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Terri Clark Concert – A Fan Review

This past Monday I had the pleasure of going to see Terri Clark with special guest Dean Brody at the Sanderson Center in Brantford, ON Canada. Terri is currently doing a cross Canada tour and had a sold out show that night. This is the second time I have seen Terri and she just gets better all the time.

What I didn’t know was that she also had a special guest touring with her as well…. Anita Cochran. She was promoting her new album Serenity which, from the songs she played is awesome. I didn’t get a chance to pick it up but it is definitely on my list to get.

Dean Brody… what can I say… HOT! He sang all of his hits, including “Undone”, “Brothers” and “Dirt Road Scholar” and the crowd ate him up. Literally I could have. During the intermission I was fortunate enough to get to meet him and he gives the best hugs and smells good too! He was very down to earth and loved meeting his fans and taking pictures with us.

Then it was time for Terri…WOW! Anita was on stage for the whole show as well playing guitar, banjo and mandolin for Terri and even did a small piece of her hit with Steve Wariner “What If I Said”. For anyone who has not seen Terri play, please do! This woman can rock the stage and is funny as hell! She jokes with the audience and had everyone singing along to her hits like “Gypsy Boots”, “Girls Lie Too”, “Better Things To Do”, “Emotional Girl”, “No Fear” and all the others to fill up an hour and a half. The best song was Terri’s closing when she did her new single “If You Want Fire”. I think it’s going to be a number one hit for her!

I then got to stand in line for half an hour to get an autograph from her as well. Now I am 5’9″ and have known that Terri is tall, and I was also wearing 2″ heels, but she was STILL taller than me! Terri is beautiful, inside and out and she is one person who I will keep going back to see!

Tammy Douma

A Strong, Warm Voice Gets Blake Wise a Well-Deserved Shot

Don’t let Blake Wise’s Wrangler model good looks (yes, he modeled for Wrangler) fool you—he ain’t just another country pretty boy. One listen to his song “The Stayin’ Kind” is enough to prove that this boy can sing.

The song is a great showcase for his strong, warm voice, particularly the up-tempo chorus and slow, sexy bridge. I could definitely hear “The Stayin’ Kind” on country radio.

Another standout on Wise’s self-titled, independent release is “My Own Questionnaire,” which, lyrically, could be a prequel to that other Blake’s “She Wouldn’t Be Gone.” Wise’s delivery really brings out the clever tale of a man’s realization that he’s not the husband he ought to be.

The fun “I Got No Regrets” could be a Kenny Chesney song with its island feel and bouncy vibe; and the not so fun “Tell Me I’m Right,” an almost stalker-like ballad that conveys paranoia, anger and sadness, is chilling. Together they show that Wise can really handle a diverse set of songs.

Wise’s voice could still use a little seasoning and maybe a great producer to smooth things out, particularly on the tracks “Destination Highway,” a fun road song that is a bit too high and whiny; and “They Don’t Know You,” which sounds like someone trying to sound like Tim McGraw. It’s not a bad impression, but it doesn’t sound genuine.

But overall, listening to the songs at www.blakewise.com, it’s clear that Blake Wise has a great future ahead of him in Nashville and on country radio. And Nashville obviously agrees. Just this week he was signed to a record and publishing deal on Broken Bow Records (home of Jason Aldean and Dean Brody) and Magic Mustang Music.

Vicky Dobbin is a country music lover in Falls Church, VA. Read her country music blog at www.lovemycountrymusic.com and follow her at http://twitter.com/vdobbin.

And the Award Goes To…..

The Canadian Country Music Association celebrated another fantastic year in country music. Hosted by actor and director Jason Priestley, this year’s Canadian Country Music Awards took place in Vancouver, BC at GM Place, where country music fans were treated to amazing performances by such artists as Aaron Pritchett, Paul Brandt with High Valley, Reba McEntire, and Martina McBride, to name a few.

The big winner of the night was Johnny Reid, who took home five CCMA Awards. Also of note were newcomers Dean Brody and Tara Oram, who were each presented with their first award.

Recipients of a 2009 Canadian Country Music Association Award were as follows:

  • Single of the Year: “Brothers” ~ Dean Brody
  • Album of the Year: Dance With Me ~ Johnny Reid
  • Songwriter(s) of the Year: Johnny Reid/Brent Maher for “A Woman Like You”
  • CMT Video of the Year: “A Woman Like You” ~ Johnny Reid
  • Female Artist of the Year: Crystal Shawanda
  • Male Artist of the Year: Johnny Reid
  • Group or Duo of the Year: Doc Walker
  • Roots Artist or Group of the Year: Corb Lund
  • Rising Star: Tara Oram
  • Fans’ Choice Award: Johnny Reid

Congratulations to all of the artists! For more information and highlights from the 2009 CCMA Awards and Country Music Week, please visit www.ccma.org or www.countrymusicvancouver.com.

Country Girl wants you to be a Tattle Tale! Have you been to a country concert lately? Run into a country artist while out on the town? We want to hear all about your country music news and entertainment. Email me at countrygirl@countrymusictattletale.com

Country Weekly’s 2009 Fashion Show Lineup!

We told you a few weeks ago about Country Weekly’s 2009 Fashion Show during CMA Fest. They are finally giving us all of the juicy details for the event!

Chuck Wicks, Jessica Harp and GAC’s Suzanne Alexander will co-host this years event and the talented lineup will include:

Keith Anderson
Chris Young
John Michael Montgomery
Mark Wills
Adam Gregory
Trent Willmon
Emily West
Aaron Tippin & Thea Tippin
Sarah Buxton
Trent Tomlinson
Jennifer Hanson
Richard Sterban of the Oak Ridge Boys
Bo Bice
Katie Armiger
Joey + Rory
Whitney Duncan
The Roys
Crystal Shawanda
Megan Mullins
Justin Moore
Dean Brody
Mica Roberts
Carter’s Chord
Bomshel
Jypsi
LoCash Cowboys
Krista Marie
Love & Theft
Brad Cotter
Eric Durrance

Doors will open at 11:00 AM. Event starts at Noon.

Special VIP tickets in the front row areas and prime runway seating are almost sold out! A limited number of $125 Runway tickets and $50 Reserved tickets near the runway are available. You can also purchase a table in “Music Row,” which is a row of premium tables behind the runway seats. These tables are $750 and include 8 seats, name recognition from the stage, appetizers from the Wildhorse Saloon, and two buckets of domestic beer.

General Admission seating is on sale through TicketMaster.

For more information and to purchase VIP tickets, go to www.countryweekly.com/fashionshow or call 212-741-2709.

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