For all the supporting players who’ve worked to construct the George Strait team—Tony Brown, who has produced every album since 1992’s Pure Country soundtrack; Erv Woolsey, who has managed Strait on the same handshake deal since the early eighties; the Ace in the Hole Band, two of whose members played that first Strait gig, in …
When you mention Dolly Parton’s name, images of her blond bouffant, her hourglass figure and her glitzy wardrobe leap to the minds of most people. Some might also think of Dolly’s blue grass voice, her movie and television roles, even Dollywood, her theme park in the Great Smoky Mountains. Few people, though, will give much …
The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Paul McCartney are among the confirmed headliners at the classic rock festival Desert Trip. The Who, Neil Young, Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters will also perform at the three-day music fest, which will be held from Oct. 7 to Oct. 9 in Indio, Calif., at the Empire Polo Club — the site …
For decades artists and songwriters have delved into their personal experiences to render explanation, meaning, closure or solace for themselves and their listeners. Every time an album or track is played, collections of mistakes, tragedies and losses make up the next sad song. But does a person have to experience some sort of emotional pain …
In the information age in which we live, falsehoods, myths, and misnomers about today’s music business are prevalent. But if you want to get ahead and achieve your goals, focusing on the realities of the business is essential. There are some universal truths that all cannot be ignored. I am crediting Bobby Borg from Sonicsbid for much of …