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MUSIC NEWS

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• 9.1.10 - Miranda Lambert Leads List of Finalists With Record Nine Nominations for the 44th Annual CMA Awards.
  - Lady Antebellum received five nominations, Blake Shelton and Zac Brown Band received four nominations and there are fresh faces in 10 of the 12 categories. Read on.


• 9.1.10 - Tickets for the 44th Annual CMA Awards Will Go On Sale September 18.
  -Brad Paisely and Carrie Underwood will hose the awards show. Read on.


• 8.31.10 - CMA Announces First Round of Nominees For the 44th Annual CMA Awards.
  -Remaining categories will be announced tomorrow on ABC's Good Morning America with Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert. Read on.


• 8.31.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through September 19, 2010.
  -Panel discussions, performances, autograph signings and more through September 19th. Read on.


• 8.30.10 - Fred Foster, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson Saluted With Leadership Music Dale Franklin Award.
  -Leadership Music Dale Franklin Award was given to Fred Foster, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson. Read on.


• 8.30.10 - CMA Hosts Second Annual "Tweet 'N' Greet" During CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock September 1.
  -Join artists such as Lady Antebellum, Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Tim McGraw and more. Read on.


• 8.27.10 - New Next Big Nashville Artists and Speakers Announced.
  -More performers, speakers and ticket information. Read on.


• 8.27.10 - Top 5 Nominees Announced for the 16th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards.
  -The award show is set for Thursday October 14, 2010 at 7pm at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium. Read on.


• 8.27.10 - First Ever "CMT Artists of the Year" To Be Honored Friday, December 3 On CMT.
  -Five of the year's top acts will be honored. Read on.


• 8.26.10 - Country Comes Home: Grand Ole Opry Announces September 28 Re-Opening of Opry House As Historic Circle of Wood Is Returned To Opry Stage.
  -Help the Opry celebrate its re-opening and 85th birthday. Read on.


• 8.25.10 - Nashville Rallies For 'Music Valley' This Labor Day Weekend.
  -This Labor Day Weekend welcomes entertainment and family fun in Music Valley. Read on.


• 8.25.10 - First Nights In Nashville.
  -Music City legends share their stories with a legend herself. Read on.


• 8.23.10 - Musicians Corner Lineup Announced For Saturday, August 28.
  -Musicians Corner is a weekly free concert held on Saturdays in Centennial Park. Read on.


• 8.19.10 - American Music Association Announces 2010 Conference Panels.
  -Speakers include producer Don Was, Rolling Stone music critic David Fricke, Rhapsody's Adam Parness, Pandora's Michael Zapruder, Microsoft's Ben Porter and Bonnaroo co-founder Ashley Capps. Read on.


• 8.19.10 - Love And Theft, Joey + rory, Dr. Ralph Stanley More And To Perform On the 16th Annual Inspirational Country Music Awards.
  - The ICM Awards are to be held on Thursday, October 14, 2010 at the Trinity Music City USA Auditorium. Read on.


• 8.18.10 - IMBA Announces International Bluegrass Music Awards Nominees.
  -Dailey & Vincent, Russell Moore, Sam Bush, Michael Cleveland & The Grascals lead the nominees. Read on.


• 8.17.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum and the Americana Music Association Join Forces To Present Several Special Programs During the 2010 Americana Music Festival and Conference.
  -Wanda Jackson, Marshall Chapman and Jimmy Webb will be featured along with a Sid Griffin interview and a femal singer-songwriter panel discussion. Read on.


• 8.16.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through September 5, 2010.
  -Museum events through September 5. Read on.


• 8.10.10 - Artists Added To Americana Music Festival Showcases.
  -Scheduled performers now include artists such as Shelby Lynne, Tony Joe White, John Oates and more. Read on.


• 8.9.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through August 29, 2010.
  -Check out great events such as a musical petting zoo, film showings and musical instrument demonstrations. Read on.


• 8.5.10 - Legendary Songwriter and Musician Red Lane To Be Saluted As Poet And Prophet At the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
  -See an exclusive performance, interview and more at this event. Read on.


• 8.5.10 - Lifetime Achievement Recipients to be Honored At 9th Annual Americana Honors & Awards Show.
  -The show will be held at the Ryman Auditorium on September 9th. Read on.


• 8.5.10 - Superstars Take The Stage As Tim McGraw Hosts "CMA Music Festival: Country's Biggest Night To Rock" Wednesday, September 1, On The ABC Television Network.
  - This television special will feature the network television premiere of Taylor Swift's new single "mine". Read on.


• 8.4.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Bows New Spotlight Exhibit, Loving You: Collecting Elvis Presley.
  - This exhibit highlighting one of the most beloved cultural figures of the twentieth century will open August 6. Read on.


• 7.28.10 - Saturday At Musicians Corner.
  - The Wrights, Madi Diaz, Elenowen, Gabriel Kelley and Harrison Hudson will be performing. Read on.


• 7.28.10 - Initial Artist Lineup Announced for Next Big Nashville and Leadership Music Digital Summit Announced.
  -Tickets are on sale now. Read on.


• 7.19.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum To Open Tammy Wynetter: First Lady of Country Music, Presented by Great American Country Television Network On Friday, August 20 2010.
  -Opening festivities to include panel discussions, curator's exhibit talk and film screenings. Read on.


• 7.16.10 - "Gentle Giant" Don Williams Announces Two Night Stand At the Ryman The Week of His Country Music Hall of Fame Induction.
  -650 AM WSM 85th Anniversary concerts set for October 20 and 21, 2010. Read on.


• 7.13.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through August 1, 2010.
  -Tons of fun activities including a puppet show. Read on.


• 7.7.10 - Songwriters Sing For Nashville Adds Performers.
  -Flood benefit at The Woods at Fontanel adds writers to Gibson Tunesmith Stage at the Farm House Restaurant. Read on.


• 7.7.10 - Musicians Corner Launches in Centennial Park.
  -Centennial Park is holding Musicians Corner on Saturdays, July through October. Read on.


• 7.7.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through July 25, 2010.
  -Enjoy instrument demonstrations, film screenings and more. Read on.


• 6.30.10 - Buddy Miller Selected As 2010 Artist-In-Residence At The Country Music Hall of Fame And Museum.
  -Intimate Ford Theater performances have been slated for August 10, 17 and 24. Read on.


• 6.30.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Events Through July 18, 2010.
  -Here are some great events coming up including a Family Program. Read on.


• 6.30.10 - 2010 Americana Music Festival Artists Announced.
  -The first 20 artists selected to perform will include Hayes Carll, Exene Cervenka, Charlie Louvin, Raul Malo and more. Read on.


• 6.28.10 - Music City July 4th Spectacular Extended.
  -Free Riverfront Park concerts have been added for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Read on.


• 6.25.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through July 11, 2010.
  -Come down to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum for incredible demonstrations and songwriter sessions. Read on.


• 6.21.10 - Jimmy Buffet To Host "CMT Presents Jimmy Buffet & Friends: Live From the Gulf Coast" Premiering Thursday, July 1 at 8pm ET/PT On CMT.
  -Special guests to also perform include Kenny Chesney, Zac Brown, Allen Toussaint, Sonny Landreth, Jesse Winchester and more. Read on.


• 6.17.10 - A Song For America: Twenty-Five Years of Farm Aid Photography Exhibit To Open June 25 At the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
  -This exhibit features work my many famous photographers and other country music artists. Read on.


• 6.17.10 - The Steve Miller Band And Kenny Chesney Come Together For "CMT Crossroads" Premiering July 9.
  -Longtime friends Steve Miller and Kenny Chesney will perform together for an awesome show. Read on.


• 6.15.10 - 2010 CMA Music Festival Sells Out LP Field Each Night For the First Time.
  -LP Field attendance is up 16.7 percent from 2009. Read on.


• 6.15.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through July 4, 2010.
  -The museum has a ton of great events coming up including songwriter sessions and music demonstrations. Read on.


• 6.9.10 - "The BIG Gear Giveback" Replacing The Musical Instruments of Music City.
  -This is presented by Next BIG Nashville, American Songwriters, NAMM, MusicCares, Nashville Music Association, ASCAP, SESAC, Zehnder and Firefly. Read on.


• 6.8.10 - Kris Kristofferson Frist Performer Announced for Tootsies' 50th Anniversary Celebration at the Ryman Auditorium, Sunday, November 7.
  -The concert is to be a part of a Network TV special and documentary. Read on.


• 6.7.10 - The 2010 CMT Music Awards Heats Up With More Star Power.
  -Presenters to include Erin Andrews, Sheryl Crow, Jada Pinkett-Smith, David Spade, Snooki and "the Situation", Faith Hill, Martina McBride, Taylor Swift and more. Read on.


• 6.7.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through June 27, 2010.
  -Events include autograph signings, special performances, film screenings and more. Read on.


• 6.7.10 - Genre-bending Artist Kid Rock Added To 2010 CMA Music Festival.
  -Countdown to 2010 CMA Music Festival begins tonight. Read on.


• 6.4.10 - Street Closures Announced For 2010 CMA Music Festival.
  -Streets will be temporarily closed around downtown the starting Wednesday, June 9th. Read on.


• 6.4.10 - ABC Announces Annual Block Party at the CMA Music Festival In Nashville.
  -ABC and Soapnet donate $50,000 to the Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee to help with flood relief. Read on.


• 6.4.10 - Music City Zone Offers Variety of Performers and Activities During CMA Music Festival.
  -There will be bar-b-q, tacos, burgers, beer, a cool tent, an interactive media tent and free live music. Read on.


• 6.3.10 - Reading, Writing & Rhythm Benefit Concert Tickets Going Fast.
  -This concert will benefit local area schools that were devasted by flood waters and the Second Harvest Food Bank of Middle Tennessee. Read on.


• 6.3.10 - The 44th Annual CMA Awards To Be Broadcast Live November 10 On The ABC Television Network.
  -The live show will be at Bridgestone Arena on November 10, 2010. Read on.


• 6.3.10 - Lady Antebellum, Tim McGraw, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, The Judds and More Meet Fans in The Greased Lightening Fan Fair Hall During 2010 CMA Music Festival.
  -Individual tickets are available for Saturday and Sunday. Read on.


• 6.3.10 - Jamey Johson, LeAnn Rimes, Keith Urban and John Mayer Debut New Music at the "2010 CMT Music Awards".
  -Johnson and Rimes will both perform new singles off of upcoming albums and Mayer will join his CMT Crossroads partner for a first-time TV performance of Urban single. Read on.


• 6.2.10 - Taylor Swift To Host 13-Hour Fan Meet & Greet Event During CMA Music Festival.
  -Country sweetheart Taylor Swift will spend 13 hours to meet with as many of her fans as possible and give her only performance during this CMA Music Festival. Read on.


• 6.1.10 - Melissa Peterman Hosts Country Music's Hottest Red Carpet When the Live "CMT Music Awards Red Carpet 2010" Premiers Wednesday, June 9.
  -Celebs from across the country music and entertainment worlds rock their fashion favorites live from the CMT Music Awards Red Carpet. Read on.


• 5.28.10 - Next Big Nashville and Leadership Music Digital Summit Join Forces for One Event in 2010.
  -The dates have been set for September 28-October 2 in Nashville featuring panels, parties and over 150 artist performances. Read on.


• 5.27.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame And Museum Readies For CMA Music Festival With Packed Lineup of Autograph Signings and Artist Performances.
  -Live from the Museum Store and presented by CMT, there will be appearances by Dierks Bentley, Cherryholmes, Danny Gokey, Jake Owen, Josh Turner and Trisha Yearwood. Read on.


• 5.25.10 - Join Us For "BirdSongs" - A Series Of Shows Presented To Benefit The Bluebird Cafe.
  -BirdSongs will kickoff June 1st with an extra special evening of songs an stories. Read on.


• 5.25.10 - Ferlin Husky And Billy Sherrill Honored With Official Induction Into Country Music Hall of Fame.
  -Dallas Frazier, Millie Kirkham, The Jordanairs, Shelby Lynne, Ronnie McDowell, Ronnie Milsap, Craig Morgan, Ricky Skaggs, The Whites, Webb Wilder and Lee Ann Womack are among the all-star cast paying tribute. Read on.


• 5.24.10 - The Statler Brothers: Havin' Quite A Time Spotlight Exhibition to Open At The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
  - The legendary quartet will visit the museum on Jun 3rd for a rare interview. Read on.


• 5.19.10 - Country Unites To Raise Funds for Nashville Flood Relief Music City Keep On Playin' Event Touches Many.
  -The benefit concert held May 16 was a success having rasied $1.8 million for flood relief. Read on.


• 5.19.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum To Be Closed May 23.
  -The Museum is closing for set up for an event. Read on.


• 5.19.10 -  2010 Frist Fridays Concert Series Kicks Off May 28; Series Planned May-July.
  -This is a popular summer concert series that's fun for everyone. Read on.


• 5.19.10 - Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley and Zac Brown Band Added To The Performance Line-Up For The 2010 CMT Music Awards.
  -Host Kid Rock will also perform. Read on.


• 5.18.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through June 6, 2010.
  -The Hall of Fame and Museum is open and has some great events coming up. Read on.


• 5.18.10 - Trace Adkins To Headline Music City July 4th Spectacular.
  -This annual, free concert and fireworks extravaganza is a go for Riverfront Park. Read on.


• 5.13.10 - The Gibson Foundation Lanches Series of Star Studded Public Service Announcements, Campaign Initiatives and Events to Benefit Flood Relief.
  -"Night Out for Nashville" is an evening for Music City Flood Relief set for Friday, June 18, 2010 throughout the city. Read on.


• 5.12.10 - Nominees Announced For The 9th Annual Americana Honors & Awards Show.
  -Check out the nominees for this year's award show. Read on.


• 5.12.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through May 30, 2010.
  -The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is open and has some great events coming up. Read on.


• 5.11.10 - Marty Stuart Prepares To Release His Quintessential Traditional Country Album Ghost Train (The Studio B Sessions) On August 24, 2010.
  -Recorded in the legendary RCA Studio B in Nashville, this album is true country. Read on.


• 5.11.10 - Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood Lead The Nominees For the 2010 CMT Music Awards.
  -Online voting will continue on CMT.com and ends on Tuesday, June 8. Read on.


• 5.11.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Additions To Permanent Exhibition Conclude With A Look At Contemporary Hitmakers.
  -New artifacts from Jamey Johnson, Brad Paisley, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban are now on display. Read on.


• 5.10.10 - Laura Bell Bundy And CMT's Evan Farmer Announce The Final Nominees For 2010 CMT Music Awards Tuesday, May 11 On People.com and CMT.com.
  -The announcement is to stream exclusively on People.com at 9:00 am, ET. Read on.


• 5.10.10 - Tim McGraw and Faith Hill Announce "Nashville Rising: A Benefit Concert For Flood Recovery" At Nashville's Bridgestone Arena On June 22nd.
  -Tickets are going on sale to the general public Friday, May 14th. Read on.


• 5.7.10 - National Telethon to Aid Nashville Flood Victims.
  -Music City Keep On Playin' - A Benefi for Flood Relief will be held on May 16th on Great American Country Television. Read on.


• 5.6.10 - CMA To Donate All Proceeds of 2010 CMA Music Festival to Flood Relief in Middle Tennessee And Music Education In Metro Nashville Public Schools.
  -CMA lending its support by donating to flood relief. Read on.


• 4.29.10 - This Party's Jammin': Vince Gill, Brad Paisley, Ricky Skaggs and Steve Wariner To Launch Opry's 85th Birthday Celebration With One-Of-A-Kind Guitar Jam May 25.
  -This show will kick-off a several month-long party featuring special shows and events that will last through December. Read on.


• 4.29.10 - Scuptor Alan LeQuire Presents Cultural Heroes at Fisk University.
  -Cultural and musical icons include Marion Anderson, Woody Gutherie, Billie Holiday, Lead Belly, Paul Robeson and Bessie Smith. Read on.


• 4.29.10 - CMA Music Festival Announces Riverfront Park Stage Lineup And Adds Julianne Hough To Nightly Concerts At LP Field.
  - The CMA Music Festival is getting bigger and bigger. Read on.


• 4.26.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Through May 16, 2010.
  -The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has some great events coming up including a film screening and live music. Read on.


• 4.26.10 - John Mayer And Keith Urban Come Together For "CMT CROSSROADS".
  - CMT CROSSROADS brings back show alumni for the first time in the series' seven year run. Read on.


• 4.21.10 - Road To Bonnaroo Contest Elevates Caitlin Rose.
  - Nashville native Caitlin Rose won the latest installment of the Road to Bonnaroo contest held Monday, April 19 at the Mercy Lounge. Read on.


• 4.21.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through May 9, 2010.
  - Come down to see intrument demonstrations, songwriter sessions and even learn how to square dance. Read on.


• 4.20.10 - Country Superstars Take the Stage At The 2010 CMT Music Awards
  - Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Keith Urban to perform June 9th. Read on.


• 4.20.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame And Museum's Additions To Permanent Exhibition continue With A Look At The 'New Traditionalists'
  - The Museum will celebrate the new visitor experience with special programs May 14-15, including Curators' Talk and an interview with Naomi Judd and record executive Joe Galante. Read on.


• 4.15.10 - The Judds Reunite To Kick Off 2010 CMA Music Festival With Performance On The Riverfront Park Stage.
  - The CMA Music Festival's line-up is growing to include the Judds. Read on.


• 4.15.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through May 2, 2010.
  - Check out some great events through May 2. Read on.


• 4.13.10 - Stars Are Aligning For The 10th Annual Reading, Writing and Rhythm Benefit Concert.
  -Sing-songwriter Chely Wright celebrates the 10th year of supporting music education at TPAC on June 8th. Read on.


• 4.12.10 - 2010 CMA Music Festival Single Night Tickets For the Nightly Concerts at LP Field on Sale April 17.
  -Nightly tickets are only $30 for General Admission and Miranda Lambert has been added to the nightly concerts at LP Field. Read on.


• 4.7.10 - Two Great Sounds. Two Great Offers. One Great City.
  -The Grand Ole Opry and the Nashville Symphony team up to provide money-saving offers to each music venue. Read on.


• 4.5.10 - Legendary Artist and Session Musician Ray Stevens To Be Honored As Nashville Cat At The Country Music Hall of Fame and Musicians
  -Saturday, April 24 the amazing Ray Stevens will be saluted. Read on.


• 4.5.10 - CMT Announces First Round Finalists For The "2010 CMT MUSIC AWARDS"
  -Online voting begins today on CMT.com and ends Monday, May 3. Read on.


• 4.1.10 - Fontanel Mansion Partners With 2010 CMA Music Festival.
  -CMA Music Festival attendees to receive exclusive tickets and discount. Read on.


• 4.1.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through April 18, 2010.
  -The schedule for upcoming special events at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Read on.


• 3.31.10 - More Starpower Added To 2010 CMA Music Festival.
  -Trace Adkins, Easton Corbin, Danny Gokey, Randy Houser, Justin Moore, Blake Shelton, and Josh Turner also added to line up. Read on.


• 3.29.10 - "Freedom Sings," A Celebration Of Free Speech In Music, April 27 At The Newseum In Washington, D.C.; Mary Chapin Carpenter To Receive 'Spirit Of Americana' Award.
  -It will be an evening that celebrates both freedom of speech in music and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Read on.


• 3.24.10 - Important Information on Americanafest Registrations, Hotel and Showcases.
  -Detailed information on how to register to perform, hotel servation information and more. Read on.


• 3.23.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Additions to Core Exhibition Are Underway.
  -Updates Include New Multimedia and Artifacts from Tom T. Hall, Dolly Parton, Dottie West and Many More. Read on.
  


• 3.17.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through April 4, 2010.
  -The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has all sorts of events planned including songwriter sessions and instrument demonstrations. Read on.
  


• 3.16.10 - Music City Tennis Invitational to Return For 37th Year of Service.
  -The Music City Tennis Invitational, benefiting the Center for Child Development at the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, will be held this year on April 24-25, 2010. Read on.


• 3.5.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through March 21, 2010.
  -Instrument demonstrations and songwriter sessions are among the scheduled events at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum through March 21, 2010. Read on.


• 3.4.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame Member Tammy Wynette's Personal Collection Arrives at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
  -The entire collection of personal memorabilia documenting the amazing career of Tammy Wynette has arrived at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Read on.


• 3.4.10 - Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, and Kellie Pickler Added to 2010 CMA Music Festival.
  -CMA Music Festival line-up is growing and this will be Tim McGraw's first appearance since 2001. Read on.


• 3.2.10 - The Messina Group/AEG Live and the Ryman Auditorium Announce Line-Up For NRDC Presents Music Saves the Mountains.
  -NRDC Presents Music Saves Mountains will feature Emmylou Harris, Dave Matthews, Patty Griffin, Buddy Miller, Patty Loveless, Kathy Mattea and other special guests. Read on.


• 2.22.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through March 14, 2010.
  -The Country Music Hall of Fame always has something fun and interesting going on. Read on.


• 2.19.10 - Michael W. Smith Joins Dozens of Nashville Artisits for "Come Together Now" Music City Unites for Haiti Recording Project.
  -"Come Together Now" single is now available at all digital retailers and the music video also debuts this week. Read on.


• 2.18.10 - "Always...Patsy Cline" Bio-Musical Returns to the Ryman Stage.
  -2010 marks the fiftieth anniversary of Patsy Cline's Grand Ole Opry induction which happened at Nashville's historic Ryman Auditorium. Read on.


• 2.18.10 - Jason Aldean, Lady Antebellum, Martina McBride, Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, and Zac Brown Band Are First Group of Performers Announced for 2010 CMA Music Festival.
  -Nashville's signature musical event raises millions for music education. Read on.


• 2.17.10 - Legendary Songwriter and Music Publisher Roger Murrah to Be Saluted as Poet and Prophet at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  - Prolific songwriter and music publisher will be honored March 6, 2010. Read on.


• 2.17.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through March 7, 2010
  -Come check out all the unique events occuring at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum from February 20, 2010 to March 7, 2010. Read on.


• 2.8.10 - The Grascals Named Bluegrass Group of the Year at SPBGMA Awards in Nashville
  - Beloved Bluegrass group wins award at the SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards Show & Convention. Read on.


• 2.5.10 - Americana Music Association Announces 2nd Annual "Live at the Bluebird Cafe" Series
  - The series runs every Thursday from February 18 through March 25. Read on.


• 2.5.10 - Carrie Underwood Surprises Young Fan with News She's Performing at CMA Music Festival in June
  - The event takes place downtown Nashville June 10-13. Read on.


• 2.3.10 - The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's Ford Community Day, Made Possible by the Ford Motor Company Fund, Rescheduled for Saturday, February 6
  - Admission is free 9am-5pm. Read on.


• 2.2.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through February 21, 2010
  - Concerts, interviews and more. Read on.


• 2.1.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to Present Rare Program Starring Brenda Lee, Marty Stuart and Tanya Tucker on February 20, 2010
  - The panel discusses child stardom in the music business. Read on.


• 1.27.10 - The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Again Says "Thank You" to Middle Tennessee with Ford Community Day, Made Possible by Ford Motor Company Fund
  - Museum admission is free on Community Day. Read on.


• 1.26.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Musem Events Through February 14, 2010
  - Instrument demonstrations, songwriter sessions and more. Read on.


• 1.25.10 - Drummer Eddie Bayers to be Honored as Nashville Cat at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  - Event is Saturday, February 13. Read on.


• 1.20.10 - A Free Concert and Film Event at the NMA on February 2, 2010
  - The event is a scene filming for the feature film Love Don't Let Me Down. Read on.


• 1.20.10 - Nashville to Celebrate Black History Month with Second Annual Music City Soul Series
  - Concert series every Thursday night in February. Read on.


• 1.19.10 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Events Through February 7, 2010
  - Songwriter sessions, film screenings and more. Read on.


• 1.14.10 - A Weekend Getaway with Sandi and Friends
  - Sandi Patty and friends will perform at Gaylord Opryland Resort for a weekend celebration February 5-7. Read on.


• 1.13.10 - The Five-Time Tony Award-Winning Musical, The Drowsy Chaperone, Will Play Nashville for a Limited One-Week Engagement
  - The show is at TPAC February 9-14. Read on.


• 1.8.10 - Rain, Sleet or Snow Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust is Ready To Roll This Weekend
  - The event brings NASCAR and country music together. Read on.


• 1.6.10 - Music City Revs Its Engines This Weekend with Dale Earnhardt Jr., Vince Gill, Tony Stewart, Kyle Petty, Hank Williams Jr., American Idol's Danny Gokey and more at 2010 Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust
  - The event takes place downtown Nashville January 8-9. Read on.


• 12.31.09 - Nashville Municipal Auditorium 2010 Schedule of Events
  - Bull Riding, Playhouse Disney, Nashville Blues Festival and more. Read on.


• 12.23.09 - Tickets are Going Fast for 2010 Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust January 8-9
  - NASCAR and country music combine for a Nashville weekend. Read on.


• 12.17.09 - Additional Artists Join Line-Up for Music City New Year's Eve Concert
  - Gabe Dixon, Tommy Sims, Marc Broussard, Jonny Lang and The Dirt Drifters will play the free event. Read on.


• 12.11.09 - Rykodisc's Sam & Ruby The Here and The Now #1 Album of 2009 by Associated Press
  - This is the Nashville duo's debut album. Read on.


• 12.10.09 - The 101 Dalmatians Musical Makes Its Nashville Premiere January 19-24 at the Tennessee Performing Arts Center
  - Tickets are on sale now. Read on.


• 12.10.09 - Emmylou Harris, Kix Brooks, The Fray Donate Handwritten Lyrics
  - An auction will benefit the Americana Music Association. Read on.


• 12.9.09 - Sandi Patty: Gaylord Opryland Weekend Feb 2010
  - The weekend event is February 5-7. Read on.


• 12.9.09 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Honors Superstar Reba McEntire with Spotlight Exhibit
  - Exhibit runs through June 13, 2010. Read on.


• 12.8.09 - Phil Vassar Gives the Gift of Free Music This Holiday Season
  - Fans can download Phil Vassar An Acoustic Christmas for free. Read on.


• 12.7.09 - Music City Bowl Packages Available
  - Combo packages are also available that include tickets to the Zac Brown Band concert. Read on.


• 12.4.09 - Rodney Atkins to Headline Music City New Year's Eve Concert
  - The event is free and open to the public downtown Nashville. Read on.


• 12.3.09 - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to Extend Major Exhibition Family Tradition: The Williams Family Legacy, Co-presented by SunTrust and Ford Motor Company Through December 2011
  - The exhibit has been the most popular and critically acclaimed exhibit in the Museum's history. Read on.


• 11.23.09- Fifth Annual Sprint Sound & Speed Presented by SunTrust Returns to Nashville January 8-9, 2010
  - Hank Williams Jr., Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chris Young, Kyle Petty and others are set to appear. Read on.


• 11.20.09 - Nation's Christmas Tree Stops in Music City for a Musical Extravaganza
  - Public celebration at Gaylord Opryland's A Country Christmas November 24. Read on.


• 11.19.09 - Legendary Songwriter and Recording Artist Bill Anderson to be Saluted as Poet and Prophet at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  - Anderson will be honored December 12 at the Museum. Read on.


• 11.11.09 - Taylor Swift Wins Four, Including Entertainer of the Year, at "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards"
  - The event took place November 11 in Music City. Read on.


• 11.10.09 - Deck the Hall, Y'all: The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Celebrates the Season with a Month of Holiday-Themed Programming
  - Art workshops, interview sessions and more throughout December. Read on.


• 11.5.09 - Kid Rock Duets with Jamey Johnson and Martina McBride Performance Added to "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards"
  - The Judds, Kris Kristofferson and Lee Ann Womack added as presenters. Read on.


• 11.4.09 - Alan Jackson Will Meet Fans in Downtown Nashville CMA Week
  - Alan Jackson will make an appearance the Cracker Barrel pop-up store at 1st & Broadway November 10. Read on.


• 11.4.09 - CMAAwards.com Is All A-Twitter in Preparation for "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards"
  - The CMA Awards Twitter Viewing Party will feature live Twitter feeds, photos discussions and more. Read on.


• 11.3.09 - Music City Walk of Fame Presented by Gibson Guitar Announces Inductees
  - Dolly Parton, Kid Rock, Charlie Daniels, Ernest Tubb and Tootsie Bess are the honorees. Read on.


• 10.27.09 - First Presenters Announced for "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards"
  - Dale Earnhardt Jr, Patricia Heaton, Julianne Hough, LeAnn Rimes and Jake Owen are among the first announced. Read on.


• 10.27.09 - 2009 CMA Awards Hosts Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood to Perform Live on "Good Morning America" November 10 from Nashville on the ABC Television Network
  - The event is free and open to the public. Read on.


• 10.26.09 - Mannheim Steamroller Celebrates 25 Years of Christmas Music with 58-City Tour Coming to Nashville
  - The show stops at Nashville's TPAC November 21. Read on.


• 10.22.09 - Gibson Guitar & Gibson Foundation Announce an Intimate Tribute to Les Paul at the Historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville Thursday, November 19, 2009
  - Steve Miller, Joan Jett, Emerson Drive, Steve Wainer, Ace Frehley and others will perform. Read on.


• 10.21.09 - Norbert Putnam to be Honored as Nashville Cat at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
  - The program takes place November 14. Read on.


• 10.19.09 - Dave Matthews to Join Kenny Chesney in Performance on "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards"
  - The show will air live from Music City on ABC. Read on.


• 10.15.09 - Tim McGraw and a Vince Gill/Daughtry Duet Are Among the Performers Added to the Lineup for "The 43rd Annual CMA Awards"
  - The event takes place November 8 at Nashville's Sommet Center. Read on.


• 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 - 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.


• 9.28.09 - 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.

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