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DLC goes portable with Rock Band Unplugged. July 9, 2009 - Cambridge, Mass. - Harmonix and MTV Games today announced five new tracks available for download in the Rock Band Unplugged in-game music store for the PSP system.

Now that the second season of CMT's "Can You Duet" is in full swing, and it's obvious Lucedale's Brandon Green is a strong contender, we've decided to keep you updated on his progress on a weekly basis.

Maia Sharp, "Echo" . 3.5 stars. John Mellencamp, "Life Death Live and Freedom" . 3.5 stars.

The Hillbenders The Hillbenders are taking the bluegrass world by storm. From the Ozark Mountains to the Rocky Mountains, The Hillbenders continue to rise like the sea level, reaching for the sky.

"We pulled in over $7,000 as of two o'clock from admissions, and that is phenomenal before the night show," event co-chairman Chris Paul said Wednesday evening as spectators were filing in for the Dixie Chicklets and opener Jessica Lavallee was performing.

Country music has always had something of an image problem, particularly among people who fancy themselves as progressives. Immigrant-trashing, gay-bashing, race-baiting, women-hating songs aren't hard to find in the country catalogue. Heck, sometimes you can find them all on a single album.

But, for all of its redneck revelry, country music also supplies many examples of forward-thinking artists who served up traditional hits while subverting traditional stereotypes: Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton and the Dixie Chicks, to name just a few, not only upended perceptions, they became country superstars in the process.

Wilco combines the intimacy of its previous studio disc, Sky Blue Sky , with the experimentation of A Ghost Is Born in a set that boasts strong melodies and gorgeous, often unabashedly pop arrangements.

If you haven't had a chance to see an episode of CMT Crossroads , well, you're missing out on some great music.

Grammy-winning producer and Columbia Records Vice President Rick Rubin is kind of the King Midas of the mainstream music industry.

It's been five years since fans could hear a new album from Charlie Robison. But he has a good excuse.

Released: Jun 23, 2009 Genre: Alternative Rock Label: Columbia Records Number Of Tracks: 10 It's an easy listening album, a type of recreational pop, very middle of the road style of rock that makes the tunes attractive from the first play.

A songwriter who penned a blockbuster hit for the Dixie Chicks and a local up-and-coming songwriter will be among the acts featured at this yeara s third annual Cicada Fest next month.

Charlie Robison and Shawn Colvin are among the singer-songwriters releasing new albums on Tuesday .

Millersburg native Cassie Sheely, 23, was crowned Quota Idol 2009 during Saturday's competition at the Wooster High School Performing Arts Center.

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Growing up in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago's South Side, Liz Toussaint straddled a musical divide.

Posted by Richard Brownell at 09:26:30 PM EST on 6.16.2009. Harmonix, the continuing developer of the Rock Band games, announced the setlist of the upcoming Country Track Pack.

Bonnaroo Artists, Country Stars Coming To Rock Band Posted by Ashish on 06.15.2009 Latest info on new Rock Band tracks... 24 tracks from artists that played at this year's Bonnaroo will be available for download via the Rock Band Music Store for the Wii starting tomorrow while the full tracklist for the Rock Band Country Track Pack, which hits ...

Pet project ... Pamela Anderson campaigns for PETA. Celebrities often try to use their fame to change the world.

The lovely ladies - and man - of the punk-rock-meets-classic-country band Those Darlins' are currently prepping for the release of their self-titled album debut on July 7th.