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 Jayhawks - Mockingbird Time

Jayhawks S The Jayhawks Mockingbird TimeThis is the eighth studio album release by alternative Country Rock band “The Jayhawks” who have been producing quality self penned music and notable covers since the early eighties.

Big in Americana music circles across the pond they have still to make much an impact over here.

That said this handsome

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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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The Cowboy Junkies -The Wilderness

JUNKIES S The Cowboy Junkies The Wilderness“Winter reflections”

The Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian folk, rock and blues band formed in 1985  comprising three siblings from the Trimmings  entertainment family.

They first received attention and critical acclaim in 1988 with their “Trinity Session“ album.

They have a gentle and mellow melodic sound with distinctive vocals

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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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Diesel Therapy - The Salters Road

dieseltherapy S Diesel Therapy The Salters RoadIn the States ‘diesel therapy’ is a form of punishment in which American prisoners are shackled and then transported for days or weeks.

In the North East of England Diesel Therapy are a four piece band which give pleasure rather than punishment and an outfit you could listen to

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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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Kenny Rogers - Faith

Rogers S Kenny Rogers FaithIt seems there comes a time in the lives of many established artists when they feel that they must record an album of hymns or spiritual songs.

For some it’s a new beginning, for others it contributes just another way of releasing an album.

As many of the religious offerings are songs we

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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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