Have a great New Year!

Happy New Year to one and all - here's to a great 2008! To celebrate:

• an MP3 of Funky New Year from Las Vegas 1999
• And a YouTube video for Funky New Year

And, though belatedly, I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas. I meant to do so on the day itself but I'm embarrassed to say it slipped my mind!

Eagles in the Country Music Hall of Fame???

Should the Eagles be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame? This has been the "talk on the street" around Nashville. Vince Gill was recently quoted as saying the Eagles have influenced more people than Ernest Tubb, and therefore should join him in Country Music's Hall of Fame. This is proving to be somewhat controversial among some of the more traditional country music artists and fans. You can read more about this in articles that were published by the Nashville newspaper, The Tennessean. There are two articles - click here and here to read them. You may want to scroll down the pages and read the comments as well.

Updates?

Sorry for the lack of updates, folks - when Christmastime rolls around, I have to put the Eagles fandom aside for a bit to spend time with the family. However, there's lots of updates on the official site, where you'll find information about "How Long" being one of GAC's Top 50 videos, a new interview with Don Henley, and an upcoming Eagles feature on a VH1 Classic show called "Classic 60 minutes" in March.

Eagles Rumoured to Play Ireland in 2008

This is from the Belfast Telegraph:

"Said a source: 'I know for definite that the promoters are trying to line The Eagles up for one concert or more next year. It is likely to be Dublin, but you can't rule Belfast out, either.'"

Interviews added to download page

I'm about to take off to visit the fam for Christmas, but before I go, I put up a couple interviews. Kate from DFO sent me the Capitol Gold interview. Also, I've added an interview done 15 years ago where Frey, Henley, and Schmit discuss the making of Hotel California on "In the Studio with Redbeard." You can find both on the Fun Audio Downloads Page.

Glenn and Joe Co-Host Country Countdown USA this weekend

As posted on the official site, Glenn and Joe are co-hosting the Country Countdown USA radio show on December 15th and 16th. More details can be found at the show's site.

Long Road Out Of Eden Certified TRIPLE platinum!

According to this press release Long Road Out Of Eden has been certified triple platinum! The album has also already become the 5th best selling album of 2007. Walmart also reports that less than 6 weeks after the release of the album, they have already had to order more CD's in order to restock their stores for Christmas!

Don Henley on Kix!

According to the official site, you can hear Henley doing a full interview with Kix here. Give it a listen - it's great!

Eagles Hit #1 on Billboard Country Charts

According to Billboard, Long Road Out of Eden is #1 on the country charts, overtaking Garth Brooks's Ultimate Hits. Basically, the best material Brooks has put out over the entirety of his career has been beaten by the Eagles' new work. I almost feel bad for him, having to go against these guys on the country charts. Anyway...

Woot!

Eagles Nominated for Grammy!

"How Long" has been nominated for Best Country Performance By A Duo Or Group With Vocals! How cool! (Thanks to Dana from DHO for the info).

CMT Insider interview

Dana of DonHenleyOnline found an extended interview with CMT Insider - she put the text here.

New downloads

Kate from the UK (webmistress of DFO) sent me all sorts of things today - the first of which is the television interview Joe and Glenn did for The One Show. You can find the interview here. I'll put more up later.

Also, Brooke sent me the CMAs, from which I ripped How Long. You can download that here (scroll allll the way to the bottom).

Glenn and Joe at Cancer Benefit

On November 29, Glenn and Joe played the 10th Annual "Collaborating for a Cure" Gala in New York, benefiting the Samuel Waxman Cancer Research Foundation Check out photos here!