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CRS 2014: Top Songwriters Impress at Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley Show

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on CRS 2014: Top Songwriters Impress at Bob Kingsley's Acoustic Alley Show
The last few years, one of the absolute highlights of CRS is Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley songwriters’ show. It brings together the most successful songsmiths in Nashville and introduces the radio execs to the talents behind the hit songs they have been playing. The opening round had close friends and frequent co-writers Josh Osborne, Shane Read More

Memorable Moments from the 2014 GRAMMY Awards

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Memorable Moments from the 2014 GRAMMY Awards
Larger-than-life award shows always provide plenty of memorable moments, and last night’s GRAMMY Awards did not disappoint. A selection of my favorite moments: * Both Lorde and Ryan Lewis are charmingly inexperienced at accepting awards. Instead of leaving the stage for the backstage press room, they both returned to their seats with their new trophies. Read More

The Full List of 2014 Grammy Awards Winners

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on The Full List of 2014 Grammy Awards Winners
Last night, the 56th GRAMMY Awards took place in Los Angeles, CA. Check out the complete full list of winners! 2014 Grammy Awards Winners (in bold): GENERAL FIELD Album Of The Year: The Blessed Unrest — Sara Bareilles Random Access Memories — Daft Punk Good Kid, M.A.A.D City — Kendrick Lamar The Heist — Macklemore Read More

A Reminder of the 2014 Grammy Awards Nominees

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on A Reminder of the 2014 Grammy Awards Nominees
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

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Musicnewsbites: U2 Wins Golden Globe, Black Sabbath's Converse Shoes, Grand Ole Opry Newbies Not Performing Enough
* 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

Nashville's Top Songwriters to Perform at CRS 2014: Brett James, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson, and more

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Nashville's Top Songwriters to Perform at CRS 2014: Brett James, Brandy Clark, Shane McAnally, Rodney Clawson, and more
One of the highlights of the Country Radio Seminar conference is Bob Kingsley’s Acoustic Alley. A truly impressive line-up was put together for this year’s edition, taking place on February 20, 2014. Luke Laird, Shane McAnally, and Brandy Clark were the vanguard of the new wave of country hits last year, with the pinnacle being Read More

Celebrity Backstage Retreat at the American Country Awards

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Celebrity Backstage Retreat at the American Country Awards
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

Chris Young Heads Back to London and Dublin for C2C Festival, March 2014

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Chris Young Heads Back to London and Dublin for C2C Festival, March 2014
Chris Young will head back to Europe for the 2014 C2C Festival! You will be able to catch the shows in: March 14, 2014 – Dublin, Ireland (tickets) March 15, 2014 – London, UK (tickets) Read the full press release with details below: After making his inaugural trip to the UK and Ireland earlier this Read More

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

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on George Strait Honored at Billboard Touring Awards; Full List of Winners
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

Vince Gill to Receive CRB Career Achievement Award at Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Vince Gill to Receive CRB Career Achievement Award at Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Vince Gill will be honored at the 2014 Country Radio Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony with a well-deserved Career Achievement Award. At the ceremony, to be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2014, Gill will receive the award from Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell, who will also perform a tribute. Gill joins previous winners including Dolly Read More