Latest Keith Whitley News
Bay finish season in third spot
Whitley were well on top at this stage and after 15 minutes they doubled their lead when Craig McFarlane's cross-cum-shot from way out near the right touch line deceived Shildon keeper Keith Finch and flew over him, dipping into the far corner of the net.
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Today in Music History – May 9
In 1989, country singer Keith Whitley died of alcohol abuse at age 33. He was found dead in bed at his Nashville-area home. The coroner said he had a blood-alcohol content five times the legal limit. At the time of his death, Whitley had just had three …
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MINING FINANCE / INVESTMENT Mine sales in bear market bring private equity …
–With assistance from in Angus Whitley in Sydney. Editor: Keith Gosman, Peter Langan. To contact the reporter on this story: Brett Foley in Melbourne at bfoley8@bloomberg.net. To contact the editors responsible for this story: Philip Lagerkranser at …
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Latest Tammy Wynette News
Beat goes on for OHS grad on funky new CD
His drumming graces recordings featuring a wide array of musical artists, including Sir Elton John, David Bowie, Tom Jones, Bono, Lou Reed, Robert Cray, Joan Armatrading, Suzanne Vega, Burning Spear, Emmylou Harris, Tammy Wynette, Dr. John, Evan …
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"The Fabulous Lipitones" opens at Norma Terris
His credits include "Stand By Your Man: The Tammy Wynette Story." Just who are the titular Lipitones? Why, they're a long-running barbershop quartet that happens to lose a member just before Nationals. What to do? The three remaining Lipitones have to …
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The Rant
George's rowdy side was best illustrated by a famous story from his raucous marriage to Tammy Wynette. George was schnockered and wanted to drive to the liquor store, so Tammy hid the car keys. A half-hour later, the police stopped Jones on the highway …
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Latest Bob Wills News
Losing Oklahoma Culture, Museum Backers Swing Into Action
Like many states, Oklahoma has provided the world of popular culture with lots of talent. From Bob Wills to Garth Brooks, Kristin Chenoweth to Leon Russell, and Will Rogers to Ron Howard. But when it comes to the cultural legacy of those in this list …
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Oklahoma History Center event to celebrate music of Bob Wills
Bob Wills and the Texas Playboys had a repertoire of some 3,000 songs in more than 50 years in the music industry, including classics such as “Take Me Back to Tulsa,” “Faded Love,” and “San Antonio Rose.” In 1935, KVOO radio in Tulsa became the voice …
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Historical Society team up to honor musical icon Bob Wills
The Oklahoma Museum of Popular Culture (OKPOP) in conjunction with the Oklahoma Historical Society will host “Bob Wills @ the OKPOP” at 7:30 p.m. April 10 at the Oklahoma History Center, 800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive in Oklahoma City. The event is free and …
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Latest Don Williams News
Hawks-Pacers Game 4 Preview: Don't forget your best player
Danny Granger, Zaza Pachulia and Lou Williams still out for the rest of the season. Tags: Al Horford, Danny Granger, David West, Devin Harris, George Hill, Jeff Teague, Josh Smith, Lou Williams, Paul George, Roy Hibbert, Zaza Pachulia, Atlanta Hawks, …
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Here's video of new Baltimore Ravens nose tackle Brandon Williams walking on …
I don't know anything about Missouri Southern State nose tackle Brandon Williams, whom the Ravens picked in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday night. That isn't necessarily a bad thing, though. The Ravens raved about his strength and character …
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Latest Ronnie Milsap News
Walhalla council says no to sponsoring concerts
WALHALLA — Lorrie Morgan and Ronnie Milsap might eventually play Walhalla, but for now the city can't pay their fees. The Walhalla City Council general government committee on Tuesday nixed a request for $ 37,500 by Walhalla Civic Auditorium officials …
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Hitchcock wins state title
The Kansas Expocentre opened in 1987 with a Kenny Rogers, T. Graham Brown and Ronnie Milsap concert. Favorite team names: Kansas Young Guns, Ottawa Mat Masters, Greater Gold GC, Boos' School, Team of Hard Knox, Kansas City Gladiators, …
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Daydreams About Night Things: John Schweers
Ein keineswegs ungewöhnlicher Song bescherte Ronnie Milsap im September 1975 seine vierte Nr. 1, er hielt sich dort zwei Wochen. Die fröhlich-flotte Aufnahme lebt von einer eingängigen Melodie und von Milsaps vor Lebensfreude sprühender …
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Latest Tim McGraw News
Tim McGraw to perform at 2013 Dick's Sporting Goods Open
Endicott, NY (WBNG Binghamton) Three-time Grammy Award winning artist, Tim McGraw will be performing at the 2013 Dick's Sporting Goods Open. Tickets for the concert go on sale April 20. WBNG E-News – Sign Up For Our Newsletter! The tournament is …
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Tim McGraw, Start Your Engine
One of the unique traits that defines country music and separates it from all other genres is the accessibility and everyman—or everywoman—quality of its personalities. But when sitting across a table from Tim McGraw, it's hard not to be aware of his …
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Latest Jean Shepard News
Country Music Hall of Fame Announcement Coming Wednesday Morning
Last year's inductees were Garth Brooks, Connie Smith and Hargus "Pig" Robbins (touring musician). In 2011, it was Reba McEntire, Jean Shepard and Bobby Braddock (songwriter). The announcement will be streamed live on the CMA website. at 6:20 PM …
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Student honors announced for Central Kitsap area
… Rachel Maria Kipps, Patrick Larson, Laurie Frances McCrea, Eric Raymond Preston, Arianne A Salas; David Sheldon Scales, Elizabeth Shepard, Kevin Joel Simans, Kinsey Leigh Simcic, Linzy Jean Singleton, Chelsea Michelle Starr, Daniel James Sullivan …
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Today in History, April 9
In 1959, NASA presented its first seven astronauts: Scott Carpenter, Gordon Cooper, John Glenn, Gus Grissom, Wally Schirra, Alan Shepard and Donald Slayton. Architect Frank Lloyd Wright, 91, died in Phoenix, Ariz. … Today's Birthdays: Playboy …
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'Hour of Therapy' fundraiser to benefit Coppola
By Jean DePlacido Correspondent The Salem News Wed Apr 10, 2013, 12:00 AM EDT. An Hour of Therapy is a fundraiser for Jared Coppola to help with the next phase of his courageous battle … Everyone is invited to celebrate Jared's progress by helping to …
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Latest Bob Wills News
Bob Wills Day
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Bob Wills Museum
Latest Country Music Song News
Bryan and Davidson making their marks in country music
1 hits for country artists. Among his songs that have seen extensive air play are “Just a Kiss” — an ACM nominee for Song of the Year in 2012 — and “We Owned the Night,” performed by Lady Antebellum, and “Country Girl (Shake It for Me)” and “I Don't …
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Drivers, Start Your Country Songs
This is just a small news item, and possibly not even news at that, but I was fascinated by this list of the pre-race introduction songs that NASCAR drivers picked for themselves on Sunday's Food City 500, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee.
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John Fogerty Set for Two Televised Country Music Events on CBS
In advance of the May 28 release of his buzzed-about album WROTE A SONG FOR EVERYONE influential rock legend JOHN FOGERTY will appear on two special televised country music events: the 48th annual Academy of Country Music Awards and Tim …
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Latest Country Music Festival News
Fun Country Area Special Olympics hosts art, music festival
ADA — Fun Country Area Special Olympics recently held its yearly art and music festival at Ada High School's Cougar Activity Center. Works of art were entered from the Ada, Ardmore, Fox, Lindsay, Pauls Valley, Plainview, Stonewall and Sulphur areas.
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Carrie Underwood And LeAnn Rimes Belt It Out At The Country 2 Country Music …
Yee-haw! Carrie Underwood and LeAnn Rimes brought a little bit of country lovin' to the Country 2 Country Music Festival in London on Sunday. The songstresses worked the stage in front of a packed crowd in body-baring black outfits. Following the …
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2013 Taste of Country Music Festival Lineup Profile: Dustin Lynch
Dustin Lynch may be a newcomer to the country music scene, but the 'She Cranks My Tractor' singer's spectacular live show warrants his performance slot during the Taste of Country Music Festival at Hunter Mountain, the first-ever three-day country …
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