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Artist Spotlight: Marc Broussard - An Exclusive Interview

In this exclusive interview, we talk with roots/southern soul artist Marc Broussard about his just-released self-titled album. We also talk abou the new world order of genre-defying artists and fans and more. Read on to see the whole conversation, a Roughstock exclusive!
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Whitney Duncan - Right Road Now

Whitney Duncan has been working towards releasing this album for at least parts of the last three years and she's finally seen her hard work and dedication pay off.  Does the album live up to her considerable promise as an artist?
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New Artist Spotlight: Country Soul from Melanie Denard

Melanie Denard is an independent artist on a small label who is already making a name for herself through her powerful personality-infused vocal performances and her distinct country-soul musical style. Get to know Melanie in our Exclusive Interview from CRS 2011.
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Steve Azar - Slide On Over Here

Known for his hit "I Don't Have To Be Me ('Til Monday)" Steve Azar has nonetheless moved on past that hit with his brand of soulful country rock.  With "Slide On Over Here" Steve delivers his 4th album.  Is it worth picking up?
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Sarah Buxton - Sarah Buxton

Sarah Buxton signed with Lyric Street Records four years ago and released three singles before "Outside My Window" finally became her breakthrough single.  Does the album hold up to the promise of her undeniable talent?
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New Artist Spotlight: Steel Magnolia

Joshua Scott Jones and Meghan Linsey make up the new Big Machine Records duo Steel Magnolia and while originally not planning on entering Can You Duet the duo reconsidered and won the whole thing.  Get to know the couple in this exclusive interview with Roughstock.
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American Idol's Danny Gokey signs with 19/RCA Nashville

RCA Records announced today that they have signed Danny Gokey, the second-runner-up on 2009's cycle of American Idol to a recording contract, in conjunction with 19 Entertainment, the producers of Idol.  Who should work with Danny on the album?
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James Otto - "Since You Brought It Up"

James Otto was a virtual unknown to the music world prior to "Just Got Started Lovin' You," a song so big that it not only became 2008's biggest country hit but also remained so popular that follow-up singles weren't played as much.  Will this song suffer the same fate?
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Ronnie Milsap - Then Sings My Soul

Ronnie Milsap is a star who is in the fourth decade of his career.  Now 66 years young, Milsap offers up 24 of his most favorite Hymns and Gospel tunes.  There's not a bad song on the record and Ronnie's voice is remarkably strong.