RODNEY CROWELL SET FOR THREE NIGHTS IN BELFAST >
A special event with Kieran Goss, "Three Nights at the Opera House" in Belfast, Northern Ireland, is scheduled for March 20 through 22; special guests include Rodney Crowell, Beth Neilsen Chapman, Brendan Murphy and Kimmie Rhodes.
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RODNEY CROWELL TO BE AT TIN PAN SOUTH >
Rodney Crowell is among the performers scheduled to participate in the Tin Pan South songwriters festival, to be held in Nashville April 1 through 5, 2008.
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RODNEY CROWELL HONORS STUDIO PLAYERS >
Rodney Crowell was among those participating in the first-ever Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum induction ceremony November 26 in Nashville; he performed Johnny Cash's "Ring Of Fire" at the event. Find out more.
CROWELL TAPPED FOR WALK OF FAME >
Rodney Crowell, Vince Gill, Barbara Mandrell, songwriter Bob DiPiero and the late Jimi Hendrix and Buddy Killen are in the latest round of inductees into the Music City Walk of Fame, unveiled in the Hall of Fame Park in downtown Nashville on November 5. The Music City Walk of Fame was created in 2006 to honor those who have made significant contributions to the musical heritage of Nashville.
Check it out.
WASHINGTON POST POSTS RAVE REVIEW >
The Washington Post's Buzz McClain wrote the following review of Rodney Crowell's recent performance at the Barns at Wolf Trap, published in the October 5 edition of the paper:

"It's difficult to imagine Rodney Crowell delivering a more exquisite show than he did Wednesday night. The Barns at Wolf Trap -- acoustically perfect, with a sold-out, beguiled audience -- clearly inspired the artist, and he played his songs with the startling command of someone verifying his relevance.

"Crowell's hitmaking days in Nashville were long behind him until the alternative country crowd rediscovered him at the turn of the new century and energized his career. His 2001 album The Houston Kid reflected new maturation as a songwriter as he composed intensely personal songs about his troubled past, creating solidly crafted stories of menace and joy set to intricate melodies on an acoustic guitar.

"His performances of 'The Man in Me,' 'Highway 17' and 'Leaving Louisiana in the Broad Daylight' set a standard other singer-songwriters can only admire. He introduced 'U Don't Know How Much I Hate U' by saying, 'And now for some real venom,' and he didn't disappoint. Not once."
RODNEY CROWELL AMONG 'TEXAS TROUBADOURS' >
Rodney Crowell is among the Texas singer-songwriters photographed for the book "Texas Troubadours," by Steve Harris, recently published by the University of Texas Press. The book has a foreword by Kinky Friedman and also includes artists such as Guy Clark, Steve Earle and Kris Kristofferson. Find out more.
WITH JOHN EDWARDS AT THE RYMAN >
The John Edwards Rural Recovery Plan was meant to be unveiled at the Ryman Auditorium on Monday (April 16) with a great deal of television and press coverage. The events unfolding that morning at Virginia Tech (itself one of the oldest land grant Universities in the South) rendered a political rally an inappropriate gesture. It was John Edwards who proposed we shift our focus to the healing powers of music and the time honored traditions embodied by the Ryman. I was the appointed master of ceremonies for the event, a role I readily accepted due to my support of John Edwards, who in conversation I have found to be anything but a slick politician. The man is a master victims' rights
advocate. It is my view the middle and lower class in our country has been victimized by corporate greed, neo-conservative self-interest and liberal vapidity. We the people need an advocate whose loyalties are not tied to the money sources financing his or her campaign. A populist. It is my hope John Edwards distinguishes himself as the populist president. In the end the Ryman show was a bittersweet and ultimately respectful affair . . . . peace, Rodney Crowell
RODNEY CROWELL WINS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD >
Rodney Crowell received a lifetime achievement award for songwriting at the Fifth Annual Americana Music Awards on September 22 at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, during the Americana Music Association's annual conference. For more information, visit the Web site Americanamusic.org.
RODNEY CROWELL JOINS IN TRIBUTE TO EMMYLOU HARRIS>
Rodney Crowell was among the musicians -- all of whom have been inspired by and worked with Emmylou Harris -- paying tribute to Harris with performances at the new Schermerhorn Symphony Center in Nashville September 19. Harris accepted the Dale Franklin Award from Leadership Music at the event. Read a report on the event.
THE PILGRIM >
Rodney turns in a brilliant performance of the Kristofferson classic 'Come Sundown' on The Pilgrim: A Celebration of Kris Kristofferson due from American Roots Publishing on June 27. The Pilgrim's 18 songs span the breadth of Kristofferson's career - tendered by an expansive roster of artists including Gretchen Wilson, Russell Crow, Willie Nelson, Brian McKnight, Rosanne Cash and produced by Grammy winner Randy Scruggs. The Pilgrim offers testament to the truth, timelessness and timeliness of the former Rhodes Scholar, Country Music Hall of Famer and original Outlaw's work. The Pilgrim is a legacy of love and will be released in honor of Kristofferson's 70th birthday.
'HEARTWORN HIGHWAYS' CD RELEASED >
HackTone Records and Shout! Factory have released the soundtrack of 'Heartworn Highways,' the companion album to the cult documentary of the same name. Recorded in 1975-76 in Nashville and Austin, 'Heartworn Highways' includes some of the earliest recordings made by Steve Earle, Townes Van Zandt, Rodney Crowell, John Hiatt, Guy Clark and David Allan Coe.

'Heartworn Highways' includes previously unreleased versions of "Waitin' Around To Die" and "Pancho and Lefty" by Townes van Zandt, "Desperados Waiting for a Train" and "LA Freeway" by Guy Clark, "One for the One" by John Hiatt and the first recording ever of "Mercenary Song" by Steve Earle. The full track listing follows:

1. "LA Freeway" (Guy Clark)
2. "Ohoopee River Bottomland" (Larry Jon Wilson)
3. "That Old Time Feeling" (Guy Clark)
4. "Waitin' 'Round To Die" (Townes Van Zandt)
5. "I Still Sing The Old Song" (David Allan Coe)
6. "Desperadoes Waiting For A Train" (Guy Clark)
7. "Bluebird Wine" (Rodney Crowell)
8. "Alabama Highway" (Steve Young)
9. "Pancho and Lefty" (Townes Van Zandt)
10. "Texas Cookin'" (Guy Clark)
11. "Gamble's Story" (Gamble Rogers)
12. "The Black Label Blues" (Gamble Rogers)
13. "River" (David Allan Coe)
14. "One For The One" (John Hiatt)
15. "Darlin' Commit Me" (Steve Earle)
16. "Ballad Of Lavern And Captain Flint" (Guy Clark)
17. "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" (Steve Young)
18. "Mercenary Song" (Steve Earle)
19. "Elijah's Church" (Steve Earle)
20. "Silent Night" (Guy Clark, Rodney Crowell, Susannah Clark, Steve Earle, Richard Dobson)
RC LENDS 'HANDS ACROSS THE WATER' >
Rodney Crowell and Paul Brady duet on the Johnny Cash classic "40 Shades Of Green" on the CD "Hands Across The Water," out now and benefitting victims of the 2004 tsunami. For more information, visit the official Web site.
RC 'SCENE' AS THE BEST >
Rodney Crowell was picked as the Best Male Singer-Songwriter by the writers of "Nashville Scene" in its October 27 "Best Of 2005" issue.
BRUCE IS A RODNEY FAN >
As fans catching Bruce Springsteen's current solo acoustic tour know, the Boss has eclectic tastes. He has courteously provided for the curious on his Web site, supplying a list of the selections played while fans wait for the show to start.
Take a look at the "walk-in" music and see if you spot a familiar name and tune.
RECOGNIZE THAT VOICE? >
Rodney's recording of "What Kind Of Love" is on the soundtrack to "Must Love Dogs" -- in stores now!
ITUNES DOWNLOADS >
Click here to download Rodney Crowell songs through iTunes.
HOT STREAMING 'CAFE' >
Miss the National Public Radio show "World Cafe" on August 5, when host David Dye's guest was Rodney Crowell? Not to worry...you can listen to it on NPR's Web site. P.S. -- The disc Live At The World Cafe, Vol. 18: I'll Take You There includes a performance of "Fate's Right Hand" by RC.
COMPILATION UPDATE >
The Americana Music Assocation has released their latest compilation "This Is Americana, Vol. 2". This album includes Rodney's "The Obscenity Prayer" as well as songs by "outsider" artists, including Robert Earl Keen, John Doe, Maria McKee and others. It follows up the Americana Music Association's 2004 release, "This Is Americana," which included "Wait A Minute," by The Notorious Cherry Bombs. Get it here for $1.98.
RC SONG MAKES GREAT 'MEMORIES' >
"Making Memories Of Us," written by Rodney Crowell, was a Number One hit for Keith Urban for several weeks. That achievement was celebrated at a recent party in Nashville.
Read all about it and see the photos on CMT.com. You can hear Rodney's own version of "Making Memories" on The Notorious Cherry Bombs album; Tracy Byrd has also recorded it.
'STOMP & STAMMER' COVERS RC >
The July 5 issue of 'Stomp And Stammer' features Rodney Crowell on the cover. Read the article.

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