Written by Christianna Marks A few days ago, country songbird Taylor Swift, tweeted that she had a surprise in store for all of us, and then some of us waited for the news. Next thing you know, the news was here. That’s right, the first single from “The Hunger Games” soundtrack “Safe and Sound” had …
Archive for December, 2011
Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos chats with award-winning author and musician Guy Gilchrist. He opens up about his career in country, the Nancy comic strips, the Muppet Babies, Grand Ole Opry and Kris Kristofferson. Guy Gilchrist is one of the most versatile individuals one may meet in life. He’s an artist, poet, cartoonist, children’s book …
The Oak Ridge Boys’ latest CD, It’s Only Natural, consists of seven of their older hits, as well as five newer songs that will certainly become classics someday. It was released on September 19, 2011, through Crackel Barrel Music. It opens with their newest single “What’cha Gonna Do?” It is followed by the mellifluous “True …
Another hit to this season, A Rockapella Holiday, combines traditional holiday favorites with a hopping new beat. Most of these songs exemplify an African American, pop rhythmic sound that is great to dance to and enjoy with family and friends this holiday season. Using only their voices for melody, harmony, and even instruments, their talent …
Justin Moore’s sophomore album Outlaws Like Me was released on June 21, 2011, via his label, Big Machine Records. Moore co-wrote 11 of the album’s 13 tracks. He showcases his redneck pride and how to have a good time in the opener “Redneck Side.” It is followed by “My Kind of Woman,” and his powerful, …
On Friday, December 23, 2011, country music icon Kenny Rogers performed at the NYCB Theatre situated in Westbury, Long Island. This marks the thirtieth year Rogers puts on a Christmas show, and it is his twenty-fifth year performing at this New York venue. Kenny Rogers commenced his set with “Love or Something Like It.” He …
On Wednesday, December 21, 2011, the 13th annual “A Home for the Holidays with Martina McBride” was televised on CBS. It raised awareness on adoption, and helping children in foster cares. “A Home for the Holidays” was started by Dave Thomas, a philanthropist and founder of the Wendy’s fast-food chain. Country music sensation Martina McBride …
BRM: Your new single is called “Look in My Eyes”. Tell us the meaning behind it. JR: It was about a past band member. He was making a lot of bad decisions when he was in the band. We were all trying to help him out so it was a song about him. He didn’t …
Ronnie Milsap’s Country Again was released on July 26, 2011, via his label, the Bigger Picture Music Group. The album opens with the slow-moving ballad “A Better Word for Love.” It is followed by the spitfire title track “Country Again.” “You’re the Reason I’m Living” and “Even Fools Get Lucky” are vocally reminiscent to quintessential George …
12 Dec. 2011
“War and crime, crime and war. Take a trip to your corner store. Buy a bullet so that you can pull it back more, wondering what’s left in store.,” states lead singer & songwriter Kameren Neal in the song “War & Crime.” This is a band with something to say musically & lyrically. Along with …
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