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T.G. Sheppard Celebrates 45th Anniversary of Classic Hit Single 'Last Cheater's Waltz'
by Josh Sharpe - August 15, 2024 Country music legend T.G. Sheppard is celebrating the 45th Anniversary of his #1 classic hit single “Last Cheater’s Waltz,” which was released in August 1979 on Warner Brothers Records. Written by Sonny Throckmorton and produced by Buddy Killen, “Last Cheaters Waltz” quickly became a fan favorite an...
T.G. Sheppard and Kelly Lang Release Single 'Because You Loved Me'
by Josh Sharpe - May 31, 2024 Country music icon T.G. Sheppard and acclaimed singer-songwriter and author Kelly Lang have released their new single and Celine Dion classic “Because You Loved Me”. This track will be included on their upcoming duets album, Chemistry: The Duets Collection. Listen to the track now! ...
Johnny Lee Celebrates 45th Anniversary Of His Top 5 Single 'This Time'
by Michael Major - April 05, 2023 Written by Chips Moman, Lee released this as his fifth single from his album, ‘H-e-e-ere’s Johnny!’ Johnny Lee recently announced his ‘Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour.’ Throughout his career, Lee has achieved 26 Top 20 singles and became an integral part of the ‘Urban Cowboy’ movement th...
Johnny Lee Announces 'Hey Bartender, Last Call: The Farewell Tour'
by Michael Major - February 09, 2023 Johnny Lee, known for his dynamic stage presence and countless hits including, “Hey Bartender,” “One In A Million,” “Pickin’ Up Strangers,” “Prisoner Of Hope,” “Bet Your Heart On Me,” “Cherokee Fiddle,” “Could’ve Heard A Heart Break,” and his No. 1 crossover hit “Lookin’ For Love,'' is announcing hi...
Fellow Artists Remember Country Music Legend Loretta Lynn
by Michael Major - October 04, 2022 Throughout her 60-year career, Lynn achieved the highest level of success with over 50 Top 10 Hits including “Fist City,” “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” “You’re Lookin’ At Country,” “Don’t Come Home A Drinking,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” and more. Lynn also recorded legendary duets with The Wilburne Broth...
Country Music Mourns the Passing of Naomi Judd
by Marissa Tomeo - May 01, 2022 The country music community was rocked today with the tragic news of the sudden passing of country music giant Naomi Judd. Hailing from the Appalachian foothills of Ashland, Ky., mother and daughter duo, The Judds, were first discovered by RCA label head Joe Galante in 1983 after landing a spot on W...
Janie Fricke Announces New Tour Dates
by Michael Major - April 19, 2022 Janie Fricke began singing in church and later turned that talent into a career that began as one of the marketing industry's most successful jingle singers. Long before her success as a country artist, millions of people became familiar with Fricke’s voice through ads for United Airlines, Coca-Cola...
PBS Stations Celebrate Charley Pride For Black History Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 08, 2021 Throughout the month of February, while celebrating Black History Month, PBS has made it easy for Charley Pride fans and new audiences alike to learn more about his history in country music and the impact he made throughout the world....
American Masters CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Available for Free on PBS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 15, 2020 American Masters – Charley Pride: I’m Just Me is streaming free again for a limited time on pbs.org/americanmasters and on the PBS Video app which will run through December 26 before going back to members-only PBS Passport....
Country Music Hall Of Fame Member Charley Pride Dies At 86
by Stephi Wild - December 12, 2020 Charley Pride, one of Country Music's most legendary hitmakers who treated the world to such classic hits as “Kiss an Angel Good Mornin'” and “Just Between You and Me,” passed away today, December 12, 2020. He was 86. ...
Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore Celebrates 85th Birthday
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 12, 2020 The Legendary Soul Man Sam Moore turns 85, and is celebrated today and this week by many of his colleagues....
Janie Fricke Releases First Christmas Album 'A Cowgirl Country Christmas'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - September 25, 2020 Two-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Janie Fricke proves that there is no place like home for the holidays....
'Remembering Kenny Rogers' Special Hosted By T. Graham Brown Set To Air On SiriusXM's Prime Country Channel
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 26, 2020 Country hit-maker T. Graham Brown will host 'Remembering Kenny Rogers' special to premiere Friday, March 27th at 9/8c on SiriusXM's Prime Country Channel 58. This heartwarming two-hour show will feature live cuts from Kenny Rogers' 'Live By Request' album and more. As part of the tribute, some of Ke...
Billy Bob's Texas Receives ACM Nomination for Club Of The Year
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 27, 2020 With multiple sold-out shows this weekend, the colossal Billy Bob's Texas is not slowing down anytime soon! The legendary, one-of-a-kind honky tonk in the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, has earned an impressive 10 ACM Nightclub of the Year Awards with 18 nominations. Today the Aca...
CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Documentary Premieres January 1
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 30, 2019 Charley Pride: I'm Just Me, a documentary about the life and career of legendary Country music superstar Charley Pride, will debut on CBC's documentary Channel on Wednesday, January 1 at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT as part of their All Day Music Marathon. It will repeat on Sunday, February 2 at 9:00 pm ET...
Women In Country Music Unite For Groundbreaking Performances at the CMA AWARDS
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 07, 2019 Women in Country Music will unite for a historic, not-to-be-missed opening performance at a?oeThe 53rd Annual CMA Awards.a?? The groundbreaking number led by Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire and Dolly Parton will also feature Terri Clark, Sara Evans, Crystal Gayle, The Highwomen (comprised of Brandi ...
Real Gone Music Releases Janie Fricke's IT AIN'T EASY: THE COMPLETE HITS on CD
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 14, 2019 Two-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Janie Fricke announces Real Gone Music release of 'It Ain't Easy: The Complete Hits', available now. This 41-track, 2 CD compilation spans from 1977 to 1989, including not just her solo smashes such as 'What're You Doing Tonight,' 'It Ain't Easy Being...
Real Gone Music Releases Janie Fricke IT AIN'T EASY: THE COMPLETE HITS
by Tori Hartshorn - July 30, 2019 Two-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist of the Year Janie Fricke announces the release of 'It Ain't Easy: The Complete Hits' through Real Gone Music on August 9. This 41-track, 2 CD compilation includes many of her 18 number one hits including 'What're You Doing Tonight,' 'It Ain't Easy Being Easy,' 'H...
International Country Singer Cerrito Distributes 39 Songs with ONErpm
by Abigail Charpentier - July 15, 2019 International Country singer, Cerrito, who alternates between English and Spanish, released three individual albums Cerrito Canta Country, Ultimate Duets, and Moonlight Madness today through his new distribution partnership with ONErpm. Available on all digital portals, Cerrito's sound will captiva...
BBC Four to Premiere CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME
by Kaitlin Milligan - June 28, 2019 Charley Pride: I'm Just Me will make its BBC network premiere Friday, July 5 at 9:30 p.m. BST on BBC4. The program will also be available to view on BBC iplayer for 30 days after its broadcast on BBC Four....
Deborah Allen Surprised With Proclamation From Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Celebrating 40 Years In Music
by BWW Staff - June 10, 2019 Country music veteran Deborah Allen was surprised with a special presentation by T.G. Sheppard, Kelly Lang and WSM's Devon O'Day at Nashville's 3rd & Lindsley Wednesday night during the 6th annual Country For A Cause, benefiting Monroe Carell Jr's Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt. A proclamation fr...
Midland, Boz Scaggs, Gretchen Wilson, Diamond Rio, Tracy Byrd & More Headed To Billy Bob's Texas In June
by Tori Hartshorn - May 31, 2019 Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Billy Bob's Texas first opened in 1981. Since then more than 17 million visitors have enjoyed live entertainment each month, when stars from the present and past grace the stages....
Kiefer Sutherland, Clay Walker Headed To Billy Bob's Texas In May
by Kaitlin Milligan - May 02, 2019 Located in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District, Billy Bob's Texas first opened in 1981. Since then more than 17 million visitors have enjoyed live entertainment each month, when stars from the present and past grace the stages....
Deborah Allen Adds Two New Million-Air Awards To Her List Of Honors
by Tori Hartshorn - September 10, 2018 Deborah Allen, the fiery country singer who stole America's hearts with her cross-over smash, “Baby I Lied,” was recently honored by BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) at their Nashville offices. Deborah was presented with the coveted Million-Air certifications for Janie Fricke's “Don't Worry 'Bout Me, Bab...
Live at Billy Bob's Texas Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Some of Country Music's Biggest Stars' Recordings
by Macon Prickett - July 10, 2018 In 1998, in partnership with Smith Music Group, led by Rick Smith, Sr., Billy Bob's Texas began recording live performances from select artists taking the stage of the award-winning nightclub to be part of their Live at Billy Bob's Texas series. The series launched with back to back recordings of Pa... |