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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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August 22, 2022
The Blues Foundation Names Kimberly Horton Interim President/CEO
THE BLUES FOUNDATION has named former music manager/agent and former board member KIMBERLY HORTON the Interim President/CEO of the organization. With the recent departure of former President/CEO JUDITH BLACK, HORTON will lead the 42-year-old … more »
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June 2, 2022
CNN To Broadcast Juneteenth: A Global Celebration Of Freedom Live From The Hollywood Bowl
LIVE NATION URBAN and JESSE COLLINS ENTERTAINMENT will produce the 2022 JUNETEENTH celebration at the HOLLYWOOD BOWL on SUNDAY JUNE 19th. This year marks the 157th anniversary of the Black American Independence Day. Broadcast partner CNN will showcase … more »
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June 2, 2022
Leadership Music Names Class Of 2023
The NASHVILLE-based LEADERSHIP MUSIC program has selected 46 industry professionals for its Class of 2023. While there are no representatives from radio in the new class, it does include numerous record label executives, including BIG LOUD SVP/Promotion … more »
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May 24, 2022
2022 Regional Murrow Awards Region 11 Winners Announced
The winners of the regional RADIO TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION's EDWARD R. MURROW AWARDS for excellence in electronic journalism have been announced for Region 11. Radio category winners: Large Market Breaking News Coverage: AUDACY News … more »
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April 26, 2022
Bob Dylan Center Names Steven Jenkins Director, Announces Events For May Grand Opening In Tulsa
THE BOB DYLAN CENTER has appointed its first director, revealed previously unannounced exhibits and programmed a trio of concerts in advance of its grand opening on MAY 10th. STEVEN JENKINS has been named Director of the BDC, it was announced today by … more »
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April 3, 2022
The 64th Annual Grammy Awards Kick Off Tonight In Las Vegas For First Time, Premiere Ceremony Underway
Tonight’s 64th edition of the GRAMMY AWARDS will be the first-ever held in LAS VEGAS at the MGM GRAND GARDEN ARENA starting at 8p (ET)/5a (PT), televised as always on CBS, hosted once again by TREVOR NOAH. The show was postponed from the original … more »
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March 17, 2022
Performers Announced For MusiCares Person Of The Year Gala Honoring Joni Mitchell
The list of performers for the 31st annual MUSICARES Person of the Year gala honoring JONI MITCHELL on APRIL 1st in LAS VEGAS has been released. The artists scheduled to appear include SARA BAREILLES, JON BATISTE, BECK, BLACK PUMAS, LEON BRIDGES, BRANDI … more »
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February 16, 2022
#HAPPENS Rolls Out 2022 Lineup For February 23-25 In Las Vegas
Annual Rock and Alternative event #HAPPENS is returning to LAS VEGAS at the GOLDEN NUGGET on FEBRUARY 23-25, hosted by BEATRIX DANKO, TODD SIEVERS, and KEN PITTMAN. After COVID forced several virtual events in 2021, #HAPPENS 2022 is set for its music, … more »