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In 1973, Johnny Cash gave his teenage daughter Rosanne Cash a list of 100 essential country songs to learn.
Most teens gripe when their dad gives them a to-do list. Of course, most teens don't have Johnny Cash for a father.
Ann Arbor Folk Festival unveils lineup
The Ann Arbor Folk Festival, typically the biggest event of the year on the area's folk scene, announced its 2010 lineup today.
11 Things: Celebrities' sprogs
Are celebrities' descendants who attempt to follow in their parents' footsteps successful because they share talent-laden genes or because they had privileged opportunities in the limelight? 1. The Beatles' babies Sean Lennon attempted a solo music career, Stella "Steel" McCartney is a PETA-friendly fashion designer, Dhani Harrison completed ...
Rosanne Cash added to Eccles lineup
The most recent addition to the 2009-2010 Eccles Center lineup is a performance by Rosanne Cash on Jan.
Country fans get their wish 'List' from Rosanne Cash
Rosanne Cash would love to take credit for the concept driving her critically acclaimed The List , recently a No.
Lorrie Morgan Looks Ahead With Backward-Gazing Album
"These were the songs that made me fall in love with music," says Lorrie Morgan .
A handful of CDs feature women singing traditional country standards
Texan Tanya Tucker put her inimitable stamp on a dozen country songs originally popularized by men on My Turn , which was released in late June.
Current launches new radio show
In a smart move, the Current radio station is giving DJ Bill Deville - a whiz at putting together eclectic, yet harmonious musical selections - his own specialty show, "United States of Americana." According to a press release, "UsofA" will focus on the more "country influenced" side of music already featured on the station and will include a ...
A German passport belonging to Said Bahaji is found in South Waziristan . Bahaji was linked to hijacker Mohammed Atta while they lived in Hamburg, Germany.A James Gordon Meek, who covers national security for the New York Daily News, is our guest.
Ann Arbor Folk Festival announces Rosanne Cash, Doc Watson, Iron and Wine
Pete Seeger leads the audience in "Amazing Grace" during the 32nd annual Ann Arbor Folk Festival last January.
Pick up the Featured Album of the Week when you become a member of XPN
Each week XPN's Mike Vasilikos , serves up another Featured Album of the Week . Tune in to the XPN Morning Show every Monday as Mike reviews another great CD.
Rosanne Cash's The Wheel Still Goes Round
Rosanne Cash is back on the charts with her new album, The List , the latest project in a long and distinguished career.
I am really enjoying the new album by Rosanne Cash . It is called The List . Now I'm not not a Rosanne Cash fan, I liked 2003's Rules of Travel a lot and 2006's Black Cadillac ; to cover some of the gaps I have 2005's The Very Best of Rosanne Cash .
Alongside hip young Brandi Carlile's latest CD are records from Texas troubadour Lyle Lovett and country royalty Rosanne Cash.
Musicians Protest Use Of Their Music As 'No-Touch Torture' Of Detainees
Singer Rosanne Cash, the band R.E.M. and guitarist Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine are among a group of musicians who've signed on with the group New Security Action's "close Gitmo now" movement .
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Torture songs spur a protest most vocal
Was the theme to 'Sesame Street' really played to torture prisoners held at Guantanamo and other detention camps? What about Don McLean's 'American Pie'? Or the Meow Mix jingle? Bruce Springsteen's 'Born in the U.S.A.'?
A high-profile coalition of artists -- including the members of Pearl Jam, R.E.M. and the Roots -- demanded Thursday that the government release the names of all the songs that were blasted since 2002 at prisoners for hours, even days, on end, to try to coerce cooperation or as a method of punishment.
Dad's list turns into Rosanne Cash's new CD
Make no mistake, Rosanne Cash fully understands the value of the sheet of yellow lined paper her father handed to her one summer day in 1973.
Continue reading "Rosanne Cash @ St Ann's Warehouse, DUMBO - pics & setlist"
Ann's Warehouse in Brooklyn on Friday night, Rosanne Cash stood beneath an image of her with her father, Johnny Cash.
Cash, Skaggs honor their dads with new albums
Rosanne Cash offers up 12 of her father Johnny's favorite 100 country songs on her new album, "The List.'' Ricky Skaggs digs deep into his father Hobert's love of bluegrass, country, and gospel tunes on his effort, "Solo: Songs My Dad Loved.'' ) As early as 1958, with the Everly Brothers' "Songs Our Daddy Taught Us,'' pop and country musicians have ...
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