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MUSIC NEWS
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- 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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