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Photos from Country Music Hub @ HOB Boston 3-8-15 Josh Abbott Band returns to New England this week, playing Wednesday night at The Sinclair in Cambridge.  The band will be supported by openers Carly Pearce and Big Machine's  Tucker Beathard .  Pearce can be found on JAB's newest single, 'Wasn't that Drunk'.   Tickets to the show are $15 in advance or $17 the day of the show.   Josh Abbott Band features lead singer and guitarist, and the band's namesake, Josh Abbott with Edward Villanueva on drums, Caleb Keeter on guitar and James Hertless on the bass.  Preston Wait's fiddle and Austin Davis' banjo come across dynamically live.  The band recently released their fourth full length album, Front Row Seat.  The band has gained a strong following around the country with their traditional country sound and fun party anthems.  Front Row Seat is a departure from those uptown beats with more serious, mature subject matter and tones. ...

The much-anticipated debut album from The Brothers Osborne, Pawn Shop, was released today.  The songs that helped them gain recognition are featured, including “Rum and “Stay a Little Longer” (currently number 3 on the charts).  The duo, comprised of John and TJ Osborne, moved to Nashville separately to pursue their country music careers but soon realized they had something special when playing together.  The band’s own musicians are featured on the album, giving it a full band sound among musicians that have spent countless hours playing together.  The album features both twangy, traditional sounding country songs to southern rock.  Superb song writing is on display throughout, along with TJ’s phenomenal baritone vocals and John’s background harmonies and amazing guitar skills make Pawn Shop an album to remember.  Purchase "Pawn Shop" on iTunes or Google Play .  Vinyl and tee shirt packages are also available from http://www.brothersos...

Robby Johnson ’s album, Don’t Look Back , is now available.  The album, which debuted in physical form in Johnson's hometown province of Quebec, Canada in November has held steady as the #3 country album in Canada.   Don't Look Back w as the number one downloaded country album on iTunes on Tuesday.  Of debuting at #1, Johnson said, "It was like, 'Woah, wait a minute. I'm not Blake Shelton or Luke Bryan.  It's cool to know fans are appreciating the music." The 13-track album was produced by James Stroud who has previously worked with the likes of Tim McGraw and Chris Young.  Having Stroud on the album was really opened doors as far as song choice was concerned, and helped land Vince Gill on guitar for 'I Ain't the Guy'.  "When we started mixing the song, it wasn't working.  James reached out to Vince and when it came back, we heard what it had been missing," says Johnson.   The album features songwriting from Johnson himse...

Brothers Osborne released an additional song off their debut album, Pawn Shop .  "Loving Me Back" features LeeAnn Womack.   Pawn Shop will be released on January 15, 2015.  Ahead of the release, Brothers Osborne will play the House of Blues Boston on Thursday, January 14th.  Tickets are available from ticketmaster . Pre-order Pawn Shop from Brothers Osborne from Google Play from iTunes