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Josh Thompson Sparks ‘Sinner’ Mania
Josh Thompson wrote the song 'Sinner' as a personal confession but strong fan response to it has convinced him it speaks to many. In almost every concert, whether Josh is the headliner or supporting act, the audience gets to their feet when they hear the opening notes of the song, and they join him in singing the lyrics...
Gloriana’s White House Performance Airs Tonight
Gloriana joined Smokey Robinson, Sheryl Crow, Jordin Sparks, Nick Jonas, Jamie Foxx, and John Legend last week to perform at 'The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House,' a concert for the President and First Lady. The live show was, of course, invitation-only, but it will air on PBS stations tonight (March 1) at 8:00 PM ET...
Joanna Smith Gets Her Feet Wet With ‘Georgia Mud’
When it came to her second single, Joanna Smith just didn't want to write another song about Georgia.
It's not that she doesn't appreciate her small town upbringing in Crestview, but since she'd arrived in Nashville it seemed every co-writer she'd worked with wanted to tap into her Georgia background...
Sarah Lee Guthrie & Johnny Irion Set Good ‘Examples’
Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion are best known to many as members of Arlo Guthrie's family band, but they've just released a new album that showcases their own country rock sound.
The husband-wife duo released their latest album, 'Bright Examples,' February 22 and the sound takes them far afield of the folk sound made famous by Sarah Lee's grandfather, Woody Guthrie, and her father, Arlo...
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Sugarland Sell ‘Incredible’ Tickets for Charity
Sugarland want to give you the VIP treatment on select dates of their Incredible Machine tour's North American leg.
"It's a pretty intense time," Sugarland's Kristian Bush tells The Boot of how they approach their concerts. "From the first note, we are going for the jugular...
Sugarland ‘Branching Out’ to Pop Music
Sugarland are so enamored with the singer-songwriter pop sound they heard while on tour in the U.K. that they're looking to move more toward pop themselves. Although the music of Jennifer Nettles and Kristian Bush is labeled country, the two have said in interviews -- both separately and together -- that they proudly cross musical genres...
Lee Ann Womack Has Confrontation With the ‘Law’
Lee Ann Womack ran into the long arm of the law last Friday night (February 18). As the Texas-bred songbird -- who is on tour with George Strait and Reba McEntire -- came off the stage at the Cleveland, Ohio show, she was stunned to see two police officers waiting for her...
Pat Green Puts Partying Ways Behind to Focus on ‘New Life’
Pat Green knows a thing or two about the partying lifestyle that often entices young musicians. After all, he was only a college student when he hit it big. Although, after years of living life on the road as a headliner and supporting such major performers as Kenny Chesney, Keith Urban and Dave Matthews, Pat found himself at something of a crossroads where partying didn't make sense anymore...
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Gretchen Wilson Stands In for Cupid on ‘The Talk’
Gretchen Wilson played Cupid for one of her fans this Valentine's Day -- and it was televised to the whole nation. The singer metaphorically shot the arrow through the two love birds' hearts when she appeared on the CBS show 'The Talk.' The producers of the show had flown a number of Gretchen's fans to Los Angeles so they could attend the show and watch their idol in action...
Gloriana to Take the White House Stage
Gloriana are ready to play the gig to end all gigs next week -- the White House!
The President and First Lady have invited the band to take part in the February 24 concert "The Motown Sound: In Performance at the White House."
"It's such an honor to be asked to be a part of this celebration of Motown, especially at the White House in front of the president and first lady," says