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Little Jimmy Dickens to Celebrate 60th Opry Anniversary With Signature Show
The Grand Ole Opry plans to honor Little Jimmy Dickens status as the longest standing member with a Signature Show celebrating his 60th Opry Anniversary on Nov. 1. Trace Adkins, George Jones, and Brad Paisley are among the artists that are scheduled to make appearances.
In an interview with Craig Shelburne, Kellie Pickler talks about turning [...]Continue reading "Little Jimmy Dickens to Celebrate 60th Opry Anniversary With Signature Show"
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Miranda Lambert Accused of Assault; Still Dating Blake Shelton
The sheriff’s department in Tyler, Texas is investigating an alleged assault case involving Miranda Lambert. According to reports, Lambert and her boyfriend Blake Shelton were attending a CD release party for an Adam Hood show when she was approached by Aisha Esbay for a photograph. She said Lambert told her “maybe later.”
Esbay said she went [...]Continue reading "Miranda Lambert Accused of Assault; Still Dating Blake Shelton"
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A Nation’s Affair With Western Culture: The Story of Marty Robbins’ “El Paso”
Born in Glendale, Arizona as Martin David Robison in 1925, Marty Robbins spent his childhood idolizing Gene Autry and the cowboy way. “I wanted to be Gene Autry,” he once said. “I wanted to ride off into the sunset.”
His penchant for the the Old West was further fed by romanticized stories told by his [...]Continue reading "A Nation’s Affair With Western Culture: The Story of Marty Robbins’ “El Paso”"
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A Fashion Line of Kenny Chesney Jeans Is In Concept Stage
A fashion line of Kenny Chesney jeans is currently in the concept stage, according to a spokesman for Sights Denim Systems. Hopefully they’ll go well with the Toby Keith Hats.
California-base label Shout! Factory acquired the catalog of Hightone Records last Friday. Past Hightone artists include Hank Thompsn, Joe Ely, Jimmy Dale Gilmore, Tom Russell, Dale [...]Continue reading "A Fashion Line of Kenny Chesney Jeans Is In Concept Stage"
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Little Jimmy Dickens To Be Honored In West Virginia Music HOF
Today Cracker Barrel released their fourth exclusive CD this year. The Last Stand features recordings from Alabama’s farewell tour in 2003.
Last week Toby Keith joined Vince Gill and Reba McEntire as a member of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame.
Later this week Little Jimmy Dickens will become one of the first ten members inducted into [...]Continue reading "Little Jimmy Dickens To Be Honored In West Virginia Music HOF"
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Concert Review: Last of the Breed in Nashville
Brody reviewed the weekend show in Austin and has linked to several other reviews, so I’ll only post a few comments about the Last of the Breed Tour’s stop at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House on Monday night. I’ll also post the complete set list as I do not believe that I have seen a [...]
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Date Set For Last Of The Breed Album And Big & Rich Spoof
Last of the Breed, a two disc set featuring Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, and Ray Price will be released on March 20th by Lost Highway Records. It was recorded in Nashville and Fred Foster produced the album, which includes 20 newly recorded classics and two new songs. If you live in the Austin area, don’t [...]
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