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Country Star John Rich Launches A Lifestyle Brand

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Country Lifestyle Clothing From John Rich

It was the spring of 2008. John Rich was sitting on the wharf in Gulf Shores, Alabama, sipping a beer and watching the crowds go by. When he glanced down at his drink, he noticed it was wrapped in a koozie that read, “Gulf Shores, in the heart of the Redneck Riviera.” Rich thought, “Wow, that’s such a great phrase! I wonder who owns it.” So he called his attorney, never imagining that the answer to his question would be … nobody!

In that moment, Redneck Riviera, LLC, was born.

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Photo Credit: Joe Hardwick for Redneck Riviera

Less than a month after its online kickoff and spring break concert/launch party on March 18 in Panama City, Florida, Redneck Riviera’s website had racked up more than 10,000 email signups. Their line includes more than 40 tanks and tees for men and women, plus caps, accessories, koozies, license plates, decals and stickers. Plans are underway for a mass retail entry into brick-and-mortar stores in 2015. On the drawing board are Redneck Riviera slot machines, white and gold rums, beverages and foods, boots, denim, sunglasses, watches and, according to Rich, maybe even a Redneck Riviera Bar & Grill someday. Read more →


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Dierks Bentley Sets His Life to Song on Riser

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Dierks Bentley Releases Riser

Any successful career requires time away from home. No one knows that better than Dierks Bentley. And few artists are as willing to share what this means in song, as Bentley does on his most personal album to date, Riser.

The overall theme of Riser is discovery and allowing fans a more intimate glimpse into Bentley. To that end, his manager, Mary Hilliard Harrington, suggested he make a documentary of his life and the things he was going through.

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“We could hear that in the music, from the first songs he turned in from the first writing sessions,” she said. “I knew early on that this was going to be more of an album project in a singles-driven world and that we would need to tell the story of the entire project in order for the fans to truly understand and appreciate it. I hope the documentary helps do that.” Read more →


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How Does Eli Young Band Stay In Step With Fans

Eli Young Band

How Does Eli Young Band Stay In Step With Fans?

Eli Young BandSome artists might cringe when presented with an old publicity photo to sign during a backstage meet-and-greet or at CMA Music Festival — but not the members of Eli Young Band.

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Taylor Swift Breaks Free Of Her Country Roots

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Taylor SwiftTaylor Swift Breaks Free Of Her Country Roots

Taylor Swift breaks free of her country roots. I never thought I’d be doing much reporting on Taylor Swift. I have to admit I was not a fan of her work. She’s probably a great person and very sweet (from what I hear), but I just didn’t dig her style of tunes. Now remember, that’s coming from a guy who likes most music, but my core music genre is hard rock and metal. It’s just who I am.

Well, has Taylor Swift found out who she is? OR will she piss off all her existing fans of her country Read more →


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Mark Slaughter In Studio With First Ever Solo Album

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Mark Slaughter

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Mark Slaughter In Studio With First Ever Solo Album

Mark Slaughter In Studio With First Ever Solo Album.

Mark Slaughter, lead singer of the multi-platinum band Slaughter, is in the studio recording a collection of songs that he wrote for his first-ever upcoming solo release. With the chance to work with legendary producer Michael Wagener at the helm mixing and mastering the record, Mark is playing all instruments on the album with the exception of drummer Mark Goodin. Read more →


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Jack White Releases Lazaretto

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Jack White Releases Lazaretto

Jack White releases Lazaretto after claiming to be somewhat of a “misfit.” Those are his own words. Jack White additionally says that he’s surprised if anyone pays attention to what he’s doing musically. Well, from Nashville Rocks to you Jack, please keep up the good Read more →