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Jackson Dean Celebrates Second Chart-Topper ‘Heavens To Betsy’

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Riley Green Renews Global Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music

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Bailey Zimmerman Rocks Sold-Out Ascend Amphitheater Show

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In Color: Photo Spread

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Faith Hill • HER & Kings County • LoCash Cowboys • Savannah Music Group

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New Music From Lady Antebellum

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The Grammy-winning trio of Charles Kelley, Dave Haywood and Hillary Scott has released “Just A Kiss,” the lead single from their forthcoming 2011 album.

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Industry Ink: Tom T. Hall Tribute Album

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Plus news from O’Shea • Skip Ewing’s Writer Retreat • APA’s Frank Wing • Belmont/Watkins • TSU Guitar Summit

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Allan and Swift Performances Bookend CMA Music Festival

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Taylor Swift will provide the 2011 CMA Music Festival’s closing performance Sunday, June 12 at LP Field. She joins an outstanding Sunday night lineup that includes The Band Perry, the JaneDear girls, Miranda Lambert, Darius Rucker, and Blake Shelton. Swift has participated at Music Festival every year since 2006, including a marathon 15 hour autograph […]

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Rodeowave Launches With Phil Vassar

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Rodeowave Entertainment announced its launch today (5/2) with flagship act Phil Vassar. His first single for the full-service label is “Let’s Get Together,” which is already at radio and available for free download. On board with the company are Teddi Bonadies, Bill Macky and others.

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Dwayne Johnson To Star In Charley Pride Biopic

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Actor Dwayne Johnson (aka “The Rock”) has been named to produce and star in the title role of the Charley Pride biopic, according to Variety. Pride revealed this information during an April 28 interview with the New Brunswick Telegraph Journal. Johnson’s previous acting credits include The Scorpion King and Get Smart. He is currently starring […]

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Lifenotes: Gloria Grant

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Condolences to Amy Grant and her family on the passing of her mother, Gloria Dean Napier Grant, on April 30, 2011. The Nashville native was 80 years old and had devoted her life to her faith, family and a variety of charitable causes. She supported her husband of 60 years, Burton Paine Grant, throughout his […]

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Sarah Darling, The Roys Launch Fan Promotions

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Black River’s Sarah Darling is spreading the word about her single “Something To Do With Your Hands” with the Something To Do With Your Fans radio promotion, which has her appearing at Major League Baseball games. She kicked off the initiative in April when the NY Mets hosted the Houston Astros at Citi Field. Darling performed […]

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2011 InCharge—On the Cover: Chris Young

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Chris Young has distinguished himself as a singer/ songwriter who honors country music’s finest traditions while adding a fresh, new chapter to the genre’s legacy.

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Eye On Idol (4/29/11)

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There was no joy in Idol-ville, as mighty Casey Abrams struck out on Thursday night’s (4/28) American Idol results show. After one near elimination earlier this season, the quirky multi-instrumentalist swung and missed for good this time.

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Friday Roundup: Wiseman, Gentry & Montana

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Craig Wiseman at Belmont • Teddy Gentry Releases New Artist CD • Randy Montana Plays Grand Ole Opry

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Voice Gets Louder, Adds Starpower

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NBC’s new talent discovery show, The Voice is upping its star power with the addition of…

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2Trios: TBP Gets CMT Noms; Harters Play Soundcheck Benefit

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The Band Perry Get CMT nominations; The Harters set to perform at musicians benefit

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