Archive for December, 1969
Vince Gill, Amy Grant Will Host Concert for Disabled Veterans
Vince Gill and Amy Grant will host a benefit concert for disabled veterans on June 8 at the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
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Carrie Underwood Is American Idol’s Top Earner
Carrie Underwood earned an estimated $14 million last year, making her the year’s top earner among American Idol contestants, according to Forbes magazine.
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Taylor Swift Accepts BMI President’s Award in L.A.
Taylor Swift accepted the BMI President’s Award on Tuesday night (May 19) in Los Angeles during a gala ceremony honoring the year’s top songwriters.
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NASHVILLE SKYLINE: New Sounds From Holly Williams and Del McCoury
This has been a listening week for me. Here are some of the sounds I’ve been enjoying.
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George Strait’s Brother’s Death Ruled Accidental
The death of John “Buddy” Strait, the 58-year-old brother of George Strait, has been ruled accidental, according to the San Antonio Express-News.
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Jason Aldean Releasing “Big Green Tractor” as Next Single
Jason Aldean will release a new single, “Big Green Tractor,” to country radio on Tuesday (May 26).
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Martina McBride Performs on The Bachelorette on Monday
Martina McBride will perform “Ride” and “I Just Call You Mine” on ABC’s The Bachelorette on Monday (May 25).
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Jamey Johnson Celebrates His Proudest Moment at Gold Party
Jamey Johnson accepted a gold plaque for his album, That Lonesome Song, on the rooftop deck of Nashville’s BMI office on Tuesday evening (May 19). Universal Music Group Nashville chairman Luke Lewis, who heads Johnson’s record label, preceded the f
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Buddy Miller Earns Five Americana Nominations
Buddy Miller earned five nominations from the Americana Music Association on Wednesday (May 20). He is nominated for artist of the year and instrumentalist of the year. He and his wife Julie are also nominated for album of the year (Written in Chalk</I
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Keith Urban, Steve Martin to Perform on American Idol Finale
Keith Urban and Steve Martin will perform Wednesday night (May 20) on American Idol’s season finale.
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