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Date of Death: January 01, 1953 (29)

Birth Place: Georgiana, AL, USA

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Trace Adkins Takes Ole Opry Tradition on USO Tour to Middle East and Europe
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 17, 2015


Grammy-nominated megastar Trace Adkins is celebrating the Grand Ole Opry's 90th anniversary and its rich history with the USO throughout his ten-day, three-country, troop-filled trip abroad.

Reba, Hank Williams Jr, & More Kick Off Opening of Florida's New Outdoor Theme Park
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 14, 2015


The stars are aligning over SW Florida as some of the biggest names in country music roll into the entertainment grounds at one of the biggest outdoor theme parks in the nation.

NRA Country to Offer Free Concerts in Downtown Nashville
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 13, 2015


NRA Country and Country Music took center stage on the streets of downtown Nashville over the weekend as tens of thousands of fans were treated to over 25 hours of free concerts from more than 30 favorite country music acts!

Rascal Flatts, Sammy Hagar to Headline 2nd Annual OKCFEST This June
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 9, 2015


OKCFEST, an outdoor music festival in downtown OKC, today announced the lineup for its second annual event from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27. The lineup was unveiled at a VIP event on Wednesday night at Vast.

Sony/ATV Appoints Mark Abramowitz Manager, A&R and Creative
by Caryn Robbins - Apr 9, 2015


Sony/ATV Music Publishing has adopted a pioneering approach among major music publishers by installing an A&R executive to work in Nashville and specialize in non-country music.

Reality TV Hits the Stage in DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL, Beginning Tonight in Las Vegas
by BWW News Desk - Apr 8, 2015


Based on the best-selling book The Duck Commander Family by Willie and Korie Robertson, preview performances for DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL begins tonight, April 8. The production makes its world premiere at the Crown Theater inside Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on April 15. The talented cast features Broadway veterans and Las Vegas locals who will join the company in celebration of the Robertson family's rags-to- riches story.

Waylon Jennings Tribute TRUCK STOP TROUBADOURS Coming to Warner Theatre
by Tyler Peterson - Apr 6, 2015


The Warner Theatre is proud to present the Truck Stop Troubadours: A Tribute to Waylon Jennings & His Outlaw Friends, in the Nancy Marine Studio Theatre on Saturday, June 27th at 8 pm.

NRA Country & Country Music Take Center Stage in Nashville
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2015


NRA Country and country music will be front-and-center on the streets of downtown Nashville next week, with free outdoor concerts set for Thursday, April 9 through Sunday, April 12.

B.J. Thomas Performs This Weekend at Suncoast Showroom
by BWW News Desk - Mar 28, 2015


A true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits helped to shape a generation, B.J. Thomas will perform at the Suncoast Showroom this weekend, March 28 and 29.

Broadway Veterans Among Cast of Las Vegas' DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 19, 2015


?After a nationwide search, full casting for the highly anticipated production, DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL, is now available.

Geva's Fielding Nextstage Studio Series Continues with A BODY OF WATER, Now thru 4/5
by BWW News Desk - Mar 19, 2015


Geva Theatre Center's 2015 Fielding Studio Series continues with A Body of Water by Lee Blessing. This production comes to Geva from The Kitchen Theatre Company in Ithaca and is directed by Michele Minnick. The production begins performances tonight, March 19 and runs in the Fielding Nextstage through April 5.

Country Singer Moe Bandy Signs with Battle Artist Agency
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 16, 2015


Today, the singer announces a new booking agreement with Battle Artist Agency

Live From Nashville Bringing Music City to the State Theatre, 4/12
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 12, 2015


America has long had a love affair with Country music, Country singers, Country musicians and Nashville! Direct from Music City, Live >From Nashville brings 'America's Music' to the State Theatre on Sunday, April 12th.

Sony/ATV Extends Worldwide Agreement with Kasabian
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 12, 2015


Sony/ATV Music Publishing has today announced it has extended its long-term worldwide deal with British rock band Kasabian and their principal songwriter Sergio Pizzorno.

6-Disc Collector's Set THE BEST OF THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW Coming to DVD 5/12
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 11, 2015


This May, StarVista Entertainment/Time Life will bring home audiences front row seats for THE BEST OF THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW

DMT to Present HANK WILLIAMS: LOST HIGHWAY
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 11, 2015


The Douglas Morrisson Theatre has announced the fourth show in our 2014-2015 Journeys Season, HANK WILLIAMS: Lost Highway, The Music and Legend of Hank Williams by Randal Myler and Mark Harelik.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Anna Chlumsky Will Host 2015 Lucille Lortel Awards; Terrence McNally, Jeanine Tesori & More to be Honored
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 5, 2015


The Off-Broadway League has announced details for the 2015 Lucille Lortel Awards, which will celebrate 30 years of recognizing Outstanding Achievement Off-Broadway. The 30th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards will be handed out on Sunday, May 10, 2015 at the NYU Skirball Center, beginning at 7:00 PM EST. The program will be co-hosted by Emmy Award Nominees Jesse Tyler Ferguson ("Modern Family") and Anna Chlumsky ("Veep," Broadway's upcoming "Living on Love").

Totem Pole Playhouse's 2015 Season to Include THE NERD, GREASE & More
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 4, 2015


Totem Pole Playhouse, America's beloved summer theatre located in Caledonia State Park between Gettysburg and Chambersburg, PA, has announced a slate of two large cast Broadway musicals, an acclaimed one-man show from PBS, the return of a beloved farce, and the World Premiere of a tribute concert featuring the music of Hank Williams, Sr. and Patsy Cline as part of the playhouse's 65th summer season of continuous operation. For the third year in a row, the Franklin County Visitor's Bureau acts as the season's sponsor.

SONY/ATV Music Publishing Names Rick Krim Co-President, U.S.
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 2, 2015


Sony/ATV Music Publishing, the world's leading music publisher, has appointed Rick Krim as Co-President, U.S., a role in which he will lead the company's A&R operations in Los Angeles.

Mimi Bessette, Jesse Lenat & More to Lead DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL in Las Vegas; Full Cast Set!
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 2, 2015


After a nationwide search, full casting for the highly anticipated production, DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL, is now available. Based on the best-selling book The Duck Commander Family by Willie and Korie Robertson, preview performances for DUCK COMMANDER MUSICAL will begin April 8. The production will make its world premiere at the Crown Theater inside Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino on April 15. The talented cast features Broadway veterans and Las Vegas locals who will join the company in celebration of the Robertson family's rags-to- riches story.

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