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Filed Under: Alternative Country
Editors' Review:
No masters of timing, Jack O'Neill and Cary Pierce went on hiatus from 1997-2002--in other words, just as alt-country was taking off. The early practitioners--who mix twangy melodies with a college-ro... more »
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410
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2,103
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date added:
22-Aug-2008 |
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Filed Under: Contemporary Country
Editors' Review:
The Trick Pony star's sturdy new solo set arrives just in time to be mixtaped with Dolly Parton's excellent latest. The comparison fits on diva points--both Heidi and Dolly are excellent belters of a ... more »
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3,853
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date added:
22-Aug-2008 |
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Filed Under: Contemporary Country
Editors' Review:
The country legend has a heckuva renaissance going; her ditty "Travelin' Thru" might've been the finest tune on the quite fine "Transamerica" soundtrack, and her new "Backwoods Barbie" LP is a truly s... more »
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6,745
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date added:
19-Aug-2008 |
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Filed Under: Contemporary Country
Editors' Review:
Last year, the surprise stunner of an Americana set came from Plant and Krauss; this year it could be Campbell's. His covers disc catches us unawares--who knew the country stalwart listened to Travis ... more »
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2,796
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date added:
13-Aug-2008 |
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Filed Under: Contemporary Country
From the artist:
Dana Jordan has a full, deep-throated, rich voice like none other you have ever heard. Her versatility has brought her success in genres of Country, Blues, R&B, and Gospel! She'll win you over with ... more »
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downloads last week
221
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date added:
05-Aug-2008 |
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Filed Under: Contemporary Country
Editors' Review:
Listening to Duncan on her "Right Road Now" LP, it's hard to believe this same young woman could have experienced a crisis of confidence. The Tennessee singer belts out big melodies with real gumption... more »
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2,219
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date added:
24-Jul-2008 |
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Filed Under: Alternative Country
Editors' Review:
The alt-country scene just got one salt-of-the-earth gem in Alejandro Escovedo's "Real Animal," and it gets another in Herring's "Past Life Crashing." The singer-songwriter skips the sizzle in favor o... more »
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32
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1,789
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date added:
22-Jul-2008 |
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Filed Under: Contemporary Country
Editors' Review:
Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry have spent their career holding the classic honky-tonk line in the heart of Nashville. That's good for country fans of all stripes, and "Back When I Knew It All" is an... more »
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9,167
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date added:
09-Jul-2008 |
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Filed Under: Neo-Traditionalist Country
Editors' Review:
Like Travis, Garth, and Clint, Randy could go by first name alone. The deep-voiced balladeer is one of neo-trad country's most dignified performers, and the elegant "Around the Bend" is the sort of al... more »
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17,526
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date added:
02-Jul-2008 |
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Filed Under: Bluegrass-Gospel
From the artist:
My Family and I have been in and around music for some 51 years. 14 of those years we toured all
over North and South Carolina. Singing in countless Churches and Radio Stations. Several times on 2 sep... more »
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20
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1,103
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date added:
29-Jun-2008 |
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Filed Under: Country Gospel
From the artist:
God-loving/God-fearing country gospel artist with a mission during retirement. Sending out a message and fulfilling a lifelong dream with country/gospel music.
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statistics:
62
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1,448
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date added:
29-Jun-2008 |
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Filed Under: Alternative Country
Editors' Review:
Say what you will about Ryan Adams--the musicians surrounding him seem to be uniformly talented, with the added advantage of not being annoying! Working in part with that circle, LA's Baylin has turne... more »
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statistics:
159
downloads last week
15,161
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date added:
13-Jun-2008 |
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Filed Under: Contemporary Bluegrass
Editors' Review:
Are you an "O Brother" bluegrass-ian? That is, someone who suddenly saw the light after a healthy dose of Ralph Stanley and Gillian Welch? On "Wheels," Tyminski--a contributor to the landmark soundtra... more »
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4,444
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date added:
11-Jun-2008 |
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Filed Under: Contemporary Country
Editors' Review:
Much of what's so appealing about the Dixie Chicks--the swooning three-part harmonies, the summertime mix of classic Music Row country and breezy pop--turns up in fine form in this sibling trio. The C... more »
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14,047
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date added:
11-Jun-2008 |
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Filed Under: Country-Rock
From the artist:
Eric Durrance, debut album "Angels Fly Away" due out 9/16/2008
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statistics:
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downloads last week
1,545
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date added:
10-Jun-2008 |
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