By Dan Tackett
July 27, 2011
Time Life and the Estate of Hank Williams announced today the Sept. 13 release of newly discovered historic Williams recordings that have been meticulously restored with state of the art technology.
Hank Williams: The Legend Begins is a three-CD package that offers one disc entitled “Rare And Unreleased,” which contains the earliest recordings of a 15-year-old Williams and four songs from a home recording in 1940. The other two CDs are from Hank Williams’…
By Dan Tackett
December 6, 2010
Lebanon, Tenn. — Cracker Barrel Old Country Store’s next CD in its exclusive music program will feature some of the biggest names in country music joining up with one of the most beloved bands on today’s bluegrass scene, The Grascals. The album, The Grascals & Friends – Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin, has 13 country music songs on it that fans have probably heard before, but most likely not like this. The Grascals bring their own bluegrass style to the tunes and bring the different tracks to life with eight of their friends, including Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels and Dolly Parton….
By Dan Tackett
September 14, 2010
Gibson’s legendary factory in Bozeman, Montana, home of Gibson Acoustic, has announced three extraordinary holiday models in limited quantities in time for the holiday season. They are the Lennon Anniversary Models.
Born on October 9, 1940, John Lennon still remains one of the most significant voices in music. Decades after his passing, his message of peace still resonates with his fans around the world. At the request of Yoko Ono, Gibson Acoustic…
By Dan Tackett
August 31, 2010
Nashville, Tenn., — The Violin Shop in Nashville, Tenn., is caving in to what it calls a wealth of requests to host jam sessions in the prestigious fiddle shop.
The store will hold the monthly jam nights on the first Tuesday of the month, starting Sept. 7.
“… we invite you to bring your fiddle/mandolin/guitar, etc. and come on out for some…
By Dan Tackett
August 17, 2010
George Jones alongside Al Dexter and Ray Winkler will be inducted into the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame on Aug. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Texas Country Music Hall of Fame Theater.
This year’s special guest performer will be Mel Tillis and the Statesiders. Also performing will be the Justin Trevino Band featuring Tony Booth, Georgette Jones,…