The North East Magazine
Lee Ann Womack – The Definitive Collection is the latest compilation offering on the Humphead record label. A lot of water has passed under the bridge since she emerged on the country scene proper in 1997 mixing an old fashioned styling with modern contemporary traits. Earlier years however had seen her studying the commercial side [...]
John Hiatt ‘The Definite Collection’ is a brand offering on the Humphead Record label due for release on April 8th. Classed a a modern day troubadour Hiatt is perhaps better known for his songwriting ability rather than his stage shows, however if you’re an appreciator of his music you will know that his on stage [...]
On todays American Connection Radio Show there’s a special announcement relating to this month being the month in which I started broadcasting country music some thirty three years ago. To compliment that fact there is also a very special prize up for grabs. Our ‘Remember This’ feature takes us back to the 1960′s and a [...]
On this weeks American Connection Country Music Radio Show I’ll be treating you to a double CD of nostalgia in the shape of a double CD featuring The Statler Brothers who take up our Album Of The Week slot. There’s a fair few country birthdays to celebrate and I’ll be playing your requests and dedications. [...]
For many years The Statler Brothers recorded on the MCA record label so it’s no surprise that the Definitive Collection offers all their recordings in one complete package. However, when it comes to names or how artists got them, country music reigns supreme with The Statlers being contributors. Harold Jenkins became Conway Twitty named after [...]
If you’re into honky tonk music then no doubt you will be aware of one of the most successfull new breed exponents of the styling. In 1990 Texas bred Mark Chesnutt was signed to the MCA record label and although at the time his was affectionately known as ‘the human jukebox’ (due to the fact [...]
There’s a real special treat on todays show as I hand over the airwaves to David Wild from the Rolling Stone magazine. If apart from being a country music fan you’re also a lover of great films then no doubt you’ll have seen the award winning ‘Oh Brother Where Art Thou ‘ movie. It is [...]
On this weeks show you can hear tracks from the four headline artists appearing at next years International Festival of Country Music which is being held at the Wembley Arena. I’ll be taking a look at the Billboard Hot Country Songs Chart and playing the top three best selling country singles. Our ‘Remember This’ feature [...]