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Artist Update: Country Music's Eric Durrance
Country music's Eric Durrance closed 2008 on a career high as the opening act for headliner Jason Aldean only to find his home destroyed. From the ashes, he's found hope. more...
Commercial Country Radio Takes Economic Hit
Country music fans in some large U.S. cities have witnessed the demise of their local country stations. But options exist for such fans, including online country radio. more...
2009 Academy of Country Music Award Winners
The 44th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards were held April 5, 2009, in Las Vegas. Fans voted Carrie Underwood as the 2009 Entertainer of the Year, the top ACM prize. more...
Artist Profile: Texas Country's Ricky Lynn Gregg
Hit-maker Ricky Lynn Gregg has a rare knack for being able to masterfully perform nearly any genre, from rock to country and gospel, thanks to his Texas upbringing. more...
An Overview of the 44th ACM Award Nominees
The Academy of Country Music recently announced the nominees for its 44th annual awards presentation, which will air live from Las Vegas on April 5, 2009. more...
Real-life Inspires Country's Best Love Songs
Annually, Valentine's Day puts added focus on the greatest love songs of all time. But for country fans and singers, music inspired by real-life love is always in style. more...
Country Music's 2009 Grammy Award Winners
Country music's favorite Texas cowboy, George Strait, won his first Grammy after three decades of hits, while other country music favorites landed Grammys of their own. more...
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Francine Brokaw
One of the new breed of young country artists, Keith Walker moved to Nashville to make his dream of being a country singer and song writer come true. more...
Rock Stars Cross Over to Country Music Charts
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Christine Mann
Darius Rucker, Kid Rock, The Eagles, Robert Plant, Jewel, and Jon Bon Jovi are the latest in a long line of rock and pop stars to find success with country music. more...
Farrell Spence: Live at De Barra's 26 March 2009
By: Tim Peacock
Farrell Spence's debut album A Town Called Hell was one of 2008's undervalued gems. Now based in Ireland, she's currently playing a series of intimate solo shows. more...
Best Country Music Songs About Raising Kids
By: Charlene Tebbutt
Country music artists have long been famous for ballads about everyday life, but many also focus on families and the joy that comes with raising children. more...
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Thomas Alan Gray
Lucille Starr rose to fame in 1964 with her recording of 'Quand le soleil dit bonjour aux mongagnes', also known to anglophones as The French Song. more...
Learn to Play The French Song by Lucille Starr
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Thomas Alan Gray
This 1964 hit by Lucille Starr is now a social dance classic (at least in rural Alberta). Here are accurate French lyrics and a new set of guitar chords. more...
Billboard Top 25 Country Music Albums for 2008
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Christine Mann
Rock supergroup the Eagles, Led Zeppelin founder Robert Plant, and reggae legends The Wailers all played a role in Billboard's 2008 list of top-selling country albums more...
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