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Country's contemporary set and a few traditionalists net 52nd Annual Grammy Awards nominations
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Country's contemporary set and a few traditionalists net 52nd Annual Grammy Awards nominations
— examiner.com — In the world of the Grammys, the country music categories are dubbed "Field 8," and this year's... collection of contenders features a predictable crop of contemporary country artists, such as eight-category nominee Taylor Swift and the... (more) Country's contemporary set and a few traditionalists ...

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Country star Joe Nichols releases his first live-concert video in honor of 'Gimme That Girl'
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Country star Joe Nichols releases his first live-concert video in honor of 'Gimme That Girl'
— examiner.com — Joe Nichols just completed shooting on the music video for his brand-new single, "Gimmie That Girl," at... Cowboys in San Antonio, Texas, where he performed to a packed house in the Lone Star honky-tonk. "There's nothing like p... (more) Country star Joe Nichols releases his first live-concert ...

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Sugarland help Oprah ring in the holiday Nov. 30; take part in Dec. 20 TNT event
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Sugarland help Oprah ring in the holiday Nov. 30; take part in Dec. 20 TNT event
— examiner.com — Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland will join Oprah for the second time on Nov. 30.Platinum-selling... duo Sugarland, whose lineup recently scored a 2009 CMA prize, will make guest on the Monday, Nov. 30, installment of The Oprah Winfre... (more) Sugarland help Oprah ring in the holiday Nov. 30; take ...

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Jason Aldean releases live EP of hits via iTunes for country fans
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Jason Aldean releases live EP of hits via iTunes for country fans
— examiner.com — Chart-topper Jason Aldean has had quite a year, including a recent American Music Awards nomination, and as... 2009 comes to a close, the country-rocker has released a souvenir of his live show with help from iTunes. Released this week as part of... (more) Jason Aldean releases live EP of hits via iTunes for ...

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Country music's favorites, including Taylor Swift, score at 37th Annual American Music Awards
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Country music's favorites, including Taylor Swift, score at 37th Annual American Music Awards
— examiner.com — Broadcast live Nov. 22 from L.A.’s Nokia Theatre, the fan-voted American Music Awards kicked off with no... shortage of Taylor Swift, 19, on this year’s ballot. In particular, the CMA’s newly crowned Entertainer of the Year, sco... (more) Country music's favorites, including Taylor Swift, score ...

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Country music's Phil Vassar completes 'Traveling Circus' CD in time for Christmas shoppers
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Country music's Phil Vassar completes 'Traveling Circus' CD in time for Christmas shoppers
— examiner.com — Country artist Phil Vassar didn't plan to have his latest album for Universal Records South completed early,... but such is the case with Traveling Circus, which will hit stories Dec. 15, just in time for Christmas. Initially slated for relea... (more) Country music's Phil Vassar completes 'Traveling Circus' ...

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Lady Antebellum lands second consecutive No. 1 on the country charts with 'Need You Now'
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Lady Antebellum lands second consecutive No. 1 on the country charts with 'Need You Now'
— examiner.com — Still riding a wave of shock and excitement from their wins at last week’s CMA Awards, Capitol... Nashville trio Lady Antebellum has scored its second No. 1. The Nashville-based act's latest career victory come about thanks to “Ne... (more) Lady Antebellum lands second consecutive No. 1 on the ...

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Gretchen Wilson's new single featured in NASCAR special Nov. 22 on ABC-TV
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Gretchen Wilson's new single featured in NASCAR special Nov. 22 on ABC-TV
— examiner.com — Country star Gretchen Wilson's first single, "Work Hard, Play Harder," on her new Redneck Records label, will... hit the fast lane Nov.  22  when ABC TV includes the song in a feature called "The Art of the Burnout" ... (more) Gretchen Wilson's new single featured in NASCAR special ...

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CMA presents Taylor Swift with International Artist Achievement Award in surprise ceremony
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CMA presents Taylor Swift with International Artist Achievement Award in surprise ceremony
— examiner.com — Superstar Taylor Swift was surprised backstage during the dress rehearsals for The 43rd Annual CMA Awards  when... Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn presented her with the 2009 CMA International Artist Achievement Award. Brooks and Dunn, who have a... (more) CMA presents Taylor Swift with International Artist ...

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No longer altar-bound: Country music's Chuck Wicks & Julianne Hough call it quits
examiner.com - 22 days ago
No longer altar-bound: Country music's Chuck Wicks & Julianne Hough call it quits
— examiner.com — According to breaking entertainment news, country music's Chuck Wicks and Julianne Hough, who've been a couple since... meeting while both were touring with headliner Brad Paisley, will be at tonight's sold-out CMA Awards, but not as a co... (more) No longer altar-bound: Country music's Chuck Wicks & ...

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Country's teen queen Taylor Swift set to open live CMA Awards broadcast Nov. 11
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Country's teen queen Taylor Swift set to open live CMA Awards broadcast Nov. 11
— examiner.com — Representatives for the 43rd Annual CMA Awards have announced that four-time nominee Taylor Swift will deliver the... opening performance for the show, which will air live from the Sommet Center in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 11, beginning at 8 p.m.... (more) Country's teen queen Taylor Swift set to open live CMA ...

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examiner.com - 27 days ago
Jo Dee Messina performs tribute to fallen soliders today in performance that will be streamed live
— examiner.com — Country artist Jo Dee Messina will make a special appearance tonight, Nov. 6, at Shiprock High School... in New Mexico for a tribute ceremony to honor two fallen U.S. soldiers, brothers Alan and Kenneth Westbrook. Kenneth Westbrook, an alumnus of... (more) Jo Dee Messina performs tribute to fallen soliders today ...

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Twitter with a twang: 2009 CMA Awards go interactive for country fans during live Nov. 11 event
— examiner.com — The 43rd Annual CMA Awards, marketed as "Country Music's Biggest Night," will be more interactive than ever,... thanks to new and returning features on CMAawards.com and ABC.com that are linked to this year's Nov. 11 awards event, w... (more) Twitter with a twang: 2009 CMA Awards go interactive for ...

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