Comments on: Musical Discoveries of the Year, Part II http://www.countrycalifornia.com/musical-discoveries-of-the-year-part-ii/ Country music. Seriously. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:38:50 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Stacy Grubb http://www.countrycalifornia.com/musical-discoveries-of-the-year-part-ii/#comment-10836 Stacy Grubb Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:14:04 +0000 http://www.countrycalifornia.com/?p=2271#comment-10836 Hi, I stumbled across this discussion while looking for some details to share about Alison Krauss' version of "The Three Bells." As I am a fan of very much of the music being discussed, I wanted to invite everybody to come check out my music at www.stacygrubb.com and various other locations on the internet. My debut album "Hurricane" was released in April of last year and includes the musical talents of Ron Block, Brent Mason, Aubrey Haynie, Rob Ickes, Dailey & Vincent, and others. I will be going into the studio again soon with plans to record an all-acoustic project, more in-keeping with a progressive bluegrass sound. The title track of the record (written by my dad Alan Johnston, currently in the running to receive an IBMA Award for Song of the Year for his tune "Sweet Appalachia" recorded by Del McCoury) is presently #24 on the Pan-European Country Music Chart. If you like what you hear, look me up on facebook! Thanks so much! Hi, I stumbled across this discussion while looking for some details to share about Alison Krauss’ version of “The Three Bells.” As I am a fan of very much of the music being discussed, I wanted to invite everybody to come check out my music at http://www.stacygrubb.com and various other locations on the internet. My debut album “Hurricane” was released in April of last year and includes the musical talents of Ron Block, Brent Mason, Aubrey Haynie, Rob Ickes, Dailey & Vincent, and others. I will be going into the studio again soon with plans to record an all-acoustic project, more in-keeping with a progressive bluegrass sound. The title track of the record (written by my dad Alan Johnston, currently in the running to receive an IBMA Award for Song of the Year for his tune “Sweet Appalachia” recorded by Del McCoury) is presently #24 on the Pan-European Country Music Chart. If you like what you hear, look me up on facebook! Thanks so much!

]]> By: CJ http://www.countrycalifornia.com/musical-discoveries-of-the-year-part-ii/#comment-7704 CJ Sat, 12 Dec 2009 15:53:55 +0000 http://www.countrycalifornia.com/?p=2271#comment-7704 Annie and the Bees - Music Fog did a recording of them on the bus and posted it to their site. Quite possibly one of the most beautiful and heartfelt performances I have seen in a long time. Really excited to hear more from them soon. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiTldOcXbCs Magnolia Electric Co. - I got them from the list on Farce the Music (Thanks Trailer!) Loving this album! Wade Bowen - an old favorite. Maybe it's all the attention he's been getting lately, but I have been listening to a lot of his older stuff lately. This guy is the real deal, and that voice is unique and perfect. Here he is on one of my favorite youtube videos, a great acoustic performance: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hoT-SdaqR8 Annie and the Bees – Music Fog did a recording of them on the bus and posted it to their site. Quite possibly one of the most beautiful and heartfelt performances I have seen in a long time. Really excited to hear more from them soon.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiTldOcXbCs

Magnolia Electric Co. – I got them from the list on Farce the Music (Thanks Trailer!) Loving this album!

Wade Bowen – an old favorite. Maybe it’s all the attention he’s been getting lately, but I have been listening to a lot of his older stuff lately. This guy is the real deal, and that voice is unique and perfect. Here he is on one of my favorite youtube videos, a great acoustic performance:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0hoT-SdaqR8

]]> By: Hilary http://www.countrycalifornia.com/musical-discoveries-of-the-year-part-ii/#comment-7692 Hilary Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:28:36 +0000 http://www.countrycalifornia.com/?p=2271#comment-7692 What about Phil Vassar, "Everywhere I Go"? I'm looking forward to the release of 'Traveling Circus' next week! I've also gotten his free Christmas music from his website, check it out! What about Phil Vassar, “Everywhere I Go”? I’m looking forward to the release of ‘Traveling Circus’ next week! I’ve also gotten his free Christmas music from his website, check it out!

]]> By: C.M. Wilcox http://www.countrycalifornia.com/musical-discoveries-of-the-year-part-ii/#comment-7659 C.M. Wilcox Sun, 06 Dec 2009 20:34:28 +0000 http://www.countrycalifornia.com/?p=2271#comment-7659 Great finds. Krauss recorded "The Three Bells" on <a href="http://www.amazon.com/The-Three-Bells/dp/B00138GKMK?tag=countrcalifo-20" rel="nofollow"><em>Tribute to Tradition</em></a>. The track and the album - which also features great covers by Patty Loveless, the Dixie Chicks, Randy Travis, Joe Diffie, Wade Hayes, and others - can be downloaded from Amazon MP3 via the link above. Great finds. Krauss recorded “The Three Bells” on Tribute to Tradition. The track and the album – which also features great covers by Patty Loveless, the Dixie Chicks, Randy Travis, Joe Diffie, Wade Hayes, and others – can be downloaded from Amazon MP3 via the link above.

]]> By: highwayman3 http://www.countrycalifornia.com/musical-discoveries-of-the-year-part-ii/#comment-7658 highwayman3 Sun, 06 Dec 2009 19:56:33 +0000 http://www.countrycalifornia.com/?p=2271#comment-7658 The lack of real country in the current mainstream climate forced me to look back to get my country fix this year and I missed some great ones. I bought Clint Black and Mark Chesnutts greatest hits and love them. Daryle Singletarys 'Thats why i sing this way' and 'Strait from the heart' I cant get enough of. What a great voice. I also cant get enough of the Livin, Lovin, Losin, Louvin Bros Album. Cathrine Britts 'Too Far Gone' CD is awesome. I've been downloading some Elizabeth Cook as well. I bought Christ Youngs new CD, what a great voice. My latest discovery is I found Alison Krauss' verson of 'The Three Bells' on youtube and am trying to find an outlet to download it, but its amazing. The lack of real country in the current mainstream climate forced me to look back to get my country fix this year and I missed some great ones. I bought Clint Black and Mark Chesnutts greatest hits and love them. Daryle Singletarys ‘Thats why i sing this way’ and ‘Strait from the heart’ I cant get enough of. What a great voice. I also cant get enough of the Livin, Lovin, Losin, Louvin Bros Album. Cathrine Britts ‘Too Far Gone’ CD is awesome. I’ve been downloading some Elizabeth Cook as well. I bought Christ Youngs new CD, what a great voice. My latest discovery is I found Alison Krauss’ verson of ‘The Three Bells’ on youtube and am trying to find an outlet to download it, but its amazing.

]]> By: Juli http://www.countrycalifornia.com/musical-discoveries-of-the-year-part-ii/#comment-7654 Juli Sat, 05 Dec 2009 19:42:22 +0000 http://www.countrycalifornia.com/?p=2271#comment-7654 Eilen Jewell - Her album <i>Sea of Tears</i> is one of the best of the year, IMO. Also, I want to be her when I grow up. Jean Shepard - After months with just a couple of her songs in my library, I finally caved and bought the giant Bear Family box. Worth every penny. A Camp - Not country, but perhaps my favorite discovery of the year. A catchy little indie pop trio fronted by Nina Persson, aka "That Girl from the Cardigans" (who, by the way, are extremely underrated). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pg1pfmIuGM Eilen Jewell – Her album Sea of Tears is one of the best of the year, IMO. Also, I want to be her when I grow up.

Jean Shepard – After months with just a couple of her songs in my library, I finally caved and bought the giant Bear Family box. Worth every penny.

A Camp – Not country, but perhaps my favorite discovery of the year. A catchy little indie pop trio fronted by Nina Persson, aka “That Girl from the Cardigans” (who, by the way, are extremely underrated). http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pg1pfmIuGM

]]> By: Jordan Stacey http://www.countrycalifornia.com/musical-discoveries-of-the-year-part-ii/#comment-7652 Jordan Stacey Sat, 05 Dec 2009 15:36:11 +0000 http://www.countrycalifornia.com/?p=2271#comment-7652 I didn't have many new discoveries this year, for the most part it was artists I knew for a long time who became more of a presence in my musical listenings. Holly Williams: I have her first album which was great, but it was her new one that really got me hooked, hopefully Mercury records sticks with her. Joanna Cotten: After Warner Bros. dropped her I went back and listened to her music, it's really catchy and diverse. She's one of the best vocalist who've gotten dropped in a long time. Hope she carves out a nice little career Mishavonna Henson: She was on this past season of American Idol, she only lasted a week but she impressed me enough to go and track down her digital ep. Her sound is a mix of contemporary country and California Pop, if all was right in the world she'd be the next female superstar. Zac Brown Band: Hated Chicken Fried, but with a ver strong album otherwise, plus great single choices it was hard not to fall for them. I'm seeing them and Lady Antebellum having battles for Group of The Year for a long time. Rachel Williams: She's just great, I was suggested her album "Lonely At The Bottom" and fell in love, I've still yet to go after her other material but this one is satisfying in so many ways. Neko Case: A sale of all her music on the week her new album was released promted me to finally buy all her albums (save for her new one). I've been interested in her music for a while, but never actually bought anything, now I wish I'd have done it sooner. I didn’t have many new discoveries this year, for the most part it was artists I knew for a long time who became more of a presence in my musical listenings.

Holly Williams: I have her first album which was great, but it was her new one that really got me hooked, hopefully Mercury records sticks with her.

Joanna Cotten: After Warner Bros. dropped her I went back and listened to her music, it’s really catchy and diverse. She’s one of the best vocalist who’ve gotten dropped in a long time. Hope she carves out a nice little career

Mishavonna Henson: She was on this past season of American Idol, she only lasted a week but she impressed me enough to go and track down her digital ep. Her sound is a mix of contemporary country and California Pop, if all was right in the world she’d be the next female superstar.

Zac Brown Band: Hated Chicken Fried, but with a ver strong album otherwise, plus great single choices it was hard not to fall for them. I’m seeing them and Lady Antebellum having battles for Group of The Year for a long time.

Rachel Williams: She’s just great, I was suggested her album “Lonely At The Bottom” and fell in love, I’ve still yet to go after her other material but this one is satisfying in so many ways.

Neko Case: A sale of all her music on the week her new album was released promted me to finally buy all her albums (save for her new one). I’ve been interested in her music for a while, but never actually bought anything, now I wish I’d have done it sooner.

]]> By: Occasional Hope http://www.countrycalifornia.com/musical-discoveries-of-the-year-part-ii/#comment-7647 Occasional Hope Fri, 04 Dec 2009 23:16:32 +0000 http://www.countrycalifornia.com/?p=2271#comment-7647 And one I forgot: Luann Turner, who is in the Amber Digby vein of traditional honky tonk female singing: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/luannturner1 And one I forgot: Luann Turner, who is in the Amber Digby vein of traditional honky tonk female singing:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/luannturner1

]]> By: C.M. Wilcox http://www.countrycalifornia.com/musical-discoveries-of-the-year-part-ii/#comment-7646 C.M. Wilcox Fri, 04 Dec 2009 21:03:01 +0000 http://www.countrycalifornia.com/?p=2271#comment-7646 Thanks for stopping by, Angela! Thanks for stopping by, Angela!

]]> By: Brody http://www.countrycalifornia.com/musical-discoveries-of-the-year-part-ii/#comment-7645 Brody Fri, 04 Dec 2009 20:23:54 +0000 http://www.countrycalifornia.com/?p=2271#comment-7645 <strong>Larry Jon Wilson</strong> - His new, mostly acoustic album is pretty good and his story interested me enough to hunt down one of his '70s records on eBay. Definitely worth it. <strong>Derek Hoke</strong> - I'm in agreement with you on this one. One of my favorite recent discoveries. <strong>Danny Balis</strong> - Another strong debut with some hooky songs. Comparisons to Don Williams are appropriate. Larry Jon Wilson – His new, mostly acoustic album is pretty good and his story interested me enough to hunt down one of his ’70s records on eBay. Definitely worth it.

Derek Hoke – I’m in agreement with you on this one. One of my favorite recent discoveries.

Danny Balis – Another strong debut with some hooky songs. Comparisons to Don Williams are appropriate.

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