Month: March 2008

Conway Twitty Musical Now Casting – Its Only Make Believe

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The children of the late and great Conway Twitty have begun pre-production on the musical “It’s Only Make Believe” a tribute to their father’s amazing journey through country music. Auditions will be held in Las Vegas, Nashville, and Los Angeles to find the perfect performer to portray members of Conway Twitty’s family, friends, musical counterparts,  and Conway himself.  It is expected to be a major production with an excellent turnout. For detailed audition dates, requirements, and roles to be casted, please visit the official Conway Twitty website. Auditions begin March 28th, and have strict pre-registration requirements so be sure to read the fine print. Good luck!Country Music Photo Gallery

Bucky Covington – Country Artist of the Week

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For this week’s CAW, I chose newcomer Bucky Covington. I’m not a big American Idol fan myself, but I remember seeing his audition tape as he sang “Simple Man” from Lynyrd Skynyrd and thinking “God I hope this tv show doesn’t eat that boy up and spit him out!”. He’s not pretty, he’s not full of forced politeness, and he’s not today’s typical prissy and preened radio star. Bucky gritted his teeth and toughed it out in America’s biggest dog and pony show, making it all the way to #8 before being voted out in favor of Taylor Hicks (who is now all but disappeared off the map entirely). Meanwhile Bucky Covington has got a record deal with Lyric Street, and a 2008 concert tour with Dierks Bentley. It’s no wonder why he’s singin’ “It’s Good to Be Us“! Stay tuned throughout the week for more hot facts about Bucky Covington! Bucky Covington 2008 Concert Tour                                Dierks Bentley 2008 Concert Tour  It’s Good To Be Us – Bucky Covington [youtube:http://youtube.com/watch?v=tIjM6SNt8Hg] Country Music Photo Gallery

Hank Williams Jr – Country Artist of the Week

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All his rowdy friends have settled down, but Hank Jr is still tearin’ it up! The legendary Bocephus said it best… “All my rowdy friends have settled down, and they seem to be more in to laid back songs”. While the rest of country music’s stars are playing it safe, Hank Williams Jr is still raising eyebrows, whiskey bottles and raucous ruckus! Hank Jr’s rise to epic idol stature started with him continuing his father’s legacy, but it wasn’t until the mid-70’s when he broke away from the familial mold to create a sound that was all his own that country music fans really took notice. He let his southern rock influence seep out when he released his 1975 album “Hank Williams Jr and Friends“. After that point Bocephus would become the poster picture of rebel country, singing about drinking, drugs, women, and hard times. You will find no lofty attitudes or false Nashville act here. Only pure country and rock & roll. Hank Jr’s live show has been described as nothing short of “One hell of a party” and his fans have come to expect nothing less. On his current 2008 Rowdy Frynds concert tour, he takes turns closing out the night with classic rock giants Lynyrd Skynyrd in the most anticipated concert of 2008 [youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqCtbEGcBBA] For Hank Williams Jr 2008 concert tour dates, artist biographies and event details, please visit our partner site Country Music On TourCountry Music Photo Gallery