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Hank Williams Box Set Released

Time Life and the Estate of Hank Williams released Hank Williams: The Legend Begins earlier this month as a 3-CD box set. The newly-released material features previously unreleased recordings from Hank Williams when he was fifteen and seventeen years old, including the songs “Fan It” and “Alexander’s Ragtime Band.” The set also features recordings of […]

Hall Of Fame Exhibit To Feature Owens And Haggard

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum opens a new exhibit, The Bakersfield Sound: Buck Owens, Merle Haggard, and California Country, on Saturday, March 24, 2012. Slated for a two year run, the exhibit will explore the significance of the Bakersfield Sound and follow the timeline of its development. The exploration is specifically geared […]

Party Pics: Leadership Music Reunion

Party pictures from Leadership Music’s Alumni Reunion at the Noah Liff Opera Center last week (9/13).

Weekly Chart Report (9/23/11)

Texas makes a strong showing on this week’s CountryBreakout Chart.

CountryBreakout No. 1 Song

Words you’ll never hear an artist say: “Aw man, do I have to be No. 1 again?”

Charlie Cook On Air

I attended the National Association of Broadcasters meeting in Chicago this month and a lot of the meeting was really good. There were great panels, great food, and good networking. But some of it was upsetting.

Photos: Capitol Street Party, ACL, Gloriana, BJE Conference

Photos from Capitol Street Party, Austin City Limits Festival, Belmont’s Best Job Ever Conference and Gloriana

NBN SoundLand: Day 1

SoundLand, presented by Next Big Nashville kicked off last night (9/21) with an opening VIP reception at TPAC’s Andrew Jackson Hall. Complimentary beverages were provided by Starr Hill brewery and Firefly Skinny Vodka.

Industry Ink (9/22)

News from Catt Gravitt, Kenny Vaughn, Tiffany Bearden, Melissa Schleicher, Sue Fabisch and Ilene Angel

Highest Paid Country Stars

See who ranked this year, and comparisons to last year.

Darren Warren Working Debut EP

Darren Warren’s debut EP Cowboy Up And Party Down was released last month and the title track single is Top 40.

Jake Owen’s “Barefoot” Goes Platinum

RCA recording artist Jake Owen celebrated multiple achievements this week.

Artists Give Back With Benefit Concerts And More

The Judds for Franklin Theater • Jimmy Wayne saves the music • Stars at America’s Greatest Picnic • 30 Days of Hope • Martina Fans Making Strides • Holiday Notes From Home

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