Since making his country debut just one year ago, Darius Rucker has achieved many career milestones that newcomers only can dream of reaching. His first three singles off “Learn to Live” ” “Don’t Think I Don’t Think About It,” “It Won’t Be Like This for Long” and “Alright” ” all hit No. 1 on Billboard’s […]
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Capitalizing on its chemistry and potential, Sevendust returns to the Sooner State for Rocklahoma
Sevendust5:15 p.m. SundayRocklahoma1421 W. 450, Pryorwww.rocklahoma.com866-310-2288$40-$50 single-day tickets$125-$320 weekend passes In 2003, Sevendust fans were shocked and heartbroken when guitarist Clint Lowery bowed down to pursue musical ventures with his brother, as the band Dark New Day. “It was weird,” said Morgan Rose, Sevendust drummer. “We knew he wanted to do something with his brother, […]
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Country artist Jimmy Wayne walks halfway across the country (literally)
Country artist Jimmy Wayne began 2010 by announcing his plans to walk halfway across the country to raise awareness and funding for teens who “age out” of the foster-home system. Inspiration for his “Meet Me Halfway” campaign came to him last year. After a big opportunity ” an opening slot on Brad Paisley and Dierks […]
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Country stars Miranda Lambert and Justin Moore get adjusted to their public lives as entertainers
Brad Paisley with Miranda Lambert and Justin Moore7:30 p.m. FridayFord Center100 W. RenoWWW.OkFordCenter.com(800) 745-3000$39.75-$54.75 Since exploding onto the country music scene in 2003, Miranda Lambert has scored several hit singles from her three albums, all of which have debuted at the No. 1 position on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. MOORE MUSIC This week, she […]
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At 78, country legend George Jones is a Cracker Barrel regular
A testament to his iconic status, country legend George Jones has more greatest-hits compilations than even the most prolific musicians have traditional albums. His latest, “A Collection of My Best Recollection,” contains 12 of his classics, including “Why Baby Why,” “The Race Is On,” “White Lightnin’,” and, of course, “He Stopped Lovin’ Her Today,” along […]
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Atlanta’s Zac Brown Band climbs charts, tops scale with sales
Although its been creating a buzz in the Southern states for nearly 10 years, the Zac Brown Band is a relative newcomer to the deeply entrenched country music scene, but this year, the Atlanta outfit has become the best-selling new artist behind Lady Gaga. In November 2008, the band released “The Foundation,” which spawned a […]
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Atlanta’s Zac Brown Band climbs charts, tops scale with sales
Although its been creating a buzz in the Southern states for nearly 10 years, the Zac Brown Band is a relative newcomer to the deeply entrenched country music scene, but this year, the Atlanta outfit has become the best-selling new artist behind Lady Gaga. In November 2008, the band released “The Foundation,” which spawned a […]
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Dierks Bentley steps out of comfort zone with collaborative, acclaimed album
Dierks Bentley hit the country music scene in 2003 with his debut, “What Was I Thinkin’,” which scored the Phoenix native an immediate fan base worldwide, as well as his first No. 1 single. Six more No. 1s soon followed, including “Lot of Leavin’ Left to Do,” “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)” […]
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Dierks Bentley steps out of comfort zone with collaborative, acclaimed album
Dierks Bentley hit the country music scene in 2003 with his debut, “What Was I Thinkin’,” which scored the Phoenix native an immediate fan base worldwide, as well as his first No. 1 single. Six more No. 1s soon followed, including “Lot of Leavin’ Left to Do,” “Free and Easy (Down the Road I Go)” […]