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ASCAP Golden Note Award 2012 Goes to Bob McDill
ASCAP Golden Note Award 2012 Goes to Bob McDill
ASCAP Golden Note Award 2012 Goes to Bob McDill
Legendary songwriter Bob McDill has been announced as the 2012 recipient of the Golden Note award from performing-rights organization ASCAP. The writer of 31 No. 1 songs, including "Don't Close Your Eyes," recorded by Keith Whitley, McDill will be presented with the honor during ASCAP's 50th Annual Country Music Awards, set for Monday, October 29...
Waylon Jennings Last Recordings Set for September Release
Waylon Jennings Last Recordings Set for September Release
Waylon Jennings Last Recordings Set for September Release
Waylon Jennings continues to be a legend among music fans around the world. The singer left a legacy of songs that will be played for generations to come. His fans range from eight-year-olds who heard their grandparents playing Waylon to music aficionados who discovered him via YouTube or iTunes while searching for something new...
Kenny Rogers, New Album: Icon Makes Big Announcement During Hall of Fame Performance
Kenny Rogers, New Album: Icon Makes Big Announcement During Hall of Fame Performance
Kenny Rogers, New Album: Icon Makes Big Announcement During Hall of Fame Performance
Christopher Polk/ACMA2012, Getty Images for ACM Kenny Rogers is back in the saddle again. The singer revealed last night (May 9) that he will be recording a new album for Warner Bros. Records with producer Dann Huff. The announcement came during the first of Kenny's two nights as the Artist-in-Residence at Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Waylon Jennings’ Last Recordings Set for Release
Waylon Jennings’ Last Recordings Set for Release
Waylon Jennings’ Last Recordings Set for Release
Ten years ago this week, country music lost one of its original outlaws. Waylon Jennings died Feb. 13, 2002, from complications of diabetes. He was 64 years old. Although the legendary performer certainly hasn't been forgotten since that time, Waylon's family is taking steps to further cement his status as one of country music's true icons...
Jessi Colter and Friends Celebrate Waylon Jennings’ Legacy
Jessi Colter and Friends Celebrate Waylon Jennings’ Legacy
Jessi Colter and Friends Celebrate Waylon Jennings’ Legacy
Waylon Jennings never considered himself an outlaw when it came to his music. But the singer, who together with his wife Jessi Colter, Willie Nelson and Tompall Glaser, made history in 1976 with 'Wanted! The Outlaws,' country music's first million-selling album, did always have the desire to do his music his way...

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