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Stanley Brothers Enter Americas Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 09, 2011

Bob Everhart, the president of the National Traditional Country Music Association, is announcing to the world that the Stanley Brothers, who were born in Big Spraddle Creek, are entering America's Old Time Country Music Hall of Fame, located in the Pioneer Music Museum, the largest upper Midwest ins...


Country Tops Sunday Ratings For CBS
by Charlie Piane - April 19, 2010

THE ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS won its time period in viewers and demos, leading CBS to its sixth consecutive Sunday win in all key measures, according to Nielsen preliminary live plus same day ratings for April 18. ...


Nathan Stanley to Receive Best Classic Country CD of the Year at National Old-Time Country & Bluegrass Festival, 8/29
by Lauren Wolman - August 10, 2011

Anyone connected to, or familiar with, 'country' music has probably heard the name Stanley. Probably lots of folks have been exposed to the Stanley name, especially the Stanley Brothers, preservationists of mountain music, or as they liked to call it, 'old timey country.' The brothers are being indu...


46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Broadcast Live From MGM
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2010

Country Music's Party of the Year(R), the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's top talent and the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS...


Harold Allen Plays Live at Arlene's Grocery 9/9
by BWW News Desk - September 09, 2011

Harold Allen and the Bonfire Choir return to Arlene's Grocery in NYC, Friday, September 9th at 8pm. This special performance will be recorded for a live concert album. ...


Nathan Stanley to Receive Best Classic Country CD of the Year at National Old-Time Country & Bluegrass Festival, 8/29
by BWW News Desk - August 29, 2011

Anyone connected to, or familiar with, 'country' music has probably heard the name Stanley. Probably lots of folks have been exposed to the Stanley name, especially the Stanley Brothers, preservationists of mountain music, or as they liked to call it, 'old timey country.' The brothers are being indu...


Carrie Underwood, Steven Tyler to Perform at CMT's Super Bowl CROSSROADS Special, 2/4
by Caryn Robbins - January 20, 2012

CMT CROSSROADS returns as part of the PEPSI SUPER BOWL FAN JAM in Indianapolis as rock legend STEVEN TYLER and country music superstar, CARRIE UNDERWOOD combine their talents for a spectacular night of music. The show will originate from the Pepsi Coliseum at the Indiana State Fair Grounds. The conc...


Beyonce and Brad Paisley to Perform on NBC's Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
by BWW News Desk - July 04, 2011

NBC celebrates the nation's birthday extravaganza with an all-star line-up of performances, including multi-platinum iconic artist Beyoncé and country music superstar Brad Paisley. Hosted by Nick Lachey, from NBC's 'The Sing-Off,' the show will air on Monday, July 4th 9-10 p.m. ET, 8-9 p.m. CT....


Brooks, Cochran Off-camera Winners for 46th Annual Academy of CMAs
by Gabrielle Sierra - March 29, 2011

Today the Academy of Country Music is announcing the winners of awards that will not be televised during the live telecast of the 46th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS....


Rihanna and Jennifer Nettles to Perform at Country Music Awards 4/3
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2011

Pop superstar Rihanna, along with country sensation Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, will give a special performance of Rihanna's latest single, 'California King Bed,' at the first-ever ACM Fan Jam. The performance will air live from the ACM Fan Jam during the 46th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWAR...


Fans Invited to Select Songs for Brooks & Dunn's Performance at 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards
by BWW News Desk - March 24, 2010

Brooks & Dunn, the best-selling duo in the history of country music, will perform one of their hit songs as voted on by their fans on the 45TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, to be broadcast live from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Sunday, April 18 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS...


AMERICAN COUNTRY AWARDS Air For The First Time Ever On Fox 12/6
by Gabrielle Sierra - August 02, 2010

FOX Premieres New Awards Show Honoring Country Music's Best. America to Vote for Their Favorite Nominated Artists...


Photo Coverage: Country Music Awards in Nashville
by Robert Diamond - November 11, 2010

Kid Rock arrives for the 44th Annual Country Music Awards in Nashville, Tennessee on November 10, 2010....


Rihanna and Jennifer Nettles to Perform at Country Music Awards 4/3
by BWW News Desk - April 03, 2011

Pop superstar Rihanna, along with country sensation Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, will give a special performance of Rihanna's latest single, 'California King Bed,' at the first-ever ACM Fan Jam. The performance will air live from the ACM Fan Jam during the 46th ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWAR...


46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Broadcast Live From MGM
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2010

Country Music's Party of the Year(R), the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's top talent and the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS...


Scotty McCreery Joins List of Performers at CMA Awards on CBS 4/1
by Caryn Robbins - March 15, 2012

Academy of Country Music Awards New Artist of the Year nominees Brantley Gilbert, Hunter Hayes and Scotty McCreery will perform at the 2nd Annual ACM Fan Jam and Post-Award Concert, hosted by Zac Brown Band, at the Mandalay Bay Events Center....


Photo Coverage: 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards - Inside
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2010

Photos from the 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards at BMI on November 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...


STAGE TUBE: Behind the Scenes of Kristin Chenoweth's Upcoming Music Video!
by Kelsey Denette - May 23, 2011

Kristin Chenoweth's debut single, 'I Want Somebody (Bitch About)' is a tongue-in-cheek song about finding unconditional love. All of the songs on Chenoweth's new album are very personal and explore her life experiences as a woman. The single will be available for sale on May 31. The music video for ...


Photo Coverage: GRAMMY Salute To Country Music honoring Lynn in Nashville
by Robert Diamond - October 13, 2010

The GRAMMY Salute To Country Music honoring Loretta Lynn in Nashville, Tennessee October 12, 2010. ...


Reba McEntire, Blake Shelton to Host 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards
by Caryn Robbins - January 10, 2012

According to digitalspy.com, country music stars Blake Shelton and Reba McEntire are set to host the 2012 Academy of Country Music Awards. This will be the second year that the musicians will be hosting the awards, which will take place on April 1st at Las Vegas' MGM Grand hotel. ...


CMT Music Awards to Air June 9; Nominations Announced on April 5
by BWW News Desk - March 16, 2010

It is still winter in most of the country, but CMT is looking ahead to the summer and wants fans to mark their calendars for the ninth annual CMT MUSIC AWARDS which will broadcast live from Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Wednesday, June 9, 2010 on CMT and CMT.com. Tickets go on sale Saturday, Apri...


46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Broadcast Live From MGM
by Gabrielle Sierra - December 16, 2010

Country Music's Party of the Year(R), the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, honoring country music's top talent and the industry's hottest emerging talent, will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 3 (8:00-11:00 PM, live ET/delayed PT) on the CBS...


Photo Coverage: 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards - Arrivals
by Robert Diamond - November 10, 2010

Photos from the 58th Annual BMI Country Music Awards at BMI on November 9, 2010 in Nashville, Tennessee. ...


Laura Bell Brings Y'Alternative to Cutting Room 10/2 & 10/18
by BWW News Desk - September 19, 2007

Laura Bell (Legally Blonde) will be bringing her own blend of country music called 'y'alternative' to The Cutting Room located (19 West 24th Street) when she sings from her popular debut album 'Longing for a Place Already Gone.' She will be performing with her band on October 2 at 8PM and October 18...


Blake Shelton Joins Reba McEntire to Host Academy of Country Music Awards, 4/3
by Nicole Rosky - January 12, 2011

One of the 'most versatile of contemporary country singers' (The New York Times) and all-around funnyman, Blake Shelton, will join forces with country music superstar Reba McEntire to host the 46TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS, which will be broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena i...






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