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Luke Bryan, ‘Drunk on You’ Marks Career First
Luke Bryan celebrated his recent No. 1 single "Drunk on You" with co-writers of the tune, Josh Kear (pictured above on front row, left), Rodney Clawson (front row, second from right) and Chris Tompkins (front row, right), at the offices of the Country Music Association in Nashville Monday night (Sept...
Casey James’ ‘Crying on a Suitcase’ Had Him Thinking Twice
Casey James loved everything about his new single, "Crying on a Suitcase," the first time he heard the demo, but he confesses there was one factor that made him hesitant to cut the tune.
"The song really jumped out at me," Casey tells The Boot...
Americana Music Association Award Winners 2012
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It was a night of numerous standing ovations for Americana artists at the Americana Music Awards last evening (Sept. 12). Held at Nashville's famed Ryman Auditorium, a venue steeped in multiple musical traditions, the celebration of music built from the roots of all American music genres saw multiple nods go artists as young as the Civil Wars and as ageless as Bonnie Ra
Casey James Makes Hairy (and Heartwarming) Confession
With his enviable long blond curls, Casey James could probably get a shampoo endorsement deal if he wanted it. The singer, who is flying up the charts with his hit "Crying on a Suitcase," might never have known that he had curly hair if he hadn't decided to grow it out to donate to Locks of Love, the organization that makes wigs out of human hair and gives them to cancer patients who've
Little Big Town Hopes ‘American Idol’ Will Go Country
While Keith Urban and Brad Paisley are so far both only rumored to be in the running for a spot at the judge's table during the new season of "American Idol," the members of Little Big Town think the show's producers are certainly looking in the right direction...
Eric Church Hits a High Note With the Boss
Eric Church has heard from The Boss. The country star was recently surprised by a visit from a representative from Bruce Springsteen's office, who gave him a very special gift from the namesake of his two-week No. 1 hit, "Springsteen."
Wayne LeBeaux came on Eric's bus after a show in Gilford, N...
Eli Young Band Celebrates Second Chart-Topper
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It was a festive occasion for the Eli Young Band Monday night (Aug. 20) in Nashville as they celebrated their second No. 1 single, "Even If It Breaks Your Heart," with songwriters Eric Paslay and Will Hoge. The single followed the success of their first chart-topper, "Crazy Girl," which hit No. 1 last November.
Elvis Presley Remembered by Country Musicians on 35th Anniversary of His Death
Elvis Presley was only 42 when he died at his home in Memphis, Tenn., exactly 35 years ago today (Aug. 16), yet the man who changed the course of music still has legions of loyal followers and countless entertainers who are influenced by his music...
Bluegrass Award Nominations Led by IIIrd Tyme Out, Alison Krauss & Union Station
Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out topped the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA)'s awards nominees this year with nine nods, among them Entertainer of the Year. They are followed by Alison Krauss & Union Station, who garnered eight nominations at the announcement reception, held at Loveless Barn in Nashville Wednesday night (Aug. 15).
Emmylou Harris Hosts Woofstock Music Festival
Emmylou Harris loves animals as much as she does music, so it was a natural move for her to create Woofstock, a music festival that welcomes dogs. The event, to be held Aug. 18 at the Fontanel mansion just outside Nashville, will help raise money for Bonaparte's Retreat, the facility Emmylou founded to help rescue dogs from certain death and place them in homes with loving, responsible owners...
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