November 2008 – Page 8 – Country Universe

Discussion: Recommend a Track

November 6, 2008 Guest Contributor 16

Change is in the air. Last night, Dan sparked an interesting conversation about the changes that readers would like to see in country music, inspired by the world events of this past week. Country Universe,

Tom T. Hall

November 6, 2008 Guest Contributor 5

Tom T. Hall, one of the finest storytellers ever in country music, tells tales of great insight and description that have earned him a place among Nashville’s songwriting elite. His sense of clarity and an

Classic CMA Awards Moments, #4: Cindy Walker’s Hall of Fame Acceptance Speech (1997)

November 6, 2008 Guest Contributor 11

#4: Cindy Walker Hall of Fame acceptance speech 1997 Cindy Walker was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1997, an honor that is still rare for women (only nine female artists currently hold membership).

Classic CMA Awards Moments, #5: Reba’s Red Dress (1993)

November 6, 2008 Guest Contributor 5

#5: Reba McEntire Reba’s Red Dress 1993 For her 1993 CMA duet “Does He Love You” with Linda Davis, Reba McEntire asked stylist Sandy Spika to design a dress worthy of the moment. Mission accomplished.

Discussion: Change

November 5, 2008 Dan Milliken 22

Oh, come on. As if there was any way we could post something that didn’t somehow allude to Tuesday night’s events. I know I’m more than ready to hear some non-election news for a change,

Discussion: Vote for Your CMA Picks

November 4, 2008 Kevin John Coyne 20

Seems appropriate for Election Day. Vote for your favorites and share your thoughts in the comments. Be sure to click “more” so you can see all of the categories. [poll id=”2″] [poll id=”3″] [poll id=”4″]

Randy Owen, One on One

November 4, 2008 Guest Contributor 0

Randy Owen One on One As the lead singer of Alabama, Randy Owen guided the quartet with his rugged, yet appealing vocal style. With the band retired from the road, Owen steps into the spotlight alone with

Classic CMA Awards Moments, #6: Mary Chapin Carpenter’s Opening Act (1990)

November 4, 2008 Guest Contributor 10

#6: Mary Chapin Carpenter Opening Act 1990 In a rare coup for a new artist, Mary Chapin Carpenter earned a coveted performance slot on the 1990 show, and she used it to establish her identity

Classic CMA Awards Moments, #7: Shania Twain, Entertainer of the Year (1999)

November 3, 2008 Guest Contributor 7

#7: Shania Twain Entertainer of the Year 1999 She’d long been an afterthought with the Country Music Association, failing to secure an award in her six-year career, but the organization righted past wrongs by honoring

Classic CMA Awards Moments, #8: Faith Gets Carried Away (2006)

November 3, 2008 Guest Contributor 8

#8: Faith Hill & Carrie Underwood Female Vocalist of the Year 2006 The CMAs experienced an unwanted (and many would argue, unwarranted) amount of attention in 2006, when an intended joke by Faith Hill cast