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May 1, 2023
Grand Ole Opry Opens New Exhibition 'Famous Friends'
The GRAND OLE OPRY has opened a new exhibition, FAMOUS FRIENDS, featuring items from celebrities who have visited and performed on the OPRY stage over the years. Installed at the ACUFF HOUSE, near NASHVILLE's OPRY HOUSE, the collection displays a … more »
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April 21, 2023
KYGO/Denver APD/PM Driver Shawn Patrick To Make Grand Ole Opry Debut As An Announcer
BONNEVILLE Country KYGO/DENVER APD/PM driver SHAWN PATRICK will make his GRAND OLE OPRY debut TOMORROW (4/22) as a guest announcer. His lifelong dream of being on the OPRY stage came about when Country artist CHANCEY WILLIAMS was invited to perform, and … more »
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April 18, 2023
iHeartMedia's WGAR and WMMS/Cleveland Announce The Return Of 'Country Jam' and 'Buzzard Fest'
iHEARTMEDIA's Country WGAR and sister Rocker WMMS/CLEVELAND are teaming up with ELEVATION FESTIVALS to bring "Victory Live," a new two-day music festival, to CLEVELAND. Set for AUGUST 4-5 at VICTORY PARK OHIO in NORTH RIDGEVILLE, FRIDAY … more »
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April 13, 2023
HARDY, Lainey Wilson Top ACM Awards Nominees
HARDY and LAINEY WILSON top the nominations for the 58th ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, revealed this morning (4/13). HARDY earned seven nominations, and WILSON six, followed by KANE BROWN, LUKE COMBS, MIRANDA LAMBERT and COLE SWINDELL with five each. … more »
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April 4, 2023
Country Music Hall Of Fame And Museum To Feature Musician Brent Mason In Nashville Cats Series
The COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM will feature guitarist BRENT MASON in the next installment of its in-depth interview series, NASHVILLE CATS. The ongoing series highlights musicians and session singers who have played important roles in support … 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
Alliance For Women In Media Announces 48th Annual Gracie Awards Winners
The ALLIANCE FOR WOMEN IN MEDIA (AWMF) has announced the 48th Annual GRACIE AWARD winners. The event will celebrate these honorees at a gala on MAY 23rd at the BEVERLY WILSHIRE in BEVERLY HILLS, CA. Local and student award winners will be honored at the … more »
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March 23, 2023
Sony Music Nashville Shuttering Arista Nashville Imprint
SONY MUSIC NASHVILLE has shuttered ARISTA NASHVILLE, one of its three Country imprints, according to multiple media reports. The move leaves SONY MUSIC NASHVILLE with just two imprints, COLUMBIA NASHVILLE and RCA RECORDS NASHVILLE, down from a onetime … more »
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March 23, 2023
Drew Erwin Inks Publishing Deal With Warner Chappell Music And Southern Pacific Music
WARNER CHAPPELL MUSIC and SOUTHERN PACIFIC MUSIC have jointly signed artist DREW ERWIN to a global publishing deal. The NASHVILLE-based MEMPHIS native has an extensive history in live performance and production, managing front-of-house and production for … more »
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March 21, 2023
Jackson Dean, Nate Smith, Megan Moroney And More Added As CMT Music Awards Performers
The CMT MUSIC AWARDS revealed the list of rising Country artists who will perform on its RAM TRUCKS Side Stage during the show, set for APRIL 2nd at the MOODY CENTER in AUSTIN, TX. Taking the stage will be AVERY ANNA, CHAPEL HART, JACKSON DEAN, LILY … more »