Shout! Factory and the CMHoF to Release Country Legends DVD Collection
2009-11-22 05:24:40 - Los Angeles, CA -- From the vaults of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum comes one of the most memorable gatherings of talent ever assembled in front of a national television audience. Celebrating our nation's musical heritage, the stellar performances on Country's Greatest Stars Live Volume 1 and Volume 2 were taped in 1978 at The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, and will be available on DVD January 26 from Shout! Factory. ...

Engaging the Empowered Fan
2009-11-22 05:24:40 - /CMA/ Nashville, TN -- By Bob Doerschuk and Phyllis StarkThe mechanics of writing, planning, recording and marketing music have been in place for years. Recently, though, another component has come into the picture and is rapidly making itself an indispensible part of the representation, particularly in the realm of Country Music. ...

Canadiana - Roots Music from Canada, Reflects Canadian Culture
2009-11-22 05:24:40 - Like Americana, Canadiana, as defined by Six Shooter Records, a Toronto-based label with over 30 albums in its catalog, is roots music. But Canadiana is the wild north of roots music. North of the border, "roots" has as much to do with community, isolation, pride and a healthy dose of characteristic self-deprecation as it does with musical heritage and influence. ...

The Churchmen Team Up With Bluegrass Legend Lance LeRoy
2009-11-22 05:24:40 - Lance LeRoy has agreed to represent bluegrass gospel band, The Churchmen. Lance LeRoy and his legendary Lancer Agency has been a mainstay in Bluegrass Music for four decades. Lance is a member of the IBMA Bluegrass Hall of fame, inducted in the year 2000. Mr. LeRoy adds, "I feel very honored that the members of The Churchmen have chosen to work with The Lancer Agency in booking the band's festival and concert dates." ...

Review: World-famous Berliners brilliantly reflect the best efforts of Simon Rattle
2009-11-21 18:45:59 - Friday night, at Davies Symphony Hall, The Berliners and Simon Rattle put on another world-class display of orchestral magic - and yet something new as well. They eschewed the vice grip. They capped the storm. They put a different skill-set on display.

Susan Boyle and Adam Lambert: Battle of reality TV stars
2009-11-21 06:42:45 - Susan Boyle vs. Adam Lambert: Who will reign supreme?

Rich In Tradition Signs Record Deal With Mountain Roads Recordings
2009-11-21 05:24:25 - Mountain Roads Recordings announced the signing of Rich In Tradition from the Galax, Virginia - Mt Airy, North Carolina area to a recording contract today in Bristol, Tennessee. Karl Cooler announced the deal and says that Mountain Roads Recordings is extremely excited to have this group join our family of artists. We first became acquainted with their music and talents during the recording of our latest release, Born Into Bluegrass, the Songs of Cullen Galyean (released October 1, ...

Song of the Mountains Wraps Up 2009 TV Tapings December 19
2009-11-21 05:24:25 - Marion, VA -- Song of the Mountains, the award winning Public Television concert series from the Lincoln Theatre in Marion, Virginia will present their final taping for 2009 on December 19th at 7:00 pm. ?This will wrap up our fifth season of tapings which translates into 84 one hour television episodes.? says Tim White the executive coordinator for the concert series. ?We start taping for our sixth season on January 15th with Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys. 2010 will be ...

Rounder to Release Debut Album by Summertown Road February 16
2009-11-21 05:24:25 - Burlington, MA ? Rounder Records is pleased to announce the release of the self titled debut album by Summertown Road on February 16. Produced by renowned bluegrass musician Don Rigsby, Summertown Road is a fresh collection of bluegrass tunes ? with 9 out of 14 tracks written by members of the band. With their skillful songwriting, emotional vocals, tight harmonies, and first-rate musicianship, Summertown Road manages to straddle both sides of the bluegrass spectrum at once ? the ...

International Bluegrass Music Museum to Host Blue Grass Boys Reunion
2009-11-21 05:24:25 - Owensboro, KY -- The International Bluegrass Music Museum will host a gathering of all living Blue Grass Boys who played with Bill Monroe as part of the Pioneers of Bluegrass Reunion held during its River of Music Party (ROMP) in June. ...

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