Melissa Etheridge’s iPod Shuffle Aug 21, 2009
New Favorite, Alison Krauss & Union Station. 7. (Boston Globe)
Loggins and Messina at NIACC Aug. 30 Aug 20, 2009
The Gabe Dixon Band, a piano-rock group from central Florida was formed nine years ago by Gabe Dixon, whose resume includes performing with Alison Krauss, O.A.R., and others. The talented youngster played keyboards on Paul McCartney s Driving Rain, while also backing him at the internationally broadcast Concert for New York City. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan Reinforces Importance of the Arts in Schools Aug 19, 2009
At the July White House event reinforcing the importance of arts education, he joined the President and First Lady in featuring country music artists Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley, who appears in a White House video released today. To view Secretary Duncan's letter, visit the U.S. Department of Education's Web site at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cracker Barrel and The Possum! Aug 18, 2009
Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, and Charlie Daniels. About Cracker Barrel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Freight & Salvage's remarkable success story Aug 18, 2009
Alison Krauss played there when she was still in high school. Nickel Creek appeared at the club when its members were all still teens. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Second Cup Cafe: Mindy Smith Aug 15, 2009
Being a part of Parton's album placed Smith on an impressive lineup of artists, which includes Norah Jones, Sinad O 'Connor, Melissa Etheridge, and Alison Krauss, among others. Although Parton's hit song, "Jolene," has been done many times by many artists, Parton said that Smith's version is her favorite. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Bluegrass Awards Nominees Announced Aug 14, 2009
Tyminski, a member of Alison Krauss' band Union Station, is nominated in categories including Entertainer of the Year, Male Vocalist and Song of the Year, the last for "Wheels.". The duo Dailey nt has seven nominations and comedian-actor Steve Martin got six. (KWTX.com, TX)
Dan Tyminski Band leads bluegrass awards nominations with 9 nods, Steve Martin gets 6 Aug 14, 2009
(AP) Dan Tyminski sure made the most of his time off from Alison Krauss' group Union Station. Tyminski, a guitarist and singer, and his band are the top nominees for this year International Bluegrass Music Awards with nine, including entertainer of the year. (FOX61, CT)
Dan Tyminski Band leads bluegrass nominees Aug 14, 2009
NASHVILLE, Tennessee - Dan Tyminski sure made the most of his time off from Alison Krauss group Union Station. Tyminski, a guitarist and singer, and his band are the top nominees for this year International Bluegrass Music Awards with nine, including entertainer of the year. (MSNBC -- News)
LETTER: Top Bagelfest bands should be country Aug 7, 2009
I seem to remember that Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley entertained at the White house a few days back. Pretty good gig for "twangers" don't cha think. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
High Life frontman always staying busy Aug 4, 2009
Playing with Ribot (who first earned notice playing behind Tom Waits and was the first guitarist for last year's Grammy Award-winning album by Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Alison Krauss) is perhaps Ajemian's most high-profile (and best-paying) gig, and one he enjoys. "I've been with (Ribot) since April," says Ajemian, who will play with the versatile guitarist in late August at the Willisau Jazz Festival in Switzerland. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Lowell Folk Festival highlights Jul 24, 2009
The 17-year-old mandolinist-singer is a rising star in bluegrass, equally comfy with Alison Krauss modernity and mudflap trad. Dr. Michael White and the Original Liberty Jazz Band. (Boston Globe)
The Obamas host country music singers for a night of live performances. Jul 23, 2009
Country Music Hall of Famer Charley Pride and chart-toppers Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss and Union Station performed for the Obamas and their guests, which included White House staff such as country music-loving and cowboy boots-wearing budget director Peter Orszag, and members of Congress. On Tuesday afternoon, Paisley and Krauss participated in a music education workshop at the White House for nearly 100 middle and high school students. (ABC News)
Country music saluted at White House Jul 23, 2009
Obama made the remarks last night before musicians Alison Krauss and Union Station performed in the East Room of the White House. Brad Paisley and Charley Pride also entertained guests. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Two-minute drill: Georgia atop SEC in recruiting? Jul 22, 2009
Inside AJC.COM White House goes countryMichelle Obama hosts Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley for music education workshop. Deft. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
White House goes a little bit country Jul 22, 2009
"Now, I know folks think I'm a city boy, but I do appreciate listening to country music," President Barack Obama said to guests gathered in the East Room for a performance by country musicians Alison Krauss and Union Station. Brad Paisley and country music legend Charley Pride also entertained the audience, which included first lady Michelle Obama, Cabinet secretaries and lawmakers. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
'MOVING TOO FAST' Jul 22, 2009
Michelle Obama hosts Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley for music education workshop. Menu lives up to Abattoir's impressive setting, complete with large farmhouse table. (The Drudge Report)
Villa Rica woman loses 55 pounds Jul 22, 2009
11:25 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2009. Brandie Thomas McGhee, 32, of Villa Rica loses 55 pounds. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Judiciary panel delays Sotomayor vote; Leahy expects confirmation Jul 22, 2009
Country music singers Alison Krauss and Brad Paisley (right) participated in a workshop for middle and high school music students at the White House yesterday. (Tim Sloan/AFP/Getty Images) By July 22, 2009. (Boston Globe)
Mayfield lawyer: No meth in independent test Jul 22, 2009
9:21 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2009. The Associated Press. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Obama pushes health care, goes country Jul 21, 2009
Invited performers include Charley Pride, Brad Paisley, Alison Krauss and Union Station. Comments. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Local fans flock to see new 'Potter' Jul 21, 2009
Billie Brant wrote on Jul 19, 2009 7:48 PM:" I didn't go Harry. My granddaughter did and enjoyed it thoroughly. I guess she didn't see you. :-)I gotta go along with you Rotty. I don't think any movie these days could get me out at midnight. I'm more in line with going to the Rosebud Theatre and seeing a great entertainer, like Lyle Lovett in person and his "Large Band" last Wednesday. Wow what a show! It ran two hours and about forty minutes with NO intermission! All of us who attended sure got... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Metro students White House bound Jul 17, 2009
The concert, hosted by President Barack Obama and wife Michelle, will feature Alison Krauss and Union Station and Brad Paisley. The students at W.O. Smith School are awed by the opportunity to see our nation's capital and to visit the White House for this special music education program, says Jonah Rabinowitz, executive director of the W.O. Smith School. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Redford weds Jul 16, 2009
Paisley and Krauss to play White House Country musicians Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss will play the White House next week. A spokeswoman for Paisley said yesterday that he and Krauss will participate in the White House Music Series hosted by Michelle Obama. (Boston Globe)
Paisley, Krauss to play White House Jul 16, 2009
Brad Paisley, left, and Alison Krauss display their awards for music video of the year and musical event of the year at the Country Music Association Awards in Nashville, Tenn ... - Country musicians Brad Paisley and Alison Krauss will play a high-profile gig next week at the White House. (MSNBC -- Music)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of July 19-25 Jul 16, 2009
Quinn, Medicine Woman") is 81. Actress Louise Fletcher is 75. Singer Chuck Jackson is 72. Actor Terence Stamp is 71. Game show host Alex Trebek is 69. Singer George Clinton is 68. Singer-actor Bobby Sherman is 66. Writer-director Paul Schrader is 63. Singer Don Henley is 62. Actor Danny Glover is 62. Actor-comedian-director Albert Brooks is 62. Composer Alan Menken ("Little Mermaid,""Little Shop of Horrors") is 60. Musician Al Di Meola is 55. Actor Willem Dafoe is 54. Singer Keith Sweat is 48.... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Robert Plant honored with CBE Jul 11, 2009
Plant opted not to take part in a Led Zeppelin reunion tour last year, choosing instead to concentrate on his collaboration with American bluegrass singer Alison Krauss. Also receiving the CBE on Friday was English actress , 87, who appeared on the British TV series The Royle Family. (USA Today -- Life)
Royle Family star is made an MBE Jul 11, 2009
Instead he decided to concentrate on his collaboration with American bluegrass singer Alison Krauss. When asked if he plans to take to the stage with his old band-mates, he said: "Sometimes I go a bit deaf in either ear, especially when people are talking nonsense.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
The Fox is back Jul 11, 2009
That introduced many neophytes to the timeless music of bluegrass greats like Skaggs and Alison Krauss. One of the endearing qualities of bluegrass is its accessibility. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
8th Annual Daniel Pearl World Music Days to be Held October 1-31, 2009 Jul 10, 2009
The World Music Days Honorary Committee is composed of celebrated International artists who represent a broad spectrum of musical styles including Salman Ahmad, Theodore Bikel, Yefim Bronfman, Ida Haendel, Herbie Hancock, Sir Elton John, Alison Krauss, Tania Libertad, Yo-Yo Ma, Zubin Mehta, Mark O'Connor, George Pehlivanian, Itzhak Perlman, R.E.M., A.J. Racy, Steve Reich, Mohammad Reza Shajarian, Ravi Shankar, Russell Simmons, Barbra Streisand, and John Williams. The Daniel Pearl Foundation was... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Soundstage Country Concerts Get New Life On GAC Jul 7, 2009
The rest of the GAC "Soundstage" schedule includes: Alison Krauss and Union Station on July 19, Trace Adkins on July 26, Lee Ann Womack and Billy Currington on Aug. 2, Trisha Yearwood on Aug. 9, Travis Tritt and Nickel Creek on Aug. 16, Martina McBride on Aug. 23 and Kenny Chesney on Aug. 30. On Sept. 20, there's a two-hour George Jones tribute. (KWTX.com, TX)
Brad Paisley keeps making hits and taking risks Jul 5, 2009
He has tackled the subject of alcohol abuse from different vantage points in two hit songs, the whimsical Alcohol and the artistic punch to the gut Whiskey Lullaby, his award-winning duet with bluegrass queen Alison Krauss. Paisley s eighth album, American Saturday Night, came out Tuesday (see review, right). (Boston Globe)
Hear them learn Jun 27, 2009
Schneider said Burlington-based independent record label Rounder Records, which released bluegrass singer Alison Krauss and Led Zeppelin front-man Robert Plant s 2009 Grammy winning album, want to use the stage area at The Real School as its showcase room. Students] don t get that experience at other places, said Byrne. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Nocturnals want to make up for rained-out show Jun 26, 2009
He won four Grammy awards for composing and producing the music for the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" and has produced albums for such artists as Elvis Costello, Counting Crows, Los Lobos, Roy Orbison, and Alison Krauss and Robert Plant. This album, due out in October, is the seventh overall for Potter and the band's second for Ragged Company/Hollywood Records. (Albany Times Union)
Opry in Tenn. offers captions for hearing impaired Jun 23, 2009
Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Hal Ketchum, Little Jimmy Dickens and others are set to perform. Vice president and general manager of the Opry, Pete Fisher, said the show is somewhat of an experiment and captions may be used again in the future. (Jefferson City News Tribune, MO)
Happy Ending For Swift's 'Love Story' Jun 19, 2009
Ted Nugent teamed with Alison Krauss, Kid Rock joined model Karolina Kurkova, and Naomi Judd paired with Bill O'Reilly. I try to live in the No Spin Zone all the time, Judd told O'Reilly. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
Bluegrass and beyond Jun 18, 2009
" Last year, Hull surprised Ward by showing up with Ron Block, the banjo player with Alison Krauss and Union Station who played on her "Secrets" CD. "I turn around, and I see Ron Block," Ward recalled. "He played with her all weekend; he did the workshops with her. That's the cool thing about this festival -- you never know who's going to show up with these folks. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley are big CMT winners Jun 17, 2009
Ted Nugent teamed with Alison Krauss, Kid Rock joined model Karolina Kurkova, and Naomi Judd paired with conservative TV commentator Bill O'Reilly. Musical performances were a big part of the show. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Paisley's country is delivered with energy Jun 16, 2009
An acoustic set included the more solemn "When I Get Where I'm Going" and the dark melancholy of "Whiskey Lullaby," which featured duet partner Alison Krauss via video. Paisley easily wove new tunes into the list of favorites, scoring laughs and an immediate singalong with "The Pants," another in his line of funny, if a little too facile, Mars/Venus numbers. (Boston Globe)
Rhonda Vincent, 'Destination Life' Jun 16, 2009
Bluegrass queen Alison Krauss has been off playing with Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant, so fans of the genre will hopefully lend a closer ear to Rhonda Vincent, who has long been overshadowed by her illustrious counterpart. Krauss is unparalleled for bluegrass finesse, but Vincent can belt her into the next county. (Boston Globe)
Yusuf takes whimsical look at deportation in song Jun 5, 2009
Yusuf got a little help from his friends Paul McCartney, Dolly Parton, Alison Krauss, and Terry Sylvester (formerly of the Hollies) who sing backup vocals on the recording that features a guitar and mandolin backdrop. (They do not appear in the music video. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Cracker Barrel's Exclusive Montgomery Gentry CD Debuts at #5 on Billboard Magazine's Country Music Chart Jun 4, 2009
The previous record was held by the 2005 Alison Krauss release Home on the Highways ... Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has also released exclusive CDs featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, and Charlie Daniels. (PR Newswire)
CMT Crossroads' Episode Gets DVD Treatment Jun 2, 2009
Recent episodes have included Joss Stone and LeAnn Rimes; Robert Plant and Alison Krauss and Shooter Jennings and Jamey Johnson. The most recent pairing, Bryan Adams and Jason Aldean, premieres June 26 on CMT.. (Multichannel News)
No comments posted. May 29, 2009
"We were driven more toward artists like Alison Krauss.". The Mickeys blend of genres anchored by the sisters' vocal arrangements helped the band secure nationwide distribution of the 2003 debut album, "Finding Our Way.". (The Herald-Palladium)
Clark, Mandrell, McCoyjoin Hall of Fame May 21, 2009
The three were honored in a tribute that included performances by Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, George Jones, Alison Krauss, Josh Turner, Michael McDonald, Rodney Crowell and others. With the inductions, the Hall of Fame now has 108 members. (MSNBC -- Music)
Spielberg, Bird honored at Boston U. May 19, 2009
The hall's newest members were honored in a musical salute featuring Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, George Jones, Alison Krauss and more. Clark is probably best known for co-hosting the long-running TV show "Hee Haw," but he also had top 10 hits with "Tips of My Fingers" and "Yesterday When I Was Young.". (Honolulu Advertiser)
New Inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame (9:54p.m.) May 18, 2009
The three were honored in a tribute that included performances by Garth Brooks, Reba McEntire, George Jones, Alison Krauss, Josh Turner, Michael McDonald, Rodney Crowell and others. Crowell led a harmonica-heavy rendition of Roy Orbison's "Candy Man" for McCoy, 68, a multi-instrumentalist best known for his harmonica work. (WTVR.com, VA)
Watertown people May 8, 2009
A songwriter, fiddler and guitarist, Simos has had more than 100 songs recorded by bluegrass, Americana, Celtic and folk artists, including Alison Krauss and Union Station, the Del McCoury Band, Laurie Lewis, the Infamous Stringdusters and many others. Connecting songwriting and social action has long been a concern of his and he was asked to create a composition with Australian singer-songwriter, Berklee alumna and Cambridge resident Keppie Coutts for this occasion. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
MSO goes 'Rez, White & Blue' May 7, 2009
traditional bluegrass from Bill Monroe right to Alison Krauss. " Last year, Babcock, who wasn't then an MSO member, watched Pepsi Pops from Ellison's boat on the water. "This year we're going to have to do like Superman," Ellison says. "I'm going to h 00004000 ave to jump in a phone booth after we play and change to my bathing suit and swim out to my boat and she's going to have to go into the phone booth and turn her fiddle into a violin and go from playing bluegrass right over to the first... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Country Funeral Music Ideas for an ... Apr 19, 2009
I ll Fly Away (sung by Mavis Staples or Alison Krauss). Postlude Memorial Music. (Suite101.com)
NIACC Arts, Leadership Series: From 'Camelot' to country Apr 16, 2009
The opening band is The Gabe Dixon Band, formed nine years ago by Dixon, whose resume includes performing with Alison Krauss, O.A.R. and others. For more information, visit. (Mason City Globe-Gazette, IO)
'A Spectacularly Late Bloomer' Apr 13, 2009
That he simply had to open his wallet to get studio time with T Bone Burnett, the man who swept the Grammys last year for his work on Robert Plant and Alison Krauss' "Raising Sand.". That chartering private flights and putting up his musicians at four-star hotels in cities where only a dozen people come to the concerts is an indulgence only Bono's business partner could afford. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Grammy Museum: Sounding off in downtown L.A. Apr 7, 2009
To be sure, the museum offers highlight clips from Grammy ceremonies, outfits worn to the awards (the J. Lo dress just isn't the same on a headless mannikin) and filmed interviews with such winners as Robert Plant and Alison Krauss talking about how they worked together in the studio. Music lovers are likely to spend more time elsewhere in this interactive museum, whose exhibits function like iPods and touch-screen computers. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
PLAYLIST: Check out these intriguing tracks Apr 7, 2009
By Brian Mansfield, USA TODAY Let Alison Krauss have Robert Plant. Nickel Creek fiddle player Sara Watkins will take John Paul Jones for her solo project, out today. (USA Today -- Life)
Spring training’s already over? Apr 3, 2009
And we ll close this with a most-appropriate tune by Bad Company, a song also covered memorably by Alison Krauss. Little Feat had a hit song of the same name that was completely different, written by Bill Payne and covered by Emmmylou Harris. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Iconic female rock band, Heart, to take stage at the 2009 Clay County Fair Apr 3, 2009
In 2007 Ann Wilson released a solo album entitled, Hope , which featured guest appearances by Elton John, Alison Krauss, Wynonna Judd, Gretchen Wilson and many other influential artists. The Friday, Sept. 18 concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. in front of the Clay County Fair Grandstands. (Sioux City Journal)
Coldplay, Kid Rock, More Announce Huge News ... On April Fools' Day Apr 2, 2009
" Those Coldplay dudes ... so groundbreaking. Equally groundbreaking is Trent Reznor, who decided to one-up practically everybody by dropping a brand-new Nine Inch Nails album (being free of those major-label shackles sure is liberating) on . Produced by none other than Timbaland who also helmed the new NIN album is called Strobe Light and features songs like "Everybody's Doing It" (featuring Chris Martin, Jay-Z and Bono); "Even Closer" (featuring Justin Timberlake and Maynard James Keenan); and... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Country discomfort Mar 28, 2009
"I have to be content that if Alison Krauss walked in the room and I was performing, I could hold my head up high and not think: 'Oh God, she's seeing this gig.". But there is no joking about how close Urquhart came to giving up on not just music but herself. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
UNCW Presents Something New Mar 27, 2009
Brown has previously played with Alison Krauss. "It's not just bands and it's not just concerts, we want to represent a variety of disciplines like dance, theatre or world music to chamber music to jazz, and I think that we want to expose students throughout their four years here an opportunity to experience all that there is to experience in the performing arts world," Hooker explained. (The Seahawk, NC)
Dorsey rocks for Hospice Mar 26, 2009
While Dorsey said he has always been a fan of musicians like Alison Krauss and the Kingston Trio, he has not written many tunes in the past that have been influenced by their work. And he has began to explore influences like Celtic folk, which can be seen as much as heard when he uses unconventional instruments such as the bouzouki, which plays like a large mandolin. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Strings attached Mar 21, 2009
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Pure sound music great Peter Rowan. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
I just found Palladia. I'm 45 years old..I remember when MTV came out and... Mar 18, 2009
" The first week of September will be Outdoor Music Week on Palladia, featuring outdoor music concerts with performers including Madonna, Usher, Dave Matthews Band, Eric Clapton, John Mayer, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, The Who, Green Day, Genesis, Jay-Z, Amy Winehouse, Foo Fighters, Kanye West, David Bowie, Snoop Dogg, Sugarland, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Dierks Bentley, Hank Williams Jr., Queen, Will Smith and The Rolling Stones. The channel will premiere a different concert every Saturday at 9... (Multichannel News)
Cracker Barrel to Offer Exclusive Dolly Parton CD Feb 28, 2009
Over the last few years, Cracker Barrel has released exclusive CDs featuring Alison Krauss & Union Station, Josh Turner, Amy Grant, Sara Evans, and Charlie Daniels. About Cracker Barrel. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Taylor Swift Notches 10th Week At #1, Lady Gaga Cracks Top 10 Feb 26, 2009
VH1 Shows 00000498 Specials. Slumdog Millionaire' soundtrack makes big jump, thanks to Oscar buzz. (VHI.com -- Music News)
SHOWTIME: Compare past Oscar shows Feb 23, 2009
The serious: two from Cold Mountain (sung by Alison Krauss), Into the West from The Lord of the Rings (Annie Lennox, who co-wrote the winner). The not-so-serious: a love duet from The Mighty Wind (Eugene Levy, Catharine O'Hara) and a bouncy ditty from the animated Triplets of Belleville. (USA Today -- Life)
