Posts Tagged ‘Music’
Eric Church, ‘Country Music Jesus’ — Story Behind the Lyrics
Filed under: Exclusive, Story Behind the Song
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One of the most thought-provoking songs on Eric Church‘s chart-topping, Grammy-nominated ‘Chief’ album is ‘Country Music Jesus.’ Co-written by the country star with Jeremy Spillman, the song laments those who think country music needs “saving” by someone who’s “preaching from the book of Johnny Cash.” Eric sat down with The Boot to explain the song’s defiant lyrics.
“That song is a little tongue-in-cheek,” Eric insists. “There was a particular critic who was lumping me in with a new generation, a new breed, and they didn’t like where the music was heading. [The critic thinks] that we need to harken back to Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings — to make that kind of music. It bothered me, because though I revere Cash and Waylon, I don’t think we make the same music they did. They made different music than Hank Williams made. Even at a later time, guys like Garth Brooks came along and made different music. They changed the genre.
Carrie Underwood Releases ‘Good Girl’ Music Video
The highly anticipated music video for Carrie Underwood‘s hot new co-penned single “Good Girl” premiered today on “Entertainment Tonight” and VEVO.
The sassy video was filmed in Los Angeles by director Theresa Wingert.
“Good Girl” is the lead single from Underwood’ new album, Blown Away, which hits stores May 1.
Check out the video below…
Photos From the CMA Announcement of the 2012 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees
CMA announces Garth Brooks, Hargus “Pig” Robbins, and Connie Smith as the 2012 inductees for the Country Music Hall of Fame
The Country Music Association announced yesterday that Garth Brooks, Hargus “Pig” Robbins, and Connie Smith will become the newest members of the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame. The announcement was made by Kix Brooks this morning during a private press event in the Rotunda of the Country Music Hall of Fame. All three inductees were on hand for the announcement. Kix Brooks also moderated a panel with the inductees during the Ninth Annual CMA Artist Luncheon in the afternoon.
Garth Brooks will be inducted in the “Modern Era Artist” category, while Smith will be inducted in the “Veterans Era Artist” category. Robbins will be inducted in the “Recording and/or Touring Musician Active Prior to 1980” category, which is awarded every third year in a rotation with the “Non-Performer” and “Songwriter” categories. The new inductees will increase membership in the coveted Country Music Hall of Fame from 115 to 118 inductees.
Induction ceremonies for Garth Brooks, Robbins, and Smith will take place at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum later this year. Since 2007, the Museum’s Medallion Ceremony, an annual reunion of the Hall of Fame membership, has served as the official rite of induction for new members.
CMA created the Country Music Hall of Fame in 1961 to recognize noteworthy individuals for their outstanding contributions to the format with Country Music’s highest honor.
CMA announces Garth Brooks as the 2012 “Modern Era” inductee for the Country Music Hall of Fame
CMA announces Connie Smith as the 2012 “Veterans Era” inductee for the Country Music Hall of Fame
CMA announces Hargus “Pig” Robbins as the 2012 “Recording and/or Touring Musician Prior to 1980” inductee for the Country Music Hall of Fame
SEPTEMBER PREMIERE! BRAND NEW MUSIC FROM THE SHINS
The Shins chose www.recordstoreday.com to premiere their brand new song, “SEPTEMBER”, the B-side of the “ Simple Song ” 7” single that will be in stores next week, and a little appetizer for their March 20 full length Port of Morrow. Check out the Video at http://www.recordstoreday.com !
Chris Young, Suzy Bogguss Help CMA Fund Music Education
Filed under: Exclusive, CMA Music Fest, Country News
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On Tuesday (Jan. 31), the Country Music Association Foundation announced a .4 million donation to benefit music education programs in Nashville’s public schools. Chris Young and Suzy Bogguss were both on hand for the announcement of the donation, which the CMA makes annually to its Keep the Music Playing program on behalf of all the musicians who perform and appear at the annual CMA Music Festival free of charge.
“It means a lot because I’m from the area, but really what the CMA is doing — the fact that they’re donating .2 million specifically to music education — is really fantastic,” Middle Tennessee native Chris tells The Boot. “There are a lot of kids who will be exposed to things that they might never have been exposed to had this money not been there to help supplement and support them. When I was in school, I found out a lot about music that I would never have found outside on my own.”
Montgomery Gentry Where I Come From Music Video
Montgomery Gentry Music Video For “Where I Come From.”
I don’t know how we missed this…but here it is! Montgomery Gentry came out with a new album, Rebels On The Run, in the fall of 2011. “Where I Come From” is the first single from the album and is quite a catchy tune.
The video mostly features some soldiers in action, with some hometown flashbacks and shots of the band. I think the song is great, but I’d like to know what your thoughts are. So don’t be shy…watch then comment below!
Chris Brown – Turn Up The Music
Chris Brown is back for another round on the charts with his House-ish single called Turn Up The Music, from his upcoming Fortune album. I can already hear this one in the clubs.
Thoughts?
What’s A Country Music Ear Worm?
Ever Had A Country Music Ear Worm?
You know what an ear worm is, right? Well, in case you don’t, HaleighT is here to fill you in on the particulars. She’s also got a couple ear worms runnin’ around in her head, and it may be the same ones you’ve got in yours! Check out the video below and maybe you’ll get a couple of new ones!
Watch this week’s “Takin’ a Break with HaleighT” on Ear Worms.
Cumberland River Justified Music Video
Cumberland River Releases The Music Video For “Justified”.
Cumberland River has released their all-new music video for their hit, Justified! The song Justified along with 5 more original songs were featured on two episodes of the FX Network’s hit drama, JUSTIFIED, last season. The band is set to have more of their music on the new, 3rd season of the show, premiering January 17!
Justified is off of their album, The Life We Live, and is available now. The music video was filmed on location in the band’s hometown of Harlan, Kentucky.
“This is the sound that contemporary bluegrass has been missing. Blue to the core and grass throughout. This is what bluegrass music should sound like and Cumberland River is flowing quite well in this regard.” -Bob Cherry of Cybergrass
If you are into bluegrass then you might want to check into these boys. They have recently been featured on numerous charts, including TOP 20 BEST OF BLUEGRASS – Engine 145; TOP 10 BLUEGRASS ALBUMS OF 2011; and WNCW RADIO’S TOP 50 BLUEGRASS ALBUMS 2011.
Check the video out here!
This is Country Music – Episode 1
World Premiere: The FIRST independent country music podcast!
The staff at CountryMusicNewsBlog.com is inviting you to take an inside listen to what goes on behind the scenes at your favorite country music news site. Listen in on our crew as we discuss the latest in country music and the lifestyle around it.
In this debut episode, MissMolly finds her broadcasting voice as we talk about Scotty McCreery’s ACA win, WC’s love for Brad Paisley and Lauren Alaina, outside musicians crashing the country music party and MissMolly learns what noodling is!
What’s so different about what we do, you ask?
- We don’t tailor our opinion based on advertiser influence.
- We don’t hold back for fear of industry politics.
- We are fans and musicians who see more than just what publicists feed us, and we share it with you!