Category: Country Music

USA Today said she’s “ Nashville’s best bet for stardom”. Kenny Rogers said she’s “One of the best singers in the business”. She’s the recipient of a CMA Award for “Vocal Event of the Year – Does She Love You”. She’s won an ACM award for “New Female Vocalist of the Year”. She’s a Grammy Award winner for Best Country Vocal Collaboration for “Does He Love You” with Reba McEntire. She’s appeared on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, the Today Show, the Late Show with David Letterman, Regis and…

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He’s had 16 Number One Singles and sold more than 7 million albums. He was voted the “Top New Male Vocalist” in 1992 by Billboard Magazine. In 1993, the Academy of Country Music also voted him the “Top New Male Vocalist”. In 2006, he launched Rocky Comfort Records, his own record label in partnership with his Manager /Brother Laney Lawrence. His first single “Find out Who Your Friends Are” was released August 21 st 2006. His first studio album will be released in early 2007. His name is Tracy Lawrence…

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Every musician has probably wondered what it would be like to play with a Superstar. Matt O’Meilia doesn’t have to wonder. He did it. He was the drummer for Santa Fe, Garth Brooks first band. Matt O’Meilia recounts his time with Garth in the book – Garth Brooks: The Road out of Santa Fe (University of Oklahoma Press). Q – Matt, after reading your book, I came away with a profound respect for Garth Brooks. He is the kind of guy every band would want in their group. What surprises…

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When he first started, he was opening shows for the likes of Jan and Dean and The Beach Boys. Then he got into the record promotion business and made quite a name for himself, especially at RCA where he caught the attention of Elvis. His own hits in the 70s included “Trying To Beat The Morning Home” and “When Can We Do This Again”. Named Best New Male Artist in 1976 by Cashbox, he went on to have ten consecutive number one songs, including “Only One You”, “Party Time” and…

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Did you ever wonder what it would be like to be the parent of a famous child? Betty Trimble knows. She’s the mother of country superstar Tim McGraw. Affectionately known as “McMom” by a growing circle of fans and admirers, Betty Trimble has written her autobiography—”A Mother’s Story” . We talked with Betty “McMom” Trimble about her life and her son Tim McGraw. Q – How does it feel to be the mother of a famous singer? How has life changed for you? A – I tell you it’s really…

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In 1980, Johnny Lee shot to the Top of the Country charts, with a recording of a song called “Lookin’ for Love”. That song of course was featured in the soundtrack of the John Travolta/Debra Winger films – “Urban Cowboy”. How did Johnny Lee come to record that song? How did it change his life? What’s he doing these days? That’s what we wanted to find out. Q – Johnny, you actually released a Christmas CD in July. That’s kind of strange isn’t it? A – (Laughs). You know, the…

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She loves to sing. Does she ever!! She’s released 23 albums and enjoyed 36 hit singles. She’s won the Country Music Association’s Female Vocalist of the Year, Music City News Female Vocalist of the Year, Billboard Magazine’s Top Country Female Vocalist, Cashbox Magazine’s Top Country Female Vocalist, Academy of Country Music Female Vocalist of the Year, British-based Country Music Round-Up Most Popular International Female Solo Act, and she was chosen to the Country Music Hall of Fame Walkway of Stars. She’s worked on studio sessions for such artists as Loretta…

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When we caught up with Rhett Akins in August 1995, he was one of the fastest rising and hottest performers in all of Country Music. He had in fact just completed a rather extensive tour with Reba McEntire. And, that’s where we begin. Q – Rhett, is it a performer’s dream or a performer’s nightmare to open a show for someone like Reba? A – Well, I guess it’s according to the performer. But, for me it’s a dream. Definitely not even close to a nightmare. The only nightmare I…

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In a relatively short amount of time, Terry McBride made quite a name for himself in Country circles. Just consider: In 1989, Terry put together his group McBride And The Ride. In 1991, the group was nominated for the Top Vocal Group from both the Academy Of Country Music and the Country Music Association. They won Cashbox Magazine’s “New Group Of The Year” award that same year. Two albums yielded two Number One records and two Top 5 Singles. Terry spoke about his rise to fame and the new line-up…

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They started out as a Georgia bar band, but, they’ve taken their act all the way to the Top. They were named Best New Group in 1993 by the Academy of Country Music. They’ve sold some 5 million CD’s. Their name is—–Confederate Railroad. Lead vocalist and founding member Danny Shirley spoke with us about his group. Q – You’ve got this new CD out called “Unleashed”. How are you promoting it? Are you out on the road? A – Oh, yeah. Of course we still do about 120 shows a…

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