2001 Features

12/31/01 - Top 10 Country Albums of 2001
Here are the Top 10 Albums of 2001, according to your Guide. I've based my opinions on sales as well as placement on the Country Albums charts. I didn't include any Greatest Hits albums in the running.

12/24/01 - Vegas - Country Style - Part 2
I spent a few days in Las Vegas and was able to take in two shows. Brooks & Dunn, and Chely Wright with Brad Paisley. This week I am posting the Chely Wright and Brad Paisley concerts, complete with photos and slideshow.

12/17/01 - Vegas - Country Style - Part 1
I spent a few days in Las Vegas and was able to take in two shows. Brooks & Dunn, and Chely Wright with Brad Paisley. This week I am posting the Brooks & Dunn concert, and next week I will post Chely and Brad's concerts.

12/10/01 - Spotlight on Alison Krauss
December's Spotlight Artist is Alison Krauss Read facts, view her discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other Alison Krauss websites.

12/03/01 Top Christmas Music Picks
Looking for that one perfect Christmas album to add to your collection? Here are some suggestions on what albums I consider to be Top Country Christmas picks.

11/26/01 - Winter Tour Schedules
Look up the schedules of over 40 of your favorite artists. I've only listed artists that are touring during December - March.

11/19/01 - Spotlight on Tracy Byrd
October's Spotlight Artist is Tracy Byrd Read facts, view his discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other Tracy Byrd websites.

11/12/01 - Garth Brooks Scarecrow CD Review
Here's Garth's first album of new music in four years.... see what I thought of it. Also, listen to sound clips of most of the songs.

11/05/01 - Christmas Reviews From Us To You
The holiday season is upon us, and your Guide and HOSTS have each chosen a Christmas release to review for you. We review both new and old releases in "Breath of Heaven" by Vince Gill, "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" by Lee Greenwood, "Christmas Cookies," a compilation from MCA Records, "No Wrapping Required," a compilation from Lyric Street Records, "December To Remember" from Aaron Tippin, and the soundtrack to "Prancer Returns."

10/29/01 - CD Review: Reba McEntire's Greatest Hits III
Read my review of Reba's latest collection of hits, plus three new songs. Along with my thoughts, read Reba's bio, and listen to sound clips of each of the songs.

10/22/01 - Spotlight on Blake Shelton
October's Spotlight Artist is Blake Shelton Read facts, view his discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other Blake Shelton websites.

10/15/01 - Mark Chesnutt & Tracy Byrd in Concert
I was able to see Mark Chesnutt and Tracy Byrd at Feather Falls Casino on October 12th. Along with my review, view slideshows from both performances.

10/08/01 - Weekend in Las Vegas with Toby, Cledus, Trisha and keith
The weekend of September 28th - 30th was one filled with great country music and a touch of humor. I saw Cledus T. Judd open for Toby Keith and keith urban open for Trisha Yearwood. Here are the reviews and slideshows.

10/01/01 - Country Radio, Can You Hear Us?
Shel ponders the fact that some of the biggest-selling albums this year have received no radio play, and yet continue to sell in record numbers. Are people are looking for more traditional-sounding music? Could be.

09/24/01 - Patriotic MIDIs
Here is a collection of Patriotic MIDI files that I have collected for you to download.

09/17/01 - Spotlight on Toby Keith
September's Spotlight Artist is Toby Keith Read facts, view his discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other Toby Keith websites.

09/10/01 - Fall Tour Schedules
Here are the tour schedules of over forty of your favorite country music artists through November 2001.

09/03/01 - Predict the 2001 CMAs
Predict the award winners at this year's CMA awards and you could be one of five CD winners. The person with the most amount of predictions correct will choose from seven popular CDs, and so on through the fifth winner. Rules on page. Contest runs from 09/03/01 through 09/23/01.

08/27/01 - Lonestar in Concert
Lonestar performed at the Redding Rodeo Grounds on August 25, 2001 Read my review of the show and view the slideshow.

08/20/01 - Spotlight on Mark Chesnutt
August's Spotlight Artist is Mark Chesnutt Read facts, view his discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other Mark Chesnutt websites.

08/13/01 - Concert Review: Clay Walker
Clay Walker performed at Feather Falls Casino on August 10, 2001 Read my review of the show and view the slideshow.

08/06/01 - Country Music Javascript Trivia Quiz
See how well you know your country music trivia with this self-scoring trivia quiz.

07/30/01 - Diamond Rio Concert Review
Diamond Rio performed at Konocti Harbor Resort in Kelseyville, CA on July 22, 2001. Opening for them was a local act who is on her way to Nashville, Kristin McNamara. Photos and slideshows included.

07/23/01 - Country Fun and Games
This week, have some fun with country music in puzzles and trivia. Check out this list of fun things to do both on and off this site.

07/16/01 - Spotlight on Travis Tritt
July's Spotlight Artist is Travis Tritt. Read facts, view his discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other Travis Tritt websites.

07/09/01 - Vince Gill & Nickel Creek Concert Review
Nickel Creek opened for Vince Gill on June 30, 2001 at Konocti Harbor Resort in Kelseyville, CA. Here is my review along with photos.

07/02/01 - Gary Allan Concert Review
Gary Allan performed at Feather Falls Casino as part of the Rising Stars series of concerts on June 25th. Read my review of the show and view the slideshow.

06/25/01 - Who Sang That?
Do you ever hear a new song on the radio and wonder who it was, only to find out that when the song was over, the DJ didn't give the name? It's one of my pet peeves. What do you think?

06/18/01 - Spotlight on SHeDAISY
June's Spotlight Artist is SHeDAISY. Read facts, view their discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other SHeDAISY websites.

06/11/01 - Who Wants To Be a Garth Brooks Fan?
Here's the latest "Who Wants To Be..." quiz. See how much you know about Garth Brooks.

06/04/01 - Trisha Yearwood - Inside Out CD Review
Here is my review of Trisha's latest release, Inside Out. Along with my thoughts, check out her bio, see what she has to say about the songs, 'Cut by Cut,' and listen to sound clips of all the songs.

05/28/01 - Rascal Flatts Live
Rascal Flatts performed at Feather Falls Casino as part of the Rising Stars series of concerts on May 22nd. Read my review of the show and view the slideshow.

05/21/01 - 2001 - A Summer of Country Concerts
Here are the concert schedules for over forty country artists as well as dates for some of the biggest tours.

05/14/01 - Collin Raye Live in Concert
Here is my concert review of seeing Collin Raye at Feather Falls Casino in Oroville, CA on May 5, 2001. Complete with photos and slideshow.

05/07/01 - Spotlight on Brad Paisley
May's Spotlight Artist is Brad Paisley. Read facts, view his discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other Brad Paisley websites.

04/30/01 - CD Review: Tim McGraw - Set This Circus Down
Here's my review of Tim's sixth studio release. Along with my thoughts, listen to audio clips of two of the songs and read Tim's own thoughts about each of the songs.

04/23/01 - Predict the ACMs Contest
Predict the ACM Awards and you could win your choice of one of four CDs. Two prizes awarded. Contest runs from April 23rd - May 6th. ONE entry per person.

04/16/01 - Spotlight on Clay Walker
April's Spotlight Artist is Clay Walker. Read facts, view his discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other Clay Walker websites.

04/09/01 - Book Review: Garth Brooks: One Man Reaches Out
This is my review of Elizabeth Eiche's book of Garth concert memories. She'll take you from the first steps of getting your wristband to the last moments of the show, as the last piece of confetti hits the floor.

04/02/01 - Wynonna Concert Review
Here is my review of Wynonna's show at the Las Vegas Hilton on March 23, 2001. Complete with pictures in slideshow.

03/26/01 - Country Music Quotations Quiz
Take this JavaScript quiz to see how well you know what country music artists have said.

03/19/01 - American Milestones
We review each of the albums in the latest American Milestones series. This series has releases from Charlie Rich, Joe Maphis, Kris Kristofferson, and Rodney Crowell.

03/12/01 - Spotlight on Neal McCoy
March's Spotlight Artist is Neal McCoy. Read facts, view his discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other Neal McCoy websites.

03/05/01 - A Tribute to Patsy Cline
March 5th marks the 38th anniversary of the death of one of the greatest country music singers ever. This is my tribute to Patsy Cline.

02/26/01 - Sara Evans & Eric Heatherly Concert Review
Here is my review of seeing Eric Heatherly and Sara Evans at the Feather Falls Casino in Oroville, CA on February 24, 2001. Photos included.

02/19/01 - Spotlight on Kenny Chesney
February's Spotlight Artist is Kenny Chesney. Read facts, view his discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other Kenny Chesney websites.

02/12/01 - CD Review: One More Day - Diamond Rio
Here's my review of Diamond Rio's new release, One More Day. See what I thought, and listen to a few sound clips of the songs.

02/05/01 - Who Wants To Be a Country Video Director II?
Here's version 2 of our "Who Wants To Be a Country Video Director" game. See how well you pay attention to country music videos.

01/29/01 - Spotlight on Chely Wright
January's Spotlight Artist is Chely Wright. Read facts, view her discography, listen to audio clips, and visit other Chely websites.

01/22/01 - Women of Country - Chely Wright, Trisha Yearwood, Lorrie Morgan & Sherrié Austin
In celebrating women in country music, Trisha, Carrie, Jennifer and I have each reviewed a CD from a female country star. Along with our thoughts, you can listen to audio clips, and read fact sheets on each woman.

01/15/01 - Oldies But Goodies - CD Reviews of Four of My Favorites
Not all CD Reviews have to be of current hits. Here are four older favorites of mine from Clint Black, Garth Brooks, Faith Hill, and Martina McBride.

01/08/01 - A Look Back at Country Music in 2000
The Year 2000 has come and gone, but we still have the memories... the weddings, baby announcements, signing and dropping of artists and more. Read about it here, and reminisce with me about Country Music in 2000.

01/01/01 - CD Review: Chris Cagle - Play It Loud
Here's my review of newcomer Chris Cagle's debut album, Play It Loud. Along with my thoughts on the songs, listen to sound clips of all of the songs.

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