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October 6, 2021
The Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum Receives Grant To Create An Online Version Of 'Night Train To Nashville' Exhibit
THE COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM was awarded a grant from the NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES to create an online version of its award-winning 2004-2005 exhibition, "Night Train to NASHVILLE: MUSIC CITY Rythm & Blues … more »
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August 24, 2021
Charlie Watts, Rolling Stones Drummer, Passes At 80
“CHARLIE’s good tonight, ain’t he?” MICK JAGGER drawled during a break on the ROLLING STONES’ 1970 live album, “Get Yer Ya Ya’s Out,” a recording of their 1969 concert at MADISON SQUARE GARDEN in NEW YORK. … more »
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August 5, 2021
Carlos Santana Signs With BMG; To Release New Studio Album
Legendary artist and guitarist CARLOS SANTANA has signed a new global recording deal with BMG. This paves the way for the release of a new studio album entitled Blessings and Miracles. The album will feature an all-star lineup of singers and writers. … more »
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July 26, 2021
Texas Heritage Songwriters' Association Hall Of Fame Names 2022 Inductees
The TEXAS HERITAGE SONGWRITERS’ ASSOCIATION (THSA) will induct LEFTY FRIZZELL, NANCI GRIFFITH, LIGHTNIN’ HOPKINS, and MARK JAMES into its HALL OF FAME as 2022 inductees. WILLIAM ORVILLE “LEFTY” FRIZZELL, already a member of … more »
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April 29, 2021
The Grammy Museum Reopens May 21st With Motown Exhibit 'The Sound Of Young America'
On MAY 21st, The GRAMMY MUSEUM reopens with a new exhibit, "MOTOWN: The Sound Of Young AMERICA," presented by CITY NATIONAL BANK. A blend of gospel, blues, and pop, MOTOWN began in DETROIT in the late 1950s and became “The Sound of Young … more »
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December 28, 2020
29 Recordings Added To Grammy Hall Of Fame
The RECORDING ACADEMY® has added 29 recordings to the GRAMMY HALL OF FAME® for 2021. A committee comprising eminent and knowledgeable professionals from all branches of the recording arts recommends outstanding recordings that are over 25 years … more »
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September 15, 2020
Patricia Wilson Aden Named President/CEO Of The Blues Foundation
PATRICIA WILSON ADEN has been tapped as the new President/CEO for THE BLUES FOUNDATION. She brings more than three decades of non-profit management experience to the post, with a specialization in the preservation and celebration of AFRICAN-AMERICAN … more »
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July 6, 2020
Charlie Daniels Dead At 83, Fellow Stars Pay Tribute
ALL ACCESS is saddened to report that Country music legend CHARLIE DANIELS passed away this morning at SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER in HERMITAGE, TN at the age of 83. Doctors determined the cause of death was a hemorrhagic stroke. Funeral arrangements will … more »
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June 15, 2020
KGGO/Des Moines' Andre Mosqueda Dead At 69
CUMULUS MEDIA Classic Rock KGGO (95 KGGO)/DES MOINES, IA OM CHAD TAYLOR reached out with some sad news over the weekend, “It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of our friend and colleague, ANDRÉ MOSQUEDA. ANDRE … 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 »