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The Wood Brothers to release LIVE AT THE BARN January 13

In a career chock full of highlights, The Wood Brothers hold a special place in their hearts for their performances at Levon Helm’s legendary Midnight Ramble. As repeat special guests at Helm’s famed Woodstock barn, the trio—guitarist Oliver Wood, bassist Chris Wood, and drummer Jano Rix—developed a cherished friendship with the late icon that transcended simple musical collaboration and left an indelible …

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Zac Brown To Receive CRS 2017 Artist Humanitarian Award

The Country Radio Broadcasters have announced Zac Brown as the recipient of the CRS 2017 Artist Humanitarian Award and former Chairman and CEO of Greater Media, Peter Smyth, as the recipient of the CRS 2017 Tom Rivers Humanitarian Award, to be presented during Country Radio Seminar 2017; following the Opening Ceremonies on Wednesday, February 22nd, 3:30-4:00 p.m. The CRB Artist Humanitarian Award was …

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Kiefer Sutherland to appear on GAC's Top 20 countdown this weekend

You’ve seen him in the hit ABC series “Designated Survivor,” but Kiefer Sutherland continues to pursue his musical passion as he opens up on Great American Country’s Top 20 Countdown about his critically-acclaimed debut album DOWN IN A HOLE. Sutherland sits down for an intimate discussion with host Suzanne Alexander about the inspiration behind DOWN IN …

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Debut album by The Ferdy Mayne released March 24

The story of Shane O’Malley Firek, the single constant member of The Ferdy Mayne, is one of journeys – physical, spiritual, and a combination of the two. “I was going through massive change when I was writing this material,” Firek explains of his self-titled debut album, out March 24th via Greater Peaks Records. “Before my sobriety, I was completely insane, in and …

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Caroline Spence To Release New Album on March 3

While Caroline Spence may not look like one of the road-hardened troubadours of America’s past, the latest record from the young songwriter from Charlottesville, Virginia proves she is every bit as serious. Her highly-anticipated sophomore album, Spades & Roses, is due out on March 3, 2017. It’s is a rare but unmistakable authenticity and emotional resonance that can’t be faked, …

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Whitney Rose to release new EP SOUTH TEXAS SUITE January 27

Award-winning Canadian singer-songwriter Whitney Rose has announced the release of new EP South Texas Suite on January 27th 2017, plus a UK tour including headlining London’s Green Note on May 27th. The six song EP follows Rose’s 2015 critically acclaimed record Heartbreaker of the Year, produced by Raul Malo of the Mavericks; which was awarded …

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Charley Pride honoured with the Recording Academy's 2017 Lifetime Achievement award

The Recording Academy will honor three-time GRAMMY® award-winning country music icon Charley Pride with its 2017 Lifetime Achievement Award.Three-time GRAMMY winner Charley Pride taught himself to play guitar in his early teens, but he dreamed of becoming a professional baseball player. After playing in the Negro American League, he was signed by RCA Victor and …

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Reba McEntire to release new album February 3, ahead of C2C show in March

Country superstar Reba McEntire, who makes a welcome return to these shores to headline the C2C music festival in March in London, Glasgow and Dublin, releases a new studio album SING IT NOW: SONGS OF FAITH & HOPE on February 3, 2017 via Big Machine/Universal.  In an illustrious career that has elicited 35 No.1 singles and over 56 million albums …

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Dolly Parton's My People fund serves nearly 900 families in first distribution

In a little more than two weeks after the wildfires that spread across Dolly Parton’s home area of Sevier County, Tennessee, Parton and the Dollywood Foundation launched the distribution of assistance from the My People Fund. During the four day cash distribution, 884 families received their initial support payments. “It’s a blessing during this holiday …

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Ronnie McDowell spreads holiday cheer to children in his hometown of Portland, Tenn

2017 will mark 40 years of country music legend Ronnie McDowell making music that impacts the lives of others. For 38 of those, he has also been changing the lives of children in need from his hometown of Portland, Tenn. with a special Christmas shopping trip they will remember for years to come. This week McDowell …

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