The National Cowboys of Color Museum (NCCM) announces that tickets are now on sale for the historic Legends of the Blues concert benefiting the museum during the NCCM Labor Day weekend celebrations.

Fort Worth, TX (PRWEB) July 16, 2007 -- The National Cowboys of Color Museum (NCCM) announces that tickets are now on sale for the historic Legends of the Blues concert benefiting the museum during the NCCM Labor Day weekend celebrations.

This year's concert will feature blues icons Buddy Guy, The Muddy Waters Band featuring all original members including Pinetop Perkins and James Cotton and Robert Johnson contemporary David "Honeyboy" Edwards together for one evening at Billy Bob's of Texas. The concert is set to raise funds for the NCCM and its efforts including a campaign for a new building project.

"This will be a concert that blues lovers will not want to miss," says Gloria Reed Austin, executive director of NCCM. "We're expecting a packed house to see these great legends take the stage for a concert that will not be seen again anytime soon."

Alison Krauss and Union Station Featured in GAC "A Hundred Miles or More" Special. One-hour music event includes performances from Krauss' current album, duets with Brad Paisley, James Taylor, John Waite and more

Nashville, TN (PRWEB) July 2, 2007) -- Great American Country (GAC) television network presents an evening with one of the purest and most original voices in American music with Alison Krauss: A Hundred Miles or More. The one-hour music special, airing July 14 at 9 p.m. ET, features Krauss in performances with members of her acclaimed band, Union Station, and special guest musicians. It also features memorable duets with country superstar Brad Paisley, legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor, and British rocker John Waite and an infectious take on Sawing on the Strings with one of Krauss's long time idols, Tony Rice and musicians Sam Bush and Stuart Duncan joining Union Station.

"This project brings together such an incredibly gifted group of artists who generate extraordinary music. It is truly a memorable experience that GAC viewers will cherish," says Sarah Trahern, senior vice president of programming for GAC.

Among the highlights of the program is Krauss' duet with Brad Paisley on Whiskey Lullaby, which won CMA Song of the Year, Musical Event of the Year and Music Video of the Year honors in 2005. Paisley tells GAC cameras that when he first heard the song, he felt convinced that Alison Krauss had to be part of bringing it to life.