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Posted on April 8, 2016 By: genestout

Patsy Cline Museum to Open in Nashville

Bill Miller, founder of the Johnny Cash Museum, and his wife, Shannon, have announced plans to open a museum honoring the country legend Patsy Cline,…

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Posted on August 1, 2015August 2, 2015 By: genestout

Lynn Anderson RIP: ’95 interview revealed down-to-earth country star

By GENE STOUT Lynn Anderson, who died Thursday, July 30, in Nashville, was a down-to-earth country star with a great sense of humor and many…

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Posted on May 1, 2015 By: genestout

Seattle native Dylan Jakobsen premieres new video on ‘Taste of Country’

By GENE STOUT Country music is extremely popular in Seattle, despite the city’s reputation as a mecca for grunge and alternative rock. Now along comes…

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Posted on January 13, 2015January 13, 2015 By: genestout

Gladys Knight, Martina McBride and Estelle grace inaugural ‘Skyville Live’

By GENE STOUT On Wednesday, Jan. 14, a new concept in Internet entertainment – “Skyville Live” – will make its debut at 5 p.m. PT…

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Posted on November 21, 2014November 21, 2014 By: genestout

Sunday’s American Music Awards will celebrate Taylor Swift’s rapid rise

By MIKEL TOOMBS F. Scott Fitzgerald, were he alive today (he’d be 118), no doubt would observe that Taylor Swift is different from you and…

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Posted on November 4, 2014October 5, 2021 By: genestout

SoCal’s Calico trio brings its sweet alt-country to Darrell’s Tavern

By GENE STOUT Calico could be catnip for alt-country fans. The Southern California trio featuring Kirsten Proffit, Manda Mosher and Aubrey Richmond has a sound…

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Posted on August 27, 2014 By: genestout

Gorge Amphitheatre has huge economic impact, report says

By GENE STOUT Concertgoers spent nearly $56 million last year at The Gorge Ampitheatre, the Tri-City Herald reports. That figure includes ticket sales, food, merchandise…

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Posted on June 17, 2014 By: genestout

Country star Sammy Kershaw’s tribute to George Jones is due in July

Country star Sammy Kershaw is paying tribute to his late friend and mentor George Jones with the release of a new album dedicated entirely to…

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Posted on May 12, 2014May 12, 2014 By: genestout

Dierks Bentley, moonshine and the Power of Music conference (no relation)

By MIKEL TOOMBS Clearly, this is not your granpappy’s moonshine. Country superstar Dierks Bentley, currently tune-shining across the nation on his “Riser” tour, has announced…

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Posted on May 1, 2014May 2, 2014 By: genestout

Snoqualmie Casino announces summer lineup opening with Roger Hodgson

Snoqualmie Casino has announced its outdoor summer lineup the Mountain View Plaza, opening with Roger Hodgson (of Supertramp fame) July 3 and featuring such music…

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Posted on February 17, 2014 By: genestout

Singer-songwriter Suzy Bogguss gets ‘Lucky’ with Merle Haggard tribute

By MIKEL TOOMBS “Bogguss and an Ace Band Bring Haggard to West Coast,” the title of the press release declares. In fact, singer (Suzy) Bogguss…

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Posted on February 12, 2014 By: genestout

CD REVIEW: Singer-songwriter Reagan Boggs sings about life’s ‘Quicksand’

By MIKEL TOOMBS Same trailer, different park? Reagan Boggs seems to have a life-on-the-edge connection with Kacey Musgraves, who just won (deserved) Grammys for her…

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Posted on December 31, 2013December 31, 2013 By: genestout

CONCERT PREVIEW: Massy Ferguson plows into the new year at Tractor Tavern

By GENE STOUT It’s a perfect fit: Seattle country-rock band Massy Ferguson (named for the company that makes tractors and farm equipment, but with a…

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Posted on July 23, 2013 By: genestout

Kacey Musgraves’ new single, ‘Blowin’ Smoke,’ is a working-class anthem

By GENE STOUT Country singer Kacey Musgraves, who was one of the opening acts for Kenny Chesney in early June at CenturyLink Field, will perform…

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