The funeral of Country music legend Mel Tillis took place yesterday, prompting country fans around the world to think on his exceptional music and outstanding talent. The man whose legacy graces the Country Music Hall of Fame was laid to rest in Clarksville with hundreds of friends and fans attending to say goodbye and pay […]
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Peter Knight’s Gigspanner THE WIFE OF URBAN LAW Independent ***** Outstanding boundary-pushing folk music Peter Knight was for many years the fiddle player in the legendary Steeleye Span, the band that, together with Fairport Convention, effectively invented and defined folk rock. Nigh on half a century later he’s doing it again with his trio Gigspanner,
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The Fourth annual Mankato Opry Christmas Show has taken place at the Kato Ballroom. Based on the Grand Ole Opry shows in Nashville, the event includes festive music. KeyC News reports the CEO of the Mankato Opry Shows, Howard Mock, as saying:”This has been a great experience not only for professionals…but a lot of the
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Trace Adkins visited Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. yesterday to deliver a version of the National Anthem before the New England Patriots went head-to-head with the Miami Dolphins. Every year the NFL and its 30+ teams come together to support members of the military as part of the NFL’s Salute to Service. Adkins has long
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Country Music’s biggest stars will come together to celebrate the holidays during the eighth annual “CMA Country Christmas,” airing Monday, Nov. 27 (8-10 PM/ET) on the ABC Television Network. Hosted by iconic entertainer Reba McEntire, the two-hour special features spectacular performances from Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House by Kelsea Ballerini, Luke Bryan, CB30, Dan +
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Performing on floats in the 91st annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day in New York City were a host of country stars, with Kelsea Ballerini headlining the CBS broadcast of the event. Previous country acts who have taken part in the annual parade include Brett Eldredge, Maddie & Tae, Easton Corbin, Miranda Lambert, Trace Adkins, Rodney Atkins,
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Kate Rusby ANGELS & MEN Pure Records ***1/2 Subtle and delicate tones that warm the heart This Christmas album marks Kate Rusby’s 25 years in the business. It’s no wonder the artist has had such a lengthy career, owing to her gentle tone of voice and emotive delivery. ‘See Amid The Winter Snow’ is my
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The country music institution The Grand Ole Opry is opening a restaurant and concert space in Times Square, according to the New York Times. Opry City Stage is a four-story facility, with a shop on the lower floor and restaurants facing performance spaces on the second and fourth floors. Opry memorabilia, such as unseen photographs,
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An attempt by Ellen DeGeneres to spook adored country artist Garth Brooks backfired horribly, after a production crew member fell to the floor after leaping from a box – while Brooks was left calm after the prank. Ellen frequently likes to play tricks on her celebrity guests, but on this occasion Brooks had the last
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Forbes magazine has ranked Dolly Parton as the highest-paid woman in country music for 2017. The financial magazine has released its yearly the highest-earning female performers list, which takes into account music from across all genres. The 71-year-old icon lands at No. 6 earning a reported $37 million during the period for the 2017. According
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