Leon Russell Joins Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Acclaimed Nashville musician Leon Russell was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Monday night (3/14), part of a class that includes fellow luminaries Neil Diamond, Alice Cooper, Tom Waits, Dr. John and Darlene Love.

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CO5 Expands Newmark's Role

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David Newmark CO5 Music is expanding the role of VP of Business Development David Newmark to include VP of Country Promotion responsibilities. He held this position prior to heading business development, and is again taking on the duties following the exit of Denise Roberts, who left CO5 to join Lytle Management. Newmark will be hiring […]

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DISClaimer Single Reviews (3/16/11)

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This week, let’s do like the televised awards shows do. Our Female Vocalist of the Week is Amber Hayes. Her sophomore single is every bit as lively, fun and delightful as her debut. I remain a fan. The Male Vocalist of the Week is no stranger to DisClaimer honors. It’s Eric Church, who has won more prizes from this column than any other artist.

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Kick the Crap Outta Cancer—A Benefit for Jayne Rogovin

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Kick the Crap Outta Cancer, a benefit to support the medical fund of longtime Nashville music business publicist Jayne Rogovin, will be held Tuesday, April 5, 6–10 PM at Cabana restaurant. The event will include performances by Raul Malo, Jim Lauderdale, Foster & Lloyd, Steve Cropper, Peter Cooper & Eric Brace, Mandy Barnett, Ruby Amanfu, […]

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Sony's Bush Hawg In Japan

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New RCA Nashville recording group Bush Hawg was on a two-week tour of Japan and Guam for Armed Forces Entertainment when the area was struck by last week’s record 9.0 magnitude earthquake. The six-man group, consisting of band members Jim Phipps, Russ Caldwell, Craig Hand, Shaun Ames, Alex Wilshire, and Ben Helton, are now safe in […]

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