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,…
Read Full ArticleLynn 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…
Read Full ArticleSeattle 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…
Read Full ArticleGladys 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…
Read Full ArticleSunday’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…
Read Full ArticleSoCal’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…
Read Full ArticleGorge 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…
Read Full ArticleCountry 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…
Read Full ArticleDierks 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…
Read Full ArticleSnoqualmie 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…
Read Full ArticleSinger-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…
Read Full ArticleCD 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…
Read Full ArticleCONCERT 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…
Read Full ArticleKacey 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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