Big D and Bubba interviewed Gary Allan this past week, and while the interview was technically about his new album Get Off On The Pain, which is an awesome album btw, it took a slightly different path. Hear Gary talk about why he wasn't surprised about Jesse James, how many tattoos he actually has and the strangest thing he's ever been asked to autograph. Enjoy!
Gary Allan Interview Part One:
Here's a great little interview with Willie Nelson from his hometown of Abbott, Texas. Did you know that Willie owns a Methodist church there? That's just one tidbit from this video that I didn't know. Enjoy!
Josh Thompson’s Honest Tales of Work, Love and Beer Strike a Chord With Fans
“If I got a ‘don’t care’ attitude and long hair and mean every damn word I’m saying, I blame it on Waylon,” Josh Thompson sings in his new video “Blame It On Waylon,” and the lyrics are truth for the singer/songwriter and the increasingly large crowds coming out to see him and sing every word.
Those sing-alongs are particularly loud when he plays “Beer on the Table,” a hit on country radio and top country video. “It’s almost to the point where I don’t have to sing it,” Josh says with a chuckle. “As a songwriter and an artist, that’s the biggest payoff you can get is watching people sing your lyrics back at you. And it’s apparent that it’s striking a chord.”
“It’s about working hard and playing harder,” Josh explains, chatting with TodaysCountryMusicVideos.com as he was driving to his latest show. He wrote the song about working on a concrete crew in his native Wisconsin, and his fans – be they construction workers, high school students, insurance agents or even soccer moms – connect with the simple but honest lyrics and catchy tune.
That honesty also comes through as Josh talks about being able to do what he loves for a living. “I am very proud to play country music,” Josh says. “I grew up on it. I love it. That’s what I write. I don’t think I could sell anything else, really.”
Like many songwriters, Josh easily shares even his most personal thoughts and pain with his fans. The song “Sinner,” for example, “That’s pretty much about me walking that line between good and bad, like I think everyone does,” he explains. “It’s a confessional, really.”
“Sinner” is one of the highlights of Josh’s new CD "Way Out Here," which will be released on February 23. You can listen to “Sinner,” the hit “Beer on the Table” as well as “Blame it on Waylon” and “Won’t Be Lonely Long” at JoshThompsonOfficial.com.
Josh will launch the CD with a release party February 22 in Milwaukee in his home state of Wisconsin. It’s a day off from his new gig opening for Eric Church on the Jagermeister Country Tour, which has more than 3o dates and runs well into the spring.
Life on the road is old hat for Josh and his band. They’re been out playing “Beer on the Table” since fall 2007, playing all across the country in a passenger van they’ve named Van-A-White. You can take a hilarious tour of Van-A-White and meet the slightly creepy little Van Wilder mascot at JoshThompsonOfficial.com.
Being a hot country artist on the road has its perks, of course. Josh says he loves the crowds, which are growing with every show, and he’s been able to play with great country artists, including Eric Church, Randy Houser, Dierks Bentley, Gretchen Wilson and the legendary Hank Jr. He’s also had some interesting fan encounters, including requests to sign body parts -- “but only the good ones,” he laughs.
Listen to Josh talk about touring, what he misses while out on the road, connecting with fans through Twitter, and whether he’d rather play a show with Miranda Lambert or go hunting with Blake Shelton.
Eddie and Troy talk about their new single One in Every Crowd. It's currently at #35 on the Billboard Hot Country charts. I really like this song. It's one of the best on Back When I Knew It All. Enjoy!
I've been wondering what Cledus T. Judd was up to since he was let go from 94.9 the Bull here in Atlanta. Well, it looks like he's just been Waitin' On Obama... (I couldn't resist. The name of the song just fit perfect for that line.) The second video is an interview Cledus did with CMT Insider News Now talking about the song and video. Enjoy!
Ashton Shepherd is country. There's no two ways about it. And, she's real. She's from Leroy, AL, and I'm probably one of a handful of people who listen to her that not only know where that is, but have been there. (I'm originally from Dothan, AL, so I've been all over the place in South Alabama) This is a video of Ashton talking about her life and career as well as singing an acoustic version of Sounds So Good. The radio station is Northern California's Kat Country 103. Enjoy!
Heidi is best known as her role as the lead singer for Trick Pony. She left the band back in 2006 to pursue a solo career, and the first single from her first solo album is called Johnny and June. The song is a tribute to Johnny and June Cash, whom Heidi became close with during the last five years of their life. In this video, Heidi talks about the song and her relationship with the Cash's. Enjoy!
Ashton Shepherd burst onto the scene earlier this year when her debut single Takin' Off This Pain became a top 20 hit on the Billboard Hot Country charts. Her latest single is called Sounds So Good, and here's an interview with Ashton talking about her life and her latest single. Enjoy!
I haven't been watching Clash of the Choirs much, but here's an informal interview I found with Blake Shelton in which he explains how he picked the songs for the choirs to sing. Enjoy!
Kellie was on the Ellen Show a few months back after her appearance on Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader. Ellen was very complementary of Kellie's success, which was nice to see. She also performed her new single Things That Never Cross A Man's Mind. Enjoy!
Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus were on with Jay Leno last night on the Tonight Show. Here's part I and II of the interview as well as their performance. Enjoy!
Garth Brooks is on the Ellen Show today. It's been great to have Garth back on the country scene, but as you'll hear in this interview, he's about to go back into hibernation again.
For all of you who are Keith Urban fans, you'll enjoy this behind the scenes interview with Keith as he discusses among other things his love of touring and his band. Enjoy!
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