http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3840&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rssAs the influence and record sales of the "hat acts" that sprung up in the wake of Garth Brooks' success began to wane, Nashville bet the farm on this band of unlikely country music saviors. BR5-49, named after a phone number on a sketch from the television show <i>Hee Haw</i>, honed their combination of Western swing, hard honky-tonk and traditional country by playing for tips in a Western wear shop/nightclub in the seedy Lower Broadway neighborhood of Nashville. The group eventually caught on, and soon after there were lines around the block for its performances. It was their original songs, crisp ensemble playing and vintage country look that got them signed. They haven't had anything resembling a hit yet, but they have been nominated for a Grammy while building a large and devoted fan base. - Eric SheaWestern Swing Revivalen720Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:37:37 -0800 http://static.realone.com/rotw/images/logo_rhapsody_113x22.gif http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=art.3840&variant=artist-playlists&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss As the influence and record sales of the "hat acts" that sprung up in the wake of Garth Brooks' success began to wane, Nashville bet the farm on this band of unlikely country music saviors. BR5-49, named after a phone number on a sketch from the television show <i>Hee Haw</i>, honed their combination of Western swing, hard honky-tonk and traditional country by playing for tips in a Western wear shop/nightclub in the seedy Lower Broadway neighborhood of Nashville. The group eventually caught on, and soon after there were lines around the block for its performances. It was their original songs, crisp ensemble playing and vintage country look that got them signed. They haven't had anything resembling a hit yet, but they have been nominated for a Grammy while building a large and devoted fan base. - Eric Shea http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28123297&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss Country Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:02:55 -0700 Playlists Featuring BR5-49 on Rhapsody Online 28123297 ply.28123297 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.28123297&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.25456447&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Mon, 7 Sep 2009 09:53:54 -0700 Playlists Featuring BR5-49 on Rhapsody Online 25456447 ply.25456447 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.25456447&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13654402&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss Country Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:02:39 -0700 Playlists Featuring BR5-49 on Rhapsody Online 13654402 ply.13654402 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.13654402&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10027831&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss Country Mon, 9 Mar 2009 09:47:53 -0700 Playlists Featuring BR5-49 on Rhapsody Online 10027831 ply.10027831 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.10027831&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9255643&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss Country Mon, 1 Dec 2008 07:56:14 -0800 Playlists Featuring BR5-49 on Rhapsody Online 9255643 ply.9255643 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.9255643&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8596671&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss Rock/Pop Wed, 25 Nov 2009 11:48:38 -0800 Playlists Featuring BR5-49 on Rhapsody Online 8596671 ply.8596671 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8596671&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8596162&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss Oldies Thu, 6 Aug 2009 10:38:42 -0700 Playlists Featuring BR5-49 on Rhapsody Online 8596162 ply.8596162 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8596162&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8591878&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss Country Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:07:07 -0800 Playlists Featuring BR5-49 on Rhapsody Online 8591878 ply.8591878 http://www.rhapsody.com/goto?rcid=ply.8591878&variant=play&rws=%2Fbr5-49%2Fplaylists.rss