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Kenny Chesney In 3D; Chris Hillman Records Live Album; Catch Radney Foster’s “Angel Flight”
Sony Pictures plans to bring Kenny Chesney to the big screen next April in a limited-release concert film, Kenny Chesney: Summer in 3-D.
Sugar Hill released a video from the release party for Sam Bush’s album Circles Around Me.
Brad Paisley on why he wears a hat:
It’s about the image, and it’s about the lifestyle and what [...] -
“The Voice” Remembered: A Tribute to Vern Gosdin
The ability to convey the depths of despair, the heights of jubilation and the serenity of an abiding faith are all that is required to be known as “The Voice.” Unfortunately, very few possess the ability to do all that and what’s more unfortunate, we lost one of those few–possibly the best of those [...]
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Dwight Yoakam and Kid Rock Pair Up To Help Eagles’ Bassist On New Album
Eagles‘ bassist Timothy B. Schmit plans to release his first solo album in eight years this coming fall, and he tells Billboard.com that there is a Dwight Yoakam and Kid Rock pairing.
MusicCity TV has the initial lineup for the free riverfront concerts that will take place during the CMA Music Festival.
Listen to the new Luke [...]Continue reading "Dwight Yoakam and Kid Rock Pair Up To Help Eagles’ Bassist On New Album"
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Bob Wills Tiffany Transcriptions Box Set Planned For January
In 1945, Bob Wills helped launch Tiffany Music, Inc. to supply syndicated radio programs to subscribing stations, and Wills, with his Playboys, were the featured performers. Since then, the programs have come to be known as the Tiffany Transcriptions and on Jan. 27, 2009 Collector’s Choice Music plans to release the sessions in a 10-disc, [...]
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Stonewall Jackson and Opry Settle Lawsuit
The federal age discrimination lawsuit Stonewall Jackson filed last year against the Grand Ole Opry and its management has been settled, or as Jackson’s attorney, Kirk Clements, words it, “dismissed with prejudice.” Whatever that means.
A spokesman for the 75-year-old singer said Jackson was “very happy to have this lawsuit settled and to be back singing [...]Continue reading "Stonewall Jackson and Opry Settle Lawsuit"
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Pat Green KO-ed By Flying Beer Can
Pat Green may think twice before asking for another beer from stage:
The Jackson Citizen Patriot reports that late in his show, he shouted, “Anyone got a beer?”
A can of suds suddenly soared from the audience onto the stage. Then a second can from the crowd hit Green between the eyes, knocking him out.
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Hank Jr. Continues Monday Night Football Partnership
Since 1989, Monday Night Football has been associated with Hank Williams Jr.’s “All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight,” and this season will continue the tradition. The 59 year-old singer will shoot the new video next month in Los Angeles, and each week will feature team specific lyrics.
Twenty years ago the Dallas Observer launched [...]Continue reading "Hank Jr. Continues Monday Night Football Partnership"
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