Rolling Country 2020

That sounds right. I'm probably mixing it up w/her summer tour with Chris Stapleton that's been pushed back/cancelled.

May 8th it was.

"til there's nothing left" is probs my favourite song of the year. just sounds so glorious

with the windows UP
spending all my LOVE

and those final chorus adlibs. mmmmmmmmmmmmm

need another album so bad - "road to happiness" was also great

Dear fans... pic.twitter.com/7JlcH2NMl6

— Lady A (@ladyantebellum) June 11, 2020

Lady A isn't a very good band name. They should keep brainstorming. I wonder if The Beguiled is taken?

Agreed that Lady A is a bad call... we can't say this, so we'll abbreviate it? Maybe just "Lady"?

they can tour with lady g!

practical question: how did they get the "ladya" twitter handle in 2020?????

$$$$$$

check this shit out, it's 1996 and I'm a writer for Norm MacDonald's Weekend Update:

In music news this week, country music group Lady Antebellum changed their name to Lady A in order to avoid racist connotations with Civil War history. The meaning of the A in the new name? ANTEBELLUM.

The group's manager says the new name was their second choice, after their record label rejected their first choice: Lady Racist.

Didn't they try unofficially doing this 5 or so years ago? Using Lady A in different settings and talking about being ashamed of their name. Maybe it didn't take with people and they think it'll go better in 2020?

In other country groups with unfortunate names for the times news

#GASLIGHTER pic.twitter.com/Cieo4vBNZC

— Dixie Chicks (@dixiechicks) June 11, 2020

Their name comes from "Dixie Chicken," not the Johnny Reb-associated anthem, which itself (aothorship of which has been disputed by descendants of black string band musician---that's def an old time thing; the Carolina Chocolate Drops met at a convention of like-minded African-American pickers 'n' pluckers) references Dixie as an already-existing area-name (for that matter, the seldom-performed introduction, at least the version I heard on a Civil War comp, is from the POV of a jiltee who is about to head South, or at least takes solace from the resolution to do so, by cracky---in that context, it's not regional anthemy-type anthem per se, and could imagine the Dixie Chicks covering that version).
Of course, some say that "antebellum" is a purely historical term, but----
So far on Twitter, DCs have often been defended for their anti-Iraq-Invasion stance (and Natalie added that George W "makes me ashamed to be from Texas"---how could you be ashamed to be from Texas, On YOUR KNEES INFIDEL), But, if they change it to the Chicks, the D Chicks, De-Chicks, fine, whatevs.

When I first heard of Lady Antebellum, the cheesy name made me not want to listen, but then I had to write show previews, and they didn't sound so bad---v. young, clean-cut, Southernish, nothing to make me think of rebel flags etc. But why such a name, sheesh. Wonder if Confederate Railroad is still around?

"The* De-Chicks, that is.

hey, ***THEE DEECEES***, or """THEE DCS***, that's American (but will DC Talk object)

dexys chicks

Pretty sure Confederate Railroad is still chugging somewhere on the Sports Bar/Honky Tonk circuit.

confederaterailroad.com is still chugging along without a functioning "Fun Stuff" link on their site header.

but who needs a Fun Stuff page when you've already got a Photos page chock full of fun stuff!!!

https://i.imgur.com/EsMT4fv.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/951cz17.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/J0Is3Fr.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/GrABxLd.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/AAWzbc8.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/6V5tlN6.jpg

Fourth pic from the top rules (despite stiff competition from 1 and 5)!

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But according to Seattle’s Lady A, neither the band nor any members of their team reached out to her before making the change.

This Lady A — a 61-year-old black woman whose real name is Anita White — has been playing the blues under the name for more than 20 years. She began singing as a gospel performer at church and started going by Lady A for karaoke nights in the Eighties. She’s released multiple albums with the name, and on top of her day job working with Seattle Public Utilities, she’s gearing up to release another album, Lady A: Live in New Orleans, on her birthday on July 18th.

https://www.rollingstone.com/pro/news/lady-antebellum-lady-a-country-blues-1013919/

Oh man. Good luck to her and them getting this all sorted out.

Meanwhile, this might be the right way to present concerts, if also *masks* people

Billy Bob’s Texas And Lone Star 92.5 To Host #GIVEFORLIFE Blood Drive June 25

New shows announced for July along with rescheduled concerts for 2020
FORT WORTH, Texas - The legendary Billy Bob’s Texas, located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, first opened in 1981. While concerts for June have been postponed due to social distancing as a result of the COVID-19 virus, the colossal Billy Bob's Texas will continue hosting concerts as soon as possible.

Though “The World’s Largest Honky Tonk” will remain closed for the time being, per the latest executive order from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Billy Bob’s Texas along with Lone Star 92.5 will be hosting a #GIVEFORLIFE blood drive on June 25 from 6am - 7pm (CT). Parking is complimentary in the main Billy Bob’s parking lot, and in the lot to the east of the building. Call or text 800-366-2834 to make an appointment.

For more information on the #GIVEFORLIVE blood drive, visit HERE.https://billybobstexas.com/news/lone-star-92-5-summer-blood-drive-2020

Just Announced! Tickets will go on sale Tuesday, June 16 at 10AM for new concerts in July such as Randall King (7/2), Neal McCoy (7/3), The Bellamy Brothers (7/4) and Mike Ryan (7/10 & 7/11).

Though the current mandates listed in Phase 3 of Governor Abbott’s reopening plan states that bars can open at 50% capacity, we feel that in the interest of health and safety for our staff, guests, and entertainers, we will be opening at HALF of the restricted capacity.

Therefore, these newly announced concerts will be limited to 1,500 tickets.
1000 socially distanced Reserved Seats
500 socially distanced General Admission

There are a number of concerts that have been rescheduled such as Roger Creager (7/17), Robert Earl Keen (7/18), Cory Morrow (7/24), Gary Allan (8/1), Drake White (8/14), Tracy Byrd (8/21), Chad Prather (8/23), Sammy Kershaw (9/11), Justin Moore (9/26), Shane Smith & The Saints (10/17), "Hold My Beer" with Randy Rogers and Wade Bowen (10/23), Lonestar (10/30), Josh Ward (11/13), Colter Wall (11/19), Easton Corbin (11/27), Stoney LaRue (12/5), Jon Pardi (12/10 & 12/11), Flatland Cavalry (12/26).

For more information on all rescheduling and future announcements, visit HERE.
https://billybobstexas.com/news/lone-star-92-5-summer-blood-drive-2020?utm_source=2911+Media+Alert&utm_campaign=61a504a8df-2020-06-12_BBT_June-release&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_6ce95af186-61a504a8df-55168218

Circle airing Live At Billy Bob’s Texas!

Live at Billy Bob’s Texas gives the listener a front row seat to concerts at the World’s Largest Honky Tonk. The music series has compiled powerful performances featuring hits from legendary country music artists like Willie Nelson, Charlie Daniels, Eddy Raven, Gary Stewart, Asleep at the Wheel, Janie Fricke and more.

Circle network is carrying Live At Billy Bob’s Texas! Launched in January, Circle Media celebrates the country lifestyle and puts fans inside the circle of everything country. Circle offers entertainment news, documentaries, movies, archival, new and licensed programming, Grand Ole Opry performances, and more. Based in Nashville, Circle includes a linear network as well as a companion over-the-top (OTT) premium entertainment service which is expected to launch in spring 2020. Circle is a joint venture between Opry Entertainment Group, a subsidiary of Ryman Hospitality Properties, and Gray TV.

Go to CirclePlus.com for shows, schedules and a simple guide to getting the channel.

Visit BillyBobsTexas.com/live-at-billy-bobs for more information.

Location:
Billy Bob's Texas
Historic Fort Worth Stockyards
2520 Rodeo Plaza
Fort Worth, Texas 76164
(817) 624-7117
DIRECTIONS

About Billy Bob's Texas:
Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, the 100,000 square foot cattle barn became Billy Bob's Texas in 1981. Since then more than 17 million visitors have enjoyed live entertainment and real bull riding at "The World’s Largest Honky Tonk".

The facility can hold 6,000 rowdy patrons on a given night and has been host to hundreds of musical acts, from Alan Jackson to ZZ Top. On Fridays and Saturdays, the venue also features live bull riding – a step up from the mechanical variety. It seems like an unlikely source for a series that has sold millions of albums.

Billy Bob’s has been named the Country Music Club of the Year 10 times by the Academy of Country Music.

To buy Billy Bob’s Texas merch, or any of the Live at Billy Bob's Texas CDs and DVDs, click here to visit the online store, or to buy tickets for special events and concerts, go to billybobstexas.com.

For important updates and more information visit Billy Bob’s Texas social channels linked below.
Instagram | Twitter | Facebook | YouTube

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"linear network": The Circle is on digital antenna TV where I live, but haven't yet gone to antenna.

In same email: virtual benefit concert for KNON, local listener-supported radio:

https://mcusercontent.com/bf141dbbd818f4f933816b13a/images/dd7a5a9b-e122-45c3-b6b1-e65eb719bded.jpg

Smith Entertainment Group's Live At Billy Bob's incl. some I heard, thought were pretty good: ones by Merle, Coe, and Gary Stewart (although that last was pretty eerie, and came out around the time he killed himself), but didn't know there were 50! Incl. artists famous at the time at least, and even still alive in some cases, others not so much. What a time trip. Wonder if Cross Canadian Ragweed are still around?
https://billybobstexas.com/live-at-billy-bobs

Mainly remember the single they did with Lee Ann Womack.

new Colter Wall single, a little more pep in his step suits him well

https://youtu.be/_P0q4AC02Io

Wonder if Cross Canadian Ragweed are still around?

They broke up in 2010, but leader Cody Canada has a solo band called The Departed that's basically been doing the same thing (Red Dirt Southern Rock) since then.

Those Billy Bob's live albums are staples of Texas truckstop CD racks.

That sounds right. Good to know Cody Canada is still around, which reminds me---just got this:

For Immediate Release—

Colter Wall’s Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs
Self-produced, 3rd full-length album out August 28th via La Honda Records/Thirty Tigers
First track "Western Swing & Waltzes" out now

June 16, 2020 - Swift Current, Saskatchewan - The music industry is no stranger to cowboys—but it’s been a long while since any with an authentic affinity for the North American West came along and carried around a love for heroes like Ramblin’ Jack Elliot and Ian Tyson. Enter 24-year-old Colter Wall, whose dusty baritone voice and deep well of stories are almost single-handedly carrying traditional western music into the future. Wall’s approach is that of a preservationist, pure as the prairie wind, and is on full display on his new self-produced album Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs. Available from La Honda Records/Thirty Tigers on August 28th, Wall’s 10-track ode to the themes and labors of western life picks up where his last album left off, with a reverence for his “working cowboy kin” and a whole mess of cowboy songs. Fans can pre-order Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs here and listen to the album’s first track, “Western Swing & Waltzes,” here.

Along the Blanco River bank, outside the small town of Wimberley, Wall rounded up his band, hot off a North American tour, to lay down these ten new songs at Yellow Dog Studios, deep in the heart of Texas. From his previous recording sessions with Dave Cobb at the helm, Wall began to take in what it meant to produce a record; the decision making, risk-taking, and band-leading all learned along the way. With Western Swing & Waltzes, it was Wall’s turn to take the reigns. His band. His choices. And the finished product is diverse and effortlessly cool, with an extra log or two on the fire.

Songs like “High & Mighty,” cowboy poet and rancher Lewis Martin Pederson III’s ode to a legendarily tough bronco, showcase Wall’s well-curated and hard-working touring band—Patrick Lyons (pedal steel, dobro, mandolin), Jake Groves (harmonica), Jason Simpson (bass), and Aaron Goodrich (drums); joined by Emily Gimble on piano and Doug Moreland on fiddle—while others like Wall-penned “Talkin’ Prairie Boy” feature just Wall’s voice and guitar. However arranged, there’s an earnestness to these songs, roughly half of them written by Wall and half by Wall’s direct influences and fellow purveyors of honest, hard-earned tunes for the prairie and beyond.

About the album, Wall said, “These songs are punchier than I am.” Giving credit where credit is due however, Wall is no slouch on the ranch. As any new cattleman would, he adds to his herd, as he does his musical legacy with Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs.

Western Swing & Waltzes and Other Punchy Songs Track listing:
Western Swing & Waltzes
I Ride An Old Paint/Leavin’ Cheyenne
Big Iron
Henry and Sam
Diamond Joe
High and Mighty
Talkin’ Prairie Boy
Cowpoke
Rocky Mountain Rangers
Houlihans at the Holiday Inn

More About Colter Wall: From the prairies of Saskatchewan, Canada, Colter Wall, is known for his songwriting and unparalleled voice. Steeped in Western tradition and historic influence, the music of Colter Wall has soundtracked movies such as Hell or High Water, Peanut Butter Falcon, and Deadwood, in addition to TV series Damnation and HBO’s Run, while catching the ears of celebrities, critics, and fans worldwide. His recent appearance on Austin City Limits TV set the direction of Country & Western music’s future. Still a young artist, Colter Wall’s discography includes the breakout Imaginary Appalachia, two acclaimed full-length collections, Colter Wall and Songs of the Plains.

Media inquiries: IVPR/Maria Ivey, maria at ivpr.co

Elizabeth Cook album Aftermath out 9/11, according to Australia Rolling Stone. Produced by Butch Walker. New single (w link to video in article): In “Perfect Girls of Pop,” Cook mines a vein of restless, jangling college rock, but Bevis & Butthead might not object: bass & drums sound upfront here, guitar also goes to deeper twang at times (and her voice keeps it kinda country, ditto sad frustrated lyrics, given strong broody ominous support by music) Also has track list etc. (did not know that she has a fishing and interview show): https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/elizabeth-cook-perfect-girls-of-pop-new-album-aftermath-12987/

joint memoir
Me and Sister Bobbie: True Tales of the Family Band arrives later this year
https://link.pitchfork.com/view/5be9cb902ddf9c72dc17acfdcbt13.fo4/6ec40f78

Dixie Chicks pivot to "The Chicks" should be noted here as well as their solid new single.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwBjF_VVFvE

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Willie Nelson’s Iconic 4th Of July Picnic To Air As Epic Hybrid Concert Film
Live virtual performances to tell the story of the Picnic’s past and where it’s headed; Tickets available now via Luck Productions

June 26, 2020 - Nowhere, TX - As Luck would have it... we’re bringing Willie Nelson’s annual 4th of July Picnic to the people this year; part Picnics past, part what’s to come, and all in the spirit of the Picnic’s storied history. On July 4th, starting at 3:30 pm Central, fans will be able to enjoy interviews with characters from the Picnic’s past, and see new, live performances from their favorite Luck Family artists.

This year, Luck Productions was set to host the 47th annual event, welcoming the Picnic back to its hill country home. While the droves of sweaty Texas hippies and extended family members—blood kin and musicians alike—won’t be crowding into Willie’s Luck, TX, ranch this summer, the man himself will be performing alongside his band from his nearby recording facility, Pedernales Studios. In addition to Willie, performers will include the likes of Sheryl Crow, Ziggy Marley, Margo Price, Steve Earle, and Kurt Vile. A full list of confirmed performers can be found below. Tickets for digital admission are $35 ahead of the event and $45 day-of-show and can be purchased www.williepicnic.com.

This July 4th, the Picnic will kick off with a Prime Cuts episode with Chef Scott Roberts of Salt Lick BBQ and special guest Ray Benson, followed by live-streamed performances from Luck’s Saloon and Chapel stages before leading into a 90-minute concert film segment. The film will feature remote performances from Picnic artists, an all-star house band curated by The Texas Gentlemen’s Beau Bedford (featuring Charlie Sexton, John Michael Schoepf, and Josh Blue), and interviews and Picnic memories stitched in throughout. Additionally, SiriusXM’s Willie’s Roadhouse will broadcast the 90 minute stream to subscribers.

Tickets to the event grant access to highly curated food and beverage delivery packages from Assembly Kitchen, Austin Food and Wine Alliance grant recipients, and Sourced Craft Cocktails.

One dollar from each ticket sold will support The Luck Reunion Fund, managed by the Austin Community Foundation, directly benefiting five designated organizations. Budweiser, Michelob Ultra, and Karbach Love Street will also be matching donations. Beneficiaries for this event include All Together ATX, Six Square, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians, SIMS Foundation, and Central Texas Foodbank.

“Our goal with the 2020 Picnic is to bring it back to what it was—in the only way we can during these times. We were set to host this year's event at Luck, to welcome the Picnic back to its hill country home,” says Ellee Fletcher Durniak, co-founder of Luck Productions. “The Picnic is really one of a kind, it has always been scrappy. Cars on fire. Mass arrests. You name it...it happened at the Picnic.”

What: Willie Nelson’s 4th of July Picnic concert film experience and live stream
When: July 4th, 2020 at 3:30 pm Central
Where: www.luck.stream and www.williepicnic.com
How: Tickets can be purchased here; $35 pre-event, $45 day of show
Who: Willie Nelson & Family
Asleep At The Wheel
Charley Crockett
Devon Gilfillian
John Doe
Johnny Bush
Kinky Friedman
Kurt Vile
Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real
Lyle Lovett
Margo Price
Matthew Houck (Phosphorescent)
The McCrary Sisters
Particle Kid
Randy Rogers & Wade Bowen
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Robert Earl Keen
Shakey Graves
Sheryl Crow
Steve Earle
The Peterson Brothers
Vincent Neil Emerson
Ziggy Marley

For more information, please visit www.williepicnic.com.
Media inquiries: IVPR/Maria Ivey, maria at ivpr.co

Clint Black's new Out of Sane is totally likable-- Maybe could use some more levels or gimmicks or angles or variety but tight lil combo w the drums and slide gtr and fiddle and steel and he’s idealistic at times, pretentious never, straining never, maybe still kinda gullible but learned to be cautious too, trying to balance---still among the hopefuls, as he goes out once again in a minor key, to “Find Myself”: “If I get back before I return, do me a favor and keep me there,” sounds like he’s not kidding. He may joke but never kids, one of those guys.

There's sometimes a little bit of honky-tonk-ish piano, some liquidy electric keys too---and backup female vocals just a little bit on one track, could use a little more of that, or guest duet, but still it's pretty good.

Been listening to The Tender Things, lotsa twang and steel guitar fun. Gary Newcomb plays with them, as well as Ricky Jackson and Robert Ellis. it's NICE

loving that Tender Things album. extremely my shit

Hah great! Been listening to that every day of past week.

New Gillian Welch and David Rawlings joint released today:

https://gillianwelch.bandcamp.com/album/all-the-good-times

ah, thanks for the heads up!

Been diggin' this Western Centuries 2020 joint
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HNB0ARs-QH0

Need to dive into their new LP asap

Yeah, gotta check that, Tender Things too---meanwhile:

“Anybody see a problem,” he wrote, alluding at the fact that people can wear masks on crowded airplanes, but are not allowed to gather in live music venues.

https://www.countrynow.com/randy-housers-instagram-post-sparks-debate-jason-aldean-and-miranda-lambert-weigh-in/

Two probs: picture of masked people crammed together like eels in an airplane can is rong; pic of empty theater is because so far apparently no promoter wants to separate seated patrons and enforce staying in seats, also they might get mad if try to make or ask to wear masks. But surely some people would be reasonable; enough to suit promoters?

Speaking of Gillian, did yall see this on her thread?

Unearthed from a cache of home demos and reel-to-reel recordings, Boots No. 2: The Lost Songs is the second release of archival music from the vault of Gillian Welch and David Rawlings. This remarkable 48 song collection, spread over three volumes, was recorded between the making of Time (The Revelator) and Soul Journey. It is an intimate glimpse at the artist’s sketchbook, containing some lifelong themes as well as some flights of fancy. The versatility and quality shown here greatly expand the Welch/Rawlings canon, and confirm that the acclaimed studio albums from the pair have never been an accident but a clear artistic choice. So far digital only:https://store.aconyrecords.com/products/boots-no-2-the-lost-songs-vol-1
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0675/9735/products/1e9dc3af-4c0d-4fc5-8021-3524e0dc0f449320812402375070028-LARGE_27348fde-d2f3-4b10-a43c-b0bca7c27f17_grande.jpg?v=1594828134

Midland Get Hardsonned In BBQ Beef

https://www.texasmonthly.com/news/midland-sams-bbq-photo/

Heard a new Mike & The Moonpies record yesterday, Touch of You: The Lost Songs of Gary Stewart. Had never heard of Stewart before but digging these covers a lot. Should I delve into Stewart's discography?

Yes! “Out of Hand” is my favourite (not sure if this is a canonical choice), the run of LPs that he made for RCA in the mid-late 70s is fantastic.

Nice, will check it out asap

Another fine set of choonz is the new album by The Western Terrestrials, called Back in the Saddle of a Fever Dream. This, with The Tender Things and Western Centuries new albums are my fav (alt)country albums this year. It's a good year so far!

Yeah, look for Out of Hand/Your Place Or Mine, two of his best LPs on one CD, like it says below. Also You're Not The Woman You Used To Be, think that might have been on another twofer later. Greatest Hits on RCA and on Hightone, where he came back, at least artistically, much later. Also Best of the Hightone Years (is Hightone still around? Thanks Hightone!). And the spooky Live at Billy Bob's I mentioned upthread. As for the true Gary Experience, and why I doubt good ol' Mick & The Monnpies can come close, although I'll check it out, here's my testimony in the Voice, long ago (it's short):

Out Of Hand

A bar-stool freebird of yore avoids a million nights alone
by Don Allred
January 28 - February 3, 2004 Issue 04

His songs flash by like whole lives.
photo: Andrew W. Long
Gary Stewart
Live at Billy Bob's Texas
Smith Music Group

(The following paragraph was written for a country music poll ballot in
December, right before I glanced up from my laptop, and saw the chyron crawl
beneath Larry King: "Singer Gary Stewart has just been found dead in his Florida home."
[Wife died, and he shot himself in the neck, a fairly slow way to go.])
On Live at Billy Bob's Texas, Gary Stewart is but a ghost of himself. Now
fitting the "quiet ones you gotta watch" barkeep's pro-file, this
free(dom'sjustanotherword)bird of yore (once hyped as the "Springsteen of country," when he
and the new Boss were go-cart Mozarts versus mid-'70s murk) no longer shivers
and wails, but leaves dusty fingerprints all over gleaming, surging
honky-tonkcore, the Lost City of his Greatest (mostly shouldabeen) Hits. The band's
eager, but also well disciplined, and totally unannotated, like ghost riders in the
sky.
(Later): Yeah, another dead guy. Once upon a time, he was Dr. Fun and Mr.
Doom (and self-awareness, and headlonging), simultaneously. Gary still sounds
like an impossibly corny, truly inspired evangelist, on Out of Hand/Your Place or
Mine, his two best LPs on one CD. Songs flash by like whole lives, but really
they're just his moments, ticking away.
Live cuts like "An Empty Glass (That's the Way the Day Ends)" turn the tides
down like blankets, till I'm bathed in (pace tua, St. Sade!) the *truly* sweetest taboo (of self-pity).
Tiring, soothing. I just stare through his stare, on the rocks, as he
imagines/avoids/follows her stare. "Maybe you feel cheated, for having married so young,"
he mutters to himself and his significant other, while shifting on his bar
stool, in the still-rousing "Ten Years of This." ("A million nights alone!") So:
Mebbe getting married is cheating? No! Not always!
The Live CD is labeled with Gary's chipmunky, half-quizzical half-smirk.
("Crazy world, haint it.") Vividly painted. Like one of those commemorative plates
advertised on late-night basic cable. I try to put it away, but then a-l-l-l
his damned drinkin'/cheatin' songs start swirling through their rounds again.
Scores unsettle themselves, in Gary's man-made afterlife. (Reminding
25-years-teetotaling me: For the first time in eight years, I gotta find another job,
and now Bush wants Mars.) Art sucks.

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