When Taj Mahal started making music more than 60 years ago, no one else sounded like him. From the get-go, Mahal incorporated Caribbean and African stylings into the blues, connecting it more deeply to its origins. Now, more than six decades, and some 60 records into his career, Mahal’
Gary Marks “For Molly’s Sky” Americana Highways is hosting this premiere of Gary Marks’ song “For Molly’s Sky,” which is a newly releasing bonus track from his new album Crossroads. The album was produced by Gary, engineered by Rick Sanchez; mixed by Rick Sanchez and Gary Marks; and mastered by Bernie Grundman. “For Molly’s Sky” […]
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Carsen Richards, who was the bass player and music director for pop country star Chase Matthew, has been arrested on numerous child sex charges. The 22-year-old was arrested at a festival in Kentucky.
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New music from Brad Paisley is finally on the horizon. Brad Paisley has long been one of the most talented artists in country music. With guitar work on par with the likes of John Mayer and songwriting that will simultaneously make you laugh and cry, the “Whiskey Lullaby” singer has cemented himself as a cornerstone of country music in the 2000s and 2010s. Couple that with 19 #1 hits, nine #1 albums and over two dozen RIAA certifications, Paisley has […]
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Fired him immediately. Chase Matthew has spoken out after finding out along with the public that his touring bassist, Carsen Richards, was charged with child sex crimes. The 22-year-old bass player had just finished up headlining a Kentucky music festival along with Chase Matthew and his band when he was arrested on May 9. Shortly after the band got off the stage at the BBQ & Barrels festival in Owensboro, Kentucky, Richards was booked on charges of two counts second-degree […]
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Sharon Osbourne has worn many hats in her varied and illustrious career. She was a panelist on a daytime TV talk show. has been an America’s Got Talent judge, and also a reality TV personality. In addition, Osbourne was the devoted longtime wife of heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away last year. However, […]
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