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We fell in love with Lady Antebellum when they sang Love Don't Live Here, Long Gone and Need You Now. Everyone was wondering what they would do next and Own the Night is the very aptly titled CD that answers the question. They own the night and the world of country music as well. This well loved … [Read more...]
GEORGE STRAIT IS HERE FOR A GOOD TIME The much anticipated release of "Here For a Good Time" was well worth the wait. This CD is classic country. It has a bit of blues, country, honky tonk, drinking songs, a fishing song, and a couple of songs about the life of a performer featuring Faith Hill on … [Read more...]
As autumn rapidly approaches, we’re gearing up for a season of many new country music CD releases by not only country music mainstays like George Strait, Martina McBride and LeAnn Rimes, but a few nods from a classic country performer and a sampling by some new artists. Glen Campbell: "Ghost on … [Read more...]
There are two songs playing on the radio now about fishing, or are they? From the album, "Proud to Be Here", Trace Adkins sings about taking his daughter fishing but its' really a chance to talk to her and spend time with her. He notes that time passes quickly, it will be over before you know it … [Read more...]
Music Review: Randy Montana If you've heard “1,000 Faces” or “Ain't Much Left of Loving You”, you're already familiar with this brand new country artist Randy Montana. Son of Nashville songwriter Billy Montana, Randy released his debut album on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. In this eleven song … [Read more...]
New Music Review: When it comes to Blake Shelton, he is not just a wonderful singer with a melodious voice that contains an extremely pleasing drawl (ladies really do love country boys), he provides personality, charm and charisma that reaches far beyond the song. While listening to his … [Read more...]
Soundboard: Chicago country fans sound off on country music and share their opinions about who's hot and what's not. Jake Owen: "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" Jake Owen's "Barefoot Blue Jean Night" has a catchy little chorus and can makes anyone smile. Someone commented that it's "good … [Read more...]
Katie Quick to debut new album May 10; celebrate its release at Joe’s Bar on May 14. This former Chicago Public Schools teacher turned Nashville recording artist, Katie Quick, is no stranger to Country Music Chicago. From her early days playing for Yard Fulla Cars here in Chicagoland, to her … [Read more...]
Steel Magnolia Release Date: January 11, 2011 It seems like forever ago since Big Kenny and Naomi Judd were eyeing up this duo on the second season of CMT original series Can You Duet. While Joshua Scott Jones and Meghan Lindsey managed to not only win over the judges and the fans, it … [Read more...]
Enjoy Yourself By: Billy Currington Release Date: September 21, 2010 Mercury Nashville Download “Enjoy Yourself” on on iTunes: For Billy Currington’s forth album, the title “Enjoy Yourself”, came easy to when he took a glace at the album’s compiled track names. “Every … [Read more...]
