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Dailey & Vincent Lead List of International Bluegrass Music Award Nominees
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) announced the nominees for their 19th annual awards. Dailey & Vincent leads the list with a total of 10 nominations and a big congratulations goes out to CMT writer Craig Shelburne, whose writing is a constant source for our news roundups, for his nomination in the Print Media Person […]
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Hee Haw Reruns Coming to TV In September
The comedy show “Hee Haw” featuring performances from country music stars is being resuscitated. The RFD-TV cable channel will begin airing reruns of the Roy Clark and Buck Owens co-hosted show on September 7th.
Peter Cooper has a nice article on Don Helms:
In performance, he would treat audiences to instrumental versions of songs by Williams, […] -
Black Crowes Sue Gretchen Wilson For Copyright Infringement
Let us know what you think about Black Crowes suing Gretchen Wilson over the song she sang for a “Saving Grace” commercial. Do they have a case? (Thanks to Paula for the link)
Congrats to the fine folks over at Country Universe for passing one million views since moving their blog to WordPress two years ago. […]Continue reading "Black Crowes Sue Gretchen Wilson For Copyright Infringement"
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Joey+Rory Sign To Vaguard/Sugarhill Records; Album Due This Fall
Vanguard/Sugar Hill Records announced the addition of Joey+Rory (from CMT’s Can You Duet) to their roster. Their first single will be “Cheater, Cheater,” which they performed on the show, and their debut album is expected to release this fall.
Time Life will begin releasing the 143 previously unreleased “Mother’s Best” Hank Williams recordings this fall. Included […]Continue reading "Joey+Rory Sign To Vaguard/Sugarhill Records; Album Due This Fall"
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Case IH To Sponsor Craig Morgan Tour
Agricultural equipment global leader Case IH announced an agreement to sponsor a concert tour by Craig Morgan.
If you’ll remember back to last year, Trace Adkins was ready to begin work on his 10th studio album and then Celebrity Apprentice came along. With Apprentice over, Adkins is ready to release the yet-to-be-titled album on November 25th, […] -
I Wish I Had A Man-Voice Like Randy Travis
TMZ posted video of fans and paparazzi mobbing Randy Travis. My favorite quote from someone in the crowd: “I love your voice. I wish I had a man-voice like this. [I] hate my voice.”
After a recent shopping spree, Texas billionaire Robert Rowling–through his company TRT Holdings–became the largest shareholder of Gaylord Entertainment, which counts the […]Continue reading "I Wish I Had A Man-Voice Like Randy Travis"
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News Roundup: Kenny Chesney Has a Ball at White House; CMA Awards Broadcast Announced
Talk about a slow news day. Isn’t anyone having a baby?
Kenny Chesney dropped by the White House yesterday–to catch a ball game.
Three tee ball games are […] scheduled at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue featuring youngsters from all 50 states. The games will be attended by President George W. Bush, who will use the event to unveil […] -
Going Once: Former Home of Johnny Cash’s Parents Up For Bid
The former home of Johnny Cash’s parents, which sits across the street from where Johnny and June’s home was burned down last year, is up for sale on eBay. For only 1.4 million dollars you get the house, Johnny Cash memorabilia, including a gold record of “I Walk the Line,” and you’ll be neighbors with […]
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Snoop Dogg Contemplates Doing Grass of the Blue Variety
Inspired by his recent appearance at the CMT Music Awards, Snoop Dogg supposedly wants to record a bluegrass album, you know, because he’s been smoking so much green grass. Quick, somebody shoot me.
Unhappy with Montgomery Gentry’s sales figures on their previous album, Joe Galante urged the duo to toughen up their sound. So that’s what […]Continue reading "Snoop Dogg Contemplates Doing Grass of the Blue Variety"
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43rd Annual ACM Awards Wrap-Up
Best performance: Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, “Make the World Go Away.” Carrie Underwood sounded awful in her show-opening performance of “Last Name” but has never sounded more beautiful than in this tribute to Eddy Arnold. Major award shows too often fail to even acknowledge the passing of exceptionally talented and influential legends, and […]
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