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Artist To Watch: The CO
Now that jokes and pranks have subsided, it’s time to introduce you to Tragic Kingdom’s featured artist for April. It’s not often that you stumble upon music that is so compelling and rich in content it moves you to action. However, when I first heard The CO, made up of Collin Brace, Troy Akers, and Nate Fleming, I was reminded of why I love this industry. The trio, who are joined by Will Harrison and Phil Snowden when they hit the stage, are a Nashville based band setting out to break the mold of the city’s stereotypical sound. In January of last year, the band released their debut self-titled album…
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Artist To Watch: Michael Shoup
When it came time to pick Tragic Kingdom’s featured artist for March it was a tough decision. With my latest move to Nashville, country music has become so relevant (as you’ve clearly witnessed by the blog’s recent country takeover), but I wanted to do something special this month. I wanted to prove to the readers that Nashville is more than hillbilly rockers and twangy crooners. Despite the hicktown stereotypes, it wasn’t hard to find a variety of talents spanning all genres, many of whom will be featured in the coming months. When I first moved to town, I stopped by a writer’s round at a local venue near my new…
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CMA Recap
Last night, Nashville’s finest gathered for the Country Music Association Awards, or more widely known as the CMA’s. The evening was jam packed with great performances, big wins, and huge stars. The night, though, belonged to Miranda Lambert, who won four awards, including Top Female Vocalist. And in a fitting surprise, Lambert’s fiancee, Blake Shelton took home Top Male honors, which Shelton said was “34 years in the making”. The biggest award of the night went to Brad Paisley, who got emotional while accepting his Entertainer of the Year trophy. This year’s performances were incredible, but the my pick for the best of the night belonged to our featured artist,…
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It Takes Two
Tragic Kingdom’s featured artist of the month, Jason Aldean, is set to take the stage tonight at the Country Music Awards live from Nashville, performing his new single “Don’t You Wanna Stay”. When Aldean was recording his new (hit) album, My Kinda Party, he knew that he wanted to record his new single as a duet with a powerhouse diva, but it was his top two choices that really stood out – proving this country boy is my kind of people. “Carrie Underwood was one of them, and [the other was] Kelly Clarkson,” Aldean said. “I’m a fan of both of their voices… but they’re both really different. Kelly [has…
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Jason Aldean: My Kinda Party
On the eve of his album release, Tragic Kingdom introduces a new breed to our growing list of featured artists. He’s already sold 3.5 million records worldwide and has spent more time in the last 14 weeks at number one than any other country artist, but it wasn’t until I arrived in Nashville a couple months ago that I took notice of Jason Aldean. I was sitting at a friend’s house listening to one of the tracks from his latest effort, My Kinda Party, and it was clear that this country boy was more than another Nashville wannabe. In fact, this guy rocks. I got an advanced copy of the album…
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Hiatus Over
Tragic Kingdom took a quick break from the net, but is back ready to give you everything you’ve missed. And it’s going to be delicious! We’ve got Lilly Scott, a full recap of The UMS, more from one of our favorite bands of the moment, Neon Trees, new featured artists, and more! So watch this space and we’ll be right back!
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Giveaway: Tickets to Civil Twilight, Paper Tongues, & NEON TREES!!
Tragic Kingdom’s featured artist of the month, Neon Trees, is currently on tour with Civil Twilight and Paper Tongues. And you, Denver, have the chance to see them all live when they stop in Colorado on July 21st! Not only is the show going to rock, but it will kick off The 10th Annual Underground Music Showcase (which will take over South Broadway the following day). That’s 5 full nights of pure goodness – can you handle it?! Tragic Kingdom is giving away 2 pairs of tickets to the show, which is going down at The Bluebird Theater, and here’s how YOU can win: 1. Follow me on Twitter at…
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Neon Trees Covers Bieber
Tragic Kingdom’s Featured Artist of the month, Neon Trees, took on the Justin Bieber smash “Baby” for Mashup Monday on Billboard.com this week, mashing it up with “Stand By Me”.
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Dave Preston Soars in Skies
Dave Preston – last month’s featured artist – has posted this new video to accompany his track, “Skies”, from his sophomore album Soundtrack For Motion. Tragic Kingdom is committed to bring you up to date news from this emerging talent, and it’s a great way to mellow your Monday, so definitely check it out. Preston is currently on tour with Matt Morris, opening for Ingrid Michaelson on her North American tour.
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Meeting Neon Trees
Check out this video of Tragic Kingdom’s Featured Artist of the Month, Neon Trees, introducing its members and telling their story of how it all began.
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Artist To Watch: Dave Preston
For the past couple of years, I have had the pleasure of seeing this month’s featured artist, Dave Preston, play all over Denver. And while his raw and natural talent has been featured alongside some great artists, including Paula Cole, Trace Bundy, and One Eskimo, it’s his ambient guitar work, from his debut release BE, that has been recognized across the globe. After receiving internationally syndicated radio play, as well as being featured nationally on NPR, the release debuted in September of 2008 on the New Age Reporter Charts at number 91, shooting to number 66 the following month.That same year, Preston was selected to join the band of an…