Articles filed under Music
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Review: A new voice from Texas rips it but tests the censorsAug 13, 2020 7:00 am - Kolby Cooper, 'œVol. 2" (Combustion Music) Kolby Cooper could add a fresh voice to country radio - if he could only get past the censors. The 21-year-old fire breather f...
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Review: Music writer Sylvie Simmons' 2nd album also a charmAug 13, 2020 7:00 am - Sylvie Simmons, 'œBlue On Blue'ť (Compass Records) Respected music journalist Sylvie Simmons' second album, 'œBlue On Blue,'ť is an intimate collection of sweet songs ab...
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Zach Williams, for King & Country, Kanye West get Dove nodsAug 13, 2020 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Christian artist Zach Williams and for King & Country are the leading artist nominees at this year's Dove Awards, while rapper Kanye West and sin...
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Mickey Guyton is speaking her truth after years of doubtAug 13, 2020 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Mickey Guyton is turning a mirror on country music by speaking her truth and reclaiming both her career and identity. Delivering a one-two punch ...
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Music Review: Kathleen Edwards is back with 'Total Freedom'Aug 12, 2020 7:00 am - Kathleen Edwards, 'œTotal Freedom'ť (Dualtone) Kathleen Edwards' first studio album since 2012, 'œTotal Freedom,'ť is the sound of an artist with a second wind. Burned o...
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Review: Rare spotlight role for superb pianist Matt RollingsAug 12, 2020 7:00 am - Matt Rollings, "Matt Rollings Mosaic'ť (Dualtone Records) A sideman is the frontman on 'œMatt Rollings Mosaic.'ť Rollings earned the shot at center stage with his stella...
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Review: Rumer sets new standards with Hugh Prestwood catalogAug 12, 2020 7:00 am - Rumer, 'œNashville Tears'ť (Cooking Vinyl) The combination of Rumer's crystalline voice and Hugh Prestwood's songs results in some breathtaking, deeply moving music on '...
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Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart to join Country Hall of FameAug 12, 2020 7:00 am - NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Hank Williams Jr., Marty Stuart and songwriter Dean Dillon are the newest inductees to the Country Music Hall of Fame. Announced by the Country ...
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Woodridge rock duo Radar gets crafty for new 'Overcast' videoAug 12, 2020 6:00 am - The Woodridge rock duo Radar was anticipating a big release show for its upcoming album, “Goodnight, Nurse,” and a full summer of performances, but the coronavirus pande...
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Sound check: Mungion, Lil Yachty, Houndmouth play drive-in showsAug 12, 2020 6:00 am - At the drive-in Mungion, with members from throughout the suburban area, brings its fan-favorite funk-infused rock and jams to the Lakeshore Drive-In at Chicago's A...