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Kenny Chesney – “The Boys of Fall”

Kenny Chesney – “The Boys of Fall”
Jim Malec July 30, 2010 0

Kenny Chesney's first single from Hemmingway's Whiskey is one of the signer's fastest rising chart hits, climbing to #13 after just two weeks on the Billboard Country Singles list

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Adam Brand – “Are You Ready For Love”

Adam Brand – “Are You Ready For Love”
Jim Malec July 29, 2010 51

Australian country singer Adam Brand has been recording---with notable success in his home country---since 1998, but “Are You Ready For Love” marks his first foray into the American market. It will probably be one

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Laura Bell Bundy – “Drop on By”

Laura Bell Bundy – “Drop on By”
Jim Malec July 28, 2010 6

“Drop on By,” written by Brice Long and Ronnie Rogers, showcases a vibrant vocalist at the top of her game. Bundy's an outstanding interpretor when given material to work with, and she demonstrates that

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Greg Laswell, Cary Brothers & Harper Blynn @ Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley

Greg Laswell, Cary Brothers & Harper Blynn @ Nashville’s 3rd & Lindsley
Jim Malec July 27, 2010 2

The show was a worthwhile evening of indie pop-rock, but stood out for its lack of truly engrossing songs

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Josh Kelley – “Georgia Clay”

Josh Kelley – “Georgia Clay”
Jim Malec July 27, 2010 1

The singer has a satisfying, clear voice, and Lagenberg’s slick, robust production makes the track soar. But the track is so clean that, in a way, the production betrays the song’s emotional center

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Sugarland – “Stuck Like Glue”

Sugarland – “Stuck Like Glue”
Jim Malec July 26, 2010 12

"Stuck Like Glue" is a joyous, infectious acoustic pop song that shows off Jennifer Nettles' stellar vocal skills

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Reacting to James Otto on the Subject of Music Piracy

Reacting to James Otto on the Subject of Music Piracy
Jim Malec July 22, 2010 15

And so, the industry's answer to all of this is to basically tell people to "consume within their means." The industry wants people to only possess the music they can afford to purchase. And

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Jim’s Interview with Country Star Blake Shelton

Jim’s Interview with Country Star Blake Shelton
Jim Malec July 17, 2010 0

Editor’s note: this interview was originally published at The9513.com on March 3rd, 2010. We’ve published it here as an example of our Reader Journals program, which allows American Noise visitors to write and publish

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Melissa Etheridge – “The Wanting of You”

Melissa Etheridge – “The Wanting of You”
Kelly Dearmore July 14, 2010 0

The sex, steam and unquenchable desire for bigger than life rock made a string of the trailblazer’s singles anthems for the times. “I Want to Come Over,” “The Only One” and “Your Little Secret”

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Album Review: Broken Social Scene – Forgiveness Rock Record

Album Review: Broken Social Scene – <em>Forgiveness Rock Record</em>
Kelly Dearmore July 7, 2010 2

The wait has been worth it---even if the album requires a bit of stamina in order to fully grasp the triumph

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