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Whisperin' Bill Anderson released audio book plus bonus acoustic CD with never before heard tracks

Songwriting icon and legendary performer Whisperin’ Bill Anderson released his new autobiography Whisperin’ Bill Anderson: An Unprecedented Life In Country Music September 1 and within two weeks, the entire first printing was sold out! . In addition, listeners can sit back and enjoy a NEW audio book narrated by Bill Anderson. The audio book bundle also includes a …

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Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Friends – Circlin' Back: Celebrating 50 Years Tops Bluegrass Chart at #1, Reaches #11 on Country Albums

For five decades, the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band has remained one of the most iconic names in American roots music. With one foot planted in the traditions of country-folk and the other pointing toward something new and unexpected, the group continues to tour and release music, influencing multiple generations of audiences and artists along the way. Nearly …

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Alan Cackett’s 50th Anniversary in Music: a Celebration

Exchange Studio, Maidstone September 30, 2016 Alan Cackett is an iconic figure in the music world and his encyclopaedic knowledge of country music is unrivalled. Alan’s passion began with an innocent record collecting hobby. By September 1966, he was editing and producing two magazines and ever since has been involved in promoting tours, organising festivals, …

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Eleanor McEvoy: Naked Tour 2016

Eleanor McEvoy UK tour dates: Sun 13th Nov: Glasgow (Westend): Sounds in the Suburbs at The Woodend http://tickets-scotland.com/events.html?event_method=viewevent&event_id=c1c3c171-7b32-11e6-b2cc-22000b75ede9 Tue 15th: Glasgow (Southside): The Glad Café http://www.wegottickets.com/event/374911 Thu: 17th: Irvine: Harbour Arts Centre http://www.freckfest.co.uk Fri: 18th: Airdrie/Motherwell: Berits & Brown http://www.intimate-gigs.com Sat 19th: Cambeltown: The Ceol http://www.ceolcampbeltown.com/ Sun 20th: Cove: Village Hall http://www.coveburghhall.uk/ Mon 21st: Hawick: …

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Jimmy Fortune Featuring The Oak Ridge Boys Honoured With 'Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year' at the 47th Annual Dove Awards

The Gospel Music Association hosted the 47th Annual Dove Awards last night at Lipscomb University’s Allen Arena in Nashville. Country Music Hall of Fame member Jimmy Fortune took home the award for ‘Bluegrass Recorded Song of the Year’ for the track Life’s Railway to Heaven, which features legendary quartet The Oak Ridge Boys. The song …

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Broken Witt Rebels unveil official music video for new single Georgia Pine

New single dovetails the band’s support slot on King King’s November tour. The Birmingham-piece rock and blues band, Broken Witt Rebels have today launched the official video for their new single Georgia Pine. The single dovetails the band’s forthcoming 12-date UK tour with King King that kicks off at Brighton’s The Old Market on Wednesday 9th November. Georgia Pine is the third single and title …

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George Monbiot and Ewan McLennan’s announce album launch tour

‘An epidemic is sweeping the world: an epidemic of loneliness. Never before have we, the supremely social mammal, been so isolated. The results are devastating: a collapse of common purpose, the replacement of civic life with a fug of consumerism, insecurity and alienation. We cannot carry on like this.’ – George Monbiot So how do we …

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Sean McConnell confirms London album launch in December

Following the announcement of The Texas Music Takeover; a seven-date UK showcase of Texas music artists throughout November and December, country/Americana singer-songwriter Sean McConnell has confirmed his album launch show. McConnell will showcase his new album at The Garage (upstairs) in London on 2nd December 2016. The songwriter, known for his work with artists including …

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