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Elizabeth Cook: Country Music Unfit for the Opry

utne.com There are two Elizabeth Cooks. There’s the one who performs on the Grand Ole Opry, as she has for more than a decade, singing the straight-up country songs that make up the canon of that venerable establishment. … view details

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Star-studded lineup for Brooks & Dunn special

news.yahoo.com Brooks & Dunn have landed a star-studded lineup for their "Last Rodeo" concert special to be filmed following the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas. The duo has landed Kenny Chesney, … view details

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Melissa Etheridge & Rob Thomas Will Sing For Water

pollstar.com Teddy Roosevelt once said, "Do what you can, with what you have, where you are." To help combat the global water crisis, supporters are encouraged to run and walk a series of 6 km races as part of next … view details , ,

Underwood flying high as "Play On Tour" starts

news.yahoo.com After selling more than a million tickets to her last concert tour, Carrie Underwood is aiming higher this time. Really high. She plans to fly over the audience, for starters. "We're kind of going for … view details ,

Percy Sledge among new names in Alabama music hall

news.yahoo.com Entertainers lined up for the Alabama Music Hall of Fame induction ceremony March 25 in Montgomery include Percy Sledge and the Blind Boys of Alabama. Executive director David Johnson says those performing and … view details

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Lady Antebellum Returns to No. 1 On Billboard 200

billboard.com Lady Antebellum's "Need You Now" returns to No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, bumping Sade's "Soldier of Love" down to No. 2, while six albums debut in the top 10 of the tally, the most … view details ,

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Willie Nelson announces UK gigs and ticket details

nme.com Willie Nelson has announced details of two UK gigs for June. The country singer will headline the Manchester Apollo on June 10 then the London HMV Hammersmith Apollo on June 11. Nelson is also set to play the … view details ,

Review: Gary Allan reveals pain on new CD

news.yahoo.com Gary Allan, "Get Off on the Pain" (MCA Nashville) Many modern Nashville artists cop the macho swagger of the outlaw movement of country music's past, but few remember how artists like Waylon Jennings … view details

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Paisley OK After On-Stage Tumble At SC Concert

billboard.com Brad Paisley is recovering after he tripped on stage and took a tumble during a concert in South Carolina. Spokeswoman Darlene Bieber said in a news release that the country star was singing his encore finale … view details

Bingham, Burnett, Giacchino Win Oscars

billboard.com "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" by Ryan Bingham and T-Bone Burnett from the movie "Crazy Heart" was named best original song and Michael Giacchino won for best original score for " … view details , ,