Holiday shows abound in Nashville, including the annual Ryman residency of Amy Grant and Vince Gill. We particularly enjoyed shows by Kathy Mattea and Suzy Bogguss at the Franklin Theater. Both artists offered a mix of holiday songs and their own hits. Entertaining and often moving.
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Review: Suzy Bogguss’ “Aces Redux”
You live and learn a lot in a quarter century and this new recording reflects both the strength of “Aces”and Suzy Bogguss’ growth as an artist.
WMOT launch: Jim Lauderdale, Suzy Bogguss, Will Hoge
Jim Lauderdale hosted the launch party for new Americana radio station WMOT at the Country Music Hall of Fame, drawing on the talents of Will Hoge, Suzy Bogguss, Mike Farris and an All-Star Americana band. The new station, based at Middle Tennis State University’s College of Media and Entertainment, can be accessed on mobile devices with the Roots Radio app for Apple and Android devices.
Suzy Bogguss interview: Revisiting classic songs
Suzy Bogguss is appearing this afternoon at the Country Music Hall of Fame, performing Christmas music, songs she recorded with Chet Atkins and presumably material from her latest album, American Folk Songbook. Songbook is an ambitious collection of traditional songs that have resonated with several generations. Boggus keeps it simple, singing warmly and with obvious affection for songs like “Shenandoah,”…