Album Releases - 2013

By minnesotacountry / September 24, 2013

The time has come!  Today the brand new EP titled, ” Blue Jean Backroad Dreamin'” from Greg Michaels has been released on iTunes!

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Concert Reviews - 2013

By minnesotacountry / September 22, 2013

And here’s to you, Darius Rucker.

The rock-turned-country star offered a toast to Minnesota and to the sold-out crowd at Mystic Lake Casino Hotel Friday night, and the crowd had many reasons to toast him back. Continue reading

Album Releases - 2013

By minnesotacountry / September 17, 2013

Minnesota based Gravel Roads band is set to release their brand new CD on October 11, 2013 with a live performance featuring every song on the whole album, and more!

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Misc - 2013

By minnesotacountry / September 15, 2013

There’s been a lot of talk about the current state of country music as of late. As the genre continues to become increasingly mainstream, country music as we know it is losing the “country” factor. Whether fans want to admit it or not, country radio has changed drastically in the past five years. Everything from the subject matter of the songs, to the lyrics, to the production is now more commercial, catering to the new “country” demographic. While some artists argue that it’s good for the genre to expand and grow, others are saddened by the shift. Continue reading

Misc - 2013

By minnesotacountry / September 10, 2013

Now that the final nominees have been announced, who do you think should win? Continue reading

Misc - 2013

By minnesotacountry / September 10, 2013

This Saturday, September 14, 2013 local country group Maiden Dixie will be live on KARE 11 news! Continue reading

Misc - 2013

By minnesotacountry / September 10, 2013

Mercury Nashville artist Kacey Musgraves leads the 47^th Annual CMA Awards with Taylor Swift, both receiving six nominations.  Kacey, a first-time CMA Awards nominee, garnered nominations for Album of the Year, Female Vocalist of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Single of the Year and two Song of the Year nominations; making her the first new female artist in history to top CMA nominations. Continue reading

Misc - 2013

By minnesotacountry / September 10, 2013

PLATINUM selling singer/songwriter Kip Moore is nominated for his first CMA Award in the “New Artist Of The Year” category just weeks after celebrating his third consecutive No. one hit from his debut album, UP ALL NIGHT.    Continue reading

Misc - 2013

By minnesotacountry / September 9, 2013

This video was spotted online earlier today.  Watch as Vince Gill confronts the Westboro Baptist Church! Continue reading