Long Ride Home - Darrell Scott

darell scott S Long Ride Home Darrell ScottHis name may not be forefront of country music circles but his music is a force to be reckoned with.

Darrell Scott has written proven hits songs for mainstream artists like Faith Hill (‘We’ve Got Nothing To Prove But Love’),Dixie Chicks (‘Long Time Gone’ and ‘Heartbreak Town’), Daryll Worleys ‘Family Tree’ and a whole host more

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Diesel Therapy - The Salters Road

dieseltherapy S Diesel Therapy The Salters RoadIn the States ‘diesel therapy’ is a form of punishment in which American prisoners are shackled and then transported for days or weeks.

In the North East of England Diesel Therapy are a four piece band which give pleasure rather than punishment and an outfit you could listen to

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Proud To Be Here - Trace Adkins

trace S Proud To Be Here Trace AdkinsIf you’re a ‘King Of The Hill’ TV watcher and enjoy the character named ‘Elvin’ then you may not be aware that the character voice is that of an award winning country music star.

Trace Adkins (apart from his voice over role) has just released his tenth studio album entitled ‘Proud To Be Here’.

Containing

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The American Connection Country Music Show

653615206 J2Yxv S The American Connection Country Music ShowToday’s show is a one off special insomuch that it’s an All Request Show.

If you’ve written to me over the last couple of month then chances are that you’ll be hearing your special request over the next ninety five minutes or so.

Having had 5o years of country music to choose from, as

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Tim McGraw Number One Hits

1247740126 sEibZ S Tim McGraw Number One HitsIf you’re a movie buff then it is possible that you may have heard of Tim McGraw.

To date McGraw has appeared in six movies the latest being the release of ‘Country Strong’ with Gwyneth Paltrow.

However to the country music fan McGraw has provided some of the greatest music around since the early nineties.

He

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Josh Kelley's Georgia Clay

1223665431 ZYVFr S Josh Kelleys Georgia ClayWhen it comes to ‘keeping it in the family’ newcomer to the country charts Josh Kelley is a prime example.

At present he is living the good life and his musical career is in full swing.

His wife is actress Katherine Heigel and the pair have successfully adopted a new daughter Naleigh,

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Tennessee Rain from Canada

985179803 iFaC4 S Tennessee Rain from CanadaI’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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A Good Day for George Jones fans

971471929 mYrqK S A Good Day for George Jones fansMention the name ‘Possum’ to any country music fan and they will immediately know to whom you refer.

Affectionately or perhaps non affectionately depending on where you stand with the nickname it was the shape of his nose and his facial features that gave him the tag.

Other tags have included ‘Thumper

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Mary Chapin Carpenter

949387826 ZDsKi S Mary Chapin CarpenterAfter 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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