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Date of Death: January 01, 1953 (29)

Birth Place: Georgiana, AL, USA

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The McCrary Sisters Return with New Single 'Amazing Grace' on April 30
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Apr 13, 2021


It was originally recorded by the Blind Boys of Alabama, who performed regularly with The Fairfield Four, the legendary quartet of whom that the sister’s father - the Reverend Samuel McCrary co-founded, so it has special meaning for them.

Barn III Dinner Theatre Announces 2021 Season 'Back to (Show) Business'
by Stephi Wild - Apr 2, 2021


Barn III Dinner Theatre and Event Center in Goodfield has announced its 2021 season, 'Back to (Show) Business.'

NJPAC to Present Keb' Mo' Live From City Winery New York City 
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 30, 2021


New Jersey Performing Arts Center presents Keb' Mo' Live From City Winery New York City - a virtual event on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 9:30 p.m., to reserve your screen, please visit Ticket Link. 

Terry McBride Releases 'Live From The Castle' EP
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 23, 2021


In the past few years, he’s also stepped into the solo spotlight, releasing his latest album, Rebels & Angels, in October, and his current single from the album, 'Callin' All Hearts,' is #1 on the Texas Regional Radio Report this week.

Ray Stevens' 'Great Country Ballads' Out Now
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Mar 9, 2021


On the project, Stevens reinvents the classic ballads in his own unique style, but also keeps the integrity of the original track intact.  

Simon Flory Releases 'Haul These Blues Away'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 26, 2021


On Haul These Blues Away, Flory’s sound evokes voices not much heard on radio airwaves, a stew of early country, gospel, and the best of classic Nashville.

Blackberry Smoke Marks 20 Years as a Band With the Release of 'You Hear Georgia'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 24, 2021


Across the album’s ten new songs, Blackberry Smoke continue to embody Georgia’s rich musical legacy as they have for the past two decades, honoring the people, places and sounds of their home state.

BWW Blog: Connecting with My Favorite Artists - Frosty's World #10
by Student Blogger: Laura Frost - Feb 17, 2021


The snow is piling up in Cleveland, so I’m lucky to have a warm dorm room to ignore homework and connect with my favorite artists.

Esther Rose Releases 'Good Time' From Forthcoming Album
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 16, 2021


Today, Wide Open Country highlighted Rose’s third single, “Good Time.” The idea for the song came at the tailend of a 15+ hour solo drive from Wisconsin to New Orleans. She was stopping off in Nashville for a GemsOnVHS shoot, arriving into Music City with her Subaru on the back of a tow truck thanks to mechanical issues.

Justin Moore and Tracy Lawrence Come to the Ford Wyoming Center
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2021


Justin Moore and Tracy Lawrence with special guest Laney Wilson are coming to Casper on the Late Nights & Longnecks Tour at the Ford Wyoming Center on Thursday, April 8, 2021.

Comedian Byron Kennedy Signs With Marathon Talent Agency & Spielberg Entertainment
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Feb 4, 2021


Byron Kennedy successfully transitioned from prosperous careers in radio and the music industry to in-demand comedian, and now he is entrusting his growing ­­­profession to two men credited with bringing arena-scale comedy to country music and the world

Billy Bob's Texas 40th Anniversary Celebration To Include Hank Williams, Jr.
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 27, 2021


Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Billy Bob’s Texas first opened its doors in 1981. Since then visitors have enjoyed live entertainment each month when stars from the present and past grace the stages.

The Imaginaries' Set to Release Debut Album March 26
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 26, 2021


Formed on the open plains of their home state of Oklahoma, husband and wife duo The Imaginaries’ Maggie McClure (piano, keyboard, vocals) and Shane Henry (guitar, vocals) are finally set to release their long-awaited self-titled debut album, The Imaginaries on March 26, 2021 

Esther Rose To Release Enlivened & Reflective Full-Length 'How Many Times'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 26, 2021


Esther Rose’s homespun brand of country music has drawn comparisons to legends like Hank Williams, modern trailblazers like Rilo Kiley, and a host of other luminaries in between, but those who are doing the comparing always make note: she’s got her own thing going on.

Ensemble Theatre Presents Virtual Reading of 20TH CENTURY BLUES
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 22, 2021


Ensemble Theatre Cincinnati (ETC) kicks off the new year with the virtual dramatic reading of the regional premiere drama/comedy 20th Century Blues by Susan Miller, streaming online for two weeks only February 1-14, 2021. Originally scheduled to close the 2019-2020 Season, this production was temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Simon Flory To Release 'Haul These Blues Away'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Jan 22, 2021


Born in rural Indiana shortly after his family moved “west” from southern Virginia to start a livestock feed store, Simon Flory’s music is suffused with the elements of his childhood.

American Blues Kicks Off New Music Series With Zachary Stevenson
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 15, 2021


American Blues Theater, under the continued leadership of Artistic Director Gwendolyn Whiteside, announces the first-ever event in the new music series, “The Garage.” 

Sessions Presents An Evening With Country Music Superstar Dallas Smith And Friends
by Sarah Jae Leiber - Dec 22, 2020


Sessions is excited to announce a special livestream performance by Country Music Superstar Dallas Smith & friends featuring Josh Ramsay, Jojo Mason, Shaw, Austin and Kristin Carter on January 30 at 6 PM PST / 9 PM EST.

Country Music Hall Of Fame Member Charley Pride Dies At 86
by Stephi Wild - Dec 12, 2020


Charley Pride, one of Country Music's most legendary hitmakers who treated the world to such classic hits as “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” and “Just Between You and Me,” passed away today, December 12, 2020. He was 86.  

Virtual Theatre This Weekend: December 12-13- with James Monroe Iglehart, and More!
by Nicole Rosky - Dec 12, 2020


Broadway might be dark, but that doesn't mean that theatre isn't happening everywhere! Below, check out where you can get your daily fix of Broadway this weekend, December 12-13, 2020.

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