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CMA’s 2014 SRO Awards Finalists of Touring Industry Announced

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The Country Music Association announced the finalists for the 2014 SRO Awards, which will honor the far too often unsung heroes of the touring industry. CMA members will be able to cast their vote in categories including tour manager, publicist, caterer, lighting director, and my old gig, front of house sound engineer. The winners will Read More

Cody Johnson and Aaron Watson Win Big at Texas Regional Radio Music Awards

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Cody Johnson and Aaron Watson were the big winners at this year’s Texas Regional Radio Music Awards. The two took home the evening’s biggest awards and cemented their Texas super star status. Read all about it in the press release: Aaron Watson’s powerful song, “July In Cheyenne,” about champion bull rider’s, Lane Frost’s real life Read More

A Reminder of the 2014 Grammy Awards Nominees

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Happy Grammy Day! Tonight, the 56th Grammy Awards will take place and celebrate the most successful, acclaimed, and impactful music of the last year. Two Nashvillians worked their way into the General Field as Kacey Musgraves is nominated as Best New Artist, which I do hope she wins, and Taylor Swift‘s Red is up for Read More

Musicnewsbites: U2 Wins Golden Globe, Black Sabbath's Converse Shoes, Grand Ole Opry Newbies Not Performing Enough

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* Irish rockers, and pseudo political party, U2 won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song in a Motion Picture last night for ‘Ordinary Love’ from the Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom Soundtrack. * Fayfare reviews the year at the Grand Ole Opry, and newer members Darius Rucker and Keith Urban don’t seem off to Read More

Celebrity Backstage Retreat at the American Country Awards

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Las Vegas, Nevada – Tuesday, December 10, 2013 Country superstar Trace Adkins and racing star Danica Patrick served as co-hosts for the American Country Awards. The show featured performances by some of country music’s top talent and hottest new artists such as Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen with Billy Gibbons, Kellie Pickler along with presenters Read More

George Strait Honored at Billboard Touring Awards; Full List of Winners

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At the 10th annual Billboard Touring Awards in New York last Thursday, the stars of the touring industry were honored. Bon Jovi’s Because We Can Tour received the Top Tour Award as the top grossing tour. The band also took home the Top Draw Award, which recognizes the top ticket selling tour, and music fans Read More

Vote for Your Favorite Touring Artist in Billboard Touring Awards 2013

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For the 10th Billboard Touring Conference & Awards, Eventful is helping facilitate the fan-voting process. Vote for your favorite touring artist and help crown the Eventful 2013 Fans’ Choice Award winner at this year’s conference. Click here to cast your vote. This year’s nominees: Beyonce Blake Shelton Bon Jovi Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Read More

Dean Dillon to be Named BMI Icon at 2013 BMI Country Awards

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Dean Dillon will be honored as a BMI Icon at the 2013 BMI Country Awards. The award is reserved for that distinguished group of songwriters “who have had a unique and indelible influence on generations of music makers.” Dillon will join other songwriting greats such as Tom T. Hall, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Hank Williams, Read More

Carrie Underwood Honors The Beatles with Performance of 'Yesterday' at Emmy Awards

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At last night’s Emmy Awards a segment celebrated the 50 years since The Beatles were first introduced to American television audiences. Part of the tribute was this performance by Carrie Underwood of classic hit ‘Yesterday.’ She delivered it with no frills in a beautifully understated rendition. Check out the video below.     Read More