
I’ve always related that country music crosses the boundaries of any musical genre.
It also crosses the boundaries of Canada and America, and apart from all the musical output from the States, Canada has always played a big part in producing its fair share of country talent.
Names like Anne Murray, Gordon Lightfoot, Lisa Brokop, Michelle Wright, Hank
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On this weeks show there’s a reminder that it’s your last chance to win a double CD release from Randy Travis as I’ll be making the draw on next weeks show.
In our On This Day feature I’ll be mentioning The Beatles, Bob Dylan, potatoes,Gerri Halliwell and breastfeeding.
Our Album of the Week comes from a country legend who is instantly recognised
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On today’s show there’s a mixed bag of country goodies.
I’ll be introducing you to a new outfit called Train and I’ll be playing a track from someone you know but perhaps haven’t heard of for a while, I’ll even challenge you to try and identify him before his song finishes…as a clue you’ll have to think ‘sixties’ and ‘pop’ artist.
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They have come full circle with their own brand of folk, blues, roots, gospel, bluegrass and country tinged sometimes with a hint of rock and roll.
They formed in 1998 and like many more started their musical career travelling to and from the cities by van and busking on the streets.
Whilst playing outside a pharmacy in North Carolina they were heard by the
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On todays show there’s some really interesting facts in our ‘On This Day ‘ feature including taxi licences, the Tower of London executions, Cologne Cathedral, bath tubs and Michael Jackson spending money.
There’s the usual look at the Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts and our Album of the Week comes from Big and Rich.
There’s a reminder of Mary Chapin Carpenter coming to The
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From time to time you come across something musically different.
With that in mind I can remember the uniqueness of the sound that Steve Earle gave us with ‘Guitar Town’.
I have just experienced a similar feeling after taking a listen to a new outfit from Denver called ‘The Railbenders’.
Their press release states ‘Denver’s finest leave their
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On this weeks show you could be the winner of the last studio album Johnny Cash recorded if you entered our July competition, as I’ll be making the draw from all the entries received.
In our ‘On This Day’ feature I’ll be mentioning life on Mars, computer chess, potatoes, Macbeth, Lord Kitchener and I’ll
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After the musical brilliance of the Summertyne Americana Festival held recently at The Sage Gateshead more news has been announced that will bring cheers to many country appreciators.
Already having had many guests from the States appearing not only at the Fest but throughout the year so far with appearances from Glen Campbell, Gretchen
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It’s hard to believe that the first Great North Country and Western Festival was twenty year ago.
Country music festivals the length and breadth of Britain have over the last three decades proved their worth to the country music appreciator who not only loves the music but the friendship that goes with it.
From the happy days of the pilgrimage to the Wembley International Festival of Country Music held over Easter through to the Peterborough
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On todays show I’ll be asking you to take part in an experiment with regard to contacting the show and being a part of it with your own personal broadcastable message.
Make a note of this number 0 7 7 1 6 6 2 8 9 7 4.
Our ‘On This Day feature gives mention to
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