Music Review by Jim Washburn

Kate Russell/Give Your Love to Me

Kate Russell/Give Your Love to Me by Jim Washburn “A voice as big as Texas” used to be the limit to which a country singer could aspire.  Australia got into the act, with 11 times more open space, and a voice as big as Kate Russell’s to fill it. With her third album, Give Your Love to Me, you might as well give your love to her, because Russell has a voice that could just as easily demand it of you. Even when the US-living Australian country-rock singer/songwriter caresses a lyric, you can sense the emotional power behind it, and…
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MAKING NEW MUSIC PLANS by Cheryl K Warner

Hi everybody and Happy Valentine’s Day! Thanks for your awesome support and patience while we took a very productive pause with my music.  My family made a huge move to a new location, which has taken some time to “semi” become settled and unpack many, many boxes.  There’s still much be done personally, but we are now organized enough that I can again pursue my music. First of all, I want you to know how much I have appreciated your “hanging in there” with me, through all things.  All of you…my fans, friends, family, radio, team members and associates…are just…
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Tact by Doe Zantamata

Tact is a skill that can turn brutal honesty into just honesty. It’s a skill that develops with practice, and one that’s harder to use when emotions are running high. But you can’t go towards someone with a verbal fist and expect a hug in return. When method matches intention, outcomes are much more peaceful. Try to focus on what you want for an outcome rather than the pain you are feeling in the moment…for example if a person says, “You always ignore me!” versus, “We really need to plan some quality time together. I miss you.” Both are likely…
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What’s Their Problem? By Doe Zantamata

When someone tells you their problems, they have shared their pain with you. How do you best respond? If you want to help them, respond with what they seek. Do they want you to: 1. Solve their problems 2. Encourage them 3. Empathize with them #2 and #3 are your best bets. Often you’re only required to listen with compassion and not judge. Even in hearing themselves speak, they’re able to see their problems in a safe place with you and can see how they may solve them just by hearing them out loud. Your job may just be good…
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Ray Parton’s Thoughtful Posts January 1st till June 26th:

It is so amazing to me that someone writing such beautiful sentiments was possibly feeling so sad himself. It was reported that he took his own life. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his loved ones, family and friends, near and far.  http://www.kjas.com/news/local_news/article_eac5c928-ffaf-11e3-b8e0-0017a43b2370.html Ray Parton January 1 near Nashville, TN Cheers and Happy New Year my friends!! May Happiness keep you sweet… May Trials make you strong… May Sorrows make you humble… May Success keep you glowin’… And may God keep you goin’… May you all have a fantastic 2014 *Clink!*… :o)~ Ray Parton changed his cover photo.…
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Jimmy White has just been nominated for 8 Independent Music Network Awards:

Available on iTunes You gotta love a boy from New Jersey who takes hold of an unforgettable melody and infuses it with lyrics that tug on your heart; that can make you laugh, make you cry, and that always make you think… Meet Jimmy White, Three time New Music Award Winner and twice named Best Male Artist at the Independent Music Awards. A self taught pianist, inspired early on by the harmonies and distinctive sound of the cutting edge music of Brian Wilson, White knew from his very first spin of “God Only Knows” that he was at last “Home”…
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ATLanta MOVEMENT RADIO

September 12, 2011-October 3rd 2011, ATLanta Movement Radio makes their triumphant return to internet radio!  AMR established itself in October 2006 when it hit the internet radio music scene with engaging and innovative streaming audio.  Since then, AMR has hosted interviews with some of the biggest names in the music industry, broadcasts very interactive radio programming, and introduced new music to a upcoming and new generation of listeners. Now in their 5th year of broadcasting, ATLanta Movement Radio has set the bar even higher.  AMR will turn the world of internet radio on its ear by introducing revolutionary programming.  October…
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Minnesota Mom Hit With $1.5 Million Fine for Downloading 24 Songs Posted Thu Nov 4, 2010 10:38am PDT by Daniel Kreps in Amplifier

What’s the value of a song? Jammie Thomas-Rasset has spent the last few years in court debating that question. The Minnesota mother of four is being penalized for illegally downloading and sharing 24 songs on the peer-to-peer file-sharing network Kazaa in 2006, but how much she owes the record labels has been in question. The jury in her third trial has just ruled that Thomas-Rasset should pay Capitol Records $1.5 million, CNET reports, which breaks down to $62,500 per song. It’s a heavy penalty considering the 24 tunes would only cost approximately $24 on iTunes, which was Thomas-Rasset’ argument, too.…
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