Steep Canyon Rangers' practice makes perfect Nov 19, 2009
" Interestingly enough, when the Rangers' album was No. 3 on the bluegrass charts, Martin's album was No. 2 (and both were behind Patty Loveless' "Mountain Soul II"). "We're tickled to death," Platt says. "We feel like we're in really good company. It feels good. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Fall brings fairs, festivals Oct 4, 2009
entertainment includes Crystal Gayle on Friday, Aaron Tippin on Saturday, The Isaacs, Chuckwagon Gang and Diplomats on Oct. 11, Neal McCoy and Sessions Band on Oct. 12, Marty Stuart and Gold Wing Express on Oct. 13, Patty Loveless and Tree Leaves on Oct. 14, Earl Thomas Conley and Steven Philips ght Express on Oct. 15, and Georgia's Official State Fiddler's Convention on Oct. 16-17; $9, includes fair admission, parking $2. SOUTH CAROLINA SWEET POTATO FESTIVAL: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, downtown... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Mobil Delvac sponsors Grascals tour Sep 30, 2009
They have opened for Dolly Parton and played with Brooks & Dunn, Dierks Bentley, Patty Loveless, Charlie Daniels, Kenny Rogers, Vince Gill and more. The value of the Mobil sponsorship was not disclosed, but tour sponsorships are an increasingly important piece of a band s total revenue package. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Maurer, Lawson to perform at EIU event Jul 16, 2009
Lawson and her Hillbilly Rockstars rock out today s country and all-time favorites, performing songs by Sugarland, Leann Rimes, Deana Carter, Faith Hill, Martina McBride and Patty Loveless. Representatives from all of EIU s 21 intercollegiate teams are to be in attendance along with university President William Perry and Athletic Director Barbara Burke. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Montgomery Gentry headlines 2009 Countryfest Jul 10, 2009
"When Marty Stuart inducted us, it kinda reminded us of all the great talent: Ralph Stanley, Patty Loveless, Ricky Scaggs, Loretta.". One of Gentry's first performances in public was in Lexington at the Austin City Saloon with the Greg Austin Band (a band I was a member of for four years). (Albany Times Union)
Blues festival entertainer is Jim-of-all-trades May 7, 2009
The Statesville, N.C., native has written or co-written songs including George Strait's Where the Sidewalk Ends (featured in the movie Pure Country ); Patty Loveless' Halfway Down and You Don't Seem To Miss Me ; Gary Allan's Wake Up Screaming ; Mark Chesnutt's Gonna Get a Life ; Vince Gill's Sparkle ; and Mandy Barnett's debut single, Planet of Love. He also has worked with Elvis Costello on a CD set for a June 2 release and is set to perform with Mr. Costello in June and August. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Pineys' Gong Show Salutes '70s May 6, 2009
Later, Fuller composed songs for Sony Music in Nashville, including a cut on the recent "On Your Way Home" CD by Patty Loveless. Since moving to the Sandhills with his wife Dr. Vicki DeVito and their four children, Fuller has helped raise funds for the Sunrise Theater and other community organizations. (The Pilot Newspaper)
'American Idol' Recap: Adam Lambert Confuses, Anoop Desai Shines On Country Night Mar 19, 2009
" He managed to wrap his tongue around the boot-scooter with an avalanche of lyrics, though at times he seemed like he was going to run out of breath trying to cram all the words in.Kara DioGuardi and Randy Jackson liked the fun song choice, but weren't sure it really showed off anything new in Sarver's vocal chops or range, and Simon Cowell complained that he couldn't understand the words. "You could have been singing in Norwegian," he griped, calling the performance clumsy and saying that... (VHI.com -- Music News)
Go-Go's Belinda Carlisle Voted Off ... Mar 18, 2009
Allison sang Patty Loveless Blame it on Your Heart. The audience loved her, and Kara felt Allison made it her own. (Suite101.com)
Plant & Krauss big winners at the Grammys Feb 10, 2009
"Killing The Blues" - Robert Plant & Alison Krauss "Shiftwork" - Kenny Chesney & George Strait "House Of Cash" - George Strait & Patty Loveless "Life In A Northern Town" - Sugarland, Jake Owen & Little Big Town "Let The Wind Chase You" - Trisha Yearwood & Keith Urban ... Troubadour - George StraitThat Lonesome Song - Jamey JohnsonSleepless Nights - Patty LovelessAround The Bend - Randy TravisHeaven, Heartache And The Power Of Love - Trisha Yearwood. (KRNV.com, NV)
Country's Jamey Johnson has 3 Grammy nominations Feb 9, 2009
Johnson, who speaks in the same low rumble in which he sings, was talking about his nomination for best male country vocal performance for "In Color." He's got two more nominations at Sunday's Grammy Awards: best country song for "In Color" and best country album for "That Lonesome Song," the latter putting him alongside George Strait, Patty Loveless, Randy Travis and Trisha Yearwood. "For us to even be nominated for those awards, I feel like we might as well have won them," said the 33-year-old... (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Seacoast Pop Culture Feb 8, 2009
Entertainment you don't have to feel too guilty for caring about (since we care too). Did we hurt Kate Winslet's feelings. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Make Your Grammy Picks Feb 7, 2009
Sleepless Nights: Patty Loveless. Troubadour: George Strait. (CBS News)
Jamey Johnson is shocked by Grammy nods Feb 7, 2009
Hes got two more nominations at Sundays Grammy Awards: best country song for In Color and best country album for That Lonesome Song, the latter putting him alongside George Strait, Patty Loveless, Randy Travis and Trisha Yearwood. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Music)
