The North East Magazine
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 this week’s American Connection Music Show I can promise an eclectic mix of across the board music to suit all tastes. Our “Album Of The Week’ comes from Terri Clark who offers an album called ‘Classic’ in which she pays tribute to many of her musical influences over the years and duets with some [...]
On today’s American Connection Music Show the ‘Remember This’ slot features a lady who was one of the first female artists to compose and produce her own material. Her first ever composition was entitled ‘My Dog Sergeant Is A Good Dog’………… Our Album Of The Week takes the shape of a new release called Nashville [...]
If you’re an avid watcher of the TV series ‘King Of The Hill’ the you may not know that the voice of ‘Elvin’ is provided by a chart topping country artist, or for that matter that the voice behind the KFC fast food restaurant chain also features the same. That same voice has also been [...]
In 1966 the Lovin’ Spoonfull brought us a great chart entry with a song called ‘Nashville Cats’. One of the lines in the song related ‘There are Thirteen Hundred and Fifty Two Pickers in Nashville’…. years on of course there are many more all wanting a step on the fame ladder. Many never make it [...]
Kenny Chesney has just released his thirteenth studio album and relates that it is his most emotional record he has ever recorded. Entitled ‘Welcome To The Fishbowl’, he relates “I’d been through a lot emotionally since the release of ‘Hemingway’s Whisky’ came out and I think that has been reflected in this record”. “My main [...]
As usual there’s an eclectic mix of good music on today’s show. I’ll be taking a look at the ups and downs of the Billboard Hot Country Songs Charts and finding out which country artists have had birthdays this week. Our Album of the Week has caused me some confusion insomuch that it’s a brilliant [...]
There’s a cornucopia of great country sounds on todays show with an eclectic mix of old and new. Our Album Of The Week features an award winning young brother and sister trio who go by the name of The Band Perry. I’ll be taking the usual look at the ups and downs of the Billboard [...]