Cyrus preps new music
Thursday, July 5, 2012 – Billy Ray Cyrus is working on a new disc with music due this fall.
The new album is tentatively titled "Change My Mind," his first since 2008's "Back to Tennessee."
Cyrus is slated to make his debut in the Broadway play "Chicago" on Nov. 5, and will continue his run through Dec. 23.
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Change My Mind
Change My Mind
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Reviewed by Jeff Lincoln
No one can accuse Billy Ray Cyrus of not working hard enough. He's put out 12 releases (beginning with 1992's massive "Some Gave All"), all while keeping a regular TV acting slate. But he shows no sign of slowing down, and one can definitely sense that tireless quality here.
There's a "more is more" philosophy coloring nearly the whole first half of the proceedings. Busy country/rock arrangements »»» |
Back To Tennessee
A lot has happened to Billy Ray Cyrus the last few years, going from the star of the family to second fiddle thanks to daughter Hannah. But the success of Miley Cyrus has also fueled more interest in what her dad is doing.
This new album begins with the title track, which is rather mainstream, middle-of-the-road country pop fodder that doesn't really grab the listener. But he gets going on Thrillbilly, with far more bite and oomph to it, a rootsy roadhouse rocker that can't fail even »»» |
Home at Last
Billy Ray Cyrus isn't the most popular member of his family these days as daughter Miley Cyrus, aka Hannah Montana, is doing a lot better with her acting and singing career. Cyrus, who goes Hollywood label wise here, can't point to these 13 songs as his creative streak to change that.
"My Everything" may be the best cut among the 13 with a laid back, but heartfelt performance amidst mandolin spicing up the song. The opening "Ready, Set, Don't Go" also finds »»» |
Editorial: Walking the talk –
When names like Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Waylon and the Hag are invoked, you're talking hard core country. These are the touchstones of country , the guys who made country music what it was and still is (or maybe can be). When these folks would sing about being down-and-out and the rough-and-tumble, they knew of what they were singing about. Fast forward a few years to the country singers of today. »»»
Concert Review: Size doesn't matter to Winslow-King –
Luke Winslow-King may have a fine new CD out ("The Coming Tide") on a long respected indie country/roots label (Bloodshot), but that didn't mean the throngs were going to fill the club. In fact, in a second night of shows in the Boston area, Winslow-King drew a handful of people. Well, make that literally two handfuls of people.
As in 10 people.... »»»
Concert Review: McGraw has plenty of fight left –
Despite the fact that Tim McGraw is five years sober, fit as a triathlete and touring behind a number one album, he is still in an unenviable position. As he approaches 50, McGraw has to stay a step ahead of the current crop of young country hunks with TV shows, cross format radio airplay and wider appeal. But as he proved at First Niagara's... »»»
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