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George Jones Aids Hall of Fame Event
July 2, 2008 — George Jones joined classic-rock artist Peter Frampton in Nashville yesterday to announce the second annual inductees to the Musicians Hall of Fame, a list that includes a major country record producer and seminal players from both rock and R&B.
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Frugal Fun Alert: Tuesday
Fun around town, for $10 or less: Hope You Like Outdoor Movies: Screening of Shawshank Redemption at Eastern State Penitentiary (2124 Fairmount), 9PM. Free (space limited, first come first served) Lady DJs: The Philly Reggae Girls will be spinning ska, reggae, rocksteady, and dancehall at Tritone (1508 South), 9PM-2AM. Free New Music Tuesdays: Acts of Violence, One with ...
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Tuesday Ticket Update
Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY Richard Lewis & Susie Esserman Harrah's Resort Atlantic City Sat, 8/16/08, 10:30PM $30-$50 On sale: Wed, 10AM, Ticketmaster MUSIC Manuel ...
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Nokia signs Warner Music Group
Warner Music available through Nokia Music Store and Comes With Music
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Hootenanny: O.C.'s rockabilly haven
The local retro culture is fueled by the music of local bands headlining Saturday's annual hoedown at Oak Canyon Ranch.
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"American Idol"'s Kristy Lee Cook Signs Country Deal
July 1, 2008 — The fastest way to get a recording contract in Nashville these days is to compete on "American Idol" and declare yourself a country artist. Kristy Lee Cook, who ranked among the final 12 on this year’s edition of the TV singing competition, was officially announced yesterday as the newest member of the Arista Records artist roster, having signed to the label through 19 Recordings, ...
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Datarock @ Rock and Roll Hotel
What is it about Bergen, Norway? The city of 250,000 is the home to numerous bands, including Kings of Convenience, Annie , Röyksopp, Sondre Lerche, and Datarock . The latter, a group of red jumpsuited goofballs, played Saturday at the Rock and Roll Hotel and did not disappoint. Half electronic, half guitar, the duo (which expands to a quartet on tour) lifts from ecclectic places, like the ...
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Statler Brothers Tip A Hat To Johnny Cash
July 1, 2008 — When the Statler Brothers were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame on Sunday, they made a point of thanking the late Johnny Cash for his role in their career.
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tayside news
Safety advice for T in the Park Thousands of glow sticks and information to be handed out to festival goers.
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Kenny Chesney's Near Miss
July 1, 2008 — One of the most-common mistakes people make in the music industry is over-thinking things, and Kenny Chesney almost did that on what turned out to be one of the biggest hits of his career. Kenny released "Don’t Blink" last August, and it spent six weeks at No. 1 on the Country Aircheck singles chart.
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Weekly Music Agenda
Bellman Barker MONDAY Provided any passing storms don't interfere, Fort Reno is back tonight. Indie rockers and Three Stars alums Bellman Barker are playing in the top slot, with the countryish The Moderate and jazz-punk experimentalists Gestures kicking things off. Free, 7:15 p.m. Some world music acts try to throw in too many different genres. Decide whether Rupa & ...
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Julianne Hough Keeps Feet on Ground
June 30, 2008 — Julianne Hough has said repeatedly that singing country music was always her biggest ambition, though a role on "Dancing With The Stars" came along first. As it turned out, the ABC show became a great vehicle for exposure, particularly after she shared first place in the Spring 2007 competition with skater Apolo Ohno.
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Phil Vassar Aids Nashville Fireworks
June 30, 2008 — The man who wrote "American Child" will help Music City celebrate an all-American holiday: Singer-songwriter Phil Vassar is slated to perform at Nashville’s Riverfront Park for the community’s annual Fourth of July celebration, according to The Murfreesboro Post.
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oddly enough
Fiddler looks for quick payday via eBay TORONTO (Reuters) - A Canadian fiddler who is no stranger to controversy has put half his future music earnings up for sale on eBay, the auction website.
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Miley Cyrus Considers "Breakout" Success
June 30, 2008 — Earlier this year, Miley Cyrus found her way into country music’s Top 10 by joining father Billy Ray Cyrus on "Ready, Set, Don’t Go," but the family came under some heat in the interim because of a now-famous photo session with Annie Leibovitz. Miley is "embarrassed" about the primary picture from that session, in which she’s wrapped in a sheet with part of her back and one ...
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Vodafone and MySpace creates music platform
Music fans to share their music experiences on the move with the "Vodafone Music Reporter" community
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George Strait's Garage Band
June 30, 2008 — George Strait may have more No. 1 hits than anyone in history, but when he was attending high school, a record-setting future wasn’t exactly an obvious part of his life’s journey. He started playing music around that time with a garage band, a group that now makes him laugh.
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latest news
Dentist wins million-pound music contract LONDON (Reuters) - An opera-loving dentist is to swap his drill for a microphone after winning a four-album recording contract worth one million pounds.
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Dierks Bentley, Karaoke Singer
June 27, 2008 — It wasn’t that long ago that Dierks Bentley was a concert-goer, rather than a main attraction, but he still remembers what it was like to get psyched up for a big show. For that reason, he’s been known to hop out into the parking lot before some festivals to hang with his fans.
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Free Music Tuesday: Doveman Covers "Footloose"
We've swooned to Doveman before, but we're admittedly familiar with the collective's frontman, Thomas Bartlett, thanks to collaborations with a wide-range of other groups (The Swell Season, The National, Antony & The Johnsons). And now Bartlett has given us another reason to swoon: a free cover record of songs from the movie Footloose . But this is not merely a toss-off collection. ...
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Korean soldiers train for confrontation, black-belt style
In Korea, taekwondo is more than just a national sport, it is a way of life, and an important part of this country's military training.
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Meat Loaf Pie Charts
Inspired by an ancient, but newly revisited, chart in the humor archives, I created a few more charts and graphs based on Meat Loaf songs. Check 'em out, and leave your answers to the Top Seven in the comments...
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Jessica Simpson Plans First Country Concert
June 27, 2008 — Jessica Simpson has booked an appearance during the Country Thunder USA festival in Twin Lakes, Wis., in what her representatives say is her first full concert since shifting from pop music into country.
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Randy Owen Readies Biography
June 27, 2008 — Randy Owen, who entered the Country Music Hall of Fame as the lead vocalist for Alabama, will release his autobiography, Born Country, in November, CountryStandardTime.com reports.
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Lady Antebellum Hailed After First Year
June 26, 2008 — A year ago today, Lady Antebellum’s signing by Capitol Records was noted in The Tennessean. In the past 12 months, the trio has risen from an unknown commodity to one of the hottest acts in country music, capped by praise from both the critical press and the music industry itself.
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