An American Idol entrant has pledged to change Country music, bringing back the raw style that we were accustomed to in yesteryear. Will Vanderheiden, 17, wants to change Country music, reigniting the old style of story-telling. “Where the songs have a meaning and they have a story behind them and not just about a party, …
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Don Williams, the singer behind ‘Tulsa Time’, ‘Lord, I Hope This Day Is Good’ and ‘It Must Be Love’ has died at the age of 78. Adored by Country fans and Popular music fans alike, the star passed away yesterday after what has been described as a short illness. Born in Texas in May 1939 …
Troy Gentry of Montgomery Gentry has died in a helicopter crash in New Jersey shortly before the duo were set to perform. According to the Federal Aviation Administration, the helicopter crashed into a wooded area yesterday afternoon while approaching Flying W Airport in Medford. The pilot was also killed. The band’s website said: “It is …
Popular and well-loved music icon Loretta Lynn will be celebrated at the Country Music Hall of Fame exhibit in Nashville. “I am so happy the Country Music Hall of Fame has asked me to be one of their main exhibits in 2017… gonna show off my 50 some odd years in country music,” Loretta said, according to the …
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The first episode of There’s Something About Megan finally aired last night on ITVBe, shocking audiences as it showed the strength of aspiring Country singer, Megan McKenna’s voice. Star of reality TV shows The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE), X-Factor, Britain’s Got Talent and Ex On The Beach, Megan McKenna has set her sights on cracking …
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Country music took over Miami during the weekend as the first ever Tequila Bay Country Music Festival took place on the grounds of Miami Marine Stadium. More than 10,000 people are reported to have flocked to the venue according to the Miami Hearald, including Brantley Gilbert, Kip Moore and Montgomery Gentry. Free tequila was served for three hours in the afternoon, including 15,000 …
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There’s Something About Megan will soon be launching on ITV, tracing The Only Way Is Essex’s (TOWIE) Megan McKenna on a journey to fulfil her country music ambitions. The reality show star is seeking to conquer Nashville with her singing abilities and has previously sought to propel herself to stardom through talent shows Britain’s Got …
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Sophia Marshall burst onto the UK Americana scene as one-half of highly acclaimed band The HaveNots (Cooking Vinyl Records), earning praise alongside as an accomplished singer-songwriter within the alt-country music scene. Having played hundreds of gigs across three continents from the tiniest dives to the grandest theatres, she’s delighted audiences at prestigious festivals like Summer …
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The first-ever country music hit may have been traced back to a building in Atlanta, Georgia, according to reports. Local architect, Kyle Kessler is said to have made the discovery at 152 Nassau Street when he found an article from the 1920s in the Atlanta Independent. Speaking to wabe.org, Kesseler said: “They had a front-page …
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American entertainment media brand, Billboard has bought together the biggest names in country music in a bid to uncover the biggest issues facing the industry. The publication found that more than any other music genre, country relies mostly on radio so that any destabilisation of that market could be hugely detrimental. It also found that …
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