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April 8, 2021
BrandMark Agency To Represent Artist Group International
BRANDMARK AGENCY announced WEDENSDAY (4/7), it has signed ARTIST GROUP INTERNATIONAL (AGI) for exclusive representation. This mark's the first major signing since establishing itself as an independent entity (NET NEWS 3/29). BRANDMARK will work with … more »
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February 5, 2021
Companion Podcast To Accompany 'Judas And The Black Messiah' Movie
PROXIMITY, 99% INVISIBLE, and WARNER BROS.have partnered to produce a companion podcast to the new film "JUDAS AND THE BLACK MESSIAH," distributed by PRX's RADIOTOPIA and launching FEBRUARY 12th for weekly episodes through MARCH 12th, with … more »
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February 1, 2021
Elvis Costello, Steve Earle, John Prine, Mavis Staples Among UK Americana Awards Honorees
During a livestream on THURSDAY, JANUARY 28th, the AMERICANA MUSIC ASSOCIATION UK revealed the winners in its sixth annual “UK AMERICANA AWARDS.” The event was the finale of the three-day, virtual “AMERICANAFEST UK 2021” … more »
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October 28, 2020
Billy Joe Shaver Dies At 81 Following An Illness
In a blow to the TEXAS Country music scene still reeling from last week’s death of JERRY JEFF WALKER (NET NEWS 10/26), artist/songwriter BILLY JOE SHAVER passed away TODAY (10/28) following an illness. He was 81. A key player in the Outlaw Country … more »
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September 22, 2020
Roy Head, 'Treat Her Right' Country/Soul Singer, Dies At 79
ROY HEAD, the HOUSTON singer whose biggest hit was "Treat Her Right" in 1965, passed away MONDAY morning (9/21) at the age of 79. He also charted 24 songs on the Country singles chart between 1974 and 1985. The HOUSTON CHRONICLE called … more »
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July 16, 2020
XEPRS (The Mightier 1090)/San Diego Adds Scott Ferrall
The relaunch of XEPRS-A/SAN DIEGO as "THE MIGHTIER 1090" has added another show to its lineup with a familiar (and very distinctive) voice, as the station adds SPORTSGRID RADIO NETWORK's SCOTT FERRALL to the weekday schedule for its AUGUST … more »
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June 16, 2020
iHeartMedia And Proctor & Gamble Present 'Can't Cancel Pride' Virtual Relief Benefit
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a damper on many city's Pride celebrations this summer. Enter iHEARTMEDIA, who has teamed with PROCTOR & GAMBLE to invite people everywhere to join "Can’t Cancel Pride: A COVID-19 Relief Benefit for the … more »
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May 11, 2020
Update: The World Mourns The Loss Of Iconic Artist Little Richard Who Died At 87
Updating our story from the weekend, the world is paying tribute to Rock & Roll legend LITTLE RICHARD (RICHARD WAYNE PENNIMAN) who has died at the age of 87 this past SATURDAY (NET NEWS 5/9) in NASHVILLE. The cause of death was bone cancer, … more »
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May 9, 2020
Little Richard Dies At 87
Rock & Roll legend LITTLE RICHARD (RICHARD WAYNE PENNIMAN) has died at the age of 87 TODAY (5/9). The cause of death was bone cancer, according to his son, DANNY JONES PENNIMAN. The self-proclaimed “Architect Of Rock And Roll,” … more »
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March 30, 2020
Elton John, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey Bring Star Power To 'Fox Presents The iHeart Living Room Concert for America'
ELTON JOHN played piano, while MARIAH CAREY, BILLIE EILISH and ALICIA KEYS performed from their own homes on last night's 'FOX Presents The iHEART Living Room Concert For AMERICA," which aired live LAST NIGHT in primetime. The program … more »