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Johnny Hiland
Johnny Hiland is a legally blind American musician/guitarist. Early life Hiland grew up in Maine, with an eye disease called nystagmus. He started playing guitar at age 2, played his first talent show at age 5, performed on Dick Stacey's Jamboree on local TV at age 7, and won Talent America at age 10, with sister Jodi and brother Jerry, "The 3 J's," playing bluegrass country. The 3 J's broke up when Johnny turned 15, due to his voice changing. Having picked up electric guitar at the age of 12, Johnny left bluegrass, and started playing country, rock, and blues. Career In 1996, Hiland moved to Nashville and worked as a session musician for country music, country artists including Toby Keith, Ricky Skaggs, Janie Fricke, and Hank Williams III. Meanwhile, he played with the Don Kelley Band at Robert's Western World. Hiland signed with Steve Vai's Favored Nations label as a solo artist. Discography *2002 "Lovesick, Broke and Driftin," Hank Williams III, Curb *2002 "Forgive," Jesus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Woodland, Washington County, Maine
Woodland is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Baileyville, Washington County, Maine, United States. The population was 952 at the 2010 census. "Woodland" was originally the name of the entire town of Baileyville. However, because the state of Maine has a law stating that no two towns within it may share the same name, Woodland of Aroostook County and Woodland of Washington County found themselves before the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in the late 1990s. Because it was founded as a township first, the Woodland of Aroostook County was allowed to keep its name, and Woodland of Washington County was ordered by the court to choose a new name: "Baileyville". Geography Baileyville is located at (45.155103, -67.406968). According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.5 square miles (3.8 km), of which 1.1 square miles (3.0 km) is land and 0.3 square miles (0.8 km), or 20.69%, is water. History Water powered s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca Lynn Howard
Rebecca Lynn Howard (born April 24, 1979) is an American country music artist. She has charted seven singles on the ''Billboard'' Hot Country Songs charts, and has released three studio albums. Her highest-charting single, "Forgive", peaked at No. 12 on the country music charts in 2002. She is a founding member of the country-rock group Loving Mary. Biography Career Howard began her professional career as a singer-songwriter in 1997, writing for Patty Loveless, John Michael Montgomery, Jessica Andrews, Lila McCann and others. After signing to Rising Tide Records Nashville, she earned the first of two Grammy Awards with her cover of the hymn "Softly and Tenderly" for the soundtrack of the film ''The Apostle'' before the label closed in March 1998. Later, she signed with Decca Records. Her self-titled debut album was released by MCA Nashville in 2000 and included the singles "When My Dreams Come True," "Out Here in the Water" and "I Don't Paint Myself into Corners," all o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Male Songwriters
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer * B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Country Songwriters
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American Male Guitarists
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
American Country Guitarists
American(s) may refer to: * American, something of, from, or related to the United States of America, commonly known as the "United States" or "America" ** Americans, citizens and nationals of the United States of America ** American ancestry, people who self-identify their ancestry as "American" ** American English, the set of varieties of the English language native to the United States ** Native Americans in the United States, indigenous peoples of the United States * American, something of, from, or related to the Americas, also known as "America" ** Indigenous peoples of the Americas * American (word), for analysis and history of the meanings in various contexts Organizations * American Airlines, U.S.-based airline headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas * American Athletic Conference, an American college athletic conference * American Recordings (record label), a record label previously known as Def American * American University, in Washington, D.C. Sports teams Soccer * Ba ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nokie Edwards
Nole Floyd "Nokie" Edwards (May 9, 1935 – March 12, 2018) was an American musician and member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. He was primarily a guitarist, best known for his work with The Ventures, and was known in Japan as the 'King of Guitars'. Edwards was also an actor, who appeared briefly on '' Deadwood'', an American Western drama television series. Early life Edwards was born in Lahoma, Oklahoma, the son of Elbert Edwards and Nannie Mae Quinton Edwards, an original enrollee of the Western Cherokee. Edwards came from a family of accomplished musicians, so that by age five he began playing a variety of string instruments, including the steel guitar, banjo, mandolin, violin, and bass. His family relocated from Oklahoma to Puyallup, Washington. During Edwards' late teen years he joined the United States Army Reserve. After traveling to Texas and California for training, he returned home and began playing regularly for pay in numerous country bands i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hank 3
Shelton Hank Williams (born December 12, 1972), known as Hank Williams III, is an American musician, singer and multi-instrumentalist, known for his unique fusion of traditional country music, rockabilly, heavy metal and punk rock. He was the drummer of hardcore punk band Arson Anthem, and former bassist of Phil Anselmo's band Superjoint Ritual. He has released eleven studio albums, including five for Curb Records. Williams is the grandson of Hank Williams, the son of Hank Williams Jr., the nephew of Jett Williams, the half-brother of Holly Williams, and the father of Coleman Williams. Music career Early career Williams spent much of his early career playing drums in punk rock bands during the late 1980s and early-to-mid-1990s. During this time frame, Williams was informed that he had fathered a son, Coleman Finchum, who was five years old by that time; a family court judge ordered Williams to find more stable employment so that Finchum could receive child support. Williams ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost To A Ghost/Gutter Town
''Ghost to a Ghost/Gutter Town'' is the sixth studio album by American musician Hank Williams III. The double album was released on September 6, 2011. All songs were recorded in Hank III’s home studio The Haunted Ranch. The album features guest appearances by Tom Waits, Ray Lawrence Jr., Eddie Pleasant (Hank III's merchandise and scheduling guy), Alan King (Hellstomper), Les Claypool ( Primus), Dave Sherman (Wretched, Earthride), Troy Medlin (Sourvein), and Williams' dog Trooper. ''Ghost to a Ghost/Gutter Town'' consisted of two of the four albums Hank Williams III simultaneously released on September 6, 2011 on Hank 3 Records (hank3.com), with distribution through Megaforce Records. It is also Hank III’s first album to be released by Megaforce, after leaving Curb Records in 2010. Track listing Personnel *Hank Williams III – drums, acoustic guitar, vocals, keys, banjo *Andy Gibson – steel guitar, banjo *David McElfresh – fiddle, mandolin *Zach Shedd – double bass ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebel Within
''Rebel Within'' is the fifth solo album by American country music artist Hank Williams III. It was released on May 25, 2010. The album was Williams' last authorized album from Curb Records Curb Records (also known as Asylum-Curb and formerly known as MCG Curb) is an American record label started by Mike Curb, originally as Sidewalk Records in 1963. From 1969 to 1973, Curb merged with MGM Records where Curb served as President of .... The track listing was announced on Hank's website on February 25. Track listing All songs written by Hank Williams III except where noted. Chart performance References {{Authority control Hank Williams III albums 2010 albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Damn Right, Rebel Proud
''Damn Right, Rebel Proud'' is the fourth studio album released by American country music artist Hank Williams III. It was released on October 21, 2008. The album was released in two separate versions, one being a censored release for major retailers, the other is uncensored (AKA the Parental Advisory version). The album was released through Curb's revived Sidewalk Records label. This is Hank III’s most successful album to date. Critical reception Jonathan Keefe of ''Slant Magazine'' wrote that despite coming across as "one-note" with repetitive imagery and posturing, he praised the album for continuing the '' Straight to Hell'' formula by fusing country music conventions within a metal and art-punk context, concluding that: "''Damn Right Rebel Proud'' seethes with an energy and a perspective that's too often lacking today, and it reaffirms that it's far more than just his name that makes Williams one of the genre's most vital artists." ''PopMatters'' contributor Julie Thanki wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Straight To Hell (album)
''Straight to Hell'' is the third studio album by American musician Hank Williams III, released on February 28, 2006 by Bruc Records, an imprint of Curb Records. In largely self-produced sessions recorded at a band member's home, Williams and the Damn Band recorded traditional country music, western swing and bluegrass songs which focus on drug use, hedonism and the outlaw life, as well as criticism of the mainstream country music industry. These songs make up the first disc, while the second disc consists of a sound collage of psychedelic music. Recording After the recording of Williams' previous album, ''Lovesick, Broke and Driftin''' (2002), Williams would not release new music for another four years due to a contractual dispute with Curb Records. Upon resolving the dispute, Williams decided to produce and record his next album independently. Music The album consists of two discs. The first disc consists of country, western swing and bluegrass songs which fused the "t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
