The American Connection Country Music Show

962766967 VLExP S The American Connection Country Music ShowThere’s a touch of ‘musical magic’ on today’s show as I introduce you to Heather McCready who takes up our Album Of The Week slot.

It’s impressed me so much that I’ll be playing four tracks instead of the normal three, and you have the chance of winning a copy of it.

I’ll be

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The American Connection Country Music Show

962766967 VLExP S The American Connection Country Music ShowThere’s plenty for everyone on today’s show with an across the board mix of stylings.

Our Take You Back Number One takes us back to 1989 from one of the best selling duo’s in country music history.

Album Of The Week comes from Jack Ingram and I’ll be taking the usual look at the

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Long Ride Home - Darrell Scott

darell scott S Long Ride Home Darrell ScottHis name may not be forefront of country music circles but his music is a force to be reckoned with.

Darrell Scott has written proven hits songs for mainstream artists like Faith Hill (‘We’ve Got Nothing To Prove But Love’),Dixie Chicks (‘Long Time Gone’ and ‘Heartbreak Town’), Daryll Worleys ‘Family Tree’ and a whole host more

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The American Connection Country Music Show.

962766967 VLExP S The American Connection Country Music Show.If you’re a member of our American Connection Facebook page the chances are that it could be you who wins a couple of albums when I make the draw on todays show.

There’s a brilliant eclectic offering from our Album Of The Week as I give a play to three tracks from Darrell Scott’s

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Jerusalem - The Rooster Has Landed

jerusalem S Jerusalem The Rooster Has LandedDirected by Sarah McLane and written by Jez Butterworth this production is staged at the People’s Theatre until Saturday May 5th.

Commissioned by The National Theatre in 2009 this play burst onto the National cultural hinterland overnight and became the toast of London’s West End and Broadway.

In an unprecedented and welcome honour to The People’s Theatre

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Jerusalem at The Playhouse Theatre

peter harrisonjohnny rooster S Jerusalem at The Playhouse TheatreJerusalem by Jezz Butterworth plays The People’s Theatre from tonight (1st May) through to Saturday 5th May

This will be the theatrical event to catch this season.

In an exclusive for The People’s Theatre this performance has been authorised by the playwright in recognition of the esteem

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The American Connection Country Music Show

962766967 VLExP S The American Connection Country Music ShowIf you like to pop out and see ‘live’ country shows there’s a fairly healthy ‘What’s On Diary’ on the programme today.

There’s also some new names for you to enjoy on today’s show including Winfields Locket, Carrie Hassler and Hard Rain, Marty Raybon and the Sunny Cowgirls.

I’ll be taking a look at

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The American Connection Country Music Show

962766967 VLExP S The American Connection Country Music ShowThere’s a fair mix of both brand new and old on todays show.

James Otto takes up our Album Of The Week and I’ll be featuring three tracks from his album entitled ‘Shake What God Gave Ya’.

I’ll also be taking a look at a few artists who celebrate their birthday this week and

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Don Williams Returns - And So It Goes

don williams S Don Williams Returns And So It GoesFor the traditional country music fan 2006 was a sad year when the ‘gentle giant’ of country music Don Williams announced that he was retiring.

A ‘Farewell Tour of the World’ followed with Don playing numerous dates in Europe and in the United States.

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The American Connection Country Music Show

962766967 VLExP S The American Connection Country Music ShowAre you a ‘Country Clouseau’ …if so, you may be able to help with a country query relating to Roy Drusky and Jean Shepard on today’s show.

If you remember when the North East was steeped in country shows with country presenters Peter John Bergg, Stan Laundon and myself then you’ve got to take

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