Alison Krauss & Union Station’s ‘Paper Airplane’ Debuts at No. 1
Alison Krauss and Union Station have flown into the top spot on Billboard's Country Albums chart with the No. 1 debut of their latest album, 'Paper Airplane.' The disc also scores the No. 3 spot on the...
View ArticleTop 10 Country Songs That Aren’t Singles … Yet (May 2011)
Artists and their record labels work hard to decide which songs on an album are the best fit for country radio. But sometimes the best tracks are overlooked! In our not-so-humble opinion, these are the...
View ArticleAlison Krauss & Union Station Rework ‘Simpsons’ Theme Song
She's Grammy's golden girl, with a record 27 wins to her credit, but Alison Krauss may be feeling a bit more yellow these days! As part of the celebration of the upcoming 500th episode of the...
View ArticleAlison Krauss, Eagles to Receive Berklee College of Music Honorary Degrees
Singer-musician-producer Alison Krauss and rock-country supergroup Eagles are the latest musicians who will have honorary doctor of music degrees bestowed upon them by Boston's prestigious Berklee...
View ArticleCharlie Louvin Documentary Celebrates Singer’s Legacy
Ira and Charlie Louvin, who performed together as the Louvin Brothers in the '50s and '60s, became one of country music's most heralded duos. From the late Gram Parsons to George Jones and the rock...
View ArticleDolly Parton’s ‘Coat of Many Colors’ Added to Library of Congress National...
Harry Herd, WireImage Dolly Parton's autobiographical 1971 hit, "Coat of Many Colors" is one of 25 recordings added to the Library of Congress' National Recording Registry for 2011,...
View ArticleBluegrass Award Nominations Led by IIIrd Tyme Out, Alison Krauss & Union Station
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out topped the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)'s awards nominees this year with nine nods, among them Entertainer of the Year. They are followed by...
View Article‘Malibu Country': Dave Stewart Teams With Reba to Make Sweet Dreams Reality
WireImage When you think about the idea of putting Reba McEntire, one of Nashville's most iconic singers who also acts, in "Malibu Country," a new TV sitcom that explores infidelity, divorce and the...
View ArticleGrammys 2013: Country Performances in Short Supply?
Country music has been an integral part of the Grammy Awards since the first trophies were presented in 1959, although the first country Grammy was actually awarded to folk group the Kingston Trio for...
View ArticleSandra Boynton Releasing Debut Country Album
Warner Music Nashville Bestselling children's author, songwriter and music producer Sandra Boynton has announced the release of her first country music album, 'Frog Trouble.' The record features guest...
View ArticleDierks Bentley ‘Fesses Up to Drunken Texting
We all know the hazards of "drunk dialing," but what about texting after you've enjoyed a few cocktails? Dierks Bentley found out the dangers when he sent a text message to one of his musical idols,...
View ArticleAlison Krauss, Big Kenny Lend Voices for Haiti Relief Efforts
Alison Krauss and Big Kenny are the latest country stars lending their talents to help the victims of Haiti, suffering from that country's devastating earthquake on January 12. Benefiting Compassion...
View ArticleZac Brown Band, Alison Krauss to ‘Hangout’ on the Beach
The Hangout Beach Music and Arts Festival has announced its 2010 lineup, which features the Zac Brown Band, Alison Krauss and Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas, Jerry Jeff Walker, Ben Harper and...
View ArticleLee Ann Womack Declared ‘Sexiest Singer’ by Singing Legend
Alison Krauss is undoubtedly the favorite singer of countless country music fans. But now the multiple Grammy winner is revealing which artists top her own list. "My current favorite female...
View ArticleRounder Records Purchased by Concord Music Group
Hot on the heels of the announcement that Lyric Street Records is closing its doors and Sony Music Chairman Joe Galante stepping down, another established label has been purchased in a move that sends...
View Article‘Glee’ Cast Adds Songwriter Paul Overstreet’s Son, Chord
The mega-popular musical TV series 'Glee' will have a Nashville connection when the show returns in the fall. One of the show's new cast members will be Chord Overstreet, the son of CMA, ACM and...
View ArticleRobert Plant Rediscovers His ‘Joy,’ Thanks to Alison Krauss
Although he and Alison Krauss won five Grammys for their album 'Raising Sand,' many speculated that Robert Plant, best known as the front man for Led Zeppelin, would return to his rock roots. Yet his...
View ArticleDierks Bentley ‘Elated’ Over CMA Recognition
Dierks Bentley admits he was a bit surprised by the reaction he has received for his new bluegrass-tinged album, 'Up on the Ridge,' especially with the three CMA nominations he garnered, including one...
View ArticleRobert Plant Finds ‘Joy’ in Musical Kinship
Former Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has become something of an Americana fixture, thanks to his multi-award-winning album, 'Raising Sand,' recorded with Alison Krauss and the tour which followed,...
View ArticleDailey and Vincent Take Top Honors at Bluegrass Awards
Dailey and Vincent held on to their status as the IBMA (International Bluegrass Music Association) Entertainer of the Year for the second consecutive year Thursday night at the association's annual...
View ArticleKeith Urban Teams Friends and Heroes for All for the Hall 2010
Keith Urban returns for his second 'All for the Hall' concert benefiting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville Tuesday, October 5. The all-star event will feature performances by Hall...
View ArticleKeith Urban Joined By All-Star Friends at All for the Hall Benefit
Some of country music's biggest names were on stage in Nashville Monday night to celebrate and raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame for Keith Urban's second annual All for the Hall benefit...
View ArticleJerry Douglas Salutes Dobro Legend Tut Taylor
While few would argue that Jerry Douglas is the finest Dobro player working today, the influential musician has helped pay homage to another iconic innovator on the instrument also known as the...
View ArticleKeith Urban and ‘We’re All for the Hall’ Raise Nearly $450,000
Frederick Breedon, Getty Images "It's the house that holds all the music," Vince Gill said last Tuesday night (October 5) from the stage of Nashville's Bridgestone Arena....
View Article‘Willie & the Wheel II’ Set to Arrive in May
'Willie & The Wheel' was such a success, they're doing it again. When Willie Nelson and Ray Benson, leader and founder of Asleep at the Wheel, teamed up in 2009 for the 'Willie & The...
View ArticleKenny Rogers Releases First Live Christmas Album
Kenny Rogers will continue his long-standing tradition of celebrating the holiday season with his annual Christmas & Hits tour, and this year, his fans will receive an extra special gift. The...
View ArticleTop Country Albums of 2010
2010 was an extraordinary year for country music, as seasoned performers reinvented themselves in ways we never thought possible and previously untapped talent exploded onto the scene. After hours of...
View ArticleBill Anderson’s Career Celebrated With Five-Disc Set
Legendary singer-songwriter Bill Anderson, affectionately called Whispering Bill because of his soft vocal style, will release his first-ever CD boxed set in 2011. According to Music Row, the five-disc...
View ArticleRobert Plant and Alison Krauss’ Follow-Up Disc Is on Hold
Alison Krauss and Robert Plant will likely record a follow-up to their five-time Grammy Award winning 2007 album 'Raising Sand,' but don't expect that to happen right away. Although fans have clamored...
View ArticleAlison Krauss & Union Station to Fly Again With ‘Paper Airplane’
Alison Krauss and Union Station will release a new album titled 'Paper Airplane' on April 12. It's the band's first since 2004's triple-time Grammy-winning, 'Lonely Runs Both Ways.' Produced by the...
View ArticleAlison Krauss Enjoying a New Attitude, Thanks to Robert Plant
The thrilling combination of the angelic-voiced Alison Krauss and rock titan Robert Plant lifted their collaborative 2007 effort, 'Raising Sand' to multiple-Grammy-winning status. So, it was no...
View ArticleAlison Krauss & Union Station Soar Again With ‘Paper Airplane’
Alison Krauss is a spectacularly gifted vocalist, fiddle player and producer. Since her first album at age 16, each of the remarkable projects the Illinois native has been involved with over the past...
View ArticleAlison Krauss Recalls Jaw-Dropping Grammy Moment
Since her first Grammy award in 1990 for Best Bluegrass Recording ('I've Got That Old Feeling'), Alison Krauss has won more Grammy trophies than any other female artist in history. Claiming a total of...
View ArticleAlison Krauss & Union Station, ‘Paper Airplane’ — New Video & Free MP3!
Fans only have a few more days to wait until Alison Krauss & Union Station return to record stores for the first time since 2004 with new music. 'Paper Airplane' will be released April 12, but...
View ArticleAlison Krauss & Union Station to Tour With Jerry Douglas
Alison Krauss & Union Station are reuniting with famed producer/musician Jerry Douglas for a summer tour. Kicking off June 4 in Louisville, Ky., the trek will hit about 50 cities in the U.S....
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