Gretchen Wilson's "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" is voted ESPN best
Monday, July 14, 2008 – Fans voted Gretchen Wilson's version of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" the winner on ESPN's Baseball Tonight. The show commemorated the 100th anniversary of the famous seventh inning stretch song with a "battle of the bands" competition. Nine artists recorded their versions of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," which were televised on the show over a two-week stretch. Fans then voted on ESPN.com and the winner was announced on last night's Baseball Tonight.
Other finalists were the Punch Brothers, led by Chris Thile of Nickel Creek fame, and Ozomatli. Also participating were The Game, REO Speedwagon, Candlebox, The Cab, Branford Marsalis, Lloyd, John Pizzarelli and baseball journalist Peter Gammons, who released an album on Rounder two years ago.
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One of the Boys
Gretchen Wilson became a superstar with her ballsy chick, white trash persona anthem "Redneck Woman" from the equally anthemic "Here for the Party." She delivered a big, bold voice real comfy with a honky tonker. And while "All Jacked Up," the second release was generally solid, it did nowhere near the sales of the debut. So, Wilson may at a career crossroads already. Fortunately, she tones it down without going for the big, ballsy sound of the first 2 CDS with a lot »»» |
All Jacked Up
Gretchen Wilson became an overnight superstar with her debut "Here For the Party" and her fem power song "Redneck Woman" and blue collar attitude taking her all the way to the bank.
Of course, the question is whether Wilson is able to follow up such a tremendously successful album with a worthy album and for the most of the time, the answer is a resounding yes. If the debut didn't exist, then this CD would be just fine, but she is in competition against herself.
Her voice remains a supple »»» |
Here for the Party
Gretchen Wilson could be a one-hit wonder, given the huge success of her breakout debut single, "Redneck Woman," but that would be to the detriment of a very strong debut from the southern Illinois native.
Wilson, 30, got a big, tough sounding voice, recalling Natalie Maines. She isn't afraid to belt it out on the bluesy, rocking title track or the gospel/blues/funk of "Chariot." The anthemic "Redneck Woman" keeps the pace hopping.
But Wilson isn't afraid of a ballad either. »»» |
Editorial: A fine night for Taylor Swift –
Taylor Swift's showing at the Country Music Association awards Wednesday night was no surprise. In some respects, it was invigorating to see someone who was not male and not around umpteen years like some of her male counterparts take home the biggest prize of the night, entertainer of the year. »»»
Concert Review: Radney Foster sparks a revival –
Radney Foster told fans that he came home from the University of the South one weekend early in his college career and told his parents in the wee hours of the morning that he wanted to quit college and head to Nashville to pursue a music career. His parents agreed...fortunately.
Three decades later, that resulted in Foster playing songs on this... »»»
Concert Review: Neko Case overcomes obstacles –
The opening of Neko Case's show was unusual to say the least. "I'm angry right now," said the red head. "We just had a big fight with the promoter. We're going to sing weird, but we're actually very happy to be here."
Making quite clear that she was not a happy camper, Case still channeled her musical energies... »»»
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