Willie Nelson forms record label
Monday, March 5, 2007 – Willie Nelson will announce the formation of Pedernales Records at a press conference during the annual South By Southwest Music & Media Conference, his publicist said Monday. Nelson will introduce his company, top executives and the first artists signed to the independent label.
It was not clear if Nelson would be on the label himself. He currently is signed to Lost Highway Records and had Kenny Chesney produce an upcoming album this winter.
Pedernales Records takes its name from the river that flows by Nelson's home and headquarters outside of Austin, where he also owns Pedernales Country Club and founded Pedernales Studios (now owned by his nephew Freddy Fletcher), where Nelson has recorded as well.
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Country Music
Calling Willie Nelson's latest recording "Country Music" may seem a little redundant to some. After all, isn't Willie the very embodiment of country music? And having T-Bone Burnett produce the project only seals the deal. Indeed, this is an album filled to the brim with mostly traditional country music, which gives off a distinctly spiritual vibe. Songs like Satan Your Kingdom Must Come Down and Satisfied Mind leave one with the impression of Nelson taking spiritual stock. »»» |
American Classic
Though Willie Nelson is revered as one of the greatest singer/songwriters in country music history he has never been confined to that genre as this collection exemplifies.
Nelson covers pop standards as he did on his 1978 release "Stardust." Amongst the most effective are tunes on which Nelson is joined by noted jazz performers Diana Krall (If I Had You ) and Norah Jones (Baby, It's Cold Outside ).
Other highlights are Fly Me To The Moon and On The Street Where You Live . »»» |
Lost Highway
Willie Nelson's versatility is displayed on "Lost Highway," a compilation of songs from his releases for Lost Highway Records, the edgy Nashville label. There is classic country with Eddie Arnold's You Don't Know Me, as well as a pair of duets with the legendary Ray Price (I'm Still Not Over You and Lost Highway).
Alt.-country enthusiasts will appreciate Nelson's duet with Lucinda Williams (Overtime) and Back To Earth, produced by Ryan Adams. »»» |
Editorial: Walking the talk –
When names like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon and the Hag are invoked, you're talking hard core country. These are the touchstones of country , the guys who made country music what it was and still is (or maybe can be). When these folks would sing about being down-and-out and the rough-and-tumble, they knew of what they were singing about. Fast forward a few years to the country singers of today. »»»
Concert Review: Cherryholmes comes together –
For a bluegrass band like Cherryholmes, the setting - the courtyard of one of the grandest museums in the entire U.S. was atypical. So without a "typical" audience there to lend support, one could argue that the sextet was up against it. No matter, though, because the family band showed why it is one of the best out there.... »»»
Concert Review: Ray LaMontagne demands attention –
Ray LaMontagne should have had a lot to celebrate, but you certainly could not tell from his demeanor on this tour with British singer David Gray.
Interestingly enough, the first of two shows before full houses also marked the same day that both artists released new discs. LaMontagne is going in a different direction with "God Willin' & The... »»»
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