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| Americana |
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In 2007, in Alison Krauss’ Nashville home, producer T Bone Burnett, along with Robert Plant, began working on the album that would become “Raising Sand”. Plant and Krauss had been mutual admirers, having first performed together at a concert celebration for Leadbelly. Their respective sounds blended layers of roots, blues, country and folk-rock, and proved to be immediately phenomenal. “Raising Sand” debuted at Number 2 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart, and was nominated for a Grammy.
T Bone Burnett selected material for the album ranging from the Everly Brothers’ “Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On)” to “Killing the Blues” and “Please Read The Letter”. Musicians on the album included guitarist Marc Ribot, bassist Dennis Crouch, drummer Jay Bellerose, with appearances by guitarist Norman Blake and multi-instrumentalist Mike Seeger.
Instead of ending their collaboration with “Raising Sand”, Robert Plant and Alison Krauss have continued touring throughout the U.S. and Europe, with musicians featured on the album,
On September 18th, they were awarded Album of the Year and Duo/Group of the Year at the Americana Music Association’s Annual Honors & Awards Show.
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Straight from the Heartland. Today's best Americana.
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| Country |
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American Idol’s Country Princess, Carrie Underwood, once again tops the nation’s country charts with her 2nd single release “All-American Girl” off her CD , “Carnival Ride.”
Carrie grew up in Checotah, Oklahoma and along with developing her singing skills singing with the church choir, also learned to play guitar and piano.
She graduated high school as class salutatorian and went on to major in mass communications in college, with her eye on her singing career. Just shy of her degree, she heard about auditions for American Idol and the rest is history.
In 2007, Underwood won 3 CMT awards, as well as three ACM Awards.
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The best of today's country hits. Can't get enough of Trace Adkins, George Strait, Chris Cagle, Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney!
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 1. Guy Like Me, Pat Green
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2. When The Sun Goes Down, Kenny Chesney & Uncle Kracker
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3. That's What She Gets For Loving Me, Brooks & Dunn
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4. She Thinks She Needs Me, Andy Griggs
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5. When Somebody Knows You That Well, Blake Shelton
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6. WHiskey Lullaby (F. Allison Krauss), Brad Paisley
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7. I Want To Live, Josh Gracin
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8. Boogie Man, Clint Black
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9. In A Real Love, Phil Vassar
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10. Suds In The Bucket, Sara Evans
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| Blues |
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Deborah Coleman picked up the guitar at age 8 after seeing the Monkees on T.V., and began to play bass professionally at age 15. She later switched to guitar after eing introduced to the music of Jimi Hendrix.
After marrying and rasing a family, Coleman began playing out again in 1985 with an all female group, Moxxie.
“I Can’t Find Love” was her first Cd release for Blind Pig Records, followed by “Where Blue Began” and “A Soft Place To Fall” in 2000.
Coleman won the Orville Gibson Award for Best Blues Guitarist, Female in 2001. Her latest Cd release “What About Love” was released on her new home label, Telarc Records.
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Everybody loves the blues. Featuring Walter Trout, Big Maybelle, Hound Dog Taylor, Jimmy Vaughn and on and on.
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1. Night Time Is The Right Time, Creedence Clearwater Revival
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2. Angel From Montgomery, Susan Tedeschi
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3. Blues Makes Me Feel So Good, Albert Cummings
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4. Ain't No Sunshine, Big Time Sarah
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5. Man On A Mission, Garth Webber
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6. Blues For The Hook, James Cotton Blues Band
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7. She's Dynamite, Hollywood Fats Band
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8. Keep Your Motor Running, Dave Hole
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9. After Hours, Walter Trout
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10. She Fooled Me, Billy Boy Arnold
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| Bluegrass |
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With the release of “Wheels”, Dan Tyminski continues his journey as one of the most recognizable male vocalists in bluegrass music today.
As a member of the “Lonesome River Band”, his work as a guitar and mandolin player first gained Tyminski recognition, appearing on the 1989 release “Looking For Yourself”, when he was just 21 years old. In 1994, he signed on as a full-time member of “Alison Krauss and Union Station”, as a guitarist, mandolin player and lead and harmony vocalist. The band has won International Bluegrass Music Association awards, Country Music Association awards and Grammys, with Tyminski himself being named male vocalist of the year by the IBMA.
In 2000, Dan Tyminski became even more well known, singing George Clooney’s vocals on “Man Of Constant Sorrow” in the movie “O, Brother, Where Art Thou”, which again won numerous awards, including CMA Single Of The Year. The soundtrack started a resurgence in bluegrass music. The Dan Tyminski Band was also formed in 2000, when Tyminski’s first solo album, “Carry Me Across The Mountain” was released.
Dan Tyminski has been nominated for Male Vocalist of the year, and “The Dan Tyminski Band” is nominated for Instrumental Band of the Year for the IBMA awards, taking place on October 2nd.
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From traditional down home bluegrass artists to new foot stompin fiddlers....Alison Krauss, Bill Monroe, Doc Watson, Lester Flatt and Don Reno.
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1. Manchicken, Noam Pikelny
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2. Swinging A Nine Pound Hammer, IIIrd Tyme Ot
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3. Greenville Trestle High, Doc Watson
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4. Heart Like A Road Sign, Head Like A Wheel, Mountain Heart
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5. Cry, Cry Darlin', Dolly Parton
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6. Don't Let Your Sweet Love Die, Don Reno & Red Smiley
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7. Love Is Our Business, Carrie Hassler And Hard Rain
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8. Foggy Mountain Breakdown, Dillards
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9. Fiddler's Green, Tim O'brien
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10. Before Your First Tear Hits The Ground, Lou Reid & Carolina
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| Folk |
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Ramblin’ Jack Elliot, born Elliot Charles Adnopoz, has also been called the last Brooklyn Cowboy. Even with his extensive travelling, his nickname is said to have derived from his unique storytelling. According to fellow folk singer Odetta, her mother gave him his name when she said, “Oh, that Jack, he sure can ramble.”
When Woody Guthrie was hospitalized for Huntington's Chorea, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot became his student and protégée, with Bob Dylan following closely behind. Even Arlo Guthrie has acknowledged that he learned his father’s songs and style through Elliott. Later, Elliott was to appear on Dylan's Rolling Thunder Revue. In 1995, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott's first recording in 20 years, "South Coast", earned him his first Grammy.
In 2006, “I Stand Alone” was released on the Anti-Records label. Now, at 77, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot is returning to the studio to record the follow-up, singing, playing acoustic guitar, backed by Van Dkye Park and David Hildago, among other notable musicians.
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Nothing fancy, just pure folk. Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Peter Paul & Mary, Bob Dylan and more.
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