http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 15:26:19 -0700 Sat, 26 Dec 2009 22:51:00 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d26-Grammys-will-honor-Nitty-Gritty-Dirt-Bands-version-of-Mr-Bojangles-in-January-2010?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner Officials for the Recording Academy recently announced that the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band’s 1970’s recording of “Mr. Bojangles” will be inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame for 2010. The famed hall serves as a celebration... 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Indeed, in the middle of winter’s chilly blast, hit-maker Morgan signed... country stars Lorrie Morgan Sat, 26 Dec 2009 10:25:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d26-Country-fans-invited-to-set-sail-with-Lorrie-Morgan-on-Belize-vacation-in-January?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Americana-Music-Association-announces-its-top-100-albums-of-2009?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner The Americana Music Association announced its year-end Top 100 Albums. which is based the number of plays garnered by records during the Nov. 17, 2008, through Nov. 16, 2009, period. The Americana Airplay Chart is managed by the Americana Musi... alternative country Americana music Thu, 24 Dec 2009 15:36:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Americana-Music-Association-announces-its-top-100-albums-of-2009?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Larry-King-Live-broadcast-features-Kenny-Rogers-Christmas-tour-on-its-Dec-23-program?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner While Kenny Rogers’ Christmas & Hits Tour was hitting the highways, talk-show host Larry King’s crew stopped by the Fox Theater in Detroit last Friday night to capture two festive songs for the Christmas edition of Larry King Live.... country music Kenny Rogers country music TV programming Tue, 22 Dec 2009 21:42:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Larry-King-Live-broadcast-features-Kenny-Rogers-Christmas-tour-on-its-Dec-23-program?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Country-musics-Dierks-Bentley-unites-his-Beautiful-World-song-with-UNICEF-to-help-children?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner Award-winning country singer/songwriter Dierks Bentley is showing his support for UNICEF with a public service announcement featuring his recently Grammy-nominated song, “Beautiful World,” which features special guest Patty Griffin. ... country music country music news Dierks Bentley country songs charity and celebrities UNICEF Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:08:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d22-Country-musics-Dierks-Bentley-unites-his-Beautiful-World-song-with-UNICEF-to-help-children?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d20-GAC-set-to-rebroadcast-Joe-Nichols-documentary-special-featuring-US-troops-in-Kuwait-Iraq?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner For those who missed the first airing of the GAC Television special titled Joe Nichols: My Military Diary, the network has plans for multiple rebroadcasts in the coming weeks. In particular, viewers can watch the touching special on Christmas ... country music news Joe Nichols military country music TV programming Sun, 20 Dec 2009 03:54:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d20-GAC-set-to-rebroadcast-Joe-Nichols-documentary-special-featuring-US-troops-in-Kuwait-Iraq?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Category-changes-coming-to-2010-Academy-of-Country-Music-Awards-says-ACM-exec?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner It looks like changes are afoot at country’s music West Coast awards organization, the Academy of Country Music Awards, where leadership has opted to shuffle things around a bit. In particular, per a Dec. 16 story by Sarah Skates in indu... country music Academy of Country Music ACM awards country music awards ACM Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:28:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d16-Category-changes-coming-to-2010-Academy-of-Country-Music-Awards-says-ACM-exec?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Brady-Seals-new-Been-There-Drunk-That-single-part-of-singers-effort-to-rock-responsibly-at-Xmas?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner One-time Little Texas player Brady Seals knows a thing or two about having a good time. In fact, his latest solo CD, Play Time, is all about just that. However, he's also smart enough to know that every party-going crowd needs a designated dri... country music new country music Little Texas Brady Seals Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:31:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d14-Brady-Seals-new-Been-There-Drunk-That-single-part-of-singers-effort-to-rock-responsibly-at-Xmas?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d13-True-Adventures-with-the-King-of-Bluegrass-Jimmy-Martin-now-available-in-paperback?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner About a decade ago, when fiction writer and music critic Tom Piazza's True Adventures with the King of Bluegrass: Jimmy Martin first came out, Piazza joked that the book should have been published with extra blank pages in the back so that the... country music celebrity gossip bluegrass music Grand Ole Opry guitarists new books Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:41:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d13-True-Adventures-with-the-King-of-Bluegrass-Jimmy-Martin-now-available-in-paperback?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Montgomery-Gentry-raises-80K-for-charity-with-help-from-Chris-Young-and-more?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner From left, Wade Hayes, Jamie Fox Hardwick, Shane Thomas, Troy Gentry, auction winner Mike Kimlerling, Eddie Montgomery, Chris Young and Tim Nichols at the December benefit event. (Photo by Joe Hardwick) Grand Ole Opry members Montgomery Gentr... country music country music news country stars Montgomery Gentry Chris Young charity events Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:23:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Montgomery-Gentry-raises-80K-for-charity-with-help-from-Chris-Young-and-more?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Little-Texas-bassist-Duane-Propes-on-a-mission-to-promote-his-bands-rereleased-Christmas-track?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner The country-meets-rock band Little Texas has long touted itself as one of the hardest working acts in country music, and with the re-release of the lineup's "Every Day's Like Christmas" tune, they're making good on said descr... country music Little Texas country songs Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:56:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Little-Texas-bassist-Duane-Propes-on-a-mission-to-promote-his-bands-rereleased-Christmas-track?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Jason-Aldean-becomes-lone-solo-country-artist-to-release-an-album-in-2009-that-snare-platinum-status?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner He may not have scored the American Music Award he was nominated for recently, even though many fans longed to see him take the prize, but being Jason Aldean continues to have its perks, nonetheless. Only eight months after its release, Aldean... country music country music news Jason Aldean country stars Sat, 05 Dec 2009 23:30:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d6-Jason-Aldean-becomes-lone-solo-country-artist-to-release-an-album-in-2009-that-snare-platinum-status?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d2-Countrys-contemporary-set-corral-bevvy-of-nominations-in-52nd-Annual-Grammy-Awards?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner In the world of the Grammys, the country music categories are dubbed "Field 8," and this year's collection of contenders features a predictable crop of contemporary country artists, such as eight-category nominee Taylor Swift and the... 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"There's nothing like p... country music country music videos new country music Joe Nichols Tue, 01 Dec 2009 19:29:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m12d1-Country-star-Joe-Nichols-release-his-firstever-live-music-video-in-honor-of-Gimme-That-Girl?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d29-Sugarland-helps-Oprah-ring-in-the-holiday-Nov-30-takes-part-in-Dec-20-TNT-event?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will join Oprah for the second time on Nov. 30.Platinum-selling duo Sugarland, whose lineup recently scored a 2009 CMA prize, will make guest on the Monday, Nov. 30, installment of The Oprah Winfre... jewelry fashion Faith Hill Dan Evans country music videos country songwriters Jamie Lynn Spears Eddie Cibrian Johnny Cash Earth Hour Dan Seals England Dan and John Ford Coley Dolly Parton Dottie West Joe Nichols John Rich Jason Aldean Grand Ole Opry Ente Sun, 29 Nov 2009 21:15:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d29-Sugarland-helps-Oprah-ring-in-the-holiday-Nov-30-takes-part-in-Dec-20-TNT-event?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Jason-Aldean-releases-live-EP-of-hits-via-iTunes-for-country-fans?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner Chart-topper Jason Aldean has had quite a year, including a recent American Music Awards nomination, and as 2009 comes to a close, the country-rocker has released a souvenir of his live show with help from iTunes. Released this week as part of... country music country music news new country music Jason Aldean iTunes Fri, 27 Nov 2009 17:23:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d27-Jason-Aldean-releases-live-EP-of-hits-via-iTunes-for-country-fans?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Country-musics-favorites-score-at-37th-Annual-American-Music-Awards?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner Broadcast live Nov. 22 from L.A.’s Nokia Theatre, the fan-voted American Music Awards kicked off with no shortage of Taylor Swift, 19, on this year’s ballot. In particular, the CMA’s newly crowned Entertainer of the Year, sco... Americana Music Awards Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:21:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d22-Country-musics-favorites-score-at-37th-Annual-American-Music-Awards?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Country-musics-Phil-Vassar-completes-Traveling-Circus-CD-in-time-for-Christmas-shoppers?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner Country artist Phil Vassar didn't plan to have his latest album for Universal Records South completed early, but such is the case with Traveling Circus, which will hit stories Dec. 15, just in time for Christmas. Initially slated for relea... country music country music news country songwriters new country music Phil Vassar Sat, 21 Nov 2009 22:42:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d21-Country-musics-Phil-Vassar-completes-Traveling-Circus-CD-in-time-for-Christmas-shoppers?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Lady-Antebellum-lands-second-consecutive-No-1-on-the-country-charts-with-Need-You-Now?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner Still riding a wave of shock and excitement from their wins at last week’s CMA Awards, Capitol Nashville trio Lady Antebellum has scored its second No. 1. The Nashville-based act's latest career victory come about thanks to “Ne... country music country music news Lady Antebellum Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:16:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d19-Lady-Antebellum-lands-second-consecutive-No-1-on-the-country-charts-with-Need-You-Now?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Gretchen-Wilsons-new-single-featured-in-NASCAR-feature-Nov-22-on-ABCTV?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner Country star Gretchen Wilson's first single, "Work Hard, Play Harder," on her new Redneck Records label, will hit the fast lane Nov.  22  when ABC TV includes the song in a feature called "The Art of the Burnout" ... country music country music news Gretchen Wilson NASCAR Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:56:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5157-Country-Music-Examiner~y2009m11d14-Gretchen-Wilsons-new-single-featured-in-NASCAR-feature-Nov-22-on-ABCTV?cid=exrss-Country-Music-Examiner