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| Review: Jamey Johnson’s new album, “The Guitar Song” Posted: 01 Sep 2010 10:33 AM PDT With his latest album, The Guitar Song, Jamey Johnson once again proves that honest, authentic country music is still alive and well. The double album is a breath of fresh air in the sea of slick, corporate “country” acts currently dominating the airwaves. The Guitar Song harks back to the classic outlaw era, back when soul, passion and an independent spirit were a must. The double disc is divided into two sets — the Black Album is dark and moody, while the White Album lets the sunshine in with a batch of positive, redemptive tunes. Johnson injects his trademark honesty and passion into the album’s many different tones. “Heartache” is a classic tale of a lover done wrong, but Johnson doesn’t wallow in self pity —the song strikes back at the cheating girl with a fierceness rarely seen this side of the 1970s. Elsewhere, “Playing the Part” lampoons the hollow L.A. lifestyle with razor-sharp precision and Johnson’s wry wit. And “Even the Skies Are Blue” is a hauntingly dark confessional that recalls Willie Nelson. On the more uplifting side, “Macon” is an epic southern rock song with a gospel chorus. And “Baby Don’t Cry” is a tender, heartfelt lullaby Johnson wrote for his young daughter. And “That’s Why I Write Songs” is an honest and intimate ballad recorded in the wee hours of the morning in the historic Ryman Auditorium. You can almost hear the ghost of Hank Williams nodding in approval. In the end, The Guitar Song is more than just the latest album from one of country’s most promising artists. It’s a bona fide pledge of allegiance to honesty and integrity from the last man standing in the fight for country music’s very soul. And that’s a fight Jamey Johnson sounds as if he plans to win. |
| Posted: 01 Sep 2010 06:24 AM PDT Today, on “Good Morning America,” country music stars Dierks Bently and Miranda Lambert announced the star-studded lineup of country artists nominated for the coveted Country Music Association Awards. Lambert led the crowd with nine nominations. Lady Antebellum — who recently wowed the “GMA” audience with the latest country hits — has been nominated for five. And the nominees are … Entertainer of the Year: Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and Zac Brown Band Female Vocalist of the Year: Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood Male Vocalist of the Year: Dierks Bentley, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, George Strait and Keith Urban Album of the Year: “Need You Now,” by Lady Antebellum; “Play On,” by Carrie Underwood; “Revolution,” by Miranda Lambert; “Twang,” by George Strait; and “Up On the Ridge,” by Dierks Bentley Single of the Year: (award goes to artist and producer) “A Little More Country Than That,” performed by Easton Corbin “Hillbilly Bone,” performed by Blake Shelton “Need You Now,” performed by Lady Antebellum “The House That Built Me,” performed by Miranda Lambert “White Liar,” performed by Miranda Lambert Musical Event of the Year: “Bad Angel,” Dierks Bentley, featuring Miranda Lambert and Jamey Johnson “Can’t You See,” Zac Brown Band, featuring Kid Rock “Hillbilly Bone,” Blake Shelton, featuring Trace Adkins “I’m Alive,” Kenny Chesney, with Dave Matthews “Till The End,” Alan Jackson, with Lee Ann Womack New Artist of the Year: Luke Bryan, Easton Corbin, Jerrod Niemann, Chris Young and Zac Brown Band Vocal Group of the Year: Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Rascal Flatts, the Band Perry and Zac Brown Band Vocal Duo of the Year: Brooks & Dunn, Joey + Rory, Montgomery Gentry, Steel Magnolia, and Sugarland Song of the Year: (Award goes to Songwriters) “A Little More Country Than That,” by Rory Lee Feek, Don Poythress and Wynn Varble “Need You Now,” by Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Josh Kear “The House That Built Me,” by Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin “Toes,” Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, John Driskell Hopkinsand Shawn Mullins “White Liar,” by Miranda Lambert and Natalie Hemby. Music Video of the Year: (Award goes to Artist and Director) “Hillbilly Bone,” Blake Shelton, featuring Trace Adkins directed by Roman White “Need You Now,” Lady Antebellum, directed by David McClister “The House That Built Me,” Miranda Lambert, directed by Trey Fanjoy “Water,” Brad Paisley, directed by Jim Shea “White Liar,” Miranda Lambert, directed by Chris Hickey Musician of the Year: Paul Frankin – Steel Guitar Dann Huff – Guitar Brent Mason – Guitar Mac McAnally – Guitar Randy Scruggs – Guitar Tune into The 44th Annual CMA Awards hosted by Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood Wednesday, Nov. 10, on ABC at 8 p.m. E. Courtesy of ABCnews |
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