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ROY CLARK


BIO:
Roy is a Virginia born, multi-award winning virtuoso, actor, vocalist, philanthropist and all 'round great human being! He has headlined some of the world's most prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, Grand Palace in Brussels and the Rossiya Theatre in Moscow! A partial list of his many awards include: Entertainer of the Year, Academy of Country Music Comedy Act of the Year, Academy of Country Music Picker of the Year, Playboy Magazine's Reader's Poll Best Country Guitarist, Guitar Magazine Grammy Award for "Alabama Jubilee." Roy became a Grand Ole Opry member in 1987. He was a favorite recurring actor on the classic television sitcom "The Beverly Hillbillies" which spawned several acting roles on television and the movies. Roy was the first country music artist to guest host Johnny Carson's Tonight Show! He also hosted the incomparable "Hee Haw" show for over two decades. He and wife Barbara live in Oklahoma where he finds time to fish, fly his airplanes and ride motorcycles. More Importantly, Roy Clark is STILL wowing audiences and releasing new CD's on his own label, Roy Clark, Ltd.

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Craft Recordings to Release Roy Clark's GREATEST HITS Photo Craft Recordings to Release Roy Clark's GREATEST HITS
by Kaitlin Milligan - August 03, 2020

Craft Recordings is pleased to announce Roy Clark’s Greatest Hits—the defining and only collection of original hit recordings currently in print from one of country music’s most beloved personalities—is making its first appearance on CD and streaming services featuring 18 tracks....

Jim Halsey Honored With Memorial Hall Renaming In Independence, Kansas Photo Jim Halsey Honored With Memorial Hall Renaming In Independence, Kansas
by Kaitlin Milligan - December 20, 2019

Legendary music impresario and manager Jim Halsey is celebrating more than 70 years in the entertainment industry. A pioneer of COUNTRY MUSIC innovation and expansion, the 89 year old Independence, Kansas native was honored in his hometown with the 2,000 seat auditorium inside Memorial Hall being re...

Layne Drops Two New Tracks and Music Video As Teaser For Upcoming Debut Album Photo Layne Drops Two New Tracks and Music Video As Teaser For Upcoming Debut Album
by Tori Hartshorn - April 08, 2019

LA-by-way-of-South Dakota artist/musician/producer LAYNE (aka Layne 'LP' Putman) seen most recently on the road with her band supporting K-Flay, has just released a pair of songs and a music video off her forthcoming debut album due out later this year. The tracks follow on the heels of previous sin...

39th Annual Sunday Mornin' Country Announces Performers Photo 39th Annual Sunday Mornin' Country Announces Performers
by Kaitlin Milligan - April 01, 2019

Sunday Mornin' Country promises to be the best ticket in town, blending top Country artists and your favorite Gospel music together for a time of celebration and inspiration along with great entertainment for the whole family. Again this year, the show will be hosted by the legendary, Country Music ...

Kyle Dillingham Selected To Participate In American Music Abroad Program Photo Kyle Dillingham Selected To Participate In American Music Abroad Program
by Kaitlin Milligan - March 18, 2019

Americana fiddle maestro Kyle Dillingham is excited to announce he will be embarking on the 2018-2019 American Music Abroad tour, March 24 to April 9, venturing through Kuwait and the Republic of Kosovo. The globe-trotting Oklahoman musician was selected from a pool of over 300 artists, and will be ...

The Jim Halsey Music Business Institute Launches Starmaker 360 App For All iOS / Appl Photo The Jim Halsey Music Business Institute Launches Starmaker 360 App For All iOS / Apple and Android / Google Play Devices
by Tori Hartshorn - December 10, 2018

Dr. Jim Halsey, the legendary music manager and impresario who has guided the careers of 29 Country Music Hall of Fame members - along with 10 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame members - is excited to announce the launch of the Starmaker360 app for anyone wanting to learn more about or advance their career...

Country Music Community Reacts to Passing of Roy Clark Photo Country Music Community Reacts to Passing of Roy Clark
by Tori Hartshorn - November 15, 2018

The country music community is mourning the loss of Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member Roy Clark who passed away this morning following complications of pneumonia. He was 85....

Legendary Country Artist Roy Clark Dies at 85 Photo Legendary Country Artist Roy Clark Dies at 85
by Kaitlin Milligan - November 15, 2018

 Roy Clark, the legendary 'superpicker', GRAMMY, CMA and ACMaward winner, Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry member and co-host of the famed 'Hee Haw' television series, died today at the age of 85 due to complications from pneumonia at home in Tulsa, Okla....

 Lee Greenwood to Star at 60th Anniversary Neewollah Concert with Added Attraction Ky Photo Lee Greenwood to Star at 60th Anniversary Neewollah Concert with Added Attraction Kyle Dillingham
by Tori Hartshorn - October 09, 2018

The Neewollah Festival will celebrate its 60th Anniversary from October 19-27, in downtown Independence, Kansas. The famous nine day Halloween themed festival will feature live theatrical productions, concerts, three different parades, 5K/10K fun runs, pageants, a carnival, a chili cook off, vendors...

Jana Jae Announces 'Kornfield Friends' Road Show To Hit Stages Across North America Photo Jana Jae Announces 'Kornfield Friends' Road Show To Hit Stages Across North America
by Tori Hartshorn - September 19, 2018

Jana Jae, known for her virtuosity on the 'Magic Blue Fiddle,' is planning on taking the Hee Haw audience on a musical journey where she performed on the historic television program either as part of the Buck Owens band or as a soloist. In a new touring production entitled Kornfield Friends, Jana ha...

Live at Billy Bob's Texas Series Celebrates 20th Anniversary With Some of Country Mus Photo 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...

Bluegrass Champs, Live From The Don Owens Show Set For July 6 Release + GOIN' CRAZY P Photo Bluegrass Champs, Live From The Don Owens Show Set For July 6 Release + GOIN' CRAZY Premieres at Bluegrass Today
by Macon Prickett - May 30, 2018

During World War II, thousands from rural America flooded Washington, D.C. seeking jobs, bringing with them a mix of country, bluegrass, blues and jazz. Propelled by A.M. radio, television and honky tonks, musically, it was an exciting time in the nation's capital....

Kyle Dillingham to Make CMA Fest Debut on the Spotlight Stage at Music City Center, J Photo Kyle Dillingham to Make CMA Fest Debut on the Spotlight Stage at Music City Center, June 8
by Macon Prickett - May 24, 2018

Kyle Dillingham is excited to announce that he'll be making his 2018 CMA Fest debut on the Spotlight Stage inside Music City Center. Dillingham will perform at 1:00 pm CT on June 8, followed by a 30 minute fan meet-and-greet immediately after his performance....

Cosmic Cowboys and Honky-Tonk Heroes Celebrate Outlaws & Armadillos Exhibit Opening M Photo Cosmic Cowboys and Honky-Tonk Heroes Celebrate Outlaws & Armadillos Exhibit Opening Memorial Day Weekend
by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018

The Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum will mark the opening of its new major exhibition, Outlaws & Armadillos: Country's Roaring '70s, with a lively concentration of programs highlighting the cultural and artistic explosion forged in the 1970s by two distinctly creative cities: Austin and Nashv...

The National Music Council to Honor Jazz Giants Chick Corea and Manhattan Transfer at Photo The National Music Council to Honor Jazz Giants Chick Corea and Manhattan Transfer at Annual American Eagle Awards
by Macon Prickett - April 17, 2018

The National Music Council has announced that jazz legends Chick Corea and The Manhattan Transfer will be honored at the organization's 35 th annual American Eagle Awards on Thursday, June 28 at the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. The honors are presented each year in recognition oflong-term contribu...

Jana Jae Chosen to Represent The USA for Silk Road International Arts Festival Tour
by Caryn Robbins - September 03, 2017

The fall of 2017 is shaping up to be a busy one for beloved Country Music entertainer Jana Jae, with an annual camp where she teaches the art of fiddling for students of all ages, performances across the globe spreading America's music to the masses, as well as a special series of performances in th...

Dolly Parton & More React to Passing of Music Legend Glen Campbell
by Caryn Robbins - August 09, 2017

Six-time Grammy winner Glen Campbell Glen Campbell, whose many hits including 'Rhinestone Cowboy,' 'Wichita Lineman' and 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix,' passed away Tuesday, August 7th at the age of 81....

LARRY'S COUNTRY DINER and COUNTRY'S FAMILY REUNION Announce August Episodes
by Caryn Robbins - July 31, 2017

Both 'LARRY'S COUNTRY DINER' and 'COUNTRY'S FAMILY REUNION' produced by Gabriel Communications announce new August episodes on RFD-TV. With a stellar lineup of legendary country and bluegrass artists along with stories and family-friendly entertainment, it will be an exciting month of new episodes t...












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