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CMT'S Cody Alan Wins ACM Award for National On-Air Personality of the Year

Cody Alan, host and executive producer of CMT RADIO LIVE WITH CODY ALAN, is the winner of the National On-Air Personality of the Year for the 45th ANNUAL ACM AWARDS, the Academy of Country Music announced today. (PRWeb Mar 13, 2010)

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TalentWatch May Turn More Heads Than American Idol

TalentWatch (http://www.talentwatch.net) is the only destination on the web where aspiring singers, bands and musicians from all over the world can showcase their talent and tell their story in an engaging and entertaining video-driven format. The site is free for music artists and fans. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Announcing HAIRYBOOTSMUSIC, The Cure for MTV Not Playing Music Videos Dilemma

HairyBoots.com, a brand new website, is bringing back the original way of viewing music videos, with back to back "continuous play" right from the first page load. Like no other music video website, up to 2 hours plus of continuous music videos by top artists and covering 16+ popular genres. (PRWeb Mar 11, 2010)

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Toby Keith?s I Love This Bar & Grill to Open March 8 at WinStar World Casino

Venue to feature live music, down-home cooking and friendly atmosphere (PRWeb Mar 8, 2010)

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Story Tellers And Story Keepers: The Library Of Congress And The Country Music Association Celebrate Country Music

The Library of Congress and the Country Music Association (CMA) today announced a day-long program for the CMA Board of Directors at the nation’s library, including a comprehensive tour of the historic Jefferson Building, an extensive orientation to the Library’s music, sound recording, and folk collections focusing on Country Music, and a concert in the Coolidge Auditorium. (PRWeb Mar 5, 2010)

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Tri-Plex Packaging Wins Best Album Package Design at Indie Music Awards

Tri-Plex Packaging Corporation & Smithsonian Folkways has earned top honors in the Album Packaging category for Pete Seeger- American Favorite Ballads: Vol. 1-5 in the 9th annual Independent Music Awards. (PRWeb Mar 4, 2010)

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Totem Artists, Recording Artist, T. J. Doyle is the True Thing

New Los Angeles Recording Artist Set Take On The Pop Rock Genre (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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Call for Fort Worth's Best Burger Lovin' Bands

“Rock Your City” Contest at Arlington Smashburger Saturday, March 13 (PRWeb Mar 3, 2010)

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The County Line Restaurant to Kick-off its 2010 Free Live Music Series on March 10

Series reaches 10-year-anniversary has raised more than 476,500 pounds of food for the San Antonio Food Bank (PRWeb Mar 2, 2010)

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"RENEGADE REVIVAL TOUR" this April Headlines Country Artist Travis Tritt with Special Guests The Outlaws and Blackberry Smoke

Country & Southern Rock fans of all ages have something to look forward to April 24th, when local talent and entertainment booking agency Morgan Renee Live, LLC, presents Renegade Revival Tour, headlining American country artist and Grammy winner Travis Tritt with special musical guests The Outlaws and Blackberry Smoke. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2010)

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The Oak Ridge Boys Bring Three Generations Together -- Golden Prodigy Adds New Dimension to Oaks' Family

Thirteen-year-old fiddler Elizabeth Golden is a welcome guest and audience pleaser anytime she steps onstage with The Oak Ridge Boys. Elizabeth is a third generation member of The Oaks' Family. She is granddaughter of Oaks' vocalist William Lee Golden and daughter of Chris Golden, the group's drummer. Performing with an antique fiddle made in France in 1918 and handed down from her great-grandfather, Elizabeth is a natural onstage. Debuting in Chattanooga, TN, at the "Ozark Mountain Jubilee," she has since gone on to play at least four more shows with the group. (PRWeb Feb 27, 2010)

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Piano Lessons Online - "Blues for Piano and Keyboard" Chapter 15 Just Released

"Blues for Piano and Keyboard", a leading online piano lessons website, announces release of chapter 15. With more piano blues riffs and tricks, this promises to be another exciting chapter in the piano lesson series. (PRWeb Feb 26, 2010)

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28 Candidates in the Texas Primary who are Committed to Preserving Our Hunting Heritage and Conservation Legacy

With the March 2, 2010 Texas Primary rapidly approaching, www.TexasHuntFish.com wishes to express its gratitude to the Texas Wildlife Association for providing a vetted list of 28 candidates in contested races who are friends of the Hunting and Fishing Community. (PRWeb Feb 24, 2010)

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"Always ?Patsy Cline" Bio-Musical Returns To The Ryman Stage

2010 Marks The Fiftieth Anniversary Of Patsy Cline’s Grand Ole Opry Induction Which Happened At Nashville’s Historic Ryman Auditorium. (PRWeb Feb 23, 2010)

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Sarah Buxton Teams Up with CMT to Become the First Country Artist to Give Fans the Augmented Reality Experience

As the first ever augmented reality offering from a country act, Sarah Buxton and CMT.com make history, allowing viewers to participate in an all new 3D experience for her video "Outside My Window." (PRWeb Feb 19, 2010)

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The Steve Miller Band and Kenny Chesney Come Together for "CMT Crossroads"

Episode tapes in March. (PRWeb Feb 18, 2010)

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?TTYN? Valentine Video Offers Lighthearted Revenge For Forgotten Sweethearts

13 year old singer Tay Barton and multi-GRAMMY® Award winning songwriter/producer Rudy Perez have teamed up to create the perfect song for jilted Valentine sweethearts. Using the acronym "TTYN" Talk To You Never (commonly used by Paris Hilton to oust contestants on her "MY NEW BBF" show), the new, fun song offers an easy way out of bad relationships. Barton's website is now offering to deliver an eVideo Greeting with the new song (free) to those who forgot to come bearing gifts on Valentines Day. (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010)

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Massage Envy Teams Up With KMLE 107.9 To Raise Money For Kids

Massage Envy® of Phoenix is participating this Valentine's Day in the “Campaign for Kids” to raise money for Phoenix Children’s Hospital for the second year. In cooperation with KMLE radio they will donate money from new memberships to the cause. (PRWeb Feb 12, 2010)

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Thought Provoking New Video by Rising Country Music Star Hannah McNeil Aims to Inspire Viewers to Action

"What Am I Getting Up for" asks viewers to think about their purpose in life. (PRWeb Feb 11, 2010)

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CMT ONE Supports First Lady Michelle Obama's 'Let's Move' Health and Wellness Initiative

Darius Rucker Serves As CMT Spokesperson for the Initiative (PRWeb Feb 11, 2010)

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Look out Youtube, Move Over Myspace, There?s a New Site for Aspiring Music Artists

TalentWatch (http://www.talentwatch.net) is the only destination on the web where aspiring artists from all over the world can showcase their talent and tell their story in an engaging and entertaining video-driven format. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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Kellie Pickler Shares Songs and Stories in Brand New Episode OF ?STUDIO 330 SESSIONS? at CMT.com Today

Kellie Pickler performs songs from her current album in a brand new episode of STUDIO 330 SESSIONS at CMT.com. (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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CMT Celebrates Comedy all Week Long When 'Big New Comedy Week' Begins Monday, March 8

CMT To Premiere Comedy Specials From Melissa Peterman, Jeff Foxworthy, Bill Engvall, Larry The Cable Guy, Ron White, Brian Regan and Jim Gaffigan (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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DVD and CD Manufacturing Company Stunned at VIP Program Response

Within hours of launching their new VIP Program, DVD and CD manufacturing company Precision Disc saw hundreds of responses streaming in. General Manager Mike Arnold explains, “It’s obvious that people want the type of added value we are offering. We’re pleasantly surprised at the response – and they continue to come in at a steady pace.” (PRWeb Feb 10, 2010)

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Hungry For Music In The Running For $250k Charity Grant - Broad Help Needed - Cities Impacted: Austin, Nola, Memphis, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, Boston, Chicago

Ten U.S. cities are set to receive an average of 1,000 free musical instruments each for underprivileged children, through the Get Instrumental! program from DC-area charity (http://www.hungryformusic.org/vote.html) Hungry For Music (HFM). The key is receipt of a $250,000 grant from the Pepsi Refresh Everything Project (http://www.hungryformusic.org/vote.html), and the award is determined strictly by popular vote. (PRWeb Feb 9, 2010)

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Ditto Music Help Unsigned Artists Gain Billboard Chart Placements

Ditto Music, the independent digital music distribution service for Unsigned artists have had 14 top 40 singles in the UK and Ireland, all with unsigned acts. They have now opened the doors for US and Canadian acts, with a new chart eligibility service. (PRWeb Feb 9, 2010)

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Riff Raters: iPhone App Adds Free Lite Version/Full Version Sends Riffs to Facebook

Riff Raters free LITE allows users to listen to all the great riffs recorded by users of the Riff Raters ever-growing music community. In the Riff Raters full version update, users can post any riff to their Facebook Page, has added a section for news and events and will begin a Riff Off Contest on February 9, 2010 in addition to the ability to rate, record and comment on riffs. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2010)

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Blake Mevis and Danny Wells Join Forces with Cauley Music Group

Danny Wells and Blake Mevis have joined Cauley Music Group, a music publishing company based out of Nashville, Tennessee. (PRWeb Feb 8, 2010)

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Full Sail University Announces Graduate Results for The 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards

Full Sail University, an award-winning entertainment media institution near Orlando, FL, is proud to announce that 36 graduates worked on 20 GRAMMY-winning projects across 24 categories at the 52nd Annual GRAMMY Awards, which aired live on CBS, Sunday, January 31, 2010. (PRWeb Feb 2, 2010)

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Illegal Music Downloading Alternative UNLODER: Innovation for Downloading Legal Mp3 Files

Annual statistics on illegal downloading in 2009 provided by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry reveal that most worldwide mp3 music downloads are illegal, negatively affecting physical and mp3 music sales. Lexink is promoting a solution: UNLODER™ provides both affordable legal mp3 downloads to users and a new revenue stream for those who create and produce music. (PRWeb Feb 2, 2010)

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Branson Missouri in 2010 - Bigger Than Ever!

2010 Promises to be a banner year in Branson, MO - with new shows, attractions, and better deals at Branson resorts than ever. New Attractions at Silver Dollar City, new shows at the Oak Ridge Boys Theater, Eco-Tourism and more are coming to the Ozarks. (PRWeb Jan 31, 2010)

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BransonFest Out West invades Mesquite, Nev. Feb. 8-11

BransonFest Out West expected to draw hundreds with a unique lineup including entertainment, special events and activities. Among the talent scheduled for the city are the Branson Brothers, the Duttons and Clay Cooper. (PRWeb Jan 26, 2010)

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Don't Miss Chris MacDonald's Memories of Elvis in Concert 75th Birthday Bash with Guest D.J Fontana Elvis's Original Drummer

Chris MacDonald’s Memories of Elvis in Concert with special guest star D.J Fontana Elvis’s original Drummer is coming to the Mattie Kelly Arts Center in Niceville Florida February 25,2010. In celebration of the life and music of Elvis Presley , Chris MacDonald lovingly brings back the magic of “the King or Rock-n-roll”. (PRWeb Jan 25, 2010)

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Emo LeBlanc is Headed to Nashville

Emo LeBlanc is headed to Nashville to work with Tom Jackson, Live Show Producer for Taylor Swift, so that he can perfect his Live Stage performance. Very few people get this opportunity. To work with a professional like Tom Jackson is a opportunity that is granted to only a selected group of people. (PRWeb Jan 21, 2010)

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FourFour Hooks Up with ArtistData, Delivers New Way for Bands to Optimize Their Official Website

First Band Website Platform to Integrate with ArtistData, FourFour Makes It Easier for Bands to Keep their Site in Sync with Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and others (PRWeb Jan 20, 2010)

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East Coast Music Association Partners with ScreenScape to build Venue Network

ECMA partners with ScreenScape to bring East Coast Music content to clubs, concert halls, and hospitality venues (PRWeb Jan 20, 2010)

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Catapult Reservatory Continues to Add Major Music Stores to Their Already Massive Music Distribution Service

Catapult has signed agreements with Lala.com, Limewire, and Spotify over the recents weeks and will begin distributing tens of thousands of tracks and albums to these new stores in the coming weeks. (PRWeb Jan 20, 2010)

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MusicJuice.Net Geared Up To Bring Power To The People and Revolutionize the Music Industry

A new Music Community Platform has been launched to link Fans and Independent Artists together. Where the Fans will invest in the Music Projects and together they will share the profits in hopes to make a run at big music corporation's money. (PRWeb Jan 19, 2010)

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?Rock the Roxy? YouTube Video Contest with D'Addario, Planet Waves, & Evans Taking Entries until February 9, 2010

Enter your band’s video for the Chance to perform at world-famous AustinRox Music Showcase in March 2010 and win a prize package worth over $20,000. (PRWeb Jan 15, 2010)

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Hunting for Cupid at Gaylord Opryland

Family fun and prizes, plus romantic options for couples this Valentine's Day (PRWeb Jan 14, 2010)

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