestic life can soften the most seemingly hardened man, displays both McDonald's singing and writing talents and his long-standing ability to bring together family love and great music."
Richie's solo fan club is free. Sign up now for the latest news, interact with other RM fans, have opportunities for meet & greets (coming soon), exclusive contests and more.
For more information about all of your favorite country music fan clubs, get an e-book or print copy of the Black Book Guide to Country Music Fan Clubs: The Top 100 by Amy Jordan at www.blackbookpress.com or Amazon.
The former Lonestar frontman hits all the right notes on "Six Foot Teddybear." It's a fun tune, reminiscent of the Lonestar hit "Mr. Mom." No surprise it's written by the same writer, Ron Harbin.
Click here to hear "Six Foot Teddybear" on Richie's My Space page.
Richie said this on his website: "Now, with the release of 'Six-Foot Teddybear,' he launches his much-anticipated solo career and demonstrates that he is just now hitting stride.
“We had a great run and made a lot of wonderful memories,” he says, “but I feel like I'm doing what I'm supposed to be doing now. This feels right in my heart.”
The single, an upbeat look at the way domestic life can soften the most seemingly hardened man, displays both McDonald's singing and writing talents and his long-standing ability to bring together family love and great music."
Richie's solo fan club is free. Sign up now for the latest news, interact with other RM fans, have opportunities for meet & greets (coming soon), exclusive contests and more.
For more information about all of your favorite country music fan clubs, get an e-book or print copy of the Black Book Guide to Country Music Fan Clubs: The Top 100 by Amy Jordan at www.blackbookpress.com or Amazon.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Taylor Swift's New Video "The Best Day" Starring Taylor!
A CMT exclusive: Get ready for Taylor Swift! Exclusively until Mother's Day, CMT.com has Taylor Swift's video for "The Best Day!" You can find all the assets below for the video. THEN on Monday, see Taylor's new video for "You Belong with Me" exclusively at CMT.com!
The video features clips of a younger Taylor with mom (I'm guessing).
Check out clips from Taylor Swift's new video "The Best Day" online, compliments of CMT.
The video features clips of a younger Taylor with mom (I'm guessing).
Check out clips from Taylor Swift's new video "The Best Day" online, compliments of CMT.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Country Music Fan Clubs of 2009 AMC Winners
Women headlined the 2009 ACM Awards, with Carrier Underwood taking home top honors for Entertainer of the Year, Taylor Swift netting Ambum of the Year, and Julianne Hough received Top New Artist.
The winning artists and the links to their fan clubs are:
Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year: Carrie Underwood
Album of the Year: Fearless by Taylor Swift
Vocal Event of the Year - "Start A Band": Brad Paisley and Keith Urban
Top Vocal Duo: Sugarland
Top Vocal Group: Rascal Flatts
Top Male Vocalist, Video of the Year - "Waitin' On a Woman": Brad Paisley
Top New Artist: Julianne Hough
Top New Vocal Group or Duo: Zac Brown Band
Single Record of the Year - "You're Gonna Miss This": Trace Adkins
Song of the Year - "In Color": Jamey Johnson
For more information about all of your favorite country music fan clubs, get an e-book or print copy of the Black Book Guide to Country Music Fan Clubs: The Top 100 by Amy Jordan at www.blackbookpress.com or Amazon.
The winning artists and the links to their fan clubs are:
Entertainer of the Year, Female Artist of the Year: Carrie Underwood
Album of the Year: Fearless by Taylor Swift
Vocal Event of the Year - "Start A Band": Brad Paisley and Keith Urban
Top Vocal Duo: Sugarland
Top Vocal Group: Rascal Flatts
Top Male Vocalist, Video of the Year - "Waitin' On a Woman": Brad Paisley
Top New Artist: Julianne Hough
Top New Vocal Group or Duo: Zac Brown Band
Single Record of the Year - "You're Gonna Miss This": Trace Adkins
Song of the Year - "In Color": Jamey Johnson
For more information about all of your favorite country music fan clubs, get an e-book or print copy of the Black Book Guide to Country Music Fan Clubs: The Top 100 by Amy Jordan at www.blackbookpress.com or Amazon.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Kenny Chesney Fan Club News
Today we received this update from Kenny Chesney's Fan Club.
Kenny Chesney's Sun City Carnival Tour is making its way across North America and we have several dates rolling out next week.
Members of the Kenny Chesney Fan Club will have access to buy tickets before they go on sale to the general public. The next presales will take place this Tuesday for shows in Arkansas, South Carolina, California and Florida.
Saturday, May 16
Alltel Arena
Little Rock, AR
Presale Begins 3/31 @ Noon CT
Thursday, May 21
Bi-Lo Center
Greenville, SC
Presale Begins 3/31 @ Noon ET
Saturday, July 18
AT&T Park
San Francisco, CA
Presale Begins 3/31 @ Noon PT
Friday, August 7
Veteran's Memorial
Jacksonville, FL
Presale Begins 3/31 @ Noon ET
Members will be able to purchase presale tickets by logging into the fan club and going to the ticketing page.
Kenny is offering more chances to be upgraded to receive tickets in the sand bar, special general admission areas inside the stage. In many venues we will be giving away 25 pairs only to those folks who bought through fan club presales!
If you are not currently a member you can join today by clicking here.
For the latest tour dates and news, check out www.Kennychesney.com for the most up to date information.
Kenny Chesney's Sun City Carnival Tour is making its way across North America and we have several dates rolling out next week.
Members of the Kenny Chesney Fan Club will have access to buy tickets before they go on sale to the general public. The next presales will take place this Tuesday for shows in Arkansas, South Carolina, California and Florida.
Saturday, May 16
Alltel Arena
Little Rock, AR
Presale Begins 3/31 @ Noon CT
Thursday, May 21
Bi-Lo Center
Greenville, SC
Presale Begins 3/31 @ Noon ET
Saturday, July 18
AT&T Park
San Francisco, CA
Presale Begins 3/31 @ Noon PT
Friday, August 7
Veteran's Memorial
Jacksonville, FL
Presale Begins 3/31 @ Noon ET
Members will be able to purchase presale tickets by logging into the fan club and going to the ticketing page.
Kenny is offering more chances to be upgraded to receive tickets in the sand bar, special general admission areas inside the stage. In many venues we will be giving away 25 pairs only to those folks who bought through fan club presales!
If you are not currently a member you can join today by clicking here.
For the latest tour dates and news, check out www.Kennychesney.com for the most up to date information.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Ronnie Milsap Fans Delight: New Gospel CD Drops March 10
Back in the day I was two-stepping at the Winchester to some of Ronnie Milsap's greatest country hits, from "I'm a Stand By Your Woman Man" to "Smokey Mountain Rain." Good times!
In comparison to chart-topping heydays of the 70s and 80s, the next two decades were kind of quiet by Ronnie standards, but we're pleased announce hes back with Then Sings My Soul, a collection of gospel songs scheduled for release on March 10.
I'm looking forward to the CD because Ronnie has the track-record to deliver what could be the gospel release of the year. His accomplishments include 40 # 1 hits, more than 25 million records sold, seven Grammy Awards, four Academy of Country Music Awards and eight Country Music Association Awards.
Visit the website at http://www.ronniemilsap.com/ to listen to clips from the new CD and to sign up for his free email newsletter and to check for upcoming tour dates.
In comparison to chart-topping heydays of the 70s and 80s, the next two decades were kind of quiet by Ronnie standards, but we're pleased announce hes back with Then Sings My Soul, a collection of gospel songs scheduled for release on March 10.
I'm looking forward to the CD because Ronnie has the track-record to deliver what could be the gospel release of the year. His accomplishments include 40 # 1 hits, more than 25 million records sold, seven Grammy Awards, four Academy of Country Music Awards and eight Country Music Association Awards.
Visit the website at http://www.ronniemilsap.com/ to listen to clips from the new CD and to sign up for his free email newsletter and to check for upcoming tour dates.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Martina McBride Sound Check and Fan Club News
Click here to check out Martina McBride in a sound check moment and interview.
In the video she performs:
- How I Feel
- This One’s for the Girls
- Wrong
- I Love You
- Independence Day
Martina McBride Fan Club Info
The cost is $20 a year.
Benefits include:
- Official Martina McBride Fan Club Membership card
- $10.00 Gift Certificate to Martina's online Store* Special Discounts on Martina Merchandise
- Contests & Prizes
- Concert Pre-sales
- Opportunities to Get Up Close and Personal with Martina
To join, visit the website at www.martinamcbride.com.
Martina's new album Shine drops on March 24th.
For more information about all of your favorite country music fan clubs, get an e-book or print copy of the Black Book Guide to Country Music Fan Clubs: The Top 100 by Amy Jordan at www.blackbookpress.com or Amazon.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Country Music Stars Featured in Charity Auction
The Musicians On Call annual charity auction with Charity Buzz features a number of wonderful items by country music superstars.
The main auction closes on March 5, but some items close early. Check it out online at http://www.musiciansoncall.com/.
Now up for bid:
Rascal Flatts Tickets (2) with Meet and Greet
Current Bid: $1,200.00
Closes: Mar 5, 2009
Keith Urban Concert Tickets (2)
Current Bid: $825
Closes: March 5, 2009
Steven Van Zandt Autographed Electric Guitar
Current Bid: $500
Closes: March 5, 2009
Taylor Swift Autographed Guitar
Current Bid: $400
Closes: March 5, 2009
Rascal Flatts Autographed Guitar
Current Bid: $275
Closes: March 5, 2009
Also up for auction:
The main auction closes on March 5, but some items close early. Check it out online at http://www.musiciansoncall.com/.
Now up for bid:
Rascal Flatts Tickets (2) with Meet and Greet
Current Bid: $1,200.00
Closes: Mar 5, 2009
Keith Urban Concert Tickets (2)
Current Bid: $825
Closes: March 5, 2009
Steven Van Zandt Autographed Electric Guitar
Current Bid: $500
Closes: March 5, 2009
Taylor Swift Autographed Guitar
Current Bid: $400
Closes: March 5, 2009
Rascal Flatts Autographed Guitar
Current Bid: $275
Closes: March 5, 2009
Also up for auction:
- Alabama Autographed Guitar
- Wynonna Judd Autographed Guitar
- Brooks & Dunn Autographed Guitar
- Miranda Lambert Autographed Guitar
- John Michael Montgomery Autographed Guitar
- LeAnn Rimes Autographed Memorabilia
- 4 Grand Old Opry VIP Tickets with Hotel Accommodations
- Kenny Chesney Autographed Guitar
- Montgomery Gentry Golf Club
- Blake Shelton Autographed Guitar
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Heidi Newfield Scores 5 Academy of Country Music Award Nominations
Heidi Newfield and her big summer hit "Johnny & June" scored five Academy of Country Music Award nominations.
Last May I blogged about the former Trick Pony singer when I first heard Newfield's soulful story about a love like Johnny and June, writing: "Heidi Newfield has a great big hit with her new song 'Like Johnny & June.' I heard it on the radio on Saturday for the first time. Even though I had arrived at my destination (the grocery store) I stayed in the car to listen to the entire song. Awesome!"
The usual suspects are up for Entertainer of the Year, only this time they are joined by Carrie Underwood.
When was the last time a female won Entertainer of the Year? The Dixie Chicks won the title in 2000, Shania Twain won in 1999, and Reba took home the honor in 1994. Barbara Mandrell won in 1980, Dolly took the title in 1977, and Loretta Lynn was the first woman to receive the honor in 1975. Country music superstars all, these talented women.
Reba is hosting the big event on April 4.
And the nominees are:
Entertainer of the Year
Kenny Chesney
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Carrie Underwood
Keith Urban
Top Male Vocalist
Kenny Chesney
Toby Keith
Brad Paisley
George Strait
Keith Urban
Top Female Vocalist
Miranda Lambert
Heidi Newfield
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Lee Ann Womack
Top Vocal Group
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Rascal Flatts
Randy Rogers Band
The Lost Trailers
Top Vocal Duo
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Joey & Rory
Montgomery Gentry
Sugarland
Top New Male Vocalist
Jamey Johnson
James Otto
Jake Owen
Top New Female Vocalist
Sarah Buxton
Julianne Hough
Ashton Shepherd
Top New Vocal Duo or Group
Eli Young Band
The Lost Trailers
Zac Brown Band
Record of the Year
Miranda Lambert, "Gunpowder & Lead"
Jamey Johnson, "In Color"
Heidi Newfield, "Johnny & June"
Brad Paisley, "Waitin' on a Woman"
Trace Adkins, "You're Gonna Miss This"
Song of the Year
George Strait, "I Saw God Today"
Jamey Johnson, "In Color"
Heidi Newfield, "Johnny & June"
Brad Paisley, "Waitin' on a Woman"
Trace Adkins, "You're Gonna Miss This"
Video of the Year
Heidi Newfield, "Johnny & June"
Carrie Underwood, "Just a Dream"
Taylor Swift, "Love Story"
George Strait, "Troubadour"
Brad Paisley, "Waitin' on a Woman"
Vocal Event of the Year
Josh Turner feat. Trisha Yearwood, "Another Try"
Brooks & Dunn feat. Reba McEntire, "Cowgirls Don't Cry"
Kenny Chesney with Mac McAnally, "Down the Road"
Sugarland feat. Little Big Town & Jake Owen, "Life in a Northern Town"
Brad Paisley with Keith Urban, "Start a Band"
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Can You Duet? Country Music Television Audition
Country Music Television is now casting for Season 2 of the popular show "Can You Duet?"
Think you can sing? Well, grab your partner and start practicing for your chance at fame and fortune.
There is an open casting call scheduled for March 7, 2009 at Wildhorse Saloon, 120 2nd Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37201, The doors open at 8 a.m.
For more information visit the website or call 1-800-813-5077.
Think you can sing? Well, grab your partner and start practicing for your chance at fame and fortune.
There is an open casting call scheduled for March 7, 2009 at Wildhorse Saloon, 120 2nd Ave. N., Nashville, TN 37201, The doors open at 8 a.m.
For more information visit the website or call 1-800-813-5077.
Monday, February 9, 2009
Country Music at the 2009 Grammys
Country music was well represented at the 2009 Grammy Awards.
Keith Urban offered a soulful jam on Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" with the Reverand himself, Justin Timberlake and Boyz 2 Men.
The unlikely couple of rock guitar legend Robert Plant and bluegrass fiddler Alison Krauss took home five Grammys for "Raising Sand," including Record of the Year and Album of the Year honors. T Bone Burnett produced the album. The pair also won Country Collaboration with Vocals, Pop Collaboration with Vocals and Contemporary Folk/Americana Album.
Carrie Underwood brought the house down with her voice and her outfit in a performance of "Last Name," the song that won her the Country Female Vocal Performance Grammy.
Brad Paisley took home the Country Male Vocal Performance Grammy for "Letter to Me."
Sugarland won Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: "Stay."
George Strait won the Grammy for Country Album for "Troubadour."
Country Instrumental Performance honors went to "Cluster Pluck," Brad Paisley, James Burton, Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert and Steve Wariner.
Bluegrass Album was awarded to "Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947," Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder.
"Lovin' Life," Gaither Vocal Band, won Southern, Country, Bluegrass Gospel.
Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift sang a Swift duet: "15."
Keith Urban offered a soulful jam on Al Green's "Let's Stay Together" with the Reverand himself, Justin Timberlake and Boyz 2 Men.
The unlikely couple of rock guitar legend Robert Plant and bluegrass fiddler Alison Krauss took home five Grammys for "Raising Sand," including Record of the Year and Album of the Year honors. T Bone Burnett produced the album. The pair also won Country Collaboration with Vocals, Pop Collaboration with Vocals and Contemporary Folk/Americana Album.
Carrie Underwood brought the house down with her voice and her outfit in a performance of "Last Name," the song that won her the Country Female Vocal Performance Grammy.
Brad Paisley took home the Country Male Vocal Performance Grammy for "Letter to Me."
Sugarland won Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals: "Stay."
George Strait won the Grammy for Country Album for "Troubadour."
Country Instrumental Performance honors went to "Cluster Pluck," Brad Paisley, James Burton, Vince Gill, John Jorgenson, Albert Lee, Brent Mason, Redd Volkaert and Steve Wariner.
Bluegrass Album was awarded to "Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947," Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder.
"Lovin' Life," Gaither Vocal Band, won Southern, Country, Bluegrass Gospel.
Miley Cyrus and Taylor Swift sang a Swift duet: "15."
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Jimmy Wayne: Country Music's Rebel with a Cause
Country music singer/songwriter Jimmy Wayne followed up the successful single "Do You Believe Me Now" with "I Will," #23 this week on the Country Single Billboard chart. So where is his fan club?
Jimmy has a popular MySpace page but no formal fan club. At least not yet. Tour dates are included. (See you in Florida in the fall, Jimmy!)
Maybe fan clubs just aren't his style. The North Carolina native has hardscrabble roots and worked hard to get to Nashville As a child he endured abandonment, violence, foster homes, and homelessness. He managed to go to college and became a prison guard, where an inmate influenced his early songwriting.
Once in Nashville, Jimmy began to shine. First he wrote for others, hits like Tracy Byrd's "Put Your Hand in Mine" (with Skip Ewing). His first Billboard single was "Stay Gone" in 2003.
It's nice to see him in the spotlight now. Looks like he is in it to stay.
Writes Thom Jurek, All Music Guide, "Wayne may be pretty, but he is substantive and presents an entirely new twist on the entire country tradition."
He is country music's rebel with a cause. And country is better for it.
Amy Jordan blogs about country music fan clubs. She is the author of the Black Book Guide to Country Music Fan Clubs: The Top 100, from Trace Atkins to Trisha Yearwood (Black Book Press).
Monday, February 2, 2009
No Darius Rucker Official Country Music Fan Club...Yet
He's got two big old hits that have recently climbed the Top 40 charts but still no official fan club for country sensation Darius Rucker.
After a successful career as frontman for Hootie & the Blowfish, Rucker went country in a big way with the chart-topping song "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" from the Learn to Live album.
Now he's followed that up with the popular ballad "Love Will."
You can sign up for a free email newsletter at http://www.dariusrucker.com/. Hopefully, a fan club will be forthcoming.
Upcoming Tour Dates
February 12
Shooting Star Casino
Mahnomen, MN
February 13
Four Bears Casino & Lodge
New Town, ND
February 14
Washington Pavilion
Sioux Falls, SD
February 18
At&t Center
San Antonio, TX
February 27
Diamond Jo Casino
Dubuque, IA
February 28
Elliott Hall of Music - Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
After a successful career as frontman for Hootie & the Blowfish, Rucker went country in a big way with the chart-topping song "Don't Think I Don't Think About It" from the Learn to Live album.
Now he's followed that up with the popular ballad "Love Will."
You can sign up for a free email newsletter at http://www.dariusrucker.com/. Hopefully, a fan club will be forthcoming.
Upcoming Tour Dates
February 12
Shooting Star Casino
Mahnomen, MN
February 13
Four Bears Casino & Lodge
New Town, ND
February 14
Washington Pavilion
Sioux Falls, SD
February 18
At&t Center
San Antonio, TX
February 27
Diamond Jo Casino
Dubuque, IA
February 28
Elliott Hall of Music - Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Ladt Antebellum Called Country's Hottest New Band
Who doesn't like the fresh country sound of Lady Antebellum?
The band is making a name for itself across the country. Today the Palm Beach Post in a headline three inches high above the fold dubbed the group "Country's Hottest New band."
Lady Antebellum appears on the Pepsi Stage at the South Florida Fair at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Tickets are $20 - $25.
Gushed the newspaper: Sometimes the stars align.
That's the only way Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum can explain the rookie band's phenomenal success.
"I was working on a solo career," Scott said. "Then I discovered (pop singer) Josh Kelley on MySpace Music. Josh is Charles' older brother, and that led me to listen to Charles' stuff. He had something that caught not just my eye, but my ear. One night out in Nashville I recognized him and told him I really liked his music."
That chance meeting led to a songwriting date and almost immediately Scott, Charles Kelley and compatriot Dave Haywood knew they had something special in their mix of hot country and soul-stirring R&B.
"We feel like fate had a hand in it, that somebody bigger is guiding the ship."
That guiding hand drove the band's first album to debut at No. 1 on Billboard in April, the first time a debut album for a new group or duo has achieved that milestone in the 45 years since the chart was launched. Proving it was no fluke, the self-titled CD topped dozens of critics' Top Ten lists for the year, won two big country music awards and is nominated for two Grammys.
Click here for the rest of the article.
Lady Antebellum has a MySpace page where you can hear the latest releases for free and a page on their label's website with a schedule of upcoming appearances but no formal fan club yet.
The band is making a name for itself across the country. Today the Palm Beach Post in a headline three inches high above the fold dubbed the group "Country's Hottest New band."
Lady Antebellum appears on the Pepsi Stage at the South Florida Fair at 7 p.m. on Thursday. Tickets are $20 - $25.
Gushed the newspaper: Sometimes the stars align.
That's the only way Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum can explain the rookie band's phenomenal success.
"I was working on a solo career," Scott said. "Then I discovered (pop singer) Josh Kelley on MySpace Music. Josh is Charles' older brother, and that led me to listen to Charles' stuff. He had something that caught not just my eye, but my ear. One night out in Nashville I recognized him and told him I really liked his music."
That chance meeting led to a songwriting date and almost immediately Scott, Charles Kelley and compatriot Dave Haywood knew they had something special in their mix of hot country and soul-stirring R&B.
"We feel like fate had a hand in it, that somebody bigger is guiding the ship."
That guiding hand drove the band's first album to debut at No. 1 on Billboard in April, the first time a debut album for a new group or duo has achieved that milestone in the 45 years since the chart was launched. Proving it was no fluke, the self-titled CD topped dozens of critics' Top Ten lists for the year, won two big country music awards and is nominated for two Grammys.
Click here for the rest of the article.
Lady Antebellum has a MySpace page where you can hear the latest releases for free and a page on their label's website with a schedule of upcoming appearances but no formal fan club yet.
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