3 ways to develop the type of positive mindset that’ll help you thrive during this pandemic – By Eileen Carey
3 ways to develop the type of positive mindset that’ll help you thrive during this pandemic – By Eileen Carey Positivity is like an immune system that fights against fear, anxiety, and negativity. And while a certain other virus has so many people feeling these things in the absolute worst way, I keep feeling this urge […]
If you love Texas Honky-tonk country – James, Jake and Jesse are three names that should be on your radar. Chris Smith for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show
If you love Texas Honky-tonk country – James, Jake and Jesse are three names that should be on your radar. Chris Smith for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show James Hand’spassing on 8th June at the age of 67 was sad news to his many friends and followers. Like many of his […]
AMERICANA – Legitimate genre or lame excuse? – by Chris Smith for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show
AMERICANA Legitimate genre or lame excuse? Chris Smith for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show Look up ‘Americana’ in any dictionary and it will tell you the word simply describes “things associated with America” and indeed it can be and is used to describe a variety of things from classic cars to soft […]
Seminars, Summits & Artist Fairs, Not This Season. (Part Three: Country Radio Seminar, Sync Summit and RAW +) By Eileen Carey
Seminars, Summits & Artist Fairs, Not This Season. (Part Three: Country Radio Seminar, Sync Summit and RAW +) By Eileen Carey I’ve been accused of playing everything from pop to country blues, to rock (LOL) to traditional country to country rock, to Trisha Yearwood, Wynona Judd, The Eagles, Sheryl Crow, Shania Twain, Madonna and (yes it is […]
SHOUT OUT FOR THE SHOOTOUTS – Chris Smith for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show
SHOUT OUT FOR THE SHOOTOUTS Chris Smith for Country Music News International Magazine & Radio Show I can honestly say that The Shootouts are the best band I have seen performing live for many years. Their music, a tantalising blend of honky-tonk country and showbiz presentation, was already familiar to me; The Shootouts’ debut album […]
Country Music News International Remembering Charlie Daniels – by Jeffrey Kurtis
Country Music News International Remembering Charlie Daniels – by Jeffrey Kurtis The breaking news on July 6, 2020 of the passing of country music legend, Grand Ole Opry member, and Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Charlie Daniels, sent shockwaves through the music and entertainment community. Fellow artists, publicists, actors, and his friends, all lit […]
Music, Fairs & Festivals, Not This Season. (Part Two) By Eileen Carey
Music, Fairs & Festivals, Not This Season. (Part Two) By Eileen Carey I get the greatest rush out of performing live. The stage is the place I am most comfortable with in my life. L.A. County Fair on October 4, 2009 It is hard to believe that my first appearance at the LA County Fair […]
The Country Music Fan’s Guide to AMERIPOLITAN MUSIC by Chris Smith for Country Music News International
The Country Music Fan’s Guide to AMERIPOLITAN MUSIC If the name Ameripolitan is new to you then you could be excused if you imagine it might have something to do with ice cream. There are in fact a couple of similarities. To being with Neapolitan ice cream has three flavours and there are three genres […]
Kerry Fearon is Set to Release Chase Wild Horses on June 26th
South Armagh Singer Kerry Fearon has just recently performed at the Galloway Roots festival and the Leek Blues & Americana festival and she recently headlined the Maverick stage at the 25th Millport Country music festival. Kerry has just started her brand new radio programme The Boots ‘n’ Roots show on Dundalk FM which for now […]
Eileen Carey – Music, Fairs & Festivals, Not This Season (Part One)
Music, Fairs & Festivals, Not This Season. (Part One) By Eileen Carey It is arguably true that my yearly summer and fall fair and festival seasons have been one of the bedrocks of my live music career. Not only is it a great way to make new fans and keep your band working, but it […]