The new and improved DH is designed to promote awareness of underground and unsigned country musicians. Here you'll find reviews, interviews, advice and all other types of resources for independent musicians, labels, and venues. We're always lookin' for reader submissions. We'll be happy to publish any article as long as it at least somewhat relates to the site here. DH can only get as strong as it's readers and contributers so buck up, pitch in, and watch out!
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Music City Madness Gives Artists a Breakthrough Opportunity

Written by whiskeychick on August 13, 2008 – 9:13 am -

Click for Music City Madness at CMT.com.Online contest gives unsigned artists a chance to be on CMT’s Unplugged at Studio 330.

In the spirit of supporting unsigned and independent country musicians, CMT and Comcast have paired up again to bring you the Music City Madness competition. Undiscovered singers and songwriters will be able to submit their original video performance entry online or via mail to compete against the nation’s best undiscovered talent. All styles of country music are welcome including bluegrass, folk, southern rock and Americana, among others.
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Most of our featured bands are found by stumbling across them at bars and venues across the nation. Keep us at the bars so we can discover more artists by buying our next round!

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