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MUSIC NEWS
This page is updated often with news releases from the world of music. See all past music-related news releases here.
- 10.14.09 - Musicians Hall of Fame Inducts Legendary Musicians, Celebrates With Jam Packed Award Show
- Charlie Daniels, Dick Dale, TOTO, Dickey Betts and others performed October 12, 2009. Read on.
- 10.12.09 - Top 5 Category Nominees for 15th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards on Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 7:00pm CST at Trinity Music City USA
- Nominees include Point of Grace, Mary James, Ricky Skaggs and more. Read on.
- 10.12.09 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Events Through November 1, 2009
- Songwriter sessions, film screenings and more. Read on.
- 10.12.09 - International Entertainment Buyers Association Recognizes Live Entertainment Industry Leaders at 2009 Annual Honors Ceremony
- The event was at the Ryman Auditorium October 12. Read on.
- 10.8.09 - Taylor Swift Celebrates "Fifteen" All Over Again with the World Premiere of Her New Video Friday, October 9 Exclusively on CMT and CMT.com
- The video will also be featured in two televised specials. Read on.
- 10.6.09 - 3 Doors Down to Join Dierks Bentley's Nationwide "Miles & Music for Kids" Benefit This Weekend
- The charity motorcycle ride and concert takes place October 11 in Nashville. Read on.
- 10.5.09 - First Round of Performers Announced for "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards"
- Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift and others will perform. Read on.
- 9.29.09 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through October 18, 2009
- Instrument demonstrations, performances and more. Read on.
- 9.28.09 - List of Celebrities Participating in the Nashville Music Garden Dedication Continues to "Grow"
- The dedication takes place September 29. Read on.
- 9.25.09 - Colonel Tom Parker Spotlight Exhibit Opens at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- The exhibit runs through March 2010. Read on.
- 9.22.09 - Guy Clark - Somedays the Song Writes You
- The new album hit stores September 22. Read on.
- 9.17.09 - "Music City Roots: Live From the Loveless Cafe" Debuts October 14 on WSM 650-AM, the Station That Gave Music City Its Name
- The Americana show airs Wednesdays, 7-9pm. Read on.
- 9.15.09 - John Fogerty to Receive Americana Lifetime Achievement Award for Songwriting
- The awards show takes place at the Ryman Auditorium September 17. Read on.
- 9.15.09 - Rob Blackledge Releases Inside These Walls Today, Septemer 15th
- He's also playing Next Big Nashville in October. Read on.
- 9.14.09 - Hank Williams III to Visit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on October 10 for Special Performance
- Program is in conjunction with the Family Tradition exhibit. Read on.
- 9.9.09 - Jason Crabb, Randy Houser, Adam Gregory and More Added to the 15th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards
- The show will be held October 15 at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium. Read on.
- 9.9.09 - Brad Paisley Leads Finalists with Six Nominations for "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards," Country Music's Biggest Night
- The awards show is set for November 11 at the Sommet Center. Read on.
- 9.9.09 - CMA Announces 2009 Broadcast Awards Finalists
- Chuck Wicks announces direct to country radio. Read on.
- 9.9.09 - Legendary Songwriter Jerry Chesnut to be Saluted as Poet and Prophet at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- The event is September 26. Read on.
- 9.8.09 - Universal Records South's Phil Vassar Releases New Single "Everywhere I Go"
- His fifth studio album is set to release this fall. Read on.
- 9.8.09 - Rascal Flatts, Steve Wariner, Gary Puckett, Al Jardine, Performing at 3rd Annual Musicians hall of Fame Award Show
- The show is October 12 at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. Read on.
- 9.8.09 - Ken Levitan to Recieve Americana Music Association Jack Emerson Lifetime Achievement for Executive Award
- Awards show is set for September 17 at the Ryman Auditorium. Read on.
- 9.8.09 - TPAC Presents World-Famous Mariachi Vargas on October 17
- Tickets on sale now. Read on.
- 9.8.09 - Music Festivals and Awards Abound in Nashville this Fall
- Festivals and awards shows showcase diversity of music in Music City. Read on.
- 9.4.09 - Nashville Symphony's Opening Night Concert Offered Live, Free of Charge, On Large Outdoor Screen; Live Pre-Concert Video Webcast Also Planned
- Opening night concert on September 11 features Lang Lang. Read on.
- 9.3.09 - Artist Randy Houser and CMT Personalities Cody Alan and Alecia Davis Wrap Up CMA Awards Nominee Announcements on Special Edition of "CMT Insider" Live Wednesday, Sept. 9 from CMT's Nashville Studio
- The 43rd annual awards show airs November 11. Read on.
- 9.1.09 - Derek Webb and INO/Columbia Records Release Stockholm Syndrome on September 1st - Webb Prepares for "Black Eye" Tour
- Tour starts September 17. Read on.
- 9.1.09 - Radney Foster's Revival In Stores Today
- In stores September 1. Read on.
- 8.31.09 - Alloy Orchestra Performs Live Score to Hitchcock Classic Silent Film
- They perform to Blackmail at the Belcourt Theatre September 24. Read on.
- 8.31.09 - Keith Urban and Vince Gill, Jason Aldean, Faith Hill, Lady Antebellum, Little Big Town, Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift Say "We're All for the Hall"
- The benefit concert is October 13 at the Sommet Center. Read on.
- 8.27.09 - ABC's "Good Morning America" to Air CMA Awards Nominations Live from New York City Wednesday, Sept. 9 with Darius Rucker and Lee Ann Womack
- The awards show will air live November 11. Read on.
- 8.26.09 - Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will Return to Host "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards" Live from Nashville on ABC Television Network on Nov. 11
- Tickets go on sale September 19. Read on.
- 8.26.09 - Reba's Keep On Loving You is #1 Album in the U.S.
- Album is highest debut from a female country artist in 2009. Read on.
- 8.26.09 - Rosanne Cash Subject of Keynote Interview at Americana Music Association Festival and Conference
- The interview will be at the Nashville Convention Center September 17. Read on.
- 8.21.09 - The Black Crowes Perform "Stuck Inside Utopia" Tour at Ryman Auditorium
- They play September 26. Read on.
- 8.21.09 - Justin Townes Earle, The Flatlanders, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit to Appear at Americana Honors & Awards Show
- The show is set for September 17 at the Ryman Auditorium. Read on.
- 8.19.09 - Labor Day Music Festival Celebrates 7 Years of Jamming at Riverfront Park
- Bony James will headline. Read on.
- 8.18.09 - Radney Foster's Revival Begins September 1
- Album includes special appearances by Dierks Bentley and Darius Rucker. Read on.
- 8.14.09 - Nanci Griffith, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Raul Malo and The Greencards Added to Americana Music Festival Lineup
- Festival opens September 16 in Nashville. Read on.
- 8.13.09 - Brooks & Dunn Sit Down with 'CMT Insider' for First Interview Together Since Announcing Split
- The show airs Saturday, August 15. Read on.
- 8.13.09 - Shinedown with Special Guests Sick Puppies and Adelita's Way
- Playing Nashville Municipal Auditorium October 23. Read on.
- 8.12.09 - Sam & Ruby Debut Album, "The Here and The Now" in Stores This Week
- Duo will be featured on NPR, PBS and Associated Press. Read on.
- 8.4.09 - Steve Wariner to Visit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on August 29 for Interview, Performance
- Program will honor Wariner's friend and mentor Chet Atkins. Read on.
- 7.30.09 - TPAC Presents "Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons," September 27 in Jackson Hall
- Tickets on sale August 16. Read on.
- 7.29.09 - 2009 Americana Music Festival Artists Announced
- Lineup includes Will Hoge, Cross Canadian Ragweed, J.D. Souther, Marty Stuart and more. Read on.
- 7.27.09 - The Charlie Daniels Band Slated for NSAI's "It All Begins With A Song" Performance Series
- The concert, on August 27, supports songwriters and legislative efforts of NSAI. Read on.
- 7.24.09 - 8th Annual Americana Honors & Awards Tickets Go on Sale July 24th
- The awards show will be at the Ryman Auditorium September 17. Read on.
- 7.24.09 - Steel Guitarist Weldon Myrick to be Honored as Nashville Cat at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- The event takes place Saturday, August 15. Read on.
- 7.21.09 - Superstars Take the Stage and Get Up Close and Personal with their Fans at "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock" Monday, August 31, on the ABC Television Network
- Performers include Kenny Chesney, Brooks & Dunn, The Judds, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Sugarland, Taylor Swift and more. Read on.
- 7.20.09 - Sam Bush to Receive Lifetime Achievement for Instrumentalist at 8th Annual Americana Honors & Awards
- The event takes place at the Ryman Auditorium September 17. Read on.
- 7.16.09 - Grammy Award-Winner Adam Steffey Lays Down Precision & Groove on his Sugar Hill Debut One More For The Road
- Special guests include Alison Krauss, Dan Tyminski, Chris Stapleton & Ronnie Bowman. Read on.
- 7.15.09 - 40 Students from W.O. Smith/Nashville Community School of Music to Participate in White House Music Series Hosted by the President and First Lady
- The series focuses on a different genre each time. Read on.
- 7.15.09 - Alison Brown, Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Byron House, Buddy Miller, Karen Parks, Abigail Washburn Join Nashville Symphony in 'Classical Americana' Concert Sept. 12 at Schermerhorn
- This is the first collaboration between Symphony and Americana Music Association. Read on.
- 7.9.09 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to Open Brenda Lee: Dynamite, Presented by Great American Country Television Network, on Friday, August 7, 2009
- The exhibit runs through June 13, 2010. Read on.
- 7.7.09 - 16th Annual Bluegrass Series Continues on the Stage Where Bluegrass Was Born
- Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman runs Thursdays through July 30. Read on.
- 7.2.09 - American Songwriter Turns 25, Partners with Next Big Nashville & Presents The Features at NAMM
- The magazine has a big year. Read on.
- 6.29.09 - ABC Invites America to Music's Hottest Event, "CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock"
- The show airs Monday, August 31. Read on.
- 6.25.09 - Alana Grace Hits the Road for 2009 Vans Warped Tour
- The tour kicks off on June 26. Read on.
- 6.23.09 - Songwriter Matraca Berg to be Saluted as Poet and Prophet at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- The program will take place Saturday, July 18. Read on.
- 6.15.09 - 2009 CMA Music Festival Attendance Up 7.2 Percent
- 2009 marked an all-time high attendance record for the music festival. Read on.
- 6.10.09 - Next Big Nashville 2009 Artist Submissions Begin Today
- Submissions are open until July 13. Read on.
- 6.8.09 - Superstar Kenny Chesney to Close 2009 CMA Music Festival
- Chesney will be the final performer at the Sunday Nightly Concert at LP Field June 14. Read on.
- 6.4.09 - Singer-Songwriter Holly Williams to Visit Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum on July 3 for Interview, Performance
- The program is included with museum admission. Read on.
- 6.4.09 - 2009 CMA Music Festival Offers Free Entertainment and Activities for all Ages in Free Zones
- Listen to music, play games, eat, drink and have fun...for free. Read on.
- 6.2.09 - Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum Announces 2009 Musicians Hall of Fame Inductees
- Chet Atkins, Billy Cox, Dick Dale and others will be honored at an induction ceremony in October. Read on.
- 6.2.09 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Honors Superstar Carrie Underwood with Spotlight Exhibit
- Exhibit opens June 11. Read on.
- 6.1.09 - Lady Antebellum, Kellie Pickler and Darius Rucker to Perform at the "2009 CMT Music Awards"
- The awards show airs live from Nashville June 16. Read on.
- 5.28.09 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Readies for CMA Music Festival with Packed Lineup of Artist Performances and Autograph Signings
- Dolly Parton makes a special appearance. Read on.
- 5.26.09 - Wynonna to Headline 25th Anniversary Music City July 4th Spectacular
- Gabe Dixon Band and the Nashville Symphony will also take the stage. Read on.
- 5.19.09 - Roy Clark, Barbara Mandrell and Charlie McCoy Enter Country Music Hall of Fame
- They were inducted in a ceremony May 17. Read on.
- 5.18.09 - ABC Hosts Annual Block Party at CMA Music Festival in Nashville
- The Block Party takes place at Hall of Fame Park June 12-13. Read on.
- 5.13.09 - Jack White, Emmylou Harris Join Nashville Mayor's Council
- The Music Business Council advises on Nashville's music industry. Read on.
- 5.11.09 - "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards" to be Broadcast Live November 11 on the ABC Television Network
- "Country Music's Biggest Night" airs from Nashville's Sommet Center. Read on.
- 5.11.09 - Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean and Dierks Bentley Heat Up the "2009 CMT Music Awards"
- The awards show airs live from Nashville on June 16. Read on.
- 5.7.09 - Little Big Town and Josh Turner to Perform at 2009 CMA Music Festival
- The artists will play the nightly concerts at LP Field during CMA Music Festival June 11-14 in Nashville. Read on.
- 5.6.09 - Kellie Pickler and CMT's Lance Smith Host the "2009 CMT Music Awards Nominee Special"
- The special airs Tuesday, May 19 at 10am ET. Read on.
- 5.5.09 - Special Screening of "Anvil! The Story of Anvil" with One-Night-Only Live Performance by Anvil Saturday, May 23 at 7pm
- Fans can see the award-winning documentary on the big screen and the band live on stage in the same night. Read on.
- 4.27.09 - Keith Urban, Sugarland and Def Leppard Sweeten the Performance Line-Up for the 2009 CMT Music Awards
- Country music's only fan-voted awards show has moved to Tuesday, June 16. Read on.
- 4.23.09 - Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, and Wynonna (With Special Appearance by The Judds) to Perform at 2009 CMA Music Festival
- Single nightly tickets and 4-day ticket packages are available. Read on.
- 4.21.09 - 2009 CMA Music Festival Artist Lineup Grows with Star-Powered Concerts on the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park
- Bucky Covington, Jo Dee Messina, the Oak Ridge Boys, Phil Vassar and more added to lineup. Read on.
- 4.21.09 - Toby Keith, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts and Taylor Swift to Perform at the 2009 CMT Music Awards Wednesday, June 17 at Nashville's Sommet Center
- Tickets go on sale Saturday, May 2. Read on.
- 4.21.09 - Delbert McClinton to Perform at 12th Annual Nashville Children's Theatre Dragon Concert
- Event takes place May 13 and benefits the NCT's School performance Series. Read on.
- 4.20.09 - Tennessee Performing Arts Center Announces 2009-2010 Broadway Series
- Season subscriptions now on sale. Read on.
- 4.13.09 - CMA Music Festival Single Night Tickets for the Nightly Concerts on the Vault Concert Stage at LP Field on Sale April 18
- Performers include Reba McEntire, Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley, Lady Antebellum and more. Read on.
- 4.10.09 - Nashville Pride Announces Entertainment Lineup for 2009 Festival and Web Contest
- Lady Bunny will emcee the event at Riverfront Park June 20. Read on.
- 4.9.09 - Music City Walk of Fame Presented by Gibson Guitar Announces Inductees
- Inductees will be honored at a free and public ceremony April 19. Read on.
- 4.9.09 - Guitarist Wayne Moss to be Saluted May 2 as Next Nashville Cat at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
- The program includes a performance and interview. Read on.
- 4.8.09 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to Honor 'Little Miss Dynamite' Brenda Lee with Biographical Exhibit
- Exhibit opens August 7 and runs through June 2010. Read on.
- 4.7.09 - Singer/Songwriters Perform May 6th to Raise Funds for New Seats at Historic Belcourt Theatre
- Matrac Berg, Gretchen Peters, Suzy Bogguss, Maura O'Connell, Ty Herndon, Hunter Davis and special guests will perform. Read on.
- 3.30.09 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Presents Finding Her Voice: Kitty Wells and Her Country Sisters Panel Discussion Featuring Kitty Wells on April 25
- Wells will appear with Carlene Carter, Karen Staley and Chely Wright. Read on.
- 3.25.09 - Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Rodney Atkins, Jamey Johnson and Jake Owen Added to 2009 CMA Music Festival Artist Lineup
- The festival takes place in Music City June 11-14. Read on.
- 3.24.09 - Music Icon Dolly Parton Reveals a Serious Side When CMT.com Premieres a New Episode of "Unplugged at Studio 330" on Tuesday, March 31
- Dolly performs an acoustic set and gives a candid interview for viewers. Read on.
- 3.19.09 - Dierks Bentley, Brooks & Dunn, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley and John Rich Join 2009 CMA Music Festival Lineup
- The four-day music festival takes place June 11-14 in downtown Music City. Read on.
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