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Johnny Cash 1993 Unreleased Songs Compiled For ‘Songwriter’

Shelved recordings of Johnny Cash from 1993 have been unearthed, cleaned up and will be released as ‘Songwriter’ on June 28.

Tagged as: 90s, country, John Carter Cash, Johnny Cash, Marty Stuart, songwriter, USA

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James Taylor at MCA Melbourne 16 April 2024 photo by Winston Robinson

James Taylor Farewells Australia With Final Tour (Melbourne Review)

by Paul Cashmere

I could go to a James Taylor show just for the stories. The man is a part of music history and is still around to tell the tales of how it all began. Like, for instance, being the first artist signed to Apple Records. James “auditioned” for Apple with his song ‘Something In The Way She Moves’. “Paul went away and started the label and George went away and wrote the song”, he said.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, A Day On The Green, Americana, country, James Taylor, Live Nation, rock, USA

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The Whitlams Used The Priscilla Queen of the Desert Bus As A Tour Bus

by Paul Cashmere

Fun fact: After the filming of the iconic Australia movie ‘Priscilla Queen of the Desert’ ended, the bus was used as a tour bus for six months by The Whitlams before it disappeared for almost 30 years. And now its been found.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, country, Priscilla Queen of the Desert, rock, The Whitlams

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Hear Dolly Parton Cover Tom Petty’s ‘Southern Accents’

by Paul Cashmere

Dolly Parton has covered Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers ‘Southern Accents’ for the Tom Petty tribute album ‘Petty Country: A Country Music Celebration of Tom Petty’.

Tagged as: 20s, country, Dolly Parton, Petty Country, rock, Southern Accents, Tom Petty, USA

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Bogan Country Singer Morgan Wallen Arrested

by Paul Cashmere

Bogan Country music star Morgan Wallen has been arrested after allegedly throwing a chair off a sixth story building.

Tagged as: 20s, country, Morgan Wallen, USA

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Brian Cadd Launches 26th Album ‘Dream Train’ With Intimate Melbourne Show

by Paul Cashmere

At age 77 Brian Cadd has released his 26th album ‘Dream Train’ and chose the intimate surroundings of Melbourne’s Memo Music Hall to launch the album.

Tagged as: 20s, Australia, Brian Cadd, contemporary, country, Dream Train, rock

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Marty Stuart Covers Tom Petty for ‘Petty Country’ Tribute

by Paul Cashmere

Marty Stuart is one of 20 artists paying tribute to Tom Petty on the upcoming ‘Petty Country’ tribute album.

Tagged as: 20s, country, Marty Stuart, Petty Country, rock, Tom Petty, USA

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Brian Cadd Recreates Two Bootleg Family Band Songs for New Album ‘Dream Train’

by Paul Cashmere

‘Dream Train’, the 26th album for Brian Cadd has arrived, and two of the songs Cadd fans may recognise.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, Brian Cadd, contemporary, country, rock

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Michelle Obama Praises Beyoncé

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Michelle Obama has praised Beyoncé for “helping redefine a music genre” with her new country album Cowboy Carter.

Tagged as: 20s, Beyonce, country, Cowboy Carter, Michelle Obama, pop, USA

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Beyoncé Sends Jack White Flowers To Say Thanks For Cowboy Carter

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Beyoncé was inspired by Jack White while making her country album, ‘Cowboy Carter’, and sent him some flowers to let him know.

Tagged as: 20s, Act II, Beyonce, country, Cowboy Carter, Jack White, pop, Renaissance, USA

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Beyonce Thanks Jack White For Cowboy Carter Influence

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Beyoncé has sent a sweet gift to thank good friend Jack White.

Tagged as: 20s, Act II, Beyonce, country, Cowboy Carter, pop, Renaissance, USA

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Christ Stapleton photo by Betty Fluke, supplied by Live Nation

Chris Stapleton to Tour Australia And New Zealand For The First Time

by Paul Cashmere

Chris Stapleton will tour Australia and New Zealand for the very first time in 2025.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Chris Stapleton, country, USA

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Jon Batiste Praises Beyonce For Breaking Down The Genres

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Jon Batiste has praised Beyoncé for “dismantling genres” following the release of her latest album, Cowboy Carter.

Tagged as: 20s, Beyonce, country, Cowboy Carter, Jon Batiste, pop, USA

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Dolly Parton Defends Beyoncé Changing ‘Jolene’ Lyrics

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Dolly Parton has responded to Beyoncé’s version of her hit, Jolene.

Tagged as: 20s, Act II, Beyonce, country, Cowboy Carter, Dolly Parton, Jolene, pop, Renaissance, USA

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Carlene Carter Defends Beyoncé Cowboy Carter Album

by Paul Cashmere

Carlene Carter has defended Beyonce’s ‘Cowboy Carter’ album.

Tagged as: 20s, Beyonce, Carlene Carter, country, Cowboy Carter, pop, USA

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Beyonce To Receive iHeart Innovator Award

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Beyoncé is set to be honoured with the iHeartRadio Innovator Award this year.

Tagged as: 20s, Act II, Beyonce, country, Cowboy Carter, pop, Renaissance, USA

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Beyoncé Reveals Inspiration Behind Country Album

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Beyoncé has revealed the inspiration behind her upcoming country album.

Tagged as: 20s, Act II, Beyonce, country, Cowboy Carter, pop, Renaissance, USA

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Todd Rundgren, Rickie Lee Jones To Play Crosby, Stills & Nash Tribute Show In New York

by Paul Cashmere

A tribute show to Crosby, Stills & Nash is planned for May with Todd Rundgren and Rickie Lee Jones just two of the star lined up to perform.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, country, Crosby Stills & Nash, David Crosby, Graham Nash, Rickie Lee Jones, rock, Stephen Stills, Todd Rundgren, USA

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Jimmy Buffett To Be Given Incredible Send-Off with Keep The Party Going Tribute Concert

by Paul Cashmere

Jimmy Buffett will be honored when a massive line-up gathers to pay tribute to the superstar on September 1, 2023.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, country, Jimmy Buffett, USA

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Brian Cadd Previews ‘Dream Train’ With New Version of ‘The One That Got Away’

by Paul Cashmere

Brian Cadd has another new song from the upcoming ‘Dream Train’ album and one you may have heard before. Cadd originally ‘The One That Got Away’ on his 2016 Bootleg Family album ‘Bulletproof’.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Australia, Brian Cadd, country, Dream Train, The One That Got Away

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Taylor Swift Encourages US Fans To Vote

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Taylor Swift has encouraged her U.S. fans to vote in the primary elections.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Australia, country, pop, Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour, USA

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Taylor Swift at the MCG Melbourne 16 February 2024 Photo Credit TAS Rights Management

Taylor Swift Responds To Allegations Against Her Father Scott In Sydney

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A photographer claimed Scott Swift attacked him in Sydney, Australia.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Australia, country, pop, Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour, USA

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John Fogerty Blasts Australian Country Festival For Dumping Him

by Paul Cashmere

Creedence Clearwater Revival legend John Fogerty has blasted Country Fest Queensland for dumping him from the line-up and calling it “unforeseen circumstances”.

Tagged as: 20s, 60s, Australia, country, Country Fest Queensland, Creedence Clearwater Revival, John Fogerty, live music, music festival, rock, USA

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Taylor Swift And The 14 Surprise Songs She Performed in Australia

by Paul Cashmere

Taylor Swift ‘The Eras Tour’ featured two songs in ever show unique to that show. The songs changed every night of the seven Australia shows and were not repeated.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Australia, country, pop, Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour, USA

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Beyoncé Texas Hold ‘Em Debuts At No 1 in UK

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This ain’t Texas! Beyoncé returns to Number 1 on the Official Singles Chart for the first time in 14 years today, proving the superstar is more culturally relevant than ever.

Tagged as: 20s, Act II, Beyonce, country, pop, Renaissance, USA

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Dolly Parton Shares The Beyoncé Love

by Paul Cashmere

Dolly Parton has shared her love of the new Beyoncé country record. “I’m a big fan of Beyoncé and very excited that she’s done a country album,” Dolly said on her socials.

Tagged as: 20s, Act II, Beyonce, country, pop, Renaissance, USA

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Emma Donovan and Dan Sultan join Archie Roach in the ABC Melbourne Studio Foyer celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Archie Roach album Charcoal Road. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Emma Donovan Previews ‘Til My Song is Done’ With Title Track

by Paul Cashmere

Emma Donovan took to Melbourne’s historic Forum Theatre to create a video for the title track to her upcoming album ‘Til My Song Is Done’.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Australia, country, Emma Donovan, folk, indigenous, reggae, soul

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Amigo The Devil Preps Fourth Album Ahead Of Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

Amigo The Devil (Danny Kiranos) will tour Australia in April with a unique blend of folk, country, rock and punk metal with themes of death and murder. Its been called Murderfolk and Dark Folk. Whatever the case, you’ll hear a whole new music genre play out before your eyes and ears.

Tagged as: 20s, Amigo The Devil, country, folk, punk, rock, USA

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Dukes of Hazzard Star Slammed For Nasty Beyoncé Comment

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Dukes of Hazzard star John Schneider slammed for ‘dog’ comparison.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, Beyonce, country, Dukes of Hazzard, John Schneider, pop, USA

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James Taylor Expands Australian Tour

by Paul Cashmere

James Taylor has added new shows for Sydney, Melbourne and Perth on his upcoming ‘An Evening With James Taylor’ Australian tour.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, 80s, country, folk, James Taylor, rock pop, USA

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