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Gospel music takes the spotlight at Sunday Mornin’ Country celebration
George Hamilton IV (photo: John Partipilo/The Tennessean) The 32nd Annual Sunday Mornin’ Country celebration -- which brings well-known country voices out to celebrate gospel music on the closing day...
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Bobby Braddock is BMI’s new Icon
Bobby Braddock (photo: John Partipilo/The Tennessean). Bobby Braddock will be honored as BMI’s songwriting Icon during the performing rights organization’s 59th annual Country Awards Nov. 8 at BMI’s...
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BMI Awards: Rhett Akins, Dallas Davidson share top honors
Click this photo to see a gallery from the 2011 BMI Country Awards red carpet. Here, Keith Urban is recognized during the 59th annual BMI Country Awards on Tuesday night. (Photo: Sam Simpkins/The...
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Academy of Country Music announces its off-camera award winners
Kenny Chesney (photo: Larry McCormack / The Tennessean) The Academy of Country Music announced the winners of its untelevised awards on Wednesday, including its special awards, industry awards and...
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Peter Cooper on Music: It’s all ‘New’ to Kix Brooks
Kix Brooks (photo: submitted) I’ve known Kix Brooks for more than a decade now. “Wow,” you say.“ Kix Brooks is famous, thus this columnist is clearly a highly connected, important and special person.”...
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UPDATED: Tom T. Hall to be honored with BMI Icon Award
Tom T. Hall (photo: Sanford Myers / The Tennessean) BMI will honor Tom T. Hall with its BMI Icon Award on Oct. 30 during the performing rights organization’s 60th annual country awards, which will be...
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Vince Gill, Bobby Braddock nominated for Songwriters Hall of Fame
Vince Gill (photo: Shelley Mays / The Tennessean) NEW YORK (AP) - Country Music Hall of Famers Vince Gill and Bobby Braddock are among the nominees for the 2013 Songwriters Hall of Fame. They're joined...
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Brad Paisley: Country’s new rebel? Affable artist dares to ask tough...
Click here to see a photo gallery from Brad Paisley's "Wheelhouse" preview party in Las Veagas on April 5. (Portrait by Larry McCormack/The Tennessean) In a brand-new country song, a guy walks into a...
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Songwriters Hall of Fame exhibition opens in Music City Center
Ken Paulson, vice chair, and songwriter Pat Alger, chair of Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, at the new Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame at the Music City Center. (Photo: Sanford Myers/The...
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New Tennessean video series Story Behind the Song launches; Week 1: Bobby...
Bobby Braddock is a member of both the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame. (Photo: Steve Harman/The Tennessean) Today, The Tennessean launches a new video series, The Story...
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Peter Cooper on Music: George Jones knew he would be a no-show tonight
Click here for a photo gallery from Monday's unveiling of the George Jones monument. Here, Nancy Jones blows a kiss to friends during the dedication ceremony for the monument at the Woodlawn...
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