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Ask Billboard: Country, where the girls aren't
No surprises here – but a sad, frustrating Billboard.com read on the lack of women on the country charts:
...you tell 'em, B.
Randy Travis (feat. Zac Brown Band), “Forever and Ever, Amen”
Randy Travis’ 25th Anniversary Celebration album –which I finally got around to listening to on vacation this week– is chock full of colorful collaborations and tasteful remakes. I’ve yet to get through this plucky little number without smiling:
Houston Press inaugural web awards
“Houston is the best city on Earth, if you know what you’re doing. ”
-Jay Rascoe (@gunsandtacos), awarded Best Tweet of the Year. Why? “The taco enthusiast and budding beer connoisseur hit to the heart of why we love Houston. It’s true, Houston really is the greatest city on Earth, if you play your cards right. We have art, food, music, beautiful people, mega amounts of international culture — now if we can just find a way to air-condition the damned thing.”
Love it. Check out the rest of the awards – great stuff:
Summer indulgence: "Tonight, Tonight"
I’ve decided if there’s such a thing as “Friday” done right, this is it:
And while we’re on the subject of songs with “Tonight” in their title…please tell me you’ve checked out this Texas treasure.
Kris Allen, "I Walk the Line"
Mini Warbler: "Teenage Dream"
Sound Bite: The human condition
“It’s like we walked by a house and heard someone crying, got closer, and put our nose to the window. And inside, saw someone who was where we’ve once been. The land of heartbreak. It’s the human condition. To the point where some hook up with someone random just to stay in the game and others get old and refuse to play anymore.”
-Bob Lefsetz on Adele’s 21 album. I don’t often agree with him, but he makes an excellent case for why her album has resonated so well: “music trumps everything.”
Look Who’s Talking: Ryan Donowho
Last month I had the opportunity to interview 30-year-old actor-musician Ryan Donowho, a Houston native who’s managed to keep his laid back Texas charm despite having rubbed shoulders with the likes of Christian Slater. Read more about him in my “Look Who’s Talking” profile in the June issue of Houston magazine.
Country Universe: 30 day song challenge
We’re almost halfway through the 30 Day Song Challenge over at Country Universe, and to keep things interesting, we’ve put our own spin on it. In true country style, today’s category is “A Leaving Song” – check out our staff picks and share your favorites.
