Willie Nelson

Scotty McCreery Sees Number One

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Scotty McCreery’s sophomore album debuts at number one this week, as reported by Billboard. The number two album this week belongs to The Red Headed Stranger, Willie Nelson! The only other ‘new face’ in the top ten this week belongs to Mr. Chase Rice, who’s EP Ready Set Roll lands at number four for the 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

Randy Travis Set to Release New Album, Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am, on October 1

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Many country artists will list Randy Travis among their influences. On his new album, Influence Vol. 1: The Man I Am, Travis himself looks back at the artists who inspired him. With songs originally performed by icons including Merle Haggard, George Jones, Bing Crosby, Willie Nelson, Ernest Tubb, Louis Armstrong, and Waylon Jennings, he traces Read More

Toby Keith Plans July 6 Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert with Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Ronnie Dunn, Willie Nelson

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Toby Keith Plans July 6 Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert with Garth Brooks, Trisha Yearwood, Ronnie Dunn, Willie Nelson
Toby Keith has announced his Oklahoma Twister Relief Concert will take place on Saturday, July 6 at the University of Oklahoma’s Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK. Proceeds of this special event will benefit The United Way Of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief Fund. The money will help to rebuild Keith’s hometown of Moore, OK which Read More

Keith Urban’s 4th Annual All for the Hall Benefit – in pictures

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Keith Urban gathered some of his musical friends together in front of a totally sold out Bridgestone Arena in Nashville for the 4th Annual All for the Hall concert on April 16, 2013. The evening benefited the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and featured among others Vince Gill, Tim McGraw, Eric Church, Jason Read More

To Celebrate His 80th Birthday, Willie Nelson Honored as Legacy Recordings’ Artist of the Month

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On April 29, music icon Willie Nelson will celebrate his 80th birthday. To honor the occasion, and the man, he will be celebrated as Artist of the Month this April by Legacy Recordings, a division of Sony Music Entertainment. As part of the celebration, Legacy will release the new album, Let’s Face The Music And Read More

Keith Urban & Vince Gill’s All for the Hall Benefit Returns April 16, Lineup Revealed

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On April 16, Keith Urban and Vince Gill will bring their All for the Hall benefit back to Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena. The all-star line-up will help raise funds for the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum. Performers will include Tim McGraw, Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Rosanne Cash, Eric Church, Brantley Gilbert, Kid Rock, Kris Read More

Willie Nelson and Family to Release New Album on April 16, Let’s Face the Music and Dance

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Legacy Recordings has announced the release of a new collection of studio recordings by Willie Nelson and Family. Titled Let’s Face the Music and Dance, the 14 track disc will be available on Tuesday, April 16. The release is part of special celebrations this year marking Nelson’s 80th birthday on April 30, and celebrating more Read More

Live Review: Chris Janson – The Silver Dollar Saloon – Nashville, TN – January 23, 2013

11 years ago Liv Carter Comments Off on Live Review: Chris Janson – The Silver Dollar Saloon – Nashville, TN – January 23, 2013
Last night, January 23, 2013, country singer and songwriter Chris Janson and his band took to the stage at Nashville’s Silver Dollar Saloon for what felt like a victory lap. After years of some very hard work, Janson released his debut single, ‘Better I Don’t’ to country radio this week. In 2012, Janson secured his Read More

Recap: Highlights of the 46th Annual CMA Awards – November 1, 2012

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The 46th Annual CMA Awards were held Thursday night, November 1st in downtown Nashville at the Bridgestone Arena. The live broadcast, on the ABC network, opened with Jason Aldean performing ‘Only Way I Know’ in front of a huge American flag and giving a shout out to the resilient people of New York and the Read More