Amber Hayes Heads To Silver Screen

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Amber Hayes has landed her first movie role in Cowgirls N’ Angels due out in 2012. The FUNL Music recording artist has extensive theater experience, including a leading role as Kathy Twitty in the 2008 critically acclaimed Conway Twitty musical It’s Only Make Believe, but this will be her first appearance on the silver screen. […]

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DISClaimer Single Reviews (6/1/11)

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When the Americana Music Association announced its 2011 awards contenders recently, it jolted me into awareness of how long it has been since I penned an Americana review column.

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Artist Action: Chesney's Million Tickets, Kings of Leon's New Video

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Kenny Chesney sells one millions tickets for his Goin’ Coastal tour • Ash Bowers launches Homegrown Hero contest, labelmates Thompson Square on Fox & Friends • Kings of Leon debut new video • Clint Black plays in space

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Benefit News: Toby Keith, Stealing Angels, Nashville Sounds

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Toby Keith recently completed his 8th annual Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic with more than $650,000 raised toward construction of the OK Kids Korral, a home for children undergoing treatment for cancer. The “Denim & Diamonds’ themed event was sold out with more than 750 people attending the dinner and auction. The top auction […]

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Donna Hughes Joins Capitol/EMI Records Nashville

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Capitol/EMI Records Nashville has hired Country radio and television veteran Donna Hughes as National Director/Radio Syndication. Hughes will report directly to Capitol SVP Promotion Steve Hodges. In her new role, Hughes’ responsibilities will include spearheading national syndication, major contests/events, and special audio/video content for radio. “Bringing Donna on board is a huge score for the Capitol/EMI […]

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