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Say What? – Kristian Bush

March 15, 2009 Guest Contributor 47

I ran across the following quote attributed to Kristian Bush (of Sugarland) in an article in the U.K. newspaper The Independent, frankly titled: “Far from the old country music: Nashville is making yet another attempt to

John Rich, “Shuttin’ Detroit Down”

March 11, 2009 Guest Contributor 20

As one half of Big & Rich, John Rich has certainly demonstrated that he knows how to throw a big, ostentatious party. However, in “Shuttin’ Detroit Down,” Rich’s recent solo release, the Nashville Star judge

Iconic Songs of the Last Decade

March 6, 2009 Guest Contributor 33

I was listening to The Band’s album Music From Big Pink earlier this week, and something struck me about the song “The Weight.” Trust me, you know the song. It goes a little like this:

Double Your Pleasure, Double Your Fun: The Dailey & Vincent Interview

March 2, 2009 Guest Contributor 2

If anything, Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent are double trouble. In a good way, of course. The pair recently swept the SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards, a near-replica of their performance at last fall’s International Bluegrass

My Start in Country Music

March 2, 2009 Guest Contributor 11

The following article is by guest contributor and Country Universe commenter, Craig R. My Start in Country Music By Craig Ross My memories only started collecting at age four. That year, 1969, my uncle was

Rarities and Outtakes

February 27, 2009 Guest Contributor 15

A couple of summers ago, I picked up the 3-disc The Essential Bruce Springsteen album in an El Corte Ingles in Granada, Spain. I was road-tripping it around the country and needed some good tunes.

Katie Armiger Aims for Stardom

February 27, 2009 Guest Contributor 2

Katie Armiger served as GAC’s Artist of the Month in February, and she recently released “Trail of Lies,” the third single from her album, Believe. The Texas-born 17-year-old called Country Universe recently to discuss her burgeoning career.

Into the Circle: The Country Music Hall of Fame Changes Criteria

February 26, 2009 Guest Contributor 76

The Country Music Association, mere weeks after inducting its 2009 class, has announced a change in the Hall of Fame criteria. Per the CMA website: Three inductees will continue to be announced as new members

Say What?-Kristian Bush of Sugarland

February 26, 2009 Guest Contributor 28

Entertainment Weekly writer Whitney Pastorek shares exclusive new touring information about her favorite country act, Sugarland. Kristian Bush says about the tour, “You may see Jennifer Nettles play the piano or a bass guitar. I

An Evening with Carrie Underwood

February 22, 2009 Guest Contributor 19

The following is a guest post by longtime reader Vanessa Prince. She shares a story about Carrie Underwood that has also been featured in Country Weekly. When fate called, I was napping. The phone would