Monthly Archives: March 2013
Flatt Lonesome – Flatt Lonesome
Flatt Lonesome – Flatt Lonesome
by: W.J. Hallock
Label: Pisgah Ridge
Released: January, 2013
This CD, by “FLATT LONESOME,” is compelling evidence that the future of bluegrass music is in talented, capable and passionate hands. On this, their debut release on Pisgah Ridge Records, they play with a nostalgic, traditional feel, the result being an authentic homage to their predecessors.
Their vocals shine with a “family” flavor that only siblings seem to naturally and inherently possess. Kelsi, Charli and Buddy Robertson sing three part harmony with the ease of having been born to do it, and in my humble opinion, they have the potential to one day be as good as the Whites or the Isaacs. As young as they are, and as good as they are, it’s only a matter of time.
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The Steeldrivers – Hammer Down Album
The SteelDrivers – Hammer Down
By: W.J. Hallock
Label: Rounder Records
Release Date: February 2013
From the sounds of the newest CD by THE STEELDRIVERS, it’s obvious that lightning really can strike the same place twice. This release, “HAMMER DOWN,” is the first to include new singer/songwriter Gary Nichols and new mandolin man Brent Truitt. Fiddler Tammy Rogers, bass player Mike Fleming and banjo ace Richard Bailey must have had the gods of musical fate looking over their shoulders, because the replacements they found for Chris Stapleton and Mike Henderson don’t miss a lick, sliding right into place and keeping the band’s momentum motorin’ right along.
This recording is every bit as distinct, different and edgy as their previous CD’s, maybe even more so…… there are songs you’ll hear on this one that are a direct result of the three remaining members charging full steam ahead, flexing their musical muscles and lighting a fire under the project. Having long time Producer/engineer Luke Wooten’s technical stability and talent in the mix also helped to keep that STEELDRIVERS “machismo” intact.
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Wheelhouse – Special Edition album cover
like family while relaxing and enjoying real home-style food and shopping that’s surprisingly unique, genuinely fun and reminiscent of America’s country heritage…all at a fair price. The restaurant serves up delicious, home-style country food such as meatloaf and homemade chicken n’ dumplins as well as its made-from-scratch biscuits using an old family recipe. The authentic old country retail store is fun to shop and offers unique gifts and self-indulgences.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store® Exclusive CD, Deep Roots, earns top spot on Billboard’s Bluegrass Albums Chart
dobro, Steven does an excellent job shaping his devotionals to the new sound.” Country Weekly‘s David Guy adds, “’Be Still and Know‘ is much more contemporary here with some glorious harmonies and chord choices. Steven stands tall with his single-vocal performance of ‘Rock of Ages.’ ‘He Touched Me,’ made famous by Elvis Presley, is enhanced by the group vocals and the softness of the band.”
Left to right: Herb Chapman, Jr. (brother), Steven Curtis Chapman, Herb Chapman, Sr. (father).
Latin GRAMMY® winner Emílio Santiago was one of Brazil’s most romantic voices, with a career spanning more than four decades and such memorable hits as “Saigon,” “Lembra De Mim,” “Vai E Vem,” and “Verdade Chinesa.” Recognized as one of the first Brazilian artists to contribute to the Música Popular Brasileira movement of the ’70s, he was an ongoing champion in protecting the native rhythms of his country such as samba and bossa nova and launched a new movement known as Aquarela Brasileira, a seven-part music series preserving the legendary sound of MPB. It is with sadness that we bid farewell to this remarkable velvet voice artist, and our deepest condolences are extended to his family, friends, colleagues, and fans.
Gabriel Abaroa Jr.
President/CEO
The Latin Recording Academy
Comunicado da Academia Latina da Gravação® sobre Emilio Santiago
Emílio Santiago, ganhador do Latin GRAMMY®, era uma das vozes mais românticas do Brasil e tinha uma carreira de mais de quatro décadas de sucessos memoráveis como “Saigon”, “Lembra de Mim”, “Vai e Vem” e “Verdade Chinesa”. Reconhecido como um dos primeiros artistas brasileiros a contribuir com o movimento iniciado nos anos 1970 e conhecido até hoje como Música Popular Brasileira ou apenas MPB, ele sempre foi uma espécie de protetor dos ritmos nativos do país tais como o samba e a bossa nova. Emilio Santiago lançou um movimento chamado Aquarela Brasileira, uma série musical dividida em sete partes preservando o legendário som da MPB. É com pesar que dizemos adeus a este artista com VOZ DE VELUDO, e estendemos nossas condolências à sua família, amigos, colegas e fãs.
Gabriel Abaroa Jr.
Presidente/CEO
Academia Latina da Gravação
THE RECORDING ACADEMY® TO HONOR GRAMMY® AND ACADEMY AWARD® WINNER JENNIFER HUDSON AT GRAMMYS ON THE HILL® AWARDS APRIL 17
Washington’s Most Interesting Mix of Music and Politics Will Take Place at the Hamilton with Proceeds Benefiting the GRAMMY Foundation® Advocacy Day for Music Makers Will Take Place on Capitol Hill April 18
WASHINGTON, D.C. (March 18, 2013) — The Recording Academy® — the organization internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards®— will present its 2013 GRAMMYs on the Hill® Awards in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, April 17 at the Hamilton. Known as “Washington’s most interesting mix of music and politics,” the event will honor GRAMMY® and Academy Award® winner Jennifer Hudson for her artistic achievements and generosity as a philanthropist.
“We are elated to recognize Jennifer Hudson as not only a gifted musician and actress but as an extraordinary humanitarian who has selflessly contributed her time and talent to numerous worthwhile causes,” said Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow. “She is one of the industry’s most enduring, giving and gifted women, and we are privileged to be honoring her artistry, her commitment, and her generosity.”
GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards: April 17 The GRAMMYs on the Hill Awards will take place on April 17 at the Hamilton with special guest presenters and performers, and will recognize Hudson with The Academy’s Recording Artists’ Coalition Award (named for The Academy’s artists’ rights program founded by Don Henley and Sheryl Crow). The event will include a cocktail reception and dinner preceding the awards ceremony, and will also thank key legislators who help improve the environment for music makers. Proceeds will benefit the GRAMMY Foundation®’s Signature Schools, which provides support for underserved music programs throughout the country, and a GRAMMY Foundation Signature School that has demonstrated excellence in music education will receive a grant to support its music initiatives. The evening is sponsored by SESAC.
GRAMMYs on the Hill Advocacy Day: April 18 The day after the Awards ceremony, The Recording Academy will host GRAMMYs on the Hill Advocacy Day, where hundreds of music professionals from across the country will visit with legislators to advance pro-music policies that improve the environment for music and its makers. Now in its eighth year, it is the music community’s only annual advocacy day in Washington, and features a morning briefing with keynote speeches by leading legislators and lobbying members of Congress on Capitol Hill.
About Jennifer Hudson
An Academy Award-winning actress, GRAMMY Award-winning recording artist and bestselling author, Jennifer Hudson is an extraordinary talent. From humble beginnings, Hudson began singing in a small Chicago church where, week after week, she brought the congregation to its feet. From there, she’s gone on to worldwide acclaim.
In 2007, Hudson won an Academy Award for her role as Effie in the smash hit Dreamgirls, an adaptation of the Broadway musical. Her breakout film performance also garnered her a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a BAFTA, and an NAACP Image Award. She was also honored by the Broadcast Film Critics Association, the National Board of Review, and was named Entertainer of the Year at the Soul Train Awards.
Hudson also received an NAACP Image Award nomination in 2009 for her role in Fox Searchlight’s The Secret Life of Bees, co-starred in the box-office hit Sex and the City, and was most recently seen in the Farrelly brothers’ comedy The Three Stooges.
Hudson has made the same kind of impact in the world of music with the successful release of both of her Arista Records albums. In 2008, her debut self-titled album won a GRAMMY for Best R&B Album, which was presented by one of Hudson’s idols, Whitney Houston. The RIAA gold-certified album entered the Billboard Top 200 at No. 2, marked the biggest first week sales for an R&B female entry since 2004, and has since sold more than 1.1 million albums worldwide to date. Most recently, she released her sophomore album, I Remember Me, in 2011, to rave reviews. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Top 200 and the R&B Albums charts, and has since been certified gold by the RIAA.
In 2009, Jennifer, along with her sister Julia, founded the Julian D. King Gift Foundation in loving memory of her nephew and her sister’s son Julian, who they lost in 2008. As a catalyst for change in children’s health, education and welfare, the Foundation exists to provide stability, support and positive experiences for children of all backgrounds so that they will become productive, confident and happy adults. The work of the foundation is carried out through fund raising events, the content and proceeds of which are used to support and encourage the positive development of children. Jennifer and Julia have thus far hosted four annual toy drives at Christmas for less fortunate children in the Chicago area as well as founding Hatch Day in 2011, an annual back-to-school supply drive, which takes place in August on Julian’s birthday, to make sure all children start their school year with the supplies they need.
Most recently, Hudson finished production on several feature films, all of which are expected to be released this year. She also filmed three episodes for a guest-starring arc on NBC’s acclaimed series “Smash,” which just returned for its second season in February 2013. This spring, Hudson can also be seen in Lifetime’s series of short films, Call Me Crazy, a follow-up to the critically acclaimed Five, an anthology on the impact of breast cancer.
Expanding her talents in the arts, Hudson added author and clothing designer to her list of talents in 2012. In January she published her inspirational bestselling memoir, I Got This: How I Changed My Ways, Found Myself And Lost Everything That Weighed Me Down, and then she launched her first clothing line the Jennifer Hudson Collection, which debuted on QVC in September 2012. Additionally, Hudson has been the national spokesperson for Weight Watchers since 2010.
Established in 1957, The Recording Academy is an organization of musicians, songwriters, producers, engineers and recording professionals that is dedicated to improving the cultural condition and quality of life for music and its makers. Internationally known for the GRAMMY Awards — the preeminent peer-recognized award for musical excellence and the most credible brand in music — The Recording Academy is responsible for groundbreaking professional development, cultural enrichment, advocacy, education and human services programs. The Academy continues to focus on its mission of recognizing musical excellence, advocating for the well-being of music makers and ensuring music remains an indelible part of our culture. For more information about The Academy, please visit www.grammy.com. For breaking news and exclusive content, follow @TheGRAMMYs on Twitter, like “The GRAMMYs” on Facebook, and join The GRAMMYs’ social communities on Foursquare, GetGlue, Google +, Instagram, Pinterest, Tumblr, and YouTube.
Jack Greene (January 7, 1930 – March 15, 2013) was an American country musician. Nicknamed the “Jolly Greene Giant” due to his height and deep voice, Greene was a long time member of the Grand Ole Opry. A three-time Grammy Award nominee, Greene is best-known for his 1966 hit “There Goes My Everything.” The song dominated the Country music charts for nearly two months in 1967 and earned Greene “Male Vocalist of the Year”, “Single of the Year”, “Album of the Year” and “Song of the Year” honors from the Country Music Association. Green had a total of five #1 Country hits and three others that reached the Top Ten.
Billboard magazine named Greene one of the Top 100 “Most Played Artists”.
Jack Greene’s first Top 40 hit came in early 1966 with Ever Since My Baby Went Away, peaking at #37. Later that year, Decca released what would become his signature song, There Goes My Everything. The song reached #1 and stayed on top of the Country charts for 7 weeks while also becoming a crossover hit; the album stayed No. 1 for an entire year.
Read more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Greene
Previously a member of Samson, Burr joined Iron Maiden in 1979. An acquaintance of then-Iron Maiden guitarist Dennis Stratton, Burr played on their first three records: Iron Maiden, Killers and their breakthrough release The Number of the Beast. Burr was fired from the band in 1982 during The Beast on the Road tour. He was replaced by the band’s current drummer, Nicko McBrain. Burr co-wrote one song on The Number of the Beast, “Gangland”, and another song, “Total Eclipse”, that was cut from the album and showed up as the b-side of the “Run to the Hills” single, and later on the Number Of The Beast remastered CD re-release.
Burr also appeared on “The Number of the Beast” and “Run To The Hills” videos.
Iron Maiden lead singer Bruce Dickinson considered Burr to be “…the best drummer the band ever had.
Read more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clive_Burr
Grand Ole Opry Star Bobby Osborne tells us the story of “Rocky Top”.
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( brought to you by www.MusicChartsMagazine.com – The History of Rocky Top – )
In 1994, The Osborne Brothers were inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Hall of Honor. The induction is considered bluegrass music’s highest honor.
In 1973, the Osborne Brothers performed at the White House as the first bluegrass group ever.
Hits
Their song “Ruby Are You Mad” came in 1956 after signing with MGM Records (1956) and began a string of hits through 1986. Among them were “Once More” (1958), “Up This Hill & Down” (1965), “Making Plans” (1965), “Rocky Top” (1967), “Tennessee Hound Dog” (1969), and “Midnight Flyer” (1972). The Osborne Brothers’ final chart appearance came in late 1986 with a new version of “Rocky Top”.
Read more on the Osborne Brothers at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osborne_Brothers
Bobby Osborne Awards and Honors:
– Member of the Grand Ole Opry since Aug. 8, 1964
– CMA Vocal Group of the Year (Osborne Brothers): 1971
– 6 CMA Vocal Group of the Year Nominations (Osborne Brothers): 1970-1975
– Music City News “Number One Bluegrass Group” (Osborne Brothers): 1971-1978
– SPBGMA Male Vocalist of the Year: 1990
– Inducted into the International Bluegrass Hall of Honor (Osborne Brothers): Sept. 22, 1994
– IBMA Instrumental Album of the Year (Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza): Oct. 19, 2000
– IBMA Recorded Event of the Year (Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza): Oct. 19, 2000
– Inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame: 2002
– Uncle Dave Macon Days 2008 Heritage Award: Jun. 12, 2008
– Inducted into the International Bluegrass Hall of Honor (Lonesome Pine Fiddlers): Oct. 1, 2009
“Rocky Top” is an American country and bluegrass song written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant in 1967 and first recorded by the Osborne Brothers later that same year. The song, which is a city-dweller’s lamentation over the loss of a simpler and freer existence in the hills of Tennessee, is one of Tennessee’s eight official state songs and has been recorded by dozens of artists from multiple musical genres worldwide since its publication. In U.S. college athletics, “Rocky Top” is associated with the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee, whose Pride of the Southland Band has played a marching band version of the song at the school’s sporting events since the early 1970s.
The Osborne Brothers’ 1967 bluegrass version of the song reached number thirty-three on the U.S. Country charts.
Read more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Top
Everyone knows the great country music legend Charley Pride…
Dion Pride ( Charley Pride’s son ) is Music Charts Magazine’s 1st Independent Artist Interview. – Music Charts Magazine History – March 9th, 2013
Dion has opened for Charley for many years on the road, sings full time and has toured various countries.
Chick the play button to hear the best of Dion Pride. ~
Dion Pride has entertained the troops on USO tours in Panama, Honduras, Guantanamo Bay and the island of Antigua. He has sung and performed for audiences around the world in countries like England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada and all the continental United States.
