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Visiting Nashville's Grand Ole Opry
The Grand Ole Opry House offers a fascinating tour of America's home to country and western music. Besides learning about the stars, you can also appreciate the history.
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Jimmy C. Newman, Legendary Cajun Singer
World-famous Cajun musician Jimmy C. Newman was recently honored as a Living Legend by the Acadian Museum of Erath in south Louisiana.
cajun • music • jimmy c. newman • louisiana • grand ole opry

Johnny Cash - The Man in Black
Although he came from humble beginnings, Johnny Cash became a pioneer of modern country music.
johnny cash • the man in black • country music • nashville • outlaw music

Tex Ritter-America's Favourite Cowboy
Tex Ritter had an amazing life. Looking back at his career from our perspective more than 6 decades after his start in show business, it’s difficult to believe that he is not more celebrated nor respected today. This is a short primer on the real Tex Ritter. Move over Garth Brooks!
tex ritter • flash • prc • mascot • the grand ole opry

The Tradition of the Grand Ole Opry
When CountryCool.Com died on February 1, the hunt started for a new Top 5 site. While there are always lots of candidates, it's not always easy to find one that stacks up to being among the best. This month we'll take a look at a site that fills the bill and represents the best of Country Music throughout "the ages."
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Little Jimmy Dickens Marks 60 Years on the Opry
Country music's Little Jimmy Dickens celebrated his 60th anniversary with Nashville's Grand Ole Opry on Nov. 1, 2008, with a special Signature show and guest stars.
grand ole opry • country music singers • country radio • ryman auditorium • country fans

Opry Stars Unite In Song to Aid Mel McDaniel
Grand Ole Opry member Mel McDaniel suffered a heart attack in June before being put in a medically induced coma in July. Fellow country stars hope to help with a benefit.
grand ole opry • traditional country music • country stars • country singers • contemporary country music

Beyond Elvis: Tennessee's Country Music Tourists
In Tennessee, where the concept of music tourism has reached its apotheosis, Elvis and Dolly rule, and country music is behind the marketing.
music tourists • tennessee country music • country music tourism • grand ole opry • marketing graceland

Country Star Honors Late Mentor Chet Atkins
Grammy Award-winning country singer-guitarist Steve Wariner has created a tribute CD in honor of his late friend and mentor, Chet Atkins.
country music • country songs • new country albums • hit songs • steve wariner

Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center
Music City's premiere resort destination, the Opryland Resort & Convention Center, offers a full slate of entertainment, relaxation and dining options.
gaylord opryland hotel • nashville • tennessee • grand ole opry • ryman auditorium

Hank Williams Sr. Daughter Gives Rare Interview
The half-sister of Hank Williams Jr. and daughter of Audrey and Hank Williams Sr. will give a rare interview about her famous country-music family on Dec. 13, 2008.
country music singers • country music • traditional country music • hank williams sr. • hank williams jr

Recapitulation of Internet Audio
This month we'll take a comprehensive look at Internet Broadcasting sites where Country Music is either featured or an equal part of the site with other genres. Most of these sites we've seen before at one time or another. Some of these sites feature a specific on-demand program and others feature live streaming. Please note that due to performance rights issues, the links will take you to the site where the program is featured and not directly to the program itself. So sit back, relax, and enjoy the music.
spirit of the west • netradio • sonicnet • mp3.com • roughstock country countdown

Visiting Tennessee - the Volunteer State is full of Grace
Lain Ehmann takes us South to the beauty and hospitality of Tennessee.
tennessee • travel • fun • family • hotel

Visiting the Country Music Hall of Fame
Since 1961 the Country Music Hall of Fame has inducted 108 members. At Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame tourists can about these top country singing artists.
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Who is Lucille Starr?
Lucille Starr rose to fame in 1964 with her recording of 'Quand le soleil dit bonjour aux mongagnes', also known to anglophones as The French Song.
lucille starr lyrics • british columbia • manitoba • bc • b.c.

Country Singer's Music Memorabilia Has New Home
The music memorabilia of traditional-country's Charlie Walker has been donated by his widow to the Center for Popular Music at Middle Tennessee State University.
country music • country entertainers • honky tonk • country singers • traditional country music

Country Star Couple Preserves Music History
Thanks to the generosity of country singers Marty Stuart and Connie Smith, the Country Music Hall of Fame is now home to even more priceless treasures.
country music history • country singers • country music legends • country music collectibles • country music memorabilia

Country Singers Team for Co-Headlining Concerts
Country stars Martina McBride and Trace Adkins have joined forces to take their hit-country songs on the road in the 2009-2010 concert-touring season.
country music • country music tour • country concerts • martina mcbride • trace adkins

Dolly & Porter: Country's Creative, Complex Duo
Dolly Parton's enduring love for former duet-partner Porter Wagoner inspired her career's signature song. But her aggravation with his stubbornness motivated her, too.
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Gene Watson: Making Music In A Perfect World
While today's country fans may not know him by name, spin one of Gene Watson's classics--such as "Love in the Hot Afternoon" or "Farewell Party"--and faces light up.
country music • gene watson • country legends • texas musicians • country hits

George Jones: 2008 Kennedy Center Honoree
He was a no-show for the "Nashville Loves George Jones Night" concert in 1980, but the country superstar was front and center for 2008's Kennedy Center Honors.
kennedy center honors • country music • country songs • country singers • country radio

Hollywood's Jack Black Explores Country Music
Thanks to his father-in-law, Hollywood actor/rocker Jack Black has discovered the musical grass can be greener, as it were, on the bluegrass side.
country music • country singers • traditional country music • bluegrass • country songs

In Memory of Two Men
This article presents the parallel lives of two men who had a strong influence on the author, her father Wesley Trotter and country singer Johnny Cash.
cash • johnny • trotter • nashville • st. louis

Kitty Wells: Queen of Country Music Gets Exhibit
In 1952, she became country music's first bona-fide female star with her once-controversial debut single, and today, she has her very own career-commemorating exhibit.
country music • country music history • country music pioneers • country singers • traditional country music

Review: CMT on Tour '08 Rocks Middle Tennessee
From Tom Petty and AC/DC to Guns N' Roses, country music's Jason Aldean and newcomers Lady Antebellum sprinkled their respective hit-country sets with rockin' fun.
country music television • cmt on tour • 2008 cma winners • country concerts • hit country songs

Rock Romances : Love Stories in Rock Music
Even though some were ended in tragedy, some were created from it, and controversy surrounded them all; here are three of the most extraordinary love stories in music.
love stories • rock romances • relationships of rock stars • love lives of musicians • greatest celebrity romances

Tennessee Outlet Malls
Tennessee has country music, "Graceland," and barbeque, but did you know that it also has a host of outlet shopping malls?
tennessee shopping malls • tennessee outlet malls • nashville outlet shopping • opry mills • knoxville outlets

Traditional Country Music: The Louvin Brothers
They were Elvis Presley's favorite gospel duet and inspired scores, from Johnny Cash to Emmylou Harris. But their close harmonies made them one of country's greatest duos
country music • traditional country music • gospel music • country music pioneers • country singers

Hotels Package Incentives to Increase Booking
Facing a slowdown in bookings hotels are targeting vacationers with spa deals, complimentary tickets to shows and city tours.
cheap hotels • hotel incentives • hotel packages • free shows • free tours

Artist Profile: Craig Morgan
His hard work and dedication to country music has payed off as Craig Morgan has released seven top ten singles including one #1, "That's What I Love About Sunday."
craig morgan • country singer • that's what i love about sunday • i love it • my kind of livin'

Chris Tomlin Nomination
Christian worship artist Chris Tomlin winds up his Indescribable Tour just in time to snag GMA’s 2006 Songwriter of the Year nomination.
chris tomlin • christian worship artist • christian music • "arriving" • gma awards

Nashville, The Country Music Holiday Destination
From Elvis Presley's Cadillac to Patsy Cline's cocktail dress, the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum has more than 800,000 items of country music memorabilia.
country music hall of fame • nashville holiday • tennessee museum • nashville country music • country music legends

The Many Facets of Randy Travis
Some of the best artists are like fine diamonds; they are rare, transparent, and made of many facets. Randy Travis has certainly gone from being a diamond in the rough
randy travis • american idol • traditional • pureflix • warner brothers records

Canadians In Nashville
As a cultural melting pot, Canada is the home of a rich and diverse music scene which has allowed Canadian country music to flourish.
canadians in nashville • the rise of canadian country music • canadian country music • canadian country artists • canadian country's early days

Carrie Rodriguez: She Ain't Me
Carrie Rodriguez is a rapidly emerging roots/folk performer from Brooklyn, New York. With her latest CD, "She Ain't Me", Carrie truly delivers a solid Americana sound.
carrie rodriguez • she ain't me • seven angels on a bicycle • lucinda williams • allison krauss

Alexis Out on AI, Nijah Out on ANTM
Ten AI contestants were named to the American Idol Summer Tour. The ANTM girls walked the runway in a Jill Stuart fashion show and posed around NYC.
america’s next top model • the cw • cw • antm • tyra banks

Artist Profile: Chuck Wicks
After paying his dues, writing and parking cars, Chuck Wicks impressed country music fans with "Stealing Cinderella" and has continued to do so with his follow up singles
chuck wicks • country singer • stealing cinderella • all i ever wanted • man of the house

Artist Profile: Darius Rucker
Its not that often that a pop singer enters into the realm of country music with as much success as Hootie & the Blowfish lead singer, Darius Rucker.
artist profile: darius rucker • lead singer of hootie & the blowfish • hootie & the blowfish • darius rucker • darius rucker goes country

Artist Profile: Love and Theft
With a soulful three part harmony, Love and Theft launched out of the gate with their debut album "World Wide Open" which includes the single "Runaway."
artist profile: love and theft • world wide open • runaway • love and theft • brian bandas

Elvis: The Early '50s
The Fabulous '50s also known as the good ole days of the beginning of a phenomen named Elvis Presley
elvis • '50s • records • movies • sing

Garth Brooks Announces Return to Music
Saying he "already (feels) taller," modern-day music icon Garth Brooks has announced that he will return to performing after a nine-year retirement.
garth brooks • country music • country stars • country singers • retirement

Next Big Nashville Music Festival is in October
Nashville, Tennessee is called America's "Music City." That means all kinds of music, not just country. In October, indie rock rules at city-wide "Next Big Nashville."
next big nashville • nashville bands • nashville tennessee • nashville music festival • rock and roll in nashville

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