Willie Nelson Signs Historic New Deal With Legacy Recordings

Posted on February 1, 2012 by Editor

Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, has entered into a historic new record deal with American legend and innovator Willie Nelson. The deal marks a label homecoming for Nelson, who, from 1975-1993, cut a phenomenal string of top-selling singles and albums for Columbia Records, beginning with 1975′s seminal smash Red Headed Stranger.

Forthcoming Willie Nelson titles under the Legacy imprint will include newly recorded songs and performances as well as archival releases, personally curated by the artist, drawn from all phases of his career including his recordings for RCA Records and others.

As curator of his catalog, Willie will work with label archivists to select recordings, including previously released and previously unreleased tracks, for release in newly compiled collections and as bonus material on new editions of existing titles. The newly curated Willie Nelson titles will provide fresh perspective and context to the artist’s profoundly influential and successful career. Continue reading →

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Bill Anderson: The Measure of Songwriting Excellence

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Editor

By Deborah Evans Price

© 2012 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc.

It’s been more than five decades since a 23-year-old Bill Anderson became the youngest writer to earn BMI’s Country Songwriter of the Year honor – a record until 20-year-old Taylor Swift’s win in 2010. Since then, he’s received numerous accolades, including two CMA Song of the Year trophies in a three-year span. In November, he was honored by Bear Family Records’ release of a four-CD anthology, Bill Anderson: The First 10 Years, 1956-1966. And he’s seen a lot of changes on Music Row. Continue reading →

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The Latest Music From Bill Anderson Featuring The Oak Ridge Boys!

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Editor

What do you get when you cross Bill Anderson with the Oak Ridge Boys?

Every now and then an artist releases something that can be defined as an event as much as a song. The coming together of two elements which have been equally instrumental in shaping country music has produced just that. The blending of the soft smooth voice of “Whispering” Bill Anderson with the timeless exquisite harmonious sound of the Oak Ridge Boys on “Gone Away” resembles something that has been dipped in gold.

“Gone Away” reflects on how things that once played significant roles in our lives have faded out of existence and only remain in our memory as “the good old days.” Having first heard the song on a recent Sirius/XM special, fans began to inquire about it and Anderson responded quickly by offering a free download of the song. Continue reading →

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Janie Fricke’s Album, Country Side Of Bluegrass, Available Now

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Editor

Bluegrass versions of her country hits receive great praise

Janie Fricke, known to many in the country world for her hits in the ‘80s, is taking a spin at bluegrass with some fresh interpretations of many of her beloved tunes. Her release, Country Side of Bluegrass, is in stores today amid glowing reviews. In partnership with New Music Deals, the album is available on iTunes, Amazon.com MP3, Amazon.com CD, www.janiefricke.com and at Ernest Tubb Record Shops.

The 13-track collection is produced by Bil VornDick, whose credits also include Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, and Marty Robbins, and features some of the finest pickers in the industry. VornDick had this to say about the project, “Janie’s voice and presentation are among the best, ever! The album will make you smile with enjoyment.” Continue reading →

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