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New Marc Cohn Album Listening Booth: 1970 To Hit In May

We're very excited to announce that Marc Cohn's new album, titled Listening Booth: 1970, is slated to be released on Saguaro Road/Time Life Records on May 25.

Produced by Grammy-winning producer John Leventhal (who just produced Roseanne Cash's latest album), Listening Booth: 1970 will showcase Marc's personal interpretations of classic songs written by and/or made famous in 1970 by the likes of such musical legends as Paul McCartney, John Lennon, Cat Stevens, John Fogerty and CCR, Smokey Robinson, Joe Cocker, Simon & Garfunkel, Eric Clapton and more. Check out the Saguaro Road official blog for more details.

In addition, you can read Marc's latest blog on MarcCohn.net where he talks about the inspiration behind the new album, where and when the idea began to take shape and why the choice to feature songs from 1970.

New Music Video For Jamey Johnson's "High Cost Of Living"

Jamey Johnson's latest music video "High Cost Of Living" was directed by and stars Clifton Collins, Jr. Watch it below...

CD Reviews- Ray Wylie Hubbard- A: Enlightenment B: Endarkenment (Hint: There Is No C)

The Background:
2009 release from the Texas-based singer/songwriter. With a keen eye for observation and a wise man's knowledge, Ray Wylie Hubbard composes and performs a dozen songs that couldn't spring from anywhere else but out of his fertile Rock 'n' Roll bluesy poet-in-the-blistering-heat southern noggin. The writing and recording of A. Enlightenment B. Endarkenment came on the heels of Hubbard's screenplay endeavor, which was funded and filmed with a cast of icons including Kris Kristopherson, Dwight Yoakam, and Lizzy Caplan. A weekly radio show, constant touring, and producing kept him busy, but didn't manage to steal the Texan singer/songwriter's focus. The outcome of the album is a juxtaposition of songs like 'Four Horseman Of The Apocalypse,” a fundamental Gospel piece, and 'Drunken Poet's Dream,' a co-write with Hayes Carll.

The Review:
Click HERE to read the review written at The 9513.

Sounds Like:
A more countrified Tom Petty

Track Highlights (suggested iPod adds):
Drunken Poets Dream
Pots and Pans
Down Home Country Blues
Tornado Ripe

The Verdict:
Three & A Half Stars Out Of Five

All About Josh Turner's New Album Haywire

Josh Turner talks below about his upcoming February album, Haywire...

Jessica Harp Premieres Music Video For "A Woman Needs"

Watch former Wreckers member Jessica Harp's brand new video below. (Email subscribers can click the blue headline to watch.)

An Interview With Jason Eady Over At The 9513

Jason Eady is a singer-songwriter whose music is a distillation of country, bluegrass, blues, gospel, folk and Southern rock, but in essence is roots all the way, with organic arrangements, genuine lyrics, and strong lead and harmony vocals, no matter what style of song he is writing. His 2009 album When The Money's All Gone was critically acclaimed and even one of That Nashville Sound's top albums for the year.

I had an opportunity to interview Jason over at The 9513 where he talked about the new album, growing up in Mississippi and some classic country stuff he's currently working on. Read a snippet of the interview below, but the catch the whole thing HERE.

"I had quit playing music for a while and moved to Texas for a job. I was getting close to 30 years old. I figured my time had passed and I wasn’t going to do it any longer. But when I got here, I found out it was incredibly receptive to new music. It was the first place I’d ever moved to that was that open to new kinds of music and different styles. People actually expected you to play your own songs whereas in other places they’ll tolerate you playing your own songs but they really want to hear the covers. It was so refreshing to see that I thought I’d give it one more shot playing open mics on stage everywhere I could. When I’d travel on business, I’d take my guitar and go to the clubs at night. It just kind of took off. One thing led to another and it started going. I finally quit my job and here I am."

Great New DVD Featuring Country's Classic Performers Available Today

A must have two-DVD set that contains nearly seven hours of performances and behind-the-scenes footage of Country music Superstars Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton and the late Johnny Cash and Tammy Wynette is soon available. This is a reissue of a 1978 CMT television special at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, TN. Others on this set are Roy Acuff, Eddy Arnold, Chet Atkins, Glen Campbell, Ray Charles, Charlie Daniels Band, Crystal Gayle, Barbara Mandrell, Bill Monroe, Anne Murray, Charley Pride, Conway Twitty, Marty Robbins and many more. The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and Shout! factories combine their efforts to release this Classic two-DVD set, Country’s Greatest Stars Live: Volume 1 and 2, today- January 26, 2010. The DVDs retail for $14.98 each at the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum, online at www.countrymusichalloffame.com and retail outlets nationwide.

Rowdy Friends Tour To Feature Hank Jr, Jamey Johnson, Eric Church & The Grascals

Country music icon Hank Williams Jr. will team up this spring with Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, and The Grascals for an outing dubbed the “Rowdy Friends Tour 2010.”

“The tour is scheduled to commence April 2nd in Charleston, WV with shows each weekend throughout April,” says Vector Management’s, Ken Levitan.

The tour's initial round of dates will kick off April 2nd, with additional shows spread over the weekends of April and more dates announced.

Up & Coming New Nashville- Bre Dawn (With Exclusive Interview)

It’s always nice being able to tout a girl from our hometown, and although she hails from a number of different locales across the United States including Atlanta, San Diego, and Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, Bre Dawn calls Sacramento a hometown too. Dawn brings a unique perspective and personality to each of the songs she writes and performs. Her debut CD, aptly entitled Cali Country Girl, was released this past Spring.

Influenced by a number of renowned performers, Bre is being likened by industry insiders to a number of cross-over singers who enjoy solid success in both the pop and country arenas. On more than one occasion Bre has explained that her song stylings oftentimes are inspired by everyday events in her life. There is an evident honesty in both her song writing and her vibrant performances. Through both her song writing and her performances Bre strives to connect with her audience because of the raw reality of her words and of her singing.

Although new to the professional music scene, Bre is not a novice when it comes to writing, singing and entertainment. With her first performance occurring in a second grade musical, Bre has been singing, dancing and acting ever since. She also has had professional training through the years as well.

Not one to permit moss to grow under her feet, even as her debut CD is heading onto the market Bre is hard at work on her next project. On the heels of the release of Cali Country Girl Bre is back writing new songs and in the studio working on her follow-up CD.

As noted, Bre already has started to garner attention from the entertainment industry. In this regard, she is collaborating with some of the hottest pop and country song writers in the U.S.A. today. Additionally, she attracted an experienced Los Angeles based producer to oversee the creation of Cali Country Girl, a rare opportunity for a fresh talent.

When not working on her latest project or performing, Bre likes to spend time with friends – including long days at the beach. She also enjoys trips to visit her parents and brother in Sacramento and going fishing with her grandfather in Minnesota. Her relationships and her roots continue to play the most significant role in her music.


That Nashville Sound- What brought you to music in the first place?

Bre Dawn- I first started getting into music when I was in Kindergarten. I went to Elementary School in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota and it was a requirement to take music classes and I absolutely fell in love with it! Ever since then I was involved with choir, musicals, dancing and basically anything I could do to be performing in front of an audience. I started writing songs about four years ago and still crafting my songwriting! I have learned so much from working with other songwriters and am very blessed they want to be apart of my music.

TNS- Describe your music- what's the mission behind the music?

BD- On my current EP, I really wanted this project to be fun, light and bubbly! I co-wrote 4 of the 6 songs and it was an amazing experience! I am in transition right now with my music because this last year I have been writing a lot and just finding myself and within that process I realized a lot of what I was writing about was my relationship and love for God. He has completely transformed my life and I want to give it all to him and I think I’m being called to incorporate that part of my life with my music. I have also been meeting with a few different non-profit organizations I support and believe in and am trying to get as involved as I can! I have some really exciting projects coming up so stay tuned.

TNS- What might people be surprised to find out about you?

BD- I may look like a girly girl which I am but I also love to be outdoors camping, quading, and fishing! I may have spent most of my life in California but I have also grown up in Minnesota. I feel like I had the best of both worlds!

TNS- What kind of music are you listening to? What's in your iPod?

BD- I have everything and anything from the latest country, rock, oldies, Christian! I find myself listening to a lot of female artists because I like to sing them! No offense guys I love you too.

TNS- If you had a crystal ball and looked forward five years, what do you see for yourself?

BD- Hopefully, I’m finished with an album and just touring as much as I can so I am able to connect with my fans and keep building my fan base. I would really like to travel to other countries as well. Lastly, I want to be making a difference in the world with whatever I have to offer other people.

You can check out more about Bre at www.BreDawn.com.

Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow & Keith Urban Collaborate On "Hope For Haiti"- Watch It Here

In case you missed it Friday night, Kid Rock, Sheryl Crow and Keith Urban collaborated on the old R&B classic, "Lean On Me," during the "Hope For Haiti" celebrity fundraiser. It was a terrific performance. Watch it below...

TNS Video History- Mark Wills- " I Do"