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Spiritual Kvintet I

Posted on June 19, 2009 by admin

This music band was established in autumn time in 1960 by four members of Academy of Music and Dramatic Art, mainly by initiative of Ivo Mach, nick name Dědek (Granfather). It was man quartet. Members were Miroslav Keller (tenor – … Continue reading →

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Waldemar Matuska IV

Posted on June 1, 2009 by admin

On Saturday, the country world lost one of his members, the famous and memorable singer Waldemar Matuška. He won recognition by his low and flannelly voice. Death cause was pneumonia and heart failure. He died on Florida, May 30, 2009, … Continue reading →

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Country Winners for the 2009 Grammy Awards

Posted on March 19, 2009 by admin

The 2009 Grammy Awards show took place on February 8, 2009. The following is a list of the winners in the Country Categories. Winners will be marked with ** WINNER ** Winners in our AboutCountry Polls will be marked with … Continue reading →

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Country Nominees for the 2009 Grammy Awards

Posted on March 4, 2009 by admin

Record Of The Year(Award to the Artist and to the Producer(s), Recording Engineer(s) and/or Mixer(s), if other than the artist.) * Chasing Pavements    Adele    Eg White, producer; Tom Elmhirst & Steve Price, engineers/mixers    Track from: 19 [XL Recordings/Columbia] * Viva La Vida    Coldplay    Markus Dravs, … Continue reading →

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Folk Music Grammy Award 2009

Posted on February 13, 2009 by admin

The nominees for the 51st Annual Grammy Awards were announced on December 3, 2008 and the awards were awarded for winners in ceremonies on February 8, 2009. Best Bluegrass Album nominated: Cherryholmes – Cherryholmes III: Don’t Believe Del McCoury Band … Continue reading →

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Brian Vander Ark

Posted on February 1, 2009 by admin

Somebody of you will know him as lead of music band named The Verve Pipe. Brian was born in June 19, 1966, in Holland, Michigan. In US of course, as most of country singers. The first time, when he felt … Continue reading →

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Billy Craig

Posted on February 1, 2009 by admin

In this post there are used also information which were send me by Billy Craig. Billy was born in small town Big Rapids, in Michigan, US. He was the second youngest child of nine kids. The first experiences with music … Continue reading →

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Andy Mullen – Folk Music’s New Bad Boy

Posted on January 9, 2009 by admin

It’s very difficult to find some information about himself. But I got something from two different visitors of blog. Please be kind to apologize this pure introduction of Andy. Thank you a lot. “Andy Mullen sports the rich baritone of … Continue reading →

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Christmass time

Posted on December 31, 2008 by admin

Now it’s Christmas time. I think, no coutry singer is, who has some christmas song.That’s why here are some presents for you: Jim Reeves – Blue Christmas Alan Jackson – Let It Be Christmas Faith Hill – Where Are You … Continue reading →

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Amy Speace

Posted on December 9, 2008 by admin

Few days ago I got e-mail which ask to write something about popular folk singer Amy Speace. Unfortunatelly I have to tell you, I wasn’t able to find many information about her. That’s why I use all info what were … Continue reading →

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