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“I can’t imagine my life any other way than it’s been.” Bruce Cockburn
Bruce Cockburn sarà in Italia nel 2024 per un mini tour di quattro date. Planetcountry rende omaggio a questo grande artista Canadese attraverso il racconto di Remo Ricaldone. Classe 1945, nato ad Ottawa, Ontario, Bruce Douglas Cockburn ha segnato con passione, incisività, intimismo, poesia, impegno sociale e talento la storia della musica tra folk e blues, jazz e rock, interpretando il tutto con uno stile personale e riconoscibile, degno dei grandi autori ed interpreti. La sua è stata una formazione musicale ricca di esperienze così diversificate da creare un suono unico e in continua crescita e maturazione, dai [...]
CHIP TAYLOR “The Cradle Of All Living Things”
Ottantatreenne nato a Yonkers, nello Stato di New York, James Wesley Voight (fratello del più celebre Jon, attore hollywoodiano, e zio di Angelina Jolie, per coloro che amano il gossip) ha vestito i panni del cantautore da ben più di mezzo secolo con lo pseudonimo di Chip Taylor, raccogliendo successi solo come ‘firmatario’ di classici come “Wild Thing” portata in cima alle hit parades nel 1966 dai Troggs e “Angel Of The Morning”, un million seller per Juice Newton nel 1981. Il suo percorso solista iniziato ad inizio settanta ne ha caratterizzato la grande coerenza e un’introspezione poetica [...]
ROB McNURLIN “”Tent Of The Wicked” / “The Gospel Guitar”
Rob McNurlin, country man proveniente dal Kentucky e cresciuto con una solida dieta musicale fatta di tradizione e di amore per grandi nomi come Johnny Cash e Bob Dylan, è musicista coerente la cui qualità ‘artigianale’ (tutti i dischi sono autoprodotti dalla sua Buffalo Skinner Records) va di pari passo con il non aver mai messo in discussione i suoni più genuini del proprio retaggio culturale. In questa recensione cumulativa sono due i lavori che negli ultimi anni lo hanno visto collaborare fattivamente con la band che da tempo accompagna il grande Marty Stuart, i Fabulous Superlatives. Proprio [...]
Jill Andrews Unveils New Single ‘Better Life’ From Forthcoming Album ‘Modern Age’ (out August 18th)
Today, Nashville singer-songwriter Jill Andrews unveiled her new single 'Better Life' off her forthcoming album Modern Age (out August 18th on Vulture Vulture/Tone Tree). The nucleus to Modern Age and the song that inspired the record, 'Better Life' finds Andrews grieving the loss of a “golden-haired beauty queen” to addiction, wishing there had been another path. The track also features guest vocals from fellow Nashville favourite Becca Mancari. Holler debuted the track and called it “a delicious slice of soft 70s country pop that brings to mind the sadder moments of Golden Hour or the luscious introspective dream pop of Weyes Blood.” "I traveled back to my hometown [...]
Randall King returns to the UK/Europe this September
The Texas troubadour will perform in the UK, Germany, Switzerland and Lichtenstein, with support from Reid Haughton Following Hereford, Texas native Randall King gracing the international stage earlier this year at C2C Festival in London, the country traditionalist hailed by Billboard as a “hardcore country vocalist” will continue his international trek this Autumn, with a new slate of European tour dates and festival appearances. Tickets are on-sale now at randallkingmusic.com. Known for his road warrior diet of over 150 dates each year touring across the United States, the hustling King will carry the Autumn leg of his tour through eight new cities [...]
DAVID NAIL RELEASES NEW EP BEST OF ME
Acclaimed country music singer-songwriter, David Nail, released Best of Me, his new 4-song EP . The project includes previous high-streaming releases and the brand new single “Silverado.” It features a blend of contemporary country sounds and introspective storytelling, telling the tale of the evolution of a summer fling as heard on “Sunset Carousel” to the special moment of popping the question in the lauded solo write, “Best of Me.” This new EP is an avenue of Nail's artistic progression, following a string of critically acclaimed albums. With his unparalleled vocal talents and captivating songwriting, David Nail continues to solidify his place in country [...]
GREG HARRIS “Live With Sneaky Pete and Skip Battin”
Gli anni tra la fine dei settanta e la prima metà degli ottanta non furono certamente generosi per un genere come il country-rock (che effettivamente diede il meglio anni addietro), ‘schiacciato’ tra punk ed elettronica, imperanti in quel periodo. Nonostante tutto e tutti però, almeno dal vivo, una manciata di reduci degli anni d’oro di quell’incrocio tra country e rock continuò a fare tour sia in Europa che negli States (ma anche in Giappone dove ottennero ottimi risultati di pubblico), proponendo con buona efficacia i classici dei Byrds, dei Flying Burrito Brothers e anche della Band. Greg Harris, [...]
Tim McGraw – Standing Room Only
Three-time Grammy Award winning country superstar Tim McGraw is set to release his highly anticipated new album, “Standing Room Only,” ( Big Machine Records) on Aug. 25. The first single from the new album is "Hey Whiskey." Standing Room Only will include a tracklist of 13 new songs, all by McGraw himself and his long-time collaborator Byron Gallimore. “As an artist, I always want to dig deeper and get better every time I make a new record – it’s a big part of what drives me, and I really believe this is one of the best projects we’ve [...]
Country Music Sensation Lainey Wilson Shares “Watermelon Moonshine” As Latest Single
Multiple award-winning singer/songwriter and break-out Yellowstone actress, Lainey Wilson, has shared “Watermelon Moonshine” as her latest single from her critically-acclaimed album Bell Bottom Country. “Watermelon Moonshine” follows the release of Wilson’s fourth No. 1 single at US Country radio and first single from Bell Bottom Country, “Heart Like A Truck”. “This song embodies what Country music means to me, creating a timeless story that will resonate with people for generations to come,” said Wilson. “This song is about the crazy, young, nostalgic love we all hope to experience." Recently breaking the record for the shortest gap between No.1 singles at US Country Radio with her song “Heart [...]
VINCE GILL AND PAUL FRANKLIN ANNOUNCE RELEASE OF ‘SWEET MEMORIES: THE MUSIC OF RAY PRICE & THE CHEROKEE COWBOYS’
Country music icon Vince Gill and legendary musician Paul Franklin, have joined forces again for their latest project, Sweet Memories: The Music of Ray Price & The Cherokee Cowboys. The 11-track album is set for release on August 4, 2023 on MCA Nashville. More info /copies at www.vincegill.com Track Listing : 1. One More Time 2. I’d Fight The World 3. You Wouldn’t Know Love 4. Walkin’ Slow (And Thinking ‘Bout Her) 5. The Same Two Lips 6. Weary Blues From Waitin’ 7. Kissing Your Picture (Is So Cold) 8. Sweet Memories 9. Danny Boy 10. Your Old [...]
CHARLIE FARLEY SHARES NEW SINGLE “Midnight Cowboy” AVAILABLE NOW
Arkansas-born country singer/songwriter Charlie Farley is bringing in the summer season with his new single, “Midnight Cowboy,” now available on all major digital platforms via Farley Entertainment/Average Joes Entertainment. The self-written track takes listeners on a journey through the wild and unpredictable world of late-night adventures. The protagonist, known as the Midnight Cowboy, navigates a life filled with fleeting encounters and restless desires. However, when a special someone enters his life, everything changes. Farley's powerful vocals and the infectious rhythm bring the story to life, immersing listeners in a tale of wild nights, heartfelt emotions, and ultimately, the transformative power [...]