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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 17, 2022
Superstar Performances Highlight Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductions
The COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME inducted three industry luminaries into its hallowed rotunda last night (10/16) in NASHVILLE, adding record executive JOE GALANTE in the “non-performer” category, the late KEITH WHITLEY in the “modern era … more »
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September 28, 2022
Preston James Signs Publishing Deal With King Pen Music & Warner Chappell
Singer-songwriter PRESTON JAMES has signed a global publishing deal with KING PEN MUSIC and WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC. The NASHVILLE native grew up in the industry with his father, a former tour manager, and his mother, a Country music publicist. Since … more »
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September 24, 2022
RRHOF Inductees Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar Grab Spotlight At iHeartRadio Music Festival First Night
Upcoming ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME inductees LIONEL RICHIE and PAT BENATAR stole the show at this year's 12th annual iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL. The two-night fest got underway TONIGHT (9/23) at LAS VEGAS' T-MOBILE ARENA, hosted by RYAN SEACREST … more »
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September 24, 2022
Former Nashville A-Team Guitarist Ray Edenton Dies At 95
Guitarist RAY EDENTON, a former member of NASHVILLE's famed "A-Team" of studio musicians, died this week at the age of 95, according to numerous media reports citing his family as the source. EDENTON is credited with playing on more than … more »
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September 23, 2022
RRHOF Inductees Lionel Richie, Pat Benatar Grab Spotlight At iHeartRadio Music Festival First Night
Upcoming ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME inductees LIONEL RICHIE and PAT BENATAR stole the show at this year's 12th annual iHEARTRADIO MUSIC FESTIVAL. The two-night fest got underway TONIGHT (9/23) at LAS VEGAS' T-MOBILE ARENA, hosted by RYAN SEACREST … more »
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September 23, 2022
Former Nashville A-Team Guitarist Ray Edenton Dies At 95
Guitarist RAY EDENTON, a former member of NASHVILLE's famed "A-Team" of studio musicians, died this week at the age of 95, according to numerous media reports citing his family as the source. EDENTON is credited with playing on more than … more »
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August 1, 2022
Longtime Warner Bros. Records Chief, Mo Ostin Dies At 95
Longtime WARNER BROS. RECORDS Chief MO OSTIN has died at the age of 95. In a joint statement, WARNER RECORDS Co-Chairman & COO TOM CORSON & Co-Chairman & CEO AARON BAY-SCHUCK said, "Legendary music executive MO OSTIN passed away … more »
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July 5, 2022
23 Artists Showcase At The Gathering 2022 In Cleveland
THE GATHERING 2022 rocked CLEVELAND with 23 showcases for new and developing Alternative artists on JUNE 15-17. A huge thank you to the AMPLIFY team -- TRACY BROWN, DREW MURRAY, BEBOP HOBEL PATTI MARTIN, CHUCK OLINER, TIM WALLEN -- on resurrecting THE … more »
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May 31, 2022
The Gathering 2022 Lineup Is Set For June 15-17
After a two-year COVID hiatus, AMPLIFY ENTERTAINMENT GROUP is set for THE GATHERING 2022 on JUNE 15-17. The fifth annual GATHERING moves to CLEVELAND to showcase new and developing Alternative bands. The 3-day event kicks off WEDNESDAY 6/15 at the … more »