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411 Country Connection 2.14.09: Award Show Fever
(02.14.2009)
This week in the Express: Country music’s night at the Grammy’s, Dierks Bentley scores a double-double with Billboard, Gloriana officially releases their debut single, Darius Rucker’s ‘gold’en crossover success, Keith Urban keeping fan’s wallets in mind and the ACM nominees. As well as your Hot Country Songs chart Top 5 update. |
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The 411 Country Connection 02.07.09: The Grammy Edition
(02.07.2009)
This week the 411 CC will highlight country music’s nominees for the music industry’s most prestigious award. |
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The 411 Country Connection 01.10.09: Can Digital Sales Save Country Music?
(01.10.2009)
This week in the Express: Country music sales are hit hard, Nashville legends release a one of a kind American experience, ‘The People’ choose Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift’s chart magic continues, Kenny values quality of quantity and Rascal Flatts plans to be unstoppable. As well as the Hot Country Charts Top 5. |
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The 411 Country Connection 12.27.08: Top 10 Albums of 2008
(12.27.2008)
In this year’s final edition of The 411 Country Connection, I present to you the Top 10 country albums of 2008. Featured on the list are established country music stars George Strait and Alan Jackson as well as crafty newcomers Lady Antebellum and many more. Check out the full article to see where your favorite album of 2008 ranks! |
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The 411 Country Connection 12.22.08: There’s Nothing like a Country Christmas
(12.22.2008)
This week in the Express: Taylor Swift has entered into music industry history, Billboard releases their top country songs of 2008 list, George Strait plans a tour that will span to countries, Equity Music folds under economic pressure and a list of the country CD’s of the season. As well as your Hot Country Songs chart Top 5 update.
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The 411 Country Connection 12.6.08: Your Country Music Home for Holidays
(12.06.2008)
This week in the Express: SingStar Country makes fans fantasy come true, Aussie sensation Keith Urban is bringing some famous friends on tour with him, Sony Entertainment gives fans the chance to sing with the king, CMT will host some of country music biggest holiday specials, a preview of some of 2009’s most anticipate country music events and Country Music’s Grammy Nominees. |
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The 411 Country Connection 11.22.08: Your Steady Dose of Country Music Entertainment
(11.22.2008)
This week in the Express: Taylor Swift’s celeb status has officially reached superstar, Rand Bishop releases a songwriting course wrapped in a memoir, Trace teams up with the USO, country music is heading to the global market, the We Are Enterprise Project is in full swing and the inaugural Chicago Bluegrass & Blues Festival. Discovery who’s hot on the country charts and which new albums are hitting shelves with New Music Tuesday. And your bi-weekly country music history lesson in Country 101.
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The 411 Country Connection Special Edition 11.13.08: The 42nd Annual CMA Awards
(11.13.2008)
A Recap of Country Music's Biggest Night! |
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The 411 Country Connection 11.8.08: Your Steady Dose Of Country Music Entertainment
(11.08.2008)
This week in the Express: Kevin Costner and Modern West make their Grand Ole Opry debut, Merle Haggard honored with a Career Achievement Award, George Strait is the Academy of Country Music’s Artist of the Decade, Jewel to headline an acoustic tour, Taylor Swift has “Got Milk?”, Toby Keith and Rascal Flatts album sales increase and three country music stars get stars on the Music City Walk of Fame. Discovery who’s hot on the country charts with New Music Tuesday and the return of Stars and Legends. |
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The 411 Country Connection 11.01.08: Country 101
(11.01.2008)
Alan Jackson and Brad Paisley share the NSAI’s Songwriter/Artist of the Year Award, Craig Morgan’s childhood dream comes true, Bucky Covington puts himself on the map, The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame welcomes three new members, former pro-baseball player Derek Sholl makes his country music debut and the 2009 MerleFest dates and performers are announced. And a new edition of Country 101! |
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411 Country Connection 10.25.08: Your Weekly Dose of Country Music News
(10.25.2008)
This week in the Express: Tim McGraw feels embarrassed by his record label, BMI continues to promote the Nashville music scene, the soundtrack for W features some country music classics, the country music AMA award nominees are announced, Elvis releases his first duet album and Trace Adkins and Lynyrd Skynyrd Headline a creative New Years Eve concert. And the debut of New Music Tuesday.
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Artist Spotlight 10.22.08: Cromwell
(10.22.2008)
Inland Empire Rock sensation and recently signed Redefined Records band, Cromwell. |
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The 411 Country Connection 10.15.08: Country 101
(10.15.2008)
This week in the Express: Kenny Chesney is back atop country charts, Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent take home an unprecedented seven IBMA’s, country music album sales continue to decline and Rascal Flatts extend the “Bob Your Head Tour” into 2009. A new edition to the column, Country 101, will shine a light on the early years of country music. |
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The 411 Country Connection 10.03.08: Country Crossover Artists Top The Charts
(10.03.2008)
This week in the Express: the 19th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards show, Kenny Chesney and iTunes give eager fans a Lucky Old Sun treat, big money maker Toby Keith receives the Spirit Award, outspoken Natalie Maine says no more country music for the Dixie Chicks and the launch of a Nashville first-the Nashville Music Alliance. A fiery future hall of famer is this week’s Artist of the Week. And Stars vs. Legends showdown will feature a country music legend whose life and career have been made into a musical and a star that has had a hit song named after him. |
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The 411 Country Connection 09.24.08
(09.24.2008)
This week the Express will headline Darius Rucker’s star powered country music debut, the release of the first single from the sophomore album of country music’s princess, Women Rockin' for the Cure, the Opry will celebrate its 83rd birthday with a month long celebration and the 42nd Annual CMA Award nominees are released. And the first Stars vs. Legends Showdown will feature a showdown between our record setting Artist Of the Week and the newest BMI Icon Award recipient. |
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Ne-Yo - Year Of the Gentleman Review
(09.18.2008)
Song writing sensation Ne-Yo releases the independent woman album of the year |
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Amelia - A Long, Lovely List of Repairs Review
(07.20.2008)
The bitter-sweetness of life provides the fuel for this pop, soul and modern folk fusion album. |
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