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Country Radio Seminar® Marks 40th Anniversary with Packed Agenda, Big Stars
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Written by Raoul
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Thursday, 11 December 2008 06:23
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Nashville, Tenn. (PRWEB) December 11, 2008 -- Country Radio Broadcasters, Inc.® has a memorable agenda of panels, speakers and entertainers planned for the 40th anniversary of Country Radio Seminar, to be held March 4-6, 2009, in Nashville, Tenn. Superstar Tim McGraw will host and headline this year's Music City Jam™ concert on opening night, while rising stars Lady Antebellum, Kellie Pickler, James Otto, Chuck Wicks and the Zac Brown Band will close out CRS-40 at the New Faces of Country Music Show® on Friday, March 6. Additional artists will perform during the three-day seminar and at the CRS After Hours events. Marketing expert and renowned author Seth Godin will deliver the keynote address at CRS-40's opening ceremonies. Godin has written a dozen bestsellers, including "All Marketers are Liars," "Meatball Sundae," "Purple Cow," and his most recent release, "Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us." This year's educational panels are highlighted by numerous unique topics that incorporate the 40th anniversary theme, including 40 Great Programming Ideas in 40 Minutes, 40 Ingredients for a More Balanced Life, 40 Ideas Even a PD Would Love, 40 Promotional Ideas to Rev Up Your Revenue and 40 New Media Ideas. Additional items include the return of the Tech Track and Small Market panels, as well as sessions on consumer habits, promotional and research ideas, voicetracking and tools to increase sales.
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Rascal Flatts GAC December Artist of the Month
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Written by Raoul
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Tuesday, 09 December 2008 06:25
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Knoxville, TN (PRWEB) December 8, 2008 -- For the month of December, GACTV.com honors Rascal Flatts for the band's unwavering success in country music. Eight years and five studio albums since their debut on the country music scene, the members of Rascal Flatts are soaring high. With the popularity of Still Feels Good, Gary LeVox, Jay DeMarcus and Joe Don Rooney continue to top country music charts and attract new fans. (http://www.gactv.com) RF fans can watch exclusive interviews with the guys as they reveal intimate and fun details about their personal lives and their music. While at GACTV.com, viewers can read the group's musical biography and check out tons of photos. Die-hard fans will love GAC's Rascall Flatts Trivia Challenge. Plus, fans can upload and share their best photos of Rascal Flatts in GAC's Ultimate Fan Photo Gallery.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 11 December 2008 06:26
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News from CMT - Week of Dec 8
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Written by Raoul
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Tuesday, 09 December 2008 06:23
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All the news from country music's most reliable source. Week of Dec. 8, 2008 Miley Cyrus, Jeffrey Steel Grab Golden Globe Nomination
Miley Cyrus and Nashville-based singer-songwriter Jeffrey Steele picked up a Golden Globe nomination Thursday (Dec. 11) for a song they co-wrote for Disney's animated film, Bolt.
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Is Country Music Recession-Proof?
This is a discussion I've had with several people lately, and it keeps coming up more and more in serious (and even not so serious) conversation. Namely, what is going to become of country music? It's so important and timely a subject that everyone with a
Dierks Bentley Prepares for Nobel Peace Prize Concert
Dierks Bentley is in Oslo, Norway, to perform Thursday (Dec. 11) at the 15th annual Nobel Peace Prize concert.
Hank Williams' Stepdaughter to Visit Country Music Hall of Fame
Lycrecia Williams Hoover, the stepdaughter of Hank Williams, will visit an exhibit about the Williams family at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on Saturday (Dec. 13).
Radney Foster Signs to Brad Paisley's Publishing Company
Singer-songwriter Radney Foster has signed a deal with Sea Gayle Music, a publishing company co-founded by Chris DuBois, Frank Rogers and Brad Paisley.
Patty Loveless Among 10 Indie Albums You Might Have Missed
I'm making a list -- and checking it twice -- of my favorite independent albums from the last few months. From traditional country to mellow singer-songwriters, here's a mixed bag of goodies for the adventurous music lover.
Brad Paisley Invites Fans to Create "Start a Band" Video
In a video message on his Web site, Brad Paisley is asking fans and amateur filmmakers to create a music video for "Start a Band," using green-screen technology.
Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, Taylor Swift Join We Fest Lineup
Tim McGraw, Toby Keith, and Taylor Swift are among the country artists slated to appear at We Fest near Detroit Lakes, Minn., on Aug. 6-8.
Trace Adkins Reschedules Tour Dates, but New Year's Eve Show Canceled
Trace Adkins has rescheduled six tour dates he had to cancel earlier this year after being sidelined by an intestinal flu, but the nation's economic crisis has caused a concert promoter to cancel a New Year's Eve show with Lynyrd Skynyrd in Nashville. HOT DISH: Zac Brown Gets a Boost From Kid Rock
Back in the days when country music was mostly country people, artists would make suggestions about other artists to help them along the way with their dreams and careers. Ernest Tubb helped Loretta Lynn by having her sing live at his Record Shop. He and
Taylor Swift and the Zac Brown Band Still Rule the Charts
Five fresh Christmas carols twinkle onto the latest Billboard country song chart, while Taylor Swift's Fearless and the Zac Brown Band's "Chicken Fried" continue as the No. 1 album and song. It's the third straight week at the top for Swift Kenny Chesney's 2009 Tour Is the Sun City Carnival
Kenny Chesney has named his 2009 tour the Sun City Carnival, according to a publicist for BNA Records.
The Greatest Greatest Hits of 2008
Since you can't tie a ribbon around an MP3 file, why not stuff the stockings with these country compilations? From relative newcomers like Dierks Bentley and Craig Morgan to classic artists such as George Jones and Willie Nelson, here's one of the
Vince Gill Named Country Music Hall of Fame's Artist-in-Residence
Vince Gill has been named the Country Music Hall of Fame's artist-in-residence for 2009.
Julianne Hough Making TV Rounds for Christmas
Julianne Hough is making several Christmas appearances on TV shows over the next two weeks.
Rock Band Goes Country
Tracks by Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, the Dixie Chicks, Miranda Lambert and Brad Paisley will soon be available as downloadable content for the Rock Band gaming platform, Harmonix and MTV Games have officially announced.
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Last Updated on Saturday, 13 December 2008 07:17
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News from CMT - Week of Dec 1
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Written by Raoul
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Tuesday, 02 December 2008 06:07
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All the news from country music's most reliable source. Week of Dec. 1, 2008 Mary Chapin Carpenter Offers an Illuminating Christmas Album
In one of her newest songs, "Christmas Carol," Mary Chapin Carpenter says she wishes for just two things every Christmas -- peace on earth and a snowstorm now and then.
Clint Black Among New Celebrity Apprentice Cast
Clint Black is part of the cast of the new season of The Celebrity Apprentice.
Sound & Speed Enlists Montgomery Gentry, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Michael Waltrip
Montgomery Gentry will headline the fourth annual Sound & Speed concert on Jan. 9 in Nashville.
Jake Owen's New Album Due Feb. 24
Jake Owen will release his second album, Easy Does It, on Feb. 24 on RCA Nashville. NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Grammy Nominations Acknowledge Country Music Excellence
Every music awards show is criticized, often viciously, sometimes justifiably, sometimes not. That may be part of the experience of watching an awards show. Everyone's a critic these days. What fun would anawards show be that pleases everyone? I have nev
Dixie Chicks' Natalie Maines Sued for Defamation
Natalie Maines, lead singer for the Dixie Chicks, is being sued for defamation by the stepfather of a murdered child.
Toby Keith Donates $500,000 to Oklahoma Children's Hospital
Toby Keith donated $500,000 to a children's hospital at OU Medical Center in Oklahoma City to update an oncology division.
Faith Hill, Rascal Flatts Help Light Rockefeller Christmas Tree
Faith Hill and Rascal Flatts were on hand to celebrate the lighting of the tree at Rockefeller Center on Wednesday night (Dec. 3) in New York City.
Kenny Chesney Books New England's Gillette Stadium in August
Kenny Chesney has booked an all-day concert on Aug. 15 in Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass., near Boston. Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, George Strait Among Leading Grammy Nominees
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss earned five Grammy nominations on Wednesday night (Dec. 3), including record of the year ("Please Read the Letter") and album of the year (Raising Sand) in the all-genre categories. The unlikely duo also secured nomin
"Happy Trails" Enters Grammy Hall of Fame
"Happy Trails," the signature song of Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, will enter the Grammy Hall of Fame this year.
CMT Will Air Kid Rock's Storytellers on Dec. 8
Kid Rock's episode of VH1 Storytellers will air Monday (Dec. 8) on CMT.
Aaron Tippin Returns From Thanksgiving Trip to Iraq
Aaron Tippin has returned to his home in Tennessee after spending Thanksgiving in Iraq, as part of a 10-day tour there.
Taylor Swift Representing Country Music at Grammy Nominations Concert
Taylor Swift is representing the country genre at the Grammy nominations concert on Wednesday night (Dec. 3) in Los Angeles.
Craig Morgan Contemplates Latest Album, a New Label and Opry Membership
With a new album on a new label and membership in the Grand Ole Opry, it's no wonder Craig Morgan sounds jubilant when he calls in to chat with CMT.com. Often he does interviews from his tour bus, but today he's between shows and out running errand
George Strait Will Play Summerfest in Milwaukee
George Strait has been announced as the first headliner for the 2009 Summerfest concert series in Milwaukee, Wis.
Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire, Gary Allan Join RodeoHouston
Alan Jackson, Reba McEntire and Gary Allan have joined the 2009 lineup for RodeoHouston's annual concert series.
Keith Urban Plans 2009 Tour, But Schedule Still a Secret
Keith Urban has announced he will tour in 2009 but has not revealed any specific dates or cities. Faith Hill Tops Santa's Bag of New Christmas CDs
Santa's stingy when it comes to delivering country Christmas albums this year although new holiday titles from Faith Hill, Elvis Presley and Julianne Hough have managed to find room in the Top 10 of the current Billboard country albums chart.
Marty Stuart's Photo Book of Country Music Elites Tops Latest Music Books
There's a wealth of books for country fans in stores this holiday season on subjects ranging from Jimmie Rodgers, the father of country music, to Miley Cyrus, presumably the format's great-granddaughter. And there are plenty of general interest music titl
Wynonna's New Album Due in February
Wynonna will release a new album of cover songs, titled Sing Chapter 1, in February, according to a message on her Web site.
Rosanne Cash to Play John Lennon Tribute Concert in NYC
Rosanne Cash will perform at the 28th annual John Lennon Tribute concert in New York City on Sunday (Dec. 7). HOT DISH: Emerson Drive Cruises Into My Kitchen
Emerson Drive spent lots of time on the road in 2008, but after 14 years of touring, they felt like they needed to cut back. And while they did cut back, they still traveled almost 200 days this year.
Taylor Swift Persists With Country's Bestselling Album
Taylor Swift's new treasure chest, Fearless, hold the top spot on Billboard's country albums chart for the second week, thanks to sales of another 217,000 copies. That gives her total sales to date, according to Nielsen SoundScan, of more th
CMT Insider Interview: Taylor Swift (Part 2 of 2)
CMT's Katie Cook recently enjoyed a lengthy conversation with country music's most successful teenager for the new 30-minute special, CMT Insider Special Edition: Taylor Swift.
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Last Updated on Monday, 08 December 2008 06:41
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