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May 4, 2023
Tom Petty To Receive Honorary Doctorate From The University Of Florida
As of today (5/4) you will now be able to refer to TOM PETTY as “Doctor,” as the UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA will bestow an honorary Doctor of Music degree on the GAINESVILLE, FL native. BRUCE PETTY, the brother of the-late TOM PETTY, will accept … more »
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April 3, 2023
Virginias Associated Press Broadcasters Name Award Winners For 2022
The VIRGINIAS ASSOCIATED PRESS BROADCASTERS handed out their annual awards for 2022 at the organization's luncheon and meeting at THE GREENBRIER in WHITE SUPHUR SPRINGS, WV on SATURDAY (3/1). Among the winners, former MEL WHEELER INC. News-Talk … more »
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March 30, 2023
Wade Bowen, Aaron Watson, Ariel Hutchins Top Texas Regional Radio Music Awards
The 13th annual T3R TEXAS REGIONAL RADIO MUSIC AWARDS were held on MONDAY (3/27) at TEXAS LIVE! in ARLINGTON. Awards were handed out to artists and radio broadcasters from around the country, and ZZ TOP's BILLY GIBBONS was honored with the Living … more »
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March 24, 2023
Nashville's Soundcheck Owner Bob 'Norton' Thompson Dies At 80
NASHVILLE music industry figure BOB "NORTON" THOMPSON died this morning (3/24) at the age of 80 after a brief illness, and several years battling dementia. THOMPSON and his wife, TONI, owned the downtown NASHVILLE rehearsal space SOUNDCHECK, … more »
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February 20, 2023
Country Music Industry Mourns Songwriter/Producer Kyle Jacobs
The Country music industry has been mourning the loss of songwriter/producer KYLE JACOBS, who died by an apparent suicide on FRIDAY at the age of 49 (NET NEWS 2/17). While his wife, Country artist and midday host on SIRIUSXM's THE HIGHWAY channel … more »
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February 17, 2023
Nashville Songwriter/Producer Kyle Jacobs, Kellie Pickler's Husband, Dead Of Apparent Suicide At 49
KELLIE PICKLER's husband, songwriter/producer KYLE JACOBS, was found dead of an apparent suicide at their home in NASHVILLE this afternoon (2/17) at the age of 49. JACOBS, a writer for CURB/WORD MUSIC PUBLISHING, died of an apparent … more »
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February 17, 2023
Olivia Newton-John’s Final Recording and Music Video With Dolly Parton Out Today
OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN’s final recording and music video, a duet of “Jolene” with longtime friend DOLLY PARTON, was released TODAY (2/17). The two entertainment icons came together for the first time to reimagine PARTON's timeless hit … more »
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February 10, 2023
This Week's 'Beyond The 615': Three Ideas To Attract Three Generations Of Listeners
There’s power and benefits in sharing content with wider appeal. Your radio station or show can literally be known for conversations and music that bridge 3 generations, and this week's 'Beyond The 615' column, ALL ACCESS' TODD … more »
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February 9, 2023
Burt Bacharach, Oscar And Grammy-Winning Songwriter, Dies At 94
BURT FREEMAN BACHARACH, a six-time GRAMMY AWARD and three-time OSCAR winner, whose hit songs – many of them with lyrics by his partner, the late HAL DAVID -- were covered by everyone from DIONNE WARWICK, GENE PITNEY, DUSTY SPRINGFIELD, THE … more »
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February 5, 2023
Grammy Awards: Harry Styles, Bonnie Raitt, Lizzo, Samara Joy Take Home Big Prizes, Beyonce Breaks Record
The 65th annual GRAMMY AWARDS, held at LOS ANGELES' CRYPTO.COM ARENA after a year's detour in LAS VEGAS, hosted by TREVOR NOAH, lived up to its own goals of inclusion this year. The RECORDING ACADEMY honored the first SPANISH language artist … more »