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August 28, 2018
Nominees Announced For 2018 'CMA Broadcast Awards'
The COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION (CMA) announced the 2018 "CMA BROADCAST AWARDS" finalists in conjunction with the "52ND ANNUAL CMA AWARDS" this morning (8/28). They are as follows: CMA BROADCAST PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR National: … more »
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January 3, 2018
Muscle Shoals Producer Rick Hall Passes
Renown record producer and FAME studio owner/publisher RICK HALL died TUESDAY (1/2) morning at the age of 85, ROLLING STONE reports. Dubbed the "Father of Muscle Shoals Music," HALL had been in declining health in recent months. HALL's … more »
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May 22, 2017
Drake Takes Home A Record Setting Number Of Billboard Music Awards
DRAKE had a record breaking night at THE BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS -- surpassing ADELE’s record -- picking up 13 awards. THE GUARDIAN reports, "The Canadian rapper, who walked into the show SUNDAY with 22 nominations, won top artist, top male … more »
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January 6, 2017
PD Jay Hicks Exits WGPR (107.5)/Detroit
RADIO ONE/DETROIT has parted ways with Urban WGPR (107.5) PD JAY HICKS. There is no word yet on the future plans for the position. HICKS told ALL ACCESS, "I want to personally thank JAY STEVENS and Market Manager KATHY STINEHOUR for … more »
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December 12, 2016
Bob Krasnow, Former Head Of Elektra, Blue Thumb, Passes At 81
ROBERT A. "BOB" KRASNOW, a veteran record executive and co-founder of the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME, died last night at the age of 81. KRASNOW was credited as bringing ELEKTRA RECORDS back to prominence after taking over as Chairman in … more »
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August 31, 2016
CMA Broadcast Award Nominees Revealed
With an assist from ARISTA NASHVILLE/RCA RECORDS' CAM, who personally recorded videos for each finalist, the COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION (CMA) TODAY (8/31) announced the 2016 "CMA BROADCAST AWARDS" finalists in conjunction with the "50TH … more »
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March 30, 2016
SiriusXM Comedy Greats To Air Uncut Version Of Bill Hicks' 'Rant In E-Minor'
SIRIUSXM COMEDY GREATS channel will air the entire performance that resulted in the late BILL HICKS' influential comedy album "RANT IN E-MINOR" on FRIDAY (4/1) at 3p (ET). The broadcast, "RANT IN E-MINOR: VARIATIONS," … more »
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February 9, 2016
San Francisco 'Folk Swing' Troubadour Dan Hicks Dies At 74
DAN HICKS, a singer, songwriter and bandleader who countered the '60s psychedelia of SAN FRANCISCO with his own vintage, old-time sound, died SATURDAY (FEBRUARY 6th) at his home in MILL VALLEY, CA, at 74 from liver cancer. HICKS began performing with … more »
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December 15, 2015
Dave Raymond Joins Texas Rangers Announcing Crew
The TEXAS RANGERS have officially added DAVE RAYMOND to its broadcast team for the 2016 season. RAYMOND, the former HOUSTON ASTROS announcer and MLB.COM "MLB.COM FULL COUNT" and "HOT STOVE LEAGUE" studio host and play-by-play … more »
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November 16, 2015
Dixie Chicks To Set Out On U.S. Tour In 2016
Country trio the DIXIE CHICKS will embark on their first U.S. tour in years beginning WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1st, 2016. Rumors first began swirling about a possible CHICKS tour earlier this SUMMER as lead singer NATALIE MAINES took to TWITTER saying, … more »