Tag Archives: country

Bootleg, Volume 2 of Johnny Cash is a wonderful release

April 7, 2011 | princep | 0

This two CD set follows 2008’s “Personal File: Bootleg Vol. 1,” and digs deep into Cash’s archives to serve up plenty of previously unreleased material. ►

Diane Schuur to release album of country classics

April 6, 2011 | princep | 0

“The Gathering” is a collection of classic country songs, mostly written during the golden era of the 1960s, and the first time Schuur has featured this genre. ►

Dolly Parton prepares for new album and tour

March 23, 2011 | princep | 0

One of the most honored female country singers returns this summer with a much-anticipated album of all-new studio material — “Better Day” — and a world tour. ►

Kenny Rogers to release exclusive Cracker Barrel CD

February 15, 2011 | princep | 0

Music legend Kenny Rogers will become the first artist to release a second album through the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® exclusive music program when “The Love of God” becomes available on March 7, 2011. The CD is an inspirational … ►

New George Jones album to be sold exclusively at WalMart

February 14, 2011 | princep | 0

Bandit Records will release the first new George Jones material in over 5 years called “George Jones” Hits” ►

10 albums that changed Mark Olson life

August 22, 2010 | princep | 0

When asked for his 10 most essential albums, Jayhawks founder Mark Olson attempted to increase the total and include works by The Band, Nick Drake, The Clash and Joni Mitchell, among others. ►

Johnny Cash “Setlist” is more than mere rehashes

August 16, 2010 | Bruce Sylvester | 0

14-song Setlist (Columbia/Legacy) holds its own compared to its predecessors ►

Dierks Bentley puts out more than all-out bluegrass

July 21, 2010 | princep | 0

Bluegrass has always been an influence on Dierks Bentley’s contemporary country sound, usually in subtle ways ►

Shelby Lynne takes the road less traveled

July 17, 2010 | princep | 1

Forced to choose between artistry and a contract, singer-songwriter Lynne opts to strike out on her own ►

Obituaries: Marcus Melvin Gordon, Charles “Melvin” Lewis, Lonnie W. Heard, Bill Aucoin and Deborah Jo White

July 8, 2010 | princep | 1

Goldmine’s deepest sympathies to the family and friends of 5th Dimension manager Marcus Melvin Gordon, Kiss manager Bill Aucoin and Lynyrd Skynyrd backup singer Deborah Jo White, Charles “Melvin” Lewis, Lonnie W. Heard and others ►