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MUSIC NEWS
This page is updated often with news releases from the world of music.
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through November 30, 2008
- Songwriter sessions, autograph signings and more. Read more.
- Nicole Kidman and Hugh Jackman to Present an Award on "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards"
- The show airs live from Music City Wednesday, November 12. Read more.
- Performers and Presenters Announced for "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards"
- Linuep includes Darius Rucker, Vince Gill, Julianne Hough and more. Read more.
- CMT Announces "Nashville Celebrates Country" Events and Activities Leading Up to the 2008 CMA Awards
- Events run November 9-12. Read more.
- The Sowing Circle 2nd Anniversary Bash & Benefit at the Rack Room and Blue Bar
- Event happens Thursday, November 20. Read more.
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through November 23, 2008
- Interviews, songwriter sessions and more. Read more.
- CMT Crossroads: Def Leppard and Taylor Swift
- Show premieres Friday, November 7 on CMT. Read more.
- Music City Community Chorus to Honor Wallace Rasmussen with Holiday Concert
- The free concert takes place December 9 at Scarritt-Bennett Wightman Chapel. Read more.
- Miley & Billy Ray Cyrus to Present an Award on " The 42nd Annual CMA Awards"
- The event takes place at Nashville's Sommet Center Wednesday, November 12. Read more.
- Kevin Costner and Modern West to Make Grand Ole Opry Debut
- Oscar winner to be joined by Josh Turner, Randy Travis and more. Read more.
- Music City Walk of Fame Presented By Gibson Guitar Announces Inductees
- Inductees include Randy Travis, Little Richard, Jo Walker-Meador, Trace Adkins, Elvis Presley, Michael McDonald and Martina McBride. Read more.
- Reese Witherspoon Will Be A Presenter at "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards"
- Rodney Atkins and Kellie Pickler will perform. Read more.more.
- Craig Morgan Inducted as Newest Member of Grand Ole Opry by Opry Member John Conlee
- Morgan was inducted Saturday, October 25. Read more.
- Air Dates and Show Times Announced for the 14th Annual Inspirational Country Music Award Show
- The show will reach over 500 million people in more than 170 nations worldwide. Read more.
- Rolling Stones Keith Richards to Make Guest Appearance at Second Annual Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum Award Show
- The event takes place October 28 and tickets are still available. Read more.
- Lynyrd Skynyrd on New Year's Eve in Nashville
- Lynyrd Skynyrd, Trace Adkins and .38 Special play the Sommet. Read more.
- Additional Performers Announced for "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards"
- Trace Adkins, Kid Rock, Lady Antebellum and The Wailers join the lineup. Read more.
- Songwriter Dean Dillon to be Honored as Next Poet and Prophet at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Series begins November 1. Read more.
- Nashville Cats the Jordanaires to be Saluted October 25 at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Event is included with museum admission and free to museum members. Read more.
- Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood To Host And Perform On "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" Nov. 12 Live From Nashville On ABC Television Network
- Tickets are now on sale. Read more.
- First Round of Performers Announced for "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards"
- Brooks & Dunn, Kenny Chesney, Alan Jackson, George Strait, Taylor Swift and more set to perform. Read more.
- Little Jimmy Dickens 60th Opry Anniversary Signature Show Set For November 1
- Opry members Trace Adkins, George Jones and Brad Paisley among those scheduled to appear. Read more.
- Tickets Are Going Fast for Carriage House Music Series Featuring Two-Time BMI Songwriter of the Year, Jeffrey Steele
- Tickets are now available online for October 15 performance. Read more.
- Live Like a Celebrity in Country Music Star Sara Evans' Suite
- Stay in the Design Star-designed suite at Gaylord Opryland and enter to win the Sara Evans Sweet Opry Sweepstakes. Read more.
- Two New Spotlight Exhibits, Johnny Cash: Main in Black and Gene Watson: Fourteen Carat Voice, To Open at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum This Autumn
- Both exhibits will run through Spring 2009. Read more.
- October is Opry Month
- The Opry celebrates its 83rd birthday in October. Read more.
- Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters in Nashville During AMA Week
- The group will perform at Cannery Ballroom and Grimey's September 19. Read more.
- Kenny Chesney Leads Finalists with Seven Nominations for "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards," Country Music's Biggest Night
- The awards show will broadcast live from Music City on November 12. Read more.
- Singer-Songwriter Holly Williams to Visit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 4 for Interview, Performance
- Granddaughter of Hank Williams and daughter of Hank Williams Jr. Holly is an accomplished singer-songwriter. Read more.
- Songwriter Jeffrey Steele to be Honored as Next Poet and Prophet at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- Steele is the latest subject of the quarterly programming series Poets and Prophets. Read more.
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Americana Music Association and Nashville Public Television Join Forces to Present Packed Lineup of Special Programs During the 2008 Americana Music Festival and Conference
- Events include concerts, CD signings and more. Read more
- TPAC Presents "An Evening with Randy Newman," October 14 in Jackson Hall
- Award-winning singer, songwriter and film composer performs for one night only. Read more.
- Jeffrey Steele, "Hitman of Music Row," Headlines Carriage House Music Series on October 15, 2008
- The fifth installment of the series will benefit Historic Belle Meade Plantation. Read more.
- Best in Bluegrass to Take the Stage for Bill Monroe Bluegrass Celebration September 30
- The Del McCoury Band, The Grascals, James Monroe and more will perform. Read more.
- 2008 CMA Awards Tickets Go On Sale Sept. 19
- The event takes place November 12 at Music City's Sommet Center. Read more.
- CMT.com and Comcast Host Music City Madness Auditions on Aug. 27th in Nashville
- The talent competition is searching for the next big singer/songwriter. Read more.
- Next Big Nashville Announces Artist Lineup for Music Festival and Conference September 10-14, 2008
- More than 150 artists are already confirmed with over 50 more to be announced in the coming weeks. Read more.
- Belmont University and CMT One Country Team Up to Host 'Your Voice Your Choice' Concert Event
- The event will offer free food, voter registration and outdoor performances. Read more.
- ABC's "Good Morning America" and CMT's "CMT Insider" to Air CMA Awards Nominations Live From New York City and Nashville Wednesday, Sept. 10
- Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift will announce finalists on "Good Morning America." Read more.
- 2008 Americana Music Festival Artists Announced
- Five showcases are held at downtown venues September 17-20. Read more.
- Grand Ole Opry to Add Thursday Night Opry Country Classics Show to its Line-Up of Shows in 2009
- The show will shine spotlight on the classic country songs that have defined country music for generations. Read more.
- ABC Invites You to Summer's Hottest Music Event, "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock"
- The CMA Music Festival experience will be hosted by Taylor Swift, Kellie Pickler and Julianne Hough. Read more.
- "The 42nd Annual CMA Awards" Will Air Live November 12 on ABC
- Country Music's Biggest Night will air live from Nashville's Sommet Center in November. Read more.
- Joan Baez to Receive 'Spirit of Americana' Free Speech Award at Americana Honors & Awards Ceremony
- The event takes place at the Ryman Auditorium on September 18 and is open to the public. Read more.
- Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Launches "Flip Side" Video Competition
- Online contest is open to professionals and amateur filmmakers interested in showcasing the flip side of Nashville's music industry and winning incredible prizes. Read more.
- Levon Helm to Open Americana Music Festival
- Ramble on the Road visits Ryman Auditorium September 17. Read more.
- Next Big Nashville 2008 Discounted Wristbands and Badges on Sale Now!
- The 2008 event will feature more than 200 artists at 15+ venues, parties, conference and more. Read more.
- Nashville Artists and Songwriters Raise Voices to Help Children a World Away
- Three songwriter-in-the-rounds will benefit orphans from the China earthquake. Read more.
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to Open Kitty Wells: Queen of Country Music, Presented by Great American Country Television Network, on Friday, August 15, 2008
- The exhibit will run through June 14, 2009. Read more.
- Jazz on the Mountain
- The GrandVista Music Club presents jazz music at Dyer Oservatory. Read more.
- Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum Announces 2008 Inductees
- The ceremony will take place in October at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Read more.
- Nashville Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces 2nd Annual International Songwriting Competition
- Entries are accepted through August 15 and the winner will receive a trip to Music City, $1000 cash and a feature and interview on GAC. Read more.
- Tom T. Hall, The Statler Brothers Enter Country Music Hall of Fame
- Vince Gill, Reba McEntire and more honored the inductees in the ceremony. Read more.
- Tickets on Sale Now for the 14th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards to be Held on Thursday, October 16, 2008
- The annual event honors the best in the Christian and Inspirational Country music industry. Read more.
- "Dobro's Matchless Contemporary Master," Jerry Douglas, to Liven Ford Theater as Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's 2008 Artist-In-Residence
- Douglas will perform four times in August and September. Read more.
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through July 6, 2008
- Autograph signings, songwriter sessions, family programs and more. Read more.
- Nominees Announced for the 7th Annual Americana Honors & Awards Show
- Show slated for Thursday, September 18 at Ryman Auditorium. Read more.
- Americana Music Association to Bestow Lifetime Achievement Award on Jason & the Scorchers
- The band will reunite for a performance and award acceptance at the Americana Honors and Awards Show in September. Read more.
- 2008 CMA Music Festival Attendance Up 9.4 Percent
- Attendance was up and 2009 tickets are selling fast. Read more.
- Power Source Music Group Announces the 14th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards to be Held on Thursday, October 16, 2008
- Multi-Platinum recording artist, Collin Raye, will host the awards show and The Isaacs will perform. Read more.
- Continuous Fun at CMA Music Festival Nightly Concerts on the Vault Concert Stage at LP Field
- The four-day music festival offers nightly concerts packed with the biggest names in country music. Read more.
- Nashville Screenwriters Conference Seeks Music for Seven Major Motion Pictures
- The annual conference will offer the opportunity to submit songs for placement in seven upcoming motion pictures. Read more.
- Marty Stuart to Exhibit Photo Collection at Nashville International Airport
- Marty Stuart's photography will be displayed at Nashville International Airport beginning June 2. Read more.
- Sara Evans and Joe Nichols Headline a Second Session of The CMA Celebrity Close Up Series
- The event spotlights the artists as part of CMA Music Festival on June 5. Read more.
- Nashville Offers Customized Summer Vacation Packages
- Summer packages include options with a free July 4th concert, free gas card or free cd. Read more.
- Frist Fridays Presented by Fifth Third Bank Concert Series Kicks Off May 30
- The summer series, offering live music at the Frist, occurs the last Friday of each month May-October. Read more.
- Opry Plaza Parties Kick Off the Summer Memorial Day Weekend
- Free Opry Plaza Parties run every Saturday night through July 25. Read more.
- Storme Warren Joins XM
- XM Radio announced the addition of GAC-TV host Storme Warren to
its on-air lineup on Highway 16, its new country hits channel. Read more.
- Taylor Swift, Randy Travis and Gretchen Wilson Headline Sixth Annual CMA Celebrity Close Up Series Presented by GAC at 2008 CMA Music Festival
- The event takes place Thursday, June 5 at Ryman Auditorium. Read more.
- Emmylou Harris, Ernest V. "Pop" Stoneman Enter Country Music Hall of Fame
An all-star cast of music legends helped to induct the two at a ceremony April 27. Read more.
- Tim McGraw Becomes First Country Artist to Land at #1 on the Classic Rock Chart and Hit the Active Rock Chart
- McGraw's #1 single, "Nine Lives" was co-written and performed by Def Leppard. Read more.
- John Hiatt to Receive Americana Music Association Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting
- John Hiatt will receive the award during the 7th Annual Americana Music Association Honors & Awards at the Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, September 18. Read more.
- GRAMMY-Winning Producer Steve Fishell Launches Music Producers Institute
- Four-day sessions will provide students a professional introduction to music production at Nashville's Sound Emporium Studios. Read more.
- Garth Brooks Surprises Steve Wariner, Inducts Him into the Music City Walk of Fame
- Garth Brooks surprised Steve Wariner and inducted him into the Music City Walk of Fame at the cermony held Sunday, April 20. Read more.
- 2008 CMA Music Festival Tickets for Individual Nightly Concerts on the Vault Concert Stages at LP Field On Sale April 26
Beginning April 26 at 10am tickets to the individual Nightly Concerts will go on sale. Read more.
- Artists Added to Lineup for 2008 CMA Music Festival Nightly Concerts on the Vault Concert Stages at LP Field
Billy Ray Cyrus, Sara Evans, Montgomery Gentry. Kenny Rogers, Randy Travis and others have been added to the Nightly Concert lineup at the CMA Music Festival. Read more.
- Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to Honor 'Honky-Tonk Angel' Kitty Wells with Biographical Exhibit
- Kitty Wells: Queen of Country Music set to open in August of 2008. Read more.
- 2008 Carriage House Music Series Kicks Off Wednesday, April 30 at Belle Meade Plantation
- The songwriter series, benefiting Belle Meade Plantation, has its first 2008 show on April 30 and will be taped to air on the Nashville CVB's XM radio show Music City Connection: Heroes Behind the Hits. Read more.
- Tim McGraw Releases Greatest Hits- Limited Edition
- The exclusive combo pack releases on April 29 and will available only at Wal-Mart. Read more.
- Nashville Celebrates July 4th with Riverfront Concert, Fireworks
- Phil Vassar, Michael McDonald and the Nashville Symphony will perform for this all-day party at Riverfront Park in downtown Music City, concluding with the South's largest fireworks show. Read more.
- The CMA Music Festival Partners with Music Festivals in 2008
- The Music City Rising Star Youth Vocal Soloist Competition will be held at the Family Zone during the CMA Music Festival June 5-8. Read more.
- "CMT Crossroads: Maroon 5 and Sara Evans" Blend Pop and Country
- Maroon 5 and Sara Evans join together for the next installment of "CMT Crossroads" premiering Friday, May 9 at 9:00pm ET/PT on CMT. Read more.
- Fans Name Dierks Bentley's First Hits Collection "Greatest Hits//Every Mile A Memory 2003-2008"
- Music fans logged on to vote for what special content, album title and artwork should be used for Dierks Bentley's first greatest hits collection. Read more.
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