Tag: Suzy Bogguss

Review: Suzy Bogguss’ “Aces Redux”

 in Americana Music, Nashville music, Reviews, WMOT Roots Radio

suzy-bogguss-aces-reduxBy Ken Paulson

Suzy Bogguss  was kind enough to join us a few weeks ago at the Country Music Hall of Fame for the re-launch of WMOT, Nashville’s new Americana radio station. We had the chance to talk briefly about Aces Redux, a revisiting of Aces, her breakthrough album of 25 years ago.

She said her goal was to record the same songs, but with a more organic feel. She’s succeeded.

You live and learn a lot in a quarter century and this new recording reflects both the strength of that original album and Bogguss’ growth as an artist.

Three songs on the album – “Outbound Plane,” “Aces” and “Letting Go” – soared into the country music Top 10 in 1991 and 1992, with “Someday Soon” nestled in at number 12. Still, the new release showcases the other charms on the collection, particularly “Save Yourself” and “Part of Me.”

WMOT launch: Jim Lauderdale, Suzy Bogguss, Will Hoge

 in Americana Music, Nashville music, WMOT Roots Radio

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 Tennessee 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

 in Interviews, Nashville music, Reviews

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,” “Sweet Betsy From Pike” and “Red River Valley.” A companion book tells the stories behind the songs.

In this interview, Bogguss explains how the project came about:

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Suzy Bogguss in concert at Country Music Hall of Fame

 in Americana Music

In 1994, Suzy Bogguss teamed up with legendary guitarist and producer Chet Atkins for the delightful Simpatico album.

Bogguss will revisit that album and era in a concert at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville at 2:30 p.m. on Dec. 10. The program is tied to the hall’s exhibit, “Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player.”

The Hall of Fame says Bogguss will perform her own hits, songs she recorded with Chet Atkins and holiday songs. The concert is free with admission to the Hall of Fame.