The North East Magazine
American Heartland is a triple CD release from Sony Music. Described as ‘Songs that capture the spirit of America” it contains forty seven tracks from some of country’s more modern artists. This new offering gives the listener a look into the changing world of country music with a flavouring of folk, soft rock, country and [...]
On today’s American Connection Country Music Radio Show I’ll be making the free draw for all of you who have clicked the ‘like’ button on the American Connection Facebook page. It could be you who wins the debut album of Adrianna Freeman if you’re the lucky listener to be drawn out. Our Album of The [...]
As we head into the New Year I thought I’d just mention a few really great albums that could adorn your CD collection that were released during the year as I take a country lookback over 2012. It was also the year of introducing quite a few newcomers to the world of country music that [...]
One of the biggest dates in the country fans musical calendar used to be the International Festival of Country Music held at London’s Wembley Arena each year over the Easter weekend. Affectionately know as the Wembley Festival it gave the country fans the pleasure of seeing many of the legendary country acts here in Britain [...]
This week there’s a real special flavour to the show as we link in with Nashville and a superstar takes over to present the show. A couple of month ago Carrie Underwood became the first American country artist to play to a fully packed house at the Royal Albert Hall on her first visit to [...]
There’s a mixed bag of country goodies on todays show and I’ll be telling you of a special show coming your way next week when a box office best selling lady country artist will be presenting the majority of the show. Our Album Of The Week comes from Matraca Berg and I will be playing [...]
Over the years many appreciators of country music have been annoyed by the definite leaning of their beloved music to the world of pop. However here in Britain which is not flooded with country like our American counterparts it is perhaps worth remembering that some cross over pop country hits have given an awareness to [...]
There’s a plethora of different sounds on todays show and I shall be announcing who has won the Album Of The Week from last weeks show. There’s the usual look at the ups and down of the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and there’s a brand new Number One today. I’ll be playing a track [...]