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August 9, 2023
Robbie Robertson, Lead Guitarist And Chief Songwriter For The Band, Dies At 80
JAIME ROYAL “ROBBIE” ROBERTSON, the CANADIAN singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his work in ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME inductees THE BAND, passed away after a long illness at the age of 80. In a statement, ROBERTSON’s … more »
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June 23, 2023
Music Industry Veteran, Living Legends Foundation Pres. Varnell Johnson Has Died
The LIVING LEGENDS FOUNDATION (LLF) mourns the loss of VARNELL JOHNSON. The music industry veteran Exec./LLF Pres. was 76 years old and passed away on WED (6/21) due to congestive heart failure. He's survived by his wife DARLENE, son VARNELL, … more »
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March 1, 2023
Broadcasters Foundation Of America Names 2023 Leadership Awards Recipients
The BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA has announced the recipients of its 2023 LEADERSHIP AWARDS. The winners, who will be honored at the FOUNDATION's annual breakfast at the WYNN LAS VEGAS during the NAB SHOW APRIL 19th, include: JDA MEDIA Founder … more »
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November 28, 2022
Label, Music Publishing Exec, Martha Stewart Board Member Charles Koppelman Dead At 82
In case you missed an earlier report from over the THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY WEEKEND (NET NEWS 11/25) CHARLES KOPPELMAN, a songwriter, and band member who became one of the music industry’s most powerful executives, building EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING into a … more »
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November 26, 2022
Charles Koppelman, Former Label, Music Publishing Exec, Martha Stewart Board Member, Passes Away At 82
CHARLES KOPPELMAN, a songwriter and band member who became one of the music industry’s most powerful executives, building EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING into a market share leader, died FRIDAY at the age of 82. His daughter, JENNY KOPPELMAN HUTT, … more »
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November 25, 2022
Charles Koppelman, Former Label, Music Publishing Exec, Martha Stewart Board Member, Passes Away At 82
CHARLES KOPPELMAN, a songwriter and band member who became one of the music industry’s most powerful executives, building EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING into a market share leader, died FRIDAY at the age of 82. His daughter, JENNY KOPPELMAN HUTT, … more »
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November 8, 2022
Alabama Co-Founder Jeff Cook Passes At 73
ALABAMA co-founder and COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME member JEFF COOK has died at the age of 73. He passed away peacefully YESTERDAY (11/7) with his family and close friends by his side at his beach home in DESTIN, FL. The multi-award winning guitarist was … more »
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October 4, 2022
Loretta Lynn, ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter’ Turned Country Music Icon, Passes At 90
LORETTA LYNN, one of the classic female Country singers of all time, who ruled the charts in the ‘60s and ‘70s, racking up over 70 hits as a solo artist and duet partner and selling more than 45 million albums worldwide , passed away … more »
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June 28, 2022
Nominees For 2022 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Include Brad Pasley, Shania Twain And More
A dozen pedigreed songwriters comprise this year's contemporary nominees for the NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME (NaSHOF). Nominees in the Contemporary Songwriter/Artists category are: KIRK FRANKLIN, BRAD PAISLEY, PAM TILLIS and SHANIA TWAIN. … more »
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January 12, 2022
Ronnie Spector, The Original ‘Bad Girl Of Rock ‘n’ Roll,’ and Lead Singer For The Ronettes, Passes At 78
VERONICA YVETTE BENNETT, aka RONNIE SPECTOR, who was inducted into the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME in 2007 as a member of THE RONETTES, died after a brief illness at the age of 78 after a brief battle with cancer. The family released a statement: … more »








