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9/11 Aftermath: How Music Helped and Healed Us
9/11 Aftermath: How Music Helped and Healed Us
9/11 Aftermath: How Music Helped and Healed Us
On the 11th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01, three members of the AOL Music team reflect on their own memories of that time, and how music helped them through the devastating moment in our nation's history. Sarah Chazan, Editor in Chief, AOL Music The day after the terrorist attacks on 9/11/01, I woke up to the news that my beloved grandfather had passed away...
Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks Among Songwriter Hall of Fame Nominees
Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks Among Songwriter Hall of Fame Nominees
Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks Among Songwriter Hall of Fame Nominees
Nominees for the 2012 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame include a long list of hitmakers. Ronnie Dunn, Kix Brooks, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Larry Gatlin are the four tunesmiths recognized in the Songwriter/Artist category. One of the four will be recognized alongside two of the finalists in the Songwriter category at the Hall of Fame Dinner and Induction Ceremony on Oct...
Country Music Hall of Fame to Undergo Multi-Million Dollar Expansion
Country Music Hall of Fame to Undergo Multi-Million Dollar Expansion
Country Music Hall of Fame to Undergo Multi-Million Dollar Expansion
Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum had to go through an unexpected -- and unwelcome -- renovation earlier this year after flood waters damaged parts of the famous building. Now the fully-recovered landmark, which houses some of the most historical artifacts in music history, is planning a multi-million dollar expansion which will allow even more memorabilia, and ensure the museum wi
CMA Awards Predictions
CMA Awards Predictions
CMA Awards Predictions
Although we fully expect the 44th annual CMA Awards to be a night of surprises, The Boot has some solid predictions for Wednesday night's broadcast. From a veteran getting overdue recognition to a dark horse winner, here's who we think will take home that sparkling glass trophy in some of the night's top categories...
Kix Brooks Catches His Breath
Kix Brooks Catches His Breath
Kix Brooks Catches His Breath
On September 2, Brooks & Dunn bid farewell as a duo when they performed to a sold-out crowd in Nashville on the last stop of their Last Rodeo tour, but neither artist was ready to settle into retirement just yet. Ronnie Dunn is working on a solo album, while Kix Brooks is continuing his hosting duties on the 'American Country Countdown' radio show, which he began in 2006. He...
Stagecoach 2011 Music Fest Lineup Announced
Stagecoach 2011 Music Fest Lineup Announced
Stagecoach 2011 Music Fest Lineup Announced
Fall may be in the air, but it's not too early to start thinking about the upcoming spring and summer festival season. With a star-packed lineup, the fifth annual Stagecoach Music Festival is a great place to start. Set for Saturday, April 30, and Sunday, May 1, 2011, acts announced for the two-day fest in California include Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and Carrie Underwood, along with Darius Ruck
Thompson Square Put Their Music on the Map
Thompson Square Put Their Music on the Map
Thompson Square Put Their Music on the Map
Stoney Creek You're invited to Thompson Square! But before you get out your GPS, we should explain that Thompson Square isn't a place you can get to by car. Thompson Square is more a dream than a place, a dream where the jukebox is forever playing your songs and people are always having a good time... Read More ...
Alan Jackson Plans His First Australian Tour
Alan Jackson fans down under are in for a 'Good Time' next year. The country superstar has announced that he'll be taking his roadshow to Australia for the first time ever in his 20-plus-year career. Alan will play a total of four shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland starting March 4, 2011...
Bob DiPiero, Jamey Johnson Tell Tales Behind Hits in New York
Bob DiPiero, Jamey Johnson Tell Tales Behind Hits in New York
Bob DiPiero, Jamey Johnson Tell Tales Behind Hits in New York
"How y'all doin? Welcome to Nashville," Bob DiPiero joked before introducing fellow celebrated songwriters Jamey Johnson, Buddy Cannon and Kendell Marvel at the CMA Songwriter Series at Joe's Pub ... in New York City Wednesday night. Now in its sixth year, the CMA series brings country to the city every few months, recruiting some of Nashville's finest songwriters to the Big Apple to te

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