Kenny Chesney's "Today" Is Nov. 22
With a definite sense of fall in the air, the man who sold almost 1.2 million concert tickets packs up his parka for a Nov. 22 appearance on NBC's "Today Show." Kenny Chesney takes part in the Thanksgiving week festivities as part of the wake-up show's Morning Concert series -- appearing live on Rockefeller Plaza where he will perform 3 songs. More...
Sony Scene - October 11, 2004
JESSI ALEXANDER:
October continues to be a busy month for Columbia's Jessi Alexander.
She'll return to New York on October 18 to play The Living Room. She'll play the WQMX Benefit for Breast Cancer Awareness charity event on October 19. The next day, Jessi heads to Alexandria, Virginia, where she'll open for Joe Ely. Its back to New York on October 21 where she'll open for the Marshall Tucker Band at BB Kings. Jessi's debut album Honeysuckle Sweet releases January 25. "Tennessean Alexander has a seductively rich voice
that lives up to the title of her forthcoming debut album Honeysuckle
Sweet ." - Randy Lewis, LA Times
BRAD COTTER:
It's no surprise that Brad Cotter is a huge Auburn football fan as evident from his "War Eagle" victory cry on "Nashville Star." He was born and raised in Opelika, Alabama, and, as an artist, has played many frat parties at Auburn University before moving to Nashville. Next week he returns to the college for a concert on Friday and a special honor on Saturday. He'll sing the National Anthem at the Auburn game on Saturday, October 16 when the Tigers take on Arkansas at the famed Jordan Hare Stadium. This is the first time the University has invited a vocalist to sing the song; its normally performed by the Auburn marching band.
SHELLY FAIRCHILD:
Immediately following the last show on her Rock the Vote tour, Shelly
heads to her homestate of Mississippi where she'll open two back-to-back dates for Dierks Bentley. The following week she'll perform to two show with Jedd Hughes in Kentucky. She'll continue to tour heavily with her own radio tour and opening various shows for Brad Paisley and Gary Allen. Her debut album, Ride, hits stores February 1st as her first single, "You Don't Lie Here Anymore," continues to climb the charts. More news on Buddy Jewell, Travis Tritt, and Trent Willmon
Kenny Chesney Goes Cabo Wabo
When Kenny Chesney agreed to come play at Sammy Hagar's birthday party, Hagar promised him the time of his life. Hagar met Chesney and company at the airport in Cabo Wabo with a tray full of margaritas that they drank while going through customs.
On his first night, Chesney got to see the Red Hot Chili Peppers play before Chesney turned in a 90-minute set of his classic songs. Hagar and Van Halen bass player Michael Anthony and electric guitarist Clayton Mitchell joined Chesney on stage for 90 more minutes of music from Hank Williams and Johnny Cash to Rock Candy and Bad Motor Scooter.
Rustie Blue releases new album
Rustie Blue (Center Stage Productions) will release her album, Chip Chip, today, Tuesday, October 12. This album features her duet, by the same title, with Whisperin' Bill Anderson and has had critics singing her praises. Rustie is more than ready to share Chip Chip with the world.
"This album has taken much more time in all phases, from selecting the songs, production, artwork and mastering. Some of the songs were more difficult, musically, than my previous two albums. When I play the clubs and other venues, I've been getting quite a number of requests for a traditional song that I wrote with Mike Headrick called 'Honky Tonkin' Diva.' That's always a good sign. The first single release to radio is already out to radio! It's the title track 'Chip Chip.' A duet with Whisperin' Bill Anderson. It's poised to chart in New Music Weekly,#4 on the International HotDisc Chart in the UK and #10 in Europe on the E.C.M.A. chart. Bill and I are both very excited about this duet! You can expect to find mostly original songs on this album. It has a mix of traditional and modern country," says Rustie. More...
Strait’s ‘50 Number Ones’ Grows To 51
George Strait’s latest chart success has caused a big problem for the MCA Marketing Department, making the release of Strait’s 50 Number Ones. This week in Billboard Strait’s “I Hate Everything” moves to the number one slot, making 51 top singles for Strait.
Canadian Acts Seeing More Doors Opening
For decades, working in Nashville has been the ultimate goal for Canadian country artists and songwriters, and many have relocated or worked there since the 1970s. Yet some now say they are seeing increased opportunities in their homeland as well.
This shift, however, comes at a time when there is resistance by major labels based in Canada toward signing country acts. Sony Music Canada singer Adam Gregory is the sole domestic country artist signed directly to a multinational. More...
