Archive for March 5th, 2008

A commentary on a commentary: The proposed Sirius – XM merger

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
March 5, 2008

Matt C. of The 9513 Country Music blog has written a very interesting article on the effects of the consolidation of radio ownership. He makes some very strong points in favor of consolidation of America’s media outlets, in regards to the proposed merger of XM and Sirius.
From a musical perspective, I’d agree that approving the [...]

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Tim Hensley’s Long Monday Debuts at #9 on Billboard

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
March 5, 2008

Tim Hensley – “Long Monday” (Rural Rhythm / Blue Chair Records)
Nashville Tenn., — His kind of country may be revved up and full-tilt, but that doesn’t mean Kenny Chesney doesn’t know and love his bluegrass. Taking time out from his own high energy brand of music, the man who has played to over 7 million [...]

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Bluegrass on the Grand Ole Opry This Week

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
March 5, 2008

Ricky Skaggs
Having spent the last 4 months broadcasting from the historic Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville, Tenn., the Grand Ole Opry marked the return to the Opry House with the first Tuesday night Opry of the season on March 4.
This weekend Bobby Osborne & the Rocky Top X-Press along with Ricky Skaggs, The Whites and [...]

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