Rodney Crowell, Nanci Griffith + More Play AMA Benefit Shows
Here's your chance to eat gourmet food, sample fine wines and make merry with celebrated singer-songwriters Rodney Crowell, John Hiatt and Nanci Griffith, who will take the stage for what are billed...
View ArticleRodney Crowell's 'Chinaberry Sidewalks' Is Gritty Memoir
Rodney Crowell had moments of doubt regarding the personal and often violent details he wrote about his parents' lives in his recently published memoir, 'Chinaberry Sidewalks.' Although the famed...
View ArticleGeorge Jones & Rodney Crowell Play 'Possum' for Playboy
In 1983, George Jones hit the Top 5 with a single called 'Shine On,' which opens with the line, "She'll never grace the centerfold of Playboy magazine." We don't know who "she" is, but fans of the...
View ArticleRodney Crowell Strolls Down 'Chinaberry Sidewalks'
Rodney Crowell may have welcomed Marshall Chapman and Sen. Jim Webb (D-Va.) to his March 20 show at the legendary Birchmere, Alexandria, Va., but his efforts were clearly for the "every man" in the...
View ArticleHank Williams to Be Honored at Country Music Hall of Fame
Hank Williams will be honored by the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on April 16 with the special program, 'I Saw the Light: Songwriters Salute Hank.' Rodney Crowell, Ashley Monroe, the Secret...
View ArticleRodney Crowell, Ashley Monroe + More Pay Tribute to Hank
The Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville is one of the most popular attractions in the museum's history. The exhibit offers a great...
View ArticleRodney Crowell, Mary Karr 'Kin' Album: Legendary Writers Create Musical Family
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell and New York Times best-selling author Mary Karr have collaborated on a unique new project combining their respective talents as master storytellers. 'Kin:...
View ArticleJohnny Cash, 'Bootleg Vol. IV: The Soul of Truth' Spotlights Legend's Love...
A new 51-track collection of Johnny Cash songs is coming this week in honor of the continuing celebration of his 80th birthday. 'Bootleg Vol. IV: The Soul of Truth' brings together the singer's gospel...
View ArticleNashville Predators Win, Vince Gill Loses (His Voice, That Is)
Vince Gill told the sold-out crowd at the Jammin' to Beat the Blues festival Tuesday night (April 17) that he's losing his voice, not because of being a singer but because of being a fan! "I've been...
View ArticleCharlie Louvin Documentary Celebrates Singer's Legacy
Ira and Charlie Louvin, who performed together as the Louvin Brothers in the '50s and '60s, became one of country music's most heralded duos. From the late Gram Parsons to George Jones and the rock...
View ArticleLee Ann Womack, Paul McCartney: Singer Covers Wings''Let 'Em In' for Charity...
The Women and Cancer Fund is prepping a second benefit album of Paul McCartney covers, and Lee Ann Womack will have the honor of singing the title track. According to MusicRow.com, the country star is...
View ArticleRodney Crowell, 'Hungry for Home'– Video Premiere
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Rodney Crowell has worked with a laundry list of fellow music legends, from Guy Clark and Johnny Cash to Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris. After reading the 1995 book, The...
View ArticleACM Honors Pioneers in Country Music
The sixth annual ACM Honors, held Monday night (Sept. 25) at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium, was an evening of celebrating the pioneers of country music as well as the musicians, producers and...
View ArticleEmmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell 'Old Yellow Moon' Album Reunites Old Friends
In a magically divine pairing (as they've proven time and time again), Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell have reunited to record an album of duets. Old Yellow Moon, which will be released in February,...
View ArticleGrammy Benefit Show to Feature Rodney Crowell, Emmylou Harris
Iconic entertainers Rodney Crowell and Emmylou Harris are joining an all-star cast for a special benefit to help honor the musicians who have made an indelible mark on American culture. "Play It...
View ArticleCountry Music 2013 Preview: New Tunes & Tours Excite Fans
Welcome to a brand-new year that promises to be filled with more country music excitement than ever before! As 2013 unfolds, there will be lots of hot new music -- including very different albums from...
View ArticleMavericks''In Time' Album Delayed, Taylor Swift Back in Studio + More:...
The Boot rounds up today's biggest headlines from around the web. The release date for the Mavericks' In Time album has been moved to Feb. 26, the band announced Thursday (Jan. 10). The disc, the...
View ArticleSheryl Crow 'Easy' Is Country Debut; Tim McGraw Announces 'Town Hall' Meeting...
The Boot rounds up today's (Jan. 25) country music news headlines from around the web. Sheryl Crow sang "Easy," her debut country single, for the first time Thursday night (Jan. 24) on ABC's "Jimmy...
View ArticleScotty McCreery Webisodes Begin; New Lori McKenna Album Announced + More:...
The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web. Scotty McCreery has released the first two episodes of his brand-new webisode series, "ScotTV." The series will give fans a...
View ArticleCarrie Underwood 'Blown Away' by Heavy Metal; 'American Idol' Welcomes Back...
Jeffrey Mayer, WireImage The Boot rounds up today's country music news from around the web. Continue reading…
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