http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 13:01:01 -0700 Mon, 28 Dec 2009 22:32:53 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d28-Hollywood-producers-eyeing-Taylor-Swift-for-role-in-bigscreen-Supergirl-The-Love-Story-remake?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner The Associated Press named her its Entertainer of the Year this month, among the dizzying collection of awards she's scored in '09. And now, it looks like Hollywood may just be knocking on the door of Taylor Swift—again. Per a re... 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Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress i... country music country stars country music news country songwriters country songs George Jones Sat, 26 Dec 2009 11:33:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d26-Library-of-Congress-taps-classic-country-song-by-George-Jones-for-preservation-in-its-registry?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Country-music-artists-share-memories-plans-for-Christmas-and-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner Marty Raybon is sending special holiday wishesand prayers to his son in Iraq this year. With all the Christmas stockings hung by the chimney with care, many of today's country artists are not on the road but nestled in at home prepping for the ... country music country music news Bridgette Tatum Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:11:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Country-music-artists-share-memories-plans-for-Christmas-and-the-holidays?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-BMI-honors-Steve-Wariner-with-four-MillionAir-Awards-in-honor-of-his-songs-US-performances?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner At a luncheon last week, BMI honored Steve Wariner by presenting him with Million-Air Awards for writing and publishing four songs that have reached new million performance levels. The Million-Air Award recognizes songs that have earned more t... country music country stars country music news country songwriters Steve Wariner country music awards country songs awards BMI Tue, 22 Dec 2009 20:36:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-BMI-honors-Steve-Wariner-with-four-MillionAir-Awards-in-honor-of-his-songs-US-performances?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-With-help-from-Jason-Aldean-Root-49-claims-mostplayed-country-song-of-2009?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner Root 49 Music and two of its writers, Bridgette Tatum and Danny Myrick, are the wordsmiths behind the “Most Played Song of 2009,” according to MediaBase, with their multi-week No. 1, “She’s Country.” Recorded by J... country music news country songwriters Jason Aldean country songs Bridgette Tatum Danny Myrick Root 49 Music Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:45:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-With-help-from-Jason-Aldean-Root-49-claims-mostplayed-country-song-of-2009?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Carrie-Underwood-and-beau-Mike-Fisher-confirm-their-engagment?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner Sleigh bells apparently aren’t the only bells ringing this time of year, with the just-announced news that country star Carrie Underwood is officially engaged to her hockey-playing beau, Mike Fisher. Per a report in The Tennessean, Unde... celebrity gossip Carrie Underwood celebrity weddings celebrity couples Mike Fisher Mon, 21 Dec 2009 13:20:19 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Carrie-Underwood-and-beau-Mike-Fisher-confirm-their-engagment?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Platinum-trio-Lady-Antebellum-closes-2009-with-recordbreaking-No-1-song-in-the-top-spot-5-weeks?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner "Need You Know,"  the latest No. 1 single from the 2009 CMA Group of the Year Lady Antebellum, has been certified platinum by the RIAA for sales of more than a million. The track, which is the lead single from the lineup's s... new country music country music news Lady Antebellum iTunes country songs Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:04:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d21-Platinum-trio-Lady-Antebellum-closes-2009-with-recordbreaking-No-1-song-in-the-top-spot-5-weeks?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Actress-Brittany-Murphy-32-dies-of-apparent-cardiac-arrest-in-LA-today-Dec-20?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner Thirty-two-year-old actress Brittany Murphy was pronounced dead at 10:04 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 20, at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A. after suffering a heart attack, according to wire reports. Hospital spokeswoman Sally Stewart confirmed Murph... breaking news celebrity gossip Sun, 20 Dec 2009 17:29:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Actress-Brittany-Murphy-32-dies-of-apparent-cardiac-arrest-in-LA-today-Dec-20?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Knox-County-declares-Dec-17-as-Gretchen-Wilson-Day-in-honor-of-adult-education?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner Gretchen Wilson, center, receives a proclamation designating Dec. 17 at "GretchenWilson Day" in Knox County, Tenn., from Karen Gibson (left), testing specialist, and Nancy Seeley, supervisor of Adult Education for the county. (Courtesy of ... country stars country music news education Gretchen Wilson Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:25:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d20-Knox-County-declares-Dec-17-as-Gretchen-Wilson-Day-in-honor-of-adult-education?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Country-pop-stars-team-to-produce-successful-Compassion-benefit-show-at-Mercy-Lounge?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner The recent fundraiser at Nashville's Mercy Lounge  on behalf of the Global Food Crisis Fund was a resounding success, thanks to all the music-makers who took part. Hosted by radio veterans Tony Randall and Kris Rochester from the new ... Nashville happenings country music benefit concert charity events Fri, 18 Dec 2009 10:13:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d18-Country-pop-stars-team-to-produce-successful-Compassion-benefit-show-at-Mercy-Lounge?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Nashvilles-Chad-Jeffers-hosts-Dec-19-signing-of-his-howto-guide-for-musicians?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner  Locally based, in-demand musician Chad Jeffers new book for wanna-be pro players will soon be available as an audiobook via iTunes. (Image courtesy of Chad Jeffers) He’s performed alongside the industry’s biggest stars, f... Nashville happenings country music news new books music business Chad Jeffers book signing Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:00:55 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Nashvilles-Chad-Jeffers-hosts-Dec-19-signing-of-his-howto-guide-for-musicians?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Guy-Gilchrist-hosts-local-Christmas-concert-Dec-17-with-special-guest-Tommy-Cash--more?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner  Artist Guy Gilchrist hosts holiday concert Dec. 17 to benefit Boys Town. (Photo courtesy of Star Country Media) Country songwriter-artist and cartoonist extrodinaire Guy Gilchrist will host his self-dubbed “Guy Gilchrist’s Chr... Nashville happenings benefit concert charity events Tommy Cash Guy Gilchrist Nashville concerts Tue, 15 Dec 2009 23:54:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Guy-Gilchrist-hosts-local-Christmas-concert-Dec-17-with-special-guest-Tommy-Cash--more?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Nashvilles-own-Sam--Ruby-score-No-1-spot-on-APs-Top-10-Albums-of-the-Year-list?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner The debut disc from locally based newcomers Sam & Ruby, The Here And The Now on Rykodisc label, has been selected as the No. 1 album for the Top 10 Albums of Year by the Associated Press, beating out competitors such as Norah Jones, Black Eyes... Americana awards country duos alternative country Sam and Ruby Sun, 13 Dec 2009 14:45:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d13-Nashvilles-own-Sam--Ruby-score-No-1-spot-on-APs-Top-10-Albums-of-the-Year-list?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Emmylou-Harris-Kix-Brooks--The-Fray-donate-lyrics-for-Dec-14-Americana-auction-event?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner Country Music Hall of Fame inductee Emmylou Harris, along with Kix Brooks and The Fray, are the latest artists to donate their handwritten lyrics to raise money for the Americana Music Association, which is hosting a December auction/fundraiser in... Nashville happenings charity events Nashville auctions Emmylou Harris Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:59:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Emmylou-Harris-Kix-Brooks--The-Fray-donate-lyrics-for-Dec-14-Americana-auction-event?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Reba-MeEntires-showstopping-red-dress-gets-spotlighted-at-the-Country-Music-Hall-of-Fame?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner What is it with Oklahoma-born country stars and their show-stopping red dresses? Earlier this year, contemporary country's Carrie Underwood stole the show with her blood-red designer gown that had everyone buzzing at the 2009 ACM Awards, a... country music hall of fame country stars country music news fashion news Carrie Underwood museums Nashville exhibits Reba McEntire Wed, 09 Dec 2009 23:36:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d10-Reba-MeEntires-showstopping-red-dress-gets-spotlighted-at-the-Country-Music-Hall-of-Fame?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Phil-Vassar-offers-fans-free-download-of-acoustic-Christmas-music-to-celebrate-the-season--new-CD?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner To celebrate the 2009 holiday season and the release of his fifth studio album, Traveling Circus, on Dec. 15, country hit-maker Phil Vassar is giving a Christmas gift to all of his fans in the form of free holiday songs. Titled Acoustic Christ... country music country music news country songwriters Phil Vassar country songs Christmas CDs Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:27:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d8-Phil-Vassar-offers-fans-free-download-of-acoustic-Christmas-music-to-celebrate-the-season--new-CD?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Gretchen-Wilson-records-fun-Hippopotamus-for-Christmas-classic-People-mag-offers-free-download?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner One of the perks of owning and running one's own record label is having the freedom to record music just because you like it, and that's exactly what Gretchen Wilson has done with the classic children's Christmas tune titled "I Wa... country music country stars country music news Gretchen Wilson Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:34:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Gretchen-Wilson-records-fun-Hippopotamus-for-Christmas-classic-People-mag-offers-free-download?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Famous-funesmiths-donate-lyrics-for-Dec-14-auction-to-benefit-Americana-Music-Association?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner Lyrics: An American Artform is the title of the Dec. 14 benefit event that will be held in honor of the Americana Music Association from 6 to 9 p.m. at downtown Nashville's Tinney Contemporary Gallery, 237 Fifth Ave. North. The Monday-eve... country songwriters charity events auctions country songs Americana American Music Awards Dolly Parton Sun, 06 Dec 2009 00:24:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Famous-funesmiths-donate-lyrics-for-Dec-14-auction-to-benefit-Americana-Music-Association?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Singer-John-Rich-opens-his-new-home-to-host-fundraiser-for-candidate-Zach-Wamp?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner  Country hit-maker John Rich is throwing his support behind and  opening his home to Republican Zach Wamp, left, in the 2010 governor's race in Tennessee. (Photo courtesy of  Wortman Works)Country music’s John Rich isn&rsquo... John Rich Richard Wamp elections Tennessee politics governor Fri, 04 Dec 2009 10:40:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d4-Singer-John-Rich-opens-his-new-home-to-host-fundraiser-for-candidate-Zach-Wamp?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d3-Taylor-Swift-nets-eight-Grammy-nominations-but-plenty-of-nods-left-for-other-country-contenders?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner Dwight Yoakam announces Grammy nominees on Dec.2, 2009, in Los Angeles. (Photo: AP/Chris Pizello) In the world of the Grammys, the country music categories are dubbed "Field 8," and this year's crop of contenders features a predictable col... country stars country music news Grammy Awards grammys country songwriters Taylor Swift country songs music industry Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2851-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d3-Taylor-Swift-nets-eight-Grammy-nominations-but-plenty-of-nods-left-for-other-country-contenders?cid=exrss-Nashville-Country-Music-Examiner