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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 7, 2022
Grammy-Winning Country Singer Jody Miller Dead At 80
GRAMMY-winning recording artist JODY MILLER passed away YESTERDAY (10/6) at her home in BLANCHARD, OK, from complications related to Parkinson's disease at the age of 80. MILLER first signed to CAPITOL RECORDS as a Folk artist in 1962, landing … more »
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October 4, 2022
Country Music Industry Mourns Its ‘Queen,’ Loretta Lynn
The Country music industry is reeling over this morning’s (10/4) death of legend LORETTA LYNN, 90, with both fellow artists and industry executives paying their respects. JOE BONSALL of THE OAK RIDGE BOYS said, “GREAT BRITAIN lost their … more »
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September 26, 2022
Lori Lizarraga Named Co-Host Of NPR's 'Code Switch'
NPR's CODE SWITCH is adding another new co-host for "CODE SWITCH," veteran television news reporter LORI LIZARRAGA. The PHILADELPHIA-based freelance journalist, a former reporter at TEGNA NBC affiliate KUSA-TV (9NEWS)/DENVER and NEXSTAR NBC … more »
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September 13, 2022
Nine To Be Inducted Into Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall Of Fame
Radio is well represented as the MASSACHUSETTS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION will induct nine broadcasters into its Hall of Fame. Radio members to be enshrined include MIKE BAXENDALE and JOHN O'BRIEN, who partnered together for over 20 years as "BAX … more »
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August 16, 2022
Warner Recorded Music & Lee Daniels Music Team For Joint Venture
WARNER RECORDED MUSIC announced a global joint venture with LEE DANIELS MUSIC that will cover recorded music projects, including soundtracks, as well as artist signings. DANIELS was behind the award-winning films "PRECIOUS," "THE … more »
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August 9, 2022
SiriusXM Launching Brandi Carlile's 'Somewhere Over The Radio'
SIRIUSXM will launch "BRANDI CARLILE’s Somewhere Over the Radio” on SIRIUSXM’s The Spectrum (ch. 28) TOMORROW (8/10). Hosted by six-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter and producer CARLILE, the monthly show will focus on … 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 18, 2022
Danger Mouse Signs With Sony Music Publishing U.K.
DANGER MOUSE has signed a worldwide publishing deal with SONY MUSIC PUBLISHING U.K. The songwriter/performer/producer, a/k/a BRIAN BURTON, has six GRAMMY awards, 24 nominations, and a GOLDEN GLOBE award; he recently revived BROKEN BELLS with THE … more »
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July 1, 2022
New Country Radio Hall of Fame Class Inducted In Nashville
Eight broadcasters and two prominent industry figures were honored last night (6/30) during COUNTRY RADIO BROADCASTERS (CRB's) COUNTRY RADIO HALL OF FAME ceremony at the VIRGIN HOTEL in NASHVILLE. The Class of 2022 includes two off-air radio … more »