Don Williams to Receive ASCAP Golden Note Award; National Museum of African American Music Planned; New Album Releases
- Today is Bill Monroe’s 100th birthday. Give a listen to a Monroe-inspired mix.
- The National Museum of African American Music will be constructed in Nashville and is tentatively scheduled to open in 2013.
- George Jones and Elizabeth Cook contributed their voices to the newest season of Squidbillies, which began on Sunday.
- Go read the newest Quotable Country.
- Don Williams will receive the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award this November.
- More information is emerging about Miranda Lambert’s Four the Record: it includes a duet with Blake Shelton as well as a song penned by Brandi Carlile, who also contributes background vocals.
- Will Hoge premiered a new song on The Boot.
- The Dirt Daubers discussed their new album with Jessica Pace from American Songwriter.
- Take a peek at Bloodshot Records’ HQ in Chicago.
- Jason Aldean’s Dirt Road Anthem went double platinum.
- On September 21, the Grammy Museum will host An Evening with Randy Travis. Tickets are $20.
- Performing Songwriter took a look at the story behind Otis Redding’s classic “(Sittin’ On the) Dock of the Bay.”
- The Devil Makes Three have a live album release and tour on their schedule this fall.
- Kristin Chenoweth is all set to sing at the Opry this Saturday.
- Brad Paisley has been singing “Remind Me” at his live shows with a hologram Carrie Underwood.
- Taylor Swift is spending some of her big bucks on cookbooks.
- New album releases:
Hank Williams – The Legend Begins
Lady Antebellum – Own the Night
Various Artists – Dark River: Songs From the Civil War Era
Johnny Cash – Hayride Anthology
The Dirt Daubers – Wake Up, Sinners!
Lydia Loveless – Indestructible Machine
Joy Kills Sorrow – This Unknown Science
Reckless Kelly – Good Luck & True Love
Kristin Chenoweth – Some Lessons Learned
Terri Clark – Roots & Wings (physical release)
- Check out Little Big Town’s video for “Shut Up Train”
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September 13, 2011 at 11:52 am
UPDATE: Just heard that Wade Mainer passed away.http://www.thebluegrassblog.com/wade-mainer-rip/
September 13, 2011 at 4:44 pm
Gosh, yet another sizeable list of new albums releases I have no interest in, although I do like the name “Trombone Shorty”! (lol)
I’ve never been a fan of Little Big Town, but my reaction to Karen Fairchild remains a solid “WOW”!
Will Hoge made his Opry debut recently when Vince Gill invited him to come and perform one of Amy’s favorite songs. It was one of those rare “Opry Moments” to be sure.
Mght have to check out that Randy Travis interview and performance at the Grammy Museum in downtown LA on the 21st. These events usually don’t sell many tickets but they are always fascinating. Thanks for the heads up.
So now Elizabeth Cook has met Unknown Hinson thanks to Squidbillies! The possible types of duets they could sing together is a wonderful thing to ponder! (lol)
September 14, 2011 at 12:33 am
Steve Winwood played on Baggage Claim?! Nice.
Does this mean we can expect Clapton and Ginger Baker to show up on the album as well?
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