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'Independent' Stays On Top

'Independent' Stays On Top

January 04, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Fresh from news of a slew of Grammy nominations, Destiny's Child celebrate a ninth week at No. 1 on The Billboard Hot 100 for the single "Independent Women Part I." The Columbia single is also in its ninth week on top of Billboard's Hot 100 Airplay tally, and is at No. 3 on the Hot 100 Singles Sales chart and the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart.
Beatles '1' At No. 1 Again

Beatles '1' At No. 1 Again

January 03, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Though it didn't sell the 1.25 million it did the week leading up to Christmas, the Beatles' "1" (Apple/Capitol) moved more than 451,000 copies last week to keep it on top of The Billboard 200. After only seven weeks, the set has sold more than 5 million copies, and has ranked at No. 1 for five straight weeks on the chart, which will officially be released tomorrow (Jan. 4).
Country Guitarist Eddy Shaver Dies

Country Guitarist Eddy Shaver Dies

January 03, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Guitarist Eddy Shaver, 38, who was partnered with his father, country singer-songwriter Billy Joe Shaver, in the group Shaver, died of undetermined causes Sunday in Waco, Texas.
Dre & Beyonce Lead Grammy Nominees

Dre & Beyonce Lead Grammy Nominees

January 03, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Dr. Dre and Destiny's Child member Beyonce Knowles each grabbed five nominations for the 43rd annual Grammy Awards.
Peter Gabriel Album Expected In 2001, But No Tour

Peter Gabriel Album Expected In 2001, But No Tour

January 03, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Peter Gabriel's "Up," the long-awaited follow-up to his 1992 Geffen studio album, "Us," is tentatively expected to be released in the fall. "There is definitely light at the end of the tunnel," reads an update on the artist's official Web site.
Edel Becomes 2nd Label To Endorse New Napster

Edel Becomes 2nd Label To Endorse New Napster

January 03, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Hamburg, Germany-based edel Music AG has agreed to make its entire catalog available to Napster when the music file-swapping company launches its new membership model later this year, Billboard Bulletin reports. Napster is developing the new model through a joint venture with Bertelsmann eCommerce Group (BeCG). Edel is the first label outside of Bertelsmann to endorse Napster.
Two Vintage Jerry Garcia Band Sets Due

Two Vintage Jerry Garcia Band Sets Due

January 02, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Grateful Dead songs, originals, and covers litter the first of two classic concerts by the Jerry Garcia Band that will be released by Grateful Dead Records/Arista in the near future. Recorded May 21, 1976, at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco, "Don't Let Go," is due Jan. 23. The second set, "Shining Star," will be released in March.
Original Country Hall Of Fame Closes Doors

Original Country Hall Of Fame Closes Doors

January 02, 2001 12:00 AM EST 
Nashville's Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, which for 33 years has told the cultural story behind country music, closed its doors for good on New Year's Eve. A new museum will open in May that tourism officials say will be bigger, better and bolder.

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