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Your Country's Right Here: Madison Violet Begin to Blossom in U.S.
posted: June 28, 2012
For all the heavy-duty bluegrass star power at the most recent DelFest in Cumberland, Md., it was the Canadian folk duo Madison Violet that arguably was the most exciting “find” of the event. Known individually…
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Exclusive Q and A: Jo Dee Messina Talks New Music, Concerts and Kids
posted: June 28, 2012
Jo Dee Messina may be a major country music star with a host of awards and No. 1 Billboard country singles, but her focus most days is her two young sons, Noah, 3, and Jonah,…
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Your Country's Right Here: Jimbo Mathus Shines a "Blue Light" on the Delta
posted: June 21, 2012
It would be impressive enough to note that the original string songs Jimbo Mathus wrote so closely mirror classic tunes of that format, notably those on the just-released Old Times There album by the South…
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Exclusive Q and A: Chris Young Talks Hit Songs, Radio Requests and Female Fans
posted: June 21, 2012
Chris Young is on fire and that’s not just because he’s on the Miranda Lambert tour of the same name. Young’s 2011 release Neon debuted at No. 4 and his last five singles have gone…
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Your Country's Right Here: Del McCoury Puts the Spirit Back in Country
posted: June 14, 2012
Bluegrass legend Del McCoury gives me hope that I can be redeemed musically, even if I still have a lot of work to do to reach that state. Let me note that it’s probably not…
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Your Country's Right Here: Phil Vassar Reminds Fans "Don't Miss Your Life"
posted: June 7, 2012
Phil Vassar’s new video for his song Don’t Miss Your LifeĀ should come with the following warning: Side effects may include a lump in the throat and tears. Although fans know the story of how…
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