There cannot be many more people amazed than the members of the American Lonestar band when their recording of ‘Amazed’ entered into the British pop charts in 2000 at Number 21.
It was taken from the bands fifth release entitled ‘Lonely Grill’ and in the States it climbed to the Number One spot. It was also the first album not to feature bassplayer and second lead vocalist with the band John Rich as he had left the band in 1998 to team up with Big Kenny (William Kenneth Alpin) and form the duo team Big and Rich.
Major success followed with their first studio album ‘Horse Of A Different Colour’ which was released in 2004 which also included contributions from other artists including Gretchen Wilson,Cowboy Troy and Martina Mcbride. After their third album release the duo went on hiatus with Rich releasing a solo single last year followed up by a new album release this month.
The album entitled ‘Son Of A Preacher Man’ is now available on the Humphead record label and includes the singles ‘Another You’ and Shuttin’ Detroit Down’ which has already given him a Number twelve chart position on the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart. Albeit that it seems some of the tracks relate to John Rich being on his prophetic soapbox in relation to personal views on politics, religion and greed in Middle America it is non the less a great listen with some great modern contemporary songs.
From the opening track through to the final cut it holds an across the board mix of light and shade from hard driving beats, to romantic love songs complete with an eclectic mix of musical changes. In the heavier driving beats it’s impossible to keep your feet still.
If you like contemporary country it’s a great one for you to add to your collection
Star Rating 8/10
John Rich Song Of A Preacher Man Humphead Records HUMP057
***Special Notice***
There’s a special treat coming your way next week here on euVue if you’re a country fan.
During May this year three of the best Nashville singer/songwriters embarked on a British tour entitled ‘Wine, Women and Song’.
Gretchen Peters, Matraca Berg and Suzy Bogguss entertained the length and breadth of Britain to packed theatres and halls and during that time I had the opportunity to talk to them about their music, lifestyle, writings and who they appreciated in the musical world.
Starting on Monday 13th July and continuing each day next week through to Friday you will be able to take a listen to what they had to say, and listen to the music that has made them the hottest properties of Music City USA.
The interviews with music has been split into five sections with a new section appearing each day for you to take a listen to as and when you want.
I know you will will enjoy their music and chatter as much as I enjoyed our time together.
The interview (courtesy of Smooth Radio – North East) was originally broadcast on 7th June 2009.
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Try Our Music Competition…
CAN YOU BEAT THE BUGLE?
We’d like to thank all the readers who logged on and took part in our ‘Beat The Bugle’ competition for last month and invite you to find the missing words in this month’s soundbite.
Last month’s winner drawn randomly from the many correct answers we received was Joan Hullock from Newcastle upon Tyne.
Take a listen to this month’s Glen Campbell song and ‘Beat The Bugle’ by filling in the missing word and you could win a DVD of Ireland’s country superstar Daniel O’Donnell along with a couple of single CDs from Susan McCann and Sean Wilson.
Listen as many times as you want and e-mail btb@euvue.co.uk or use the comment box below to tells us what you think are the missing words.
Don’t forget to include your name and contact details. From the correct answers we will randomly pick a winner on July 31st which is the closing date for entries. Each month we will have a new ‘Beat The Bugle’ clip for you to identify.
Click on the play button below and take a listen NOW, you could be this month’s winner.
