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October 28, 2022
Jerry Lee Lewis, 'The Killer,' A Flamboyant Rock 'N' Roll And Country Pioneer, Dies At 87
Piano-bashing Rock 'n' Roll founding father, swaggering Country shouter and 2005 GRAMMY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD honoree JERRY LEE LEWIS passed away at the age of 87. The announcement was made TODAY (10/28). He died peacefully in his … more »
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October 7, 2022
Grammy-Winning Country Singer Jody Miller Dead At 80
GRAMMY-winning recording artist JODY MILLER passed away YESTERDAY (10/6) at her home in BLANCHARD, OK, from complications related to Parkinson's disease at the age of 80. MILLER first signed to CAPITOL RECORDS as a Folk artist in 1962, landing … more »
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October 6, 2022
Danny Wimmer Presents Names Del Williams As Global Head Of Talent
DANNY WIMMER PRESENTS (DWP) has announced the promotion of industry veteran DEL WILLIAMS to Global Head Of Talent. He will oversee the curation and booking of all DWP festivals, one-offs and special events, including the current festival roster of … more »
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September 24, 2022
Megan Thee Stallion, Halsey Close Out iHeartRadio Music Festival On Saturday Night
After top-notch performances at last night's opener (NET NEWS 9/23) and then this afternoon's DAYTIME STAGE extravaganza (NET NEWS 9/24), the iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL stormed into its final show SATURDAY night at LAS VEGAS' T-MOBILE ARENA. … more »
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September 15, 2022
Allison Russell, Billy Strings, & Brandi Carlile Among Winners At 21st Annual Americana Honors & Awards
The AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION celebrated the 21st Annual AMERICANA HONORS & AWARDS at the RYMAN AUDITORIUM in NASHVILLE last night (9/14). ALLISON RUSSELL (Album of the Year), BILLY STRINGS (Artist of the Year), BRANDI CARLILE (Song of the Year), … more »
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September 7, 2022
Lainey Wilson Tops The CMA Award Nominees List With 6 Nominations; Ashley McBryde, Carly Pearce, Chris Stapleton And Shane McAnally Land 5 Nominations
The COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION (CMA) has unveiled its nominees for the 56th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS, led by first-time nominee LAINEY WILSON with six nominations. Other top nominees include ASHLEY McBRYDE, CARLY PEARCE, CHRIS STAPLETON and songwriter/producer … more »
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August 15, 2022
Bill Pitman, Wrecking Crew Guitarist, Passes Away At 102
BILL PITMAN, a guitarist with the legendary L.A. studio session musicians dubbed the WRECKING CREW, died yesterday at his home in LA QUINTA, CA, at 102, according to the N.Y. TIMES. PITMAN played guitar on such records as the BEACH BOYS' "Good … more »
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August 4, 2022
Bell Media Sees Revenue Increase In Second Quarter
Second quarter 2022 revenue at BELL MEDIA rose 8.7% year-over-year to C$821 million, with F1 CANADIAN GRAND PRIX coverage and digital growth leading the way. The company did not disclose radio results in its financial release but did note "stronger … more »
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July 19, 2022
NAB Announces 2022 Marconi Radio Awards Finalists
The NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS has announced the finalists for the 2022 NAB MARCONI RADIO AWARDS, revealed on a livestream TUESDAY afternoon (7/19). The winners will be announced at the NAB SHOW NEW YORK on OCTOBER 19. Finalists include: … more »
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June 8, 2022
Darius Rucker's 'Darius & Friends' St. Jude Benefit Concert Featured Sara Evans, Sheryl Crow & Others
Update 6/9: This year's "DARIUS & FRIENDS" show, coupled with its silent auction and golf tournament, raised $516,000 for ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL, bringing the event's total to more than $3 million in its 13-year … more »