"--> filed under: festivals, news | tags: Country Jam Given that we've had a bit of downtime over the past day or so, which sucks quite royally, I thought I'd drop a link that may help lighten the mood a bit. And honestly, this may very well be the best..."

"From a Wall Street Journal Article on the future of WalMart’s approach to CD Sales: “It’s going to be a world where they (WalMart a)re going to carry less titles,” says Scott Siman, the manager for country superstar Tim McGraw, who has had extensive dealings with Wal-Mart. Earlier this year,..."

"Springsteen and Nelly? I would bet on this NOT happening. I can just imagine the scene at the Springsteen's home:Bruce: "Hey Ev! (Evan is Springsteen's oldest son) What do you think about me doing something with Nelly?Evan: "Who? Oh, Nelly. Uh, I don't know Dad...he's kind of over."Bruce: "Yeah, I've..."

""The greatest tunes are played on the oldest fiddles." ~Ralph Waldo EmersonOh that Emerson...he gets me every single time. Now that I officially turned thirty as of yesterday, I'm beginning to see just how true those words are. I've been itching to get out of my 20's for at least..."

"Unglamorous is singer-songwriter Lori McKenna's fifth album. The title is a little ironic given that the album is much more polished and processed than the grittier folk sound of McKenna's previous releases. This is probably due to it being her first recording for a major label, as well as the..."