Hank Cochran - Lets The Good Times Roll
Hank Cochran believes in letting the good times roll - literally. Hank is now the proud new owner of a marvelous early 1900's mahogany and teak commuter yacht. Aptly named, Le Bon Temps Roule (Let The Good Times Roll), will be a floating family and songwriter retreat. But the new boat is not the only reason the world's sweetest songwriter has to smile: the legendary tunesmith is hotter than ever. Currently, Hank has 19 cuts on albums from big stars and up & up-and-comers alike. More...
Marie Osmond Lands First Garth Brooks Interview in Three Years
Marie Osmond, host of JRN daily radio show Marie and Friends, talked to Garth Brooks last week in his first radio interview in three years. The interview included an impromptu performance of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" by Brooks, with just a little help from Osmond on backup.
Much of the conversation was about baseball, as Brooks suited up this past spring with the Kansas City Royals in efforts to generate awareness for The Teammates for Kids Foundation.
“The only thing that kept me from making a living out of sports was my athletic ability," said Brooks. More...
Ray Price Recovering From Artery Blockage
Ray Price, Country Music Hall of Famer and 2004 ACM Pioneer Award recipient, has always been a hard-working entertainer and now in his late-70’s, Price feels like a new man. “Price did not have to have heart surgery. After doing a cardiogram, doctors found that there was 1 ½ inches of blockage to the hearts main artery, but they quickly opened the clogged artery with a balloon and a stint,” says Price’s publicist Kirt Webster. “Doctors are optimistic that they fully took care of the problem and that Price will soon be fully recovered.”
“Ray was in great spirits and even commented that he feels like a new man,” says Price’s booking agent Bobby Roberts, who spoke to Price this morning. “The first thing he asked me was how much time he’d have to take off and when he could get back to entertaining his fans.”
If everything goes according to planned, Ray will be hitting the road again to not only continue his tour, but also to reschedule the dates that he will miss in the next three weeks.
Sony Scene - September 27, 2004
JESSI ALEXANDER:
Jessi Alexander was invited to join Earl Scruggs and family for an
intimate evening of music, last Tuesday, September 21st, at the Country
Music Hall of Fame in Nashville. This show recreates the picking parties
that often take place in the living room of the Scruggs' home, and is one
of several Earl Scruggs Residency performances taking place at the Hall of
Fame during the month of September. The stage was a treasure chest of
musicians. Earl's sons, Randy and Gary sat on either side of their father.
Jessi played alongside guests Vince Gill, Rodney Crowell, Sam Bush, and
Jeff Hanna of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band among others. Jessi chose to
play a soulful and moving version of "Farther Along," which she dedicated
to her mother and grandfather.
BRAD COTTER:
Epic artist Brad Cotter will join the lineup for the Alabama Line Disaster
Relief Jam benefitting Red Cross disaster relief efforts in his home state
of Alabama after the devastation left by the hurricanes. The benefit is
being held at Bluesboro Nashville located on 2nd Avenue South in
Nashville, Tennessee on Monday, September 27th, 2004 starting at 5:30 PM
and lasting throughout the evening. Brad Cotter jumped at the opportunity
to be a part of the show. "I'm from Alabama, and now I call Nashville
home, so I can't think of a better way to show my support," Brad stated.
Alabama Line is asking for monetary donations in place of a cover charge. More on Rodney Crowell, Shelly Fairchild, Miranda Lambert, Travis Tritt, Gretchen Wilson, and Trent Willmon
Steve Azar Recovers from Throat Surgery
Steve Azar has been in the studio with James Stroud working on his Mercury Records sophomore release. After long hours and hard work Azar began having throat trouble and was put on vocal rest along with conservative medical therapy. The attempts to better the condition without surgery were unsuccessful, so on September 22nd the singer/songwriter underwent surgery for a benign lesion on his right vocal cord. Azar was in surgery for less than an hour and was able to return home the same day with an estimated recovery time of two months. Azar will then go back in the studio to put the finishing touches on his album that will release in 2005.
"I'm a little bummed about the surgery because I've had a great time working in the studio with James on the new record but I'm looking forward to a new beginning in 2005," said Azar. "I'll not only have a healthy voice but will have a brand new album for my friends and fans."