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What’s On At The Grand Ole Opry This Weekend
Fun facts about some of the artists appearing at the Opry this week (May 26, & 29) Rascal Flatts: (Saturday, May 26 – Grand Ole Opry House) They are headed on their Changed tour this summer and a few lucky fans will have a chance to be a star for a day in a VIP … Continue reading
A New Movie About Hank Williams and His Last Ride
Curb Records To Release Soundtrack to “The Last Ride”,A New Movie About the Life of Hank Williams Music by Jett Williams, Johnny Cash, Michael English, The Isaacs and many more Nashville, Tenn. (May 25, 2012) – Curb Records is proud to announce the release of the soundtrack to “The Last Ride”, a new independent movie … Continue reading
Taylor Swift gives $4M to The Country Hall of Fame
Taylor Swift has taught a generation of kids to appreciate country music over the last five years. Now, she’s donating $4 million to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum to make sure that education continues. The gift is the largest given to the museum by an artist and is the second largest from … Continue reading
1,000,000,000 Likes Hank Williams Jr on Facebook
Hank Williams, Jr.’s fans continue to show their loyalty to the living legend by following his activities on Facebook. Hank Jr.’s Facebook page has now surpassed one million “likes”. To celebrate, Hank, Jr. is offering a free download of his new single “That Ain’t Good.” The free download is available now through midnight on Memorial … Continue reading
Hanks Williams Jr Old School And New Rules ?
Blaster Records, in association with Warner Music Nashville, announces the details of the upcoming Hank Williams, Jr. album set for release on July 10, 2012. The twelve-song package, available for pre-sale now at www.hankjr.com, will include a duet with Brad Paisley on “I’m Gonna Get Drunk And Play Hank Williams” as well as a new … Continue reading
Could The Grand Ole Opry Possibly Be Up For Sale?
COULD THE GRAND OLE OPRY BE ON THE SELLING BLOCK? What a sad thought. It would be a God send to have Alan Jackson, Garth Brooks, Reba McIntire, Vince Gill, George Jones, Dolly Parton, and a few other artists, purchase the Opry as a life saver. All it would take is good management that knows … Continue reading
Great New Web Site For Marty Martel Artists And You
Comment by WHISNews21: Congratulations Marty we found your web site very exciting and informative, your artists should be proud of your new face to the world it is without a doubt a more user friendly and informative site. We are at WHISNews21 are proud to be associated with you and Midnight Special Productions MIDNIGHT SPECIAL … Continue reading
Coal Miner’s Daughter To Be Played by Daschanel
Lynn names Daschanel to play her on Broadway: Loretta Lynn announced Thursday evening from the stage of the Ryman Auditorium during Opry Country Classics that she chose Zooey Deschanel to portray her in an upcoming Broadway-bound stage adaptation of “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Following the announcement, Deschanel, who has sung with M. Ward as She & … Continue reading
Kenny Chesney Tim McGraw Practice In The Sun
The ‘Brothers of the Sun ‘ Tour, with Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw, met for their first on-stage, joint rehearsal on Thursday. “Yesterday’s rehearsal with Tim and I and our bands was as electric and exciting as we anticipated,” said Chesney. “It’s been a long time since we’ve played on stage together, and the chemistry … Continue reading
Story Behind the Song Three Bells by The Browns
Maxine Brown receives the Ella Dicky Literary Award for her book, “Looking Back To See”. This is a legacy Maxine leaves for my children and grandchildren.Left to right: John Dickey (nephew of Ella Dickey, whom the award is named): Gerald Blaine (Kennedy Secret Service Agent) Maxine, Christina Haag ( Honoree). and Jon Provost (Timmy from Lassie) … Continue reading
