The OAC Country Crossroads

Dierks Bentley Digs Up His Roots in Bluegrass 9 March 2010

I always knew I loved Dierks Bentley’s music. From the very first time I heard “What Was I Thinkin’,” I was pretty much hooked. I couldn’t quite put my finger on what it was about his music that I was. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Alison Bonaguro

Taylor Swift’s Fans Belong With Free iPhone App 9 March 2010

For celebrities, iPhone apps can be a blessing and a curse. They promise all kinds of up-to-the minute info right at your fingertips, but they are not without their flaws. Sometimes they are just slow. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Alison Bonaguro

Here’s a Toast to the Oak Ridge Boys at Bagelfest 9 March 2010

Growing up in the “Bagel Capital of the World,” also known as Mattoon, Ill., the annual Bagelfest is a pretty big deal in my hometown. Not only is there a plethora of bagels and cream cheese, but the. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Whitney Self

Sun Studio Glows With Memphis’ Music History 9 March 2010

Even though the building itself is fairly modest, a visit to the landmark Sun Studio in Memphis can be an overwhelming experience. After all, this is the place where an 18-year-old Elvis Presley asked. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Craig Shelburne

Jack Rose’s Old-Time Music Sounds Progressive 9 March 2010

Since “Lick Mountain Ramble” was featured on NPR Music’s Song of the Day, I wanted to talk about guitarist Jack Rose. On first listen, his music just seemed genuinely happy — not like every song was. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Chris Parton

Chris Janson – “Until A Woman Comes Along” 9 March 2010

On his MySpace artist page, new BNA Records act Chris Janson says that his music sounds like, “Hot, sizzling bacon.” That may be a bit of an exaggeration (depending on how much you like the sound. […]

Source: The 9513 | Jim Malec

Easton Corbin Hides Music Under His Old Hats 9 March 2010

All the buzz about Easton Corbin (“A Little More Country Than That”) has been that he’s the new George Strait. And he really does sound a lot like Strait. His voice, the guitars and his songwrit. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Alison Bonaguro

Gary Allan Releases Much-Anticipated Album; Dwight Yoakam Behind On Taxes; New Tammy Wynette Bio 9 March 2010

Aside from the Gary Allan record Get Off On The Pain, I’m not finding much in the way of new music releases today. Standard Edition: Amazon ($7.99) Deluxe Edition: Amazon | iTunes Read C.M. Wilcox�. […]

Source: The 9513 | Brody Vercher

Keith Urban Joins Handsome Men’s Club 9 March 2010

Keith Urban has joined the Handsome Men’s Club. Well, maybe he didn’t technically join, because maybe it isn’t technically a club. But he was there, in a conference room wearing a navy sport coat and. […]

Source: CMT Blog | Alison Bonaguro

Forgotten Artists: Ten from the ’80s, Pt. 1 9 March 2010

This article will focus on some artists who either had a very short period of great success or had an extended run of near-success. In other words, I cannot justify an entire article on any of them. D. […]