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January 5, 2012
2011 Inductees At The Hit Parade Hall of Fame Named
Representing popular music from multiple genre’s, the 2011 inductees at THE HIT PARADE HALL OF FAME are HARRY BELAFONTE, THE CREWCUTS, THE DOOBIE BROTHERS, DUANE EDDY, PERCY FAITH, FERRANTE & TEICHER, AL GREEN, TONY ORLANDO & DAWN, THE … more »
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May 2, 2011
Country Artists Team With Iroquois Steeplechase For Fundraiser
LITTLE BIG TOWN, RODNEY ATKINS, HEIDI NEWFIELD, DARIUS RUCKER and JOSH TURNER are teaming with the IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE for a fundraiser, which will benefit MONROE CARELL JR. CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL at VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY. They have painted … more »
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April 7, 2011
Nashville Radio Star Coyote McCloud Dies
Condolences to family and friends of longtime NASHVILLE radio star COYOTE MCCLOUD, who died of cirrhosis of the liver WEDNESDAY at his houseboat on PERCY PRIEST LAKE in NASHVILLE at 68, according to THE TENNESSEAN. After stints at WGOW-A/CHATTANOOGA, … more »
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November 18, 2010
Sen. Rockefeller Draws Criticism For Comments On Eliminating MSNBC, Fox News
Sen. JAY ROCKEFELLER's comment that he would like to see the government eliminate MSNBC and FOX NEWS has drawn criticism from several quarters. ROCKEFELLER (D-WV) told a Cable and Broadcast subcommittee hearing, "There's a little bug inside of me … more »
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August 2, 2010
Mitch Miller Dies At 99
MITCH MILLER, the MERCURY and COLUMBIA RECORDS A&R head who became a household word as the host of NBC's "SING ALONG WITH MITCH," died SATURDAY in NEW YORK after a short illness at 99. MILLER was with the CBS Orchestra in the 1930's … more »
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June 21, 2010
Scott Muni, Three Others Inducted Into NYSBA Hall Of Fame
The NEW YORK STATE BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION (NYSBA) has announced its 2010 Hall of Fame inductees. They include renown radio personality SCOTT MUNI, veteran radio broadcaster JIM ROSELLE, film critic and entertainment reporter DAN DINICOLA, political and … more »
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May 20, 2010
Porter Wagoner Memorial Fishing Tournament To Be Held June 8th
The 3rd Annual PORTER WAGONER MEMORIAL ARTISTS & ANGLERS FISHING TOURNAMENT will be held TUESDAY, JUNE 8th at NASHVILLE’s J. PERCY PRIEST LAKE. Country artists like BOBBY BARE, MEL TILLIS, ASH BOWERS, JEFF COOK, EASTON CORBIN, ANDY GRIGGS, WADE … more »
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March 22, 2010
NABOB Dinner Celebrated With Special Tributes
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATON OF BLACK OWNED BROADCASTERS (NABOB) held its 26th Annual Communications Awards Dinner in the ballroom of the OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL in WASHINGTON D.C. FRIDAY (3/19). GRAMMY Award winning singer MAXWELL received the … more »
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February 26, 2010
NABOB Spring Awards Dinner Set
THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BLACK OWNED BROADCASTERS (NABOB) will hold its 26th Annual Communications Awards Dinner FRIDAY, MARCH 19th at the OMNI SHOREHAM HOTEL in WASHINGTON D.C. This year’s honorees include singer MAXWELL, legendary songwriters … more »
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January 5, 2010
Dierks Takes A Swim To Kick Off 2010
While most people in MUSIC CITY stuck to the confines of their warm homes on NEW YEAR'S DAY, CAPITOL/NASHVILLE artist DIERKS BENTLEY rang in the new year by taking a frigid dip in NASHVILLE's PERCY PRIEST LAKE. DIERKS and his … more »