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Backbeat: Americana Music Award Noms With John C. Reilly, Lucinda Williams, Shelby Lynn
June 01, 2012 12:52 PM EDT (L-R): Amy Reitnouer, Editor in Chief, The Bluegrass Situation; Jed Hilly, AMA Executive Director; and Michelle Aquilato, marketing director, AMA, pose at the Americana Music Association's Awards nomination event. (Photo: Ryan J. Downey) John ...
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Randy Travis Talks Don Henley Collab, Marvels at Carrie Underwood's Voice
May 22, 2012 7:00 PM EDT Country Legend Pairs With Eagles Icon for New Single, 'More Life' Randy Travis is continuing to celebrate 25 years on the charts with the release of a new single that pairs him with a very familiar voice -- Eagles legend Don Henley. The ne ...
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Country Music's Top 10 Albums of 2011
December 28, 2011 2:00 PM EST Last week The 615 listed our top country music singles of 2011 , from Thompson Square's "Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not" to Kenny Chesney's " You and Tequila." Now, it's time to recognize achievements in that beleagu ...
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Scotty McCreery, Avril Lavigne Coming to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
November 03, 2011 8:15 PM EDT If you like your turkey with a hearty helping of country crooning, you're in luck: "American Idol" winner Scotty McCreery is playing the 2011 Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. The reality champ, who made chart history when his &quo ...
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John Lennon Tribute Concert CD Out in November
October 07, 2011 11:55 AM EDT Patti Smith , Jackson Browne , Meshell Ndegeocello, Bettye LaVette and Aimee Mann are among the artists featured on "The 30th Annual John Lennon Tribute, Live From the Beacon Theatre NYC," which is due out Nov. 15. Proceeds from the 15-tra ...
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Sisters Shelby Lynne, Allison Moorer to Release Collaborative Album
February 02, 2011 8:01 PM EST After a prolific 2010, sisters Shelby Lynne and Allison Moorer plan to record their first collaborative album this year. "We're starting to write in March and hopefully we'll put out a record next year," Lynne tells Billboard.com ...
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John Lennon 70th Birthday Events
October 03, 2010 2:55 PM EDT A Tribute to the Creativity that Touched Generations There are places we remember, all our lives, though some have changed. Seventy years after the birth of John Winston Ono Lennon , the memories and music live on. We remember where we were that nig ...
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Tribute Concert Planned for Lennon's 70th Birthday
September 14, 2010 8:03 AM EDT John Lennon 's 70th birthday is Oct. 9, but the celebrations will go on after that. An all-star benefit concert in honor of the former Beatle is scheduled in November with a lineup that includes Jackson Browne , Patti Smith and Cyndi Lauper . T ...
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Jerry Lee Lewis Enlists Legendary Friends for New Album
August 31, 2010 4:25 PM EDT J erry Lee Lewis wants to make one thing clear: The title of his new album, "Mean Old Man," isn't a reference to the Killer himself. "No, it has nothing to do with me whatsoever," the 74-year-old rock'n'roll legend ...
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Grammy Winners On The Charts
February 02, 2010 11:05 AM EST Highlighted by Lady Gaga 's show-opening duet with Elton John , Beyonce 's cover of Alanis Morissette 's "You Oughta Know" and Pink taking her acrobatic act previously performed on last year's MTV Music Video Awards to ...
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Ting Tings, Silversun Pickups, Zac Brown Band Talk Best New Artist Noms
January 30, 2010 11:34 AM EST The Best New Artist category is traditionally the hardest of Grammy Awards winners to predict. This year, with breakout superstar Lady Gaga ineligible for the prize due to an early single's nomination in 2009, the field is particularly wide-ope ...
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Peter Wolf Taps Shelby Lynne, Neko Case For 'Souvenirs'
January 04, 2010 9:14 AM EST Peter Wolf has set an April 6 release date for "Midnight Souvenirs," his seventh solo album and first set of new material in eight years. "It's music based on the influences that I enjoy and grew up with," the J. Geils Band ...
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Shelby Lynne / April 4, 2008 / New York (Society for Ethical Culture)
April 08, 2008 12:00 AM EDT The former church inside New York's Society for Ethical Culture headquarters seemed the ideal place to hear Shelby Lynne cover Dusty Springfield. Lynne has approached her new "Just a Little Lovin'" pr The former church inside New ...
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Chart Beat Chat
January 25, 2008 12:00 AM EST Fred and his readers discuss Anne Murray, the success of UK artists in America, the "Billboard's Hottest Hot 100 Hits" book and more! ANNE OF THE 13,000 DAYS Hi Fred: I noticed that veteran Canadian female vocalist Anne Murray's ...
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Chart Beat
January 17, 2008 12:00 AM EST Fred discusses Radiohead, 'Juno,' Taylor Swift, Colbie Caillat and more! 'JUNO' AND THE PAYDIRT: Last week, I asked if the "Juno" soundtrack will be "Uno," as in No. 1 on The Billboard 200. We didn't quit ...
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Lynne Does Springfield On New Album
October 12, 2007 12:00 AM EDT Shelby Lynne delves into the Dusty Springfield songbook on her new album, "Just a Little Lovin'," due Feb. 5. Nine of the 10 tracks were recorded by Springfield, including "Breakfast in Bed," "Anyone Shelby Lynne delves ...
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23OnTV
June 04, 2007 12:00 AM EDT Music on TV listings for June 4-10, 2007. MONDAY, June 4 "Park City: Where Music Meets Film," WE Featured Artist(s): Marc Broussard, Joss Stone, Babyface, Shelby Lynne, Joan Osborne, Shawn ColvinJonny Lang, Daniel Powter, Keb' Mo' ...
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06OnTV
February 05, 2007 12:00 AM EST Music-related TV listings for Feb. 5-11, 2007. MONDAY, FEB. 5 "TRL," MTV Featured Artist(s): Gnarls Barkley, Katharine McPhee, Jennifer Lopez, The Game. "The Late Show With David Letterman," CBS Featured Artist(s): Fall Out Boy ( ...
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Jerry Lee Lewis, Gov't Mule Round Out Farm Aid Bill
August 31, 2006 12:00 AM EDT Jerry Lee Lewis, Gov't Mule, Robert Randolph & the Family Band and Los Lonely Boys are among the acts that have been added to the lineup for the 20th annual Farm Aid benefit. Jerry Lee Lewis, Gov't Mule, Robert Randolph & the Famil ...
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Country Stars Align For Mandrell Tribute
May 15, 2006 12:00 AM EDT Some of the biggest names in country music have signed on for a tribute album to country legend Barbara Mandrell, who stepped away from the business in 1997. Some of the biggest names in country music have signed on for a tribute album to country le ...
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On TV
January 02, 2006 12:00 AM EST Music-related TV listings for Jan. 2-8, 2006. MONDAY, JAN. 2 "Today," NBC Featured artist(s): Willie Nelson. "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Syndicated Featured artist(s): Ginuwine (also scheduled: Tea Leoni, Enrique Murciano). " ...
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OnTV
October 31, 2005 12:00 AM EST Music-related TV listings for Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2005. MONDAY, OCT. 31 "Daily Download," Fuse Featured artist: Midtown. "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno," NBC Featured artists: Damian "Junior Gong" Marley, Ozzy Osbourne (al ...
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Cole Covering Fiona, Neil Young On New Album
October 28, 2005 12:00 AM EDT Natalie Cole is at work on her next studio album for Verve with producers Dallas Austin and David Munk, Billboard has learned. Natalie Cole is at work on her next studio album for Verve with producers Dallas Austin and David Munk, Billboard has lear ...
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Rhino CD Collects ACL Fest Highlights
July 19, 2005 12:00 AM EDT Highlights from last year's Austin City Limits festival are heading to CD late next month via Rhino. Highlights from last year's Austin City Limits festival are heading to CD late next month via Rhino. Due Aug. 30, the eponymous collection ...
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B&E: Raul Midón
July 13, 2005 12:00 AM EDT Breaking & Entering: A look at acts breaking at radio and retail and entering Billboard charts. This week: Raul Midón. Profiling acts breaking at radio and/or retail and entering Billboard's charts. Singer-songwriter Raul Midón has already ...
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22TunesOnTV
May 23, 2005 12:00 AM EDT Music-related TV listings for May 23-29, 2005. Mon / Tues / Wed / Thurs / Fri / Sat / Sun MONDAY, MAY 23 "Today," NBC Featured artist: Kelly Clarkson (also scheduled: Morgan Spurlock). "The Ellen DeGeneres Show," Syndicated Featu ...
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Hot Product
May 23, 2005 12:00 AM EDT Additional titles Additional titles hitting stores this week include: The third solo album from former Pavement leader Stephen Malkmus, "Face the Truth" (Matador). The Joshua Redman Electric Band's "Elastic" (Nonesuch). A ne ...
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M.I.A., MC5 To Visit New York's SummerStage
May 18, 2005 12:00 AM EDT M.I.A., the MC5 and Coheed & Cambria are among the acts confirmed to play free shows as part of New York's Central Park SummerStage. M.I.A., the MC5 and Coheed & Cambria are among the acts confirmed to play free shows as part of New Yor ...
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Billboard Bits: The Coral, Rob Thomas, Shelby Lynne
May 12, 2005 12:00 AM EDT News on The Coral, Rob Thomas, Shelby Lynne U.K. rock act the Coral will release its fourth album, "The Invisible Invasion," Aug. 30 in North America via Deltasonic/Columbia. The set was produced by Portishead's Adrian Utley and Geoff ...
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Cash's Sun Albums Collected In Limited Box
April 20, 2005 12:00 AM EDT Seven albums released by Johnny Cash on Memphis' storied Sun Records label will be packaged together in a limited edition box set due May 24 from Varese Sarabande's Varese Vintage label, distributed t Seven albums released by Johnny Cash o ...
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Jones' 'Special Guests' Expanded, Reissued
April 01, 2005 12:00 AM EST The 1979 duets album "George Jones: My Very Special Guests" has grown nearly three times larger for its May 31 reissue by Columbia/Legacy. The 1979 duets album "George Jones: My Very Special Guests" has grown nearly three times l ...
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B&E: Tyler Hilton
February 16, 2005 12:00 AM EST Breaking & Entering: A look at acts breaking at radio and retail and entering Billboard charts. This week: Tyler Hilton. Profiling acts breaking at radio and/or retail and entering Billboard's charts. A whirlwind of recent television exposu ...
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Chili Peppers, Neil Young Honor Brian Wilson
February 12, 2005 12:00 AM EST Mike Love and the rest of the surviving Beach Boys stayed away, but luminaries such as Neil Young and Jeff Beck showed up in Hollywood on Friday as the music industry honored Brian Wilson at a black-t Mike Love and the rest of the surviving Beach Bo ...
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Lynne 'Suits' Up For New Disc
February 01, 2005 12:00 AM EST With the help of a Wallflower, a Heartbreaker and others, Shelby Lynne has finished a new album targeted for a spring release. With the help of a Wallflower, a Heartbreaker and others, Shelby Lynne has finished a new album targeted for a spring rele ...
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Keni Thomas Waves 'Flag'
January 19, 2005 12:00 AM EST Excerpted from the magazine for Billboard.com. Keni Thomas' new project, "Flags of Our Fathers: A Soldier's Story," is one of the best examples of art imitating life to ever emerge from Nashville. Prior to signing with Brent Mahe ...
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Dido, Robbie, Sting Sing For 'Bridget'
October 18, 2004 12:00 AM EDT New recordings from Sting with Annie Lennox, Rufus Wainwright with Dido, Jamie Cullum, Robbie Williams and Will Young will be found on the soundtrack to "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason," due Nov. 1 New recordings from Sting with Annie L ...
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The Heroines
October 02, 2004 12:00 AM EDT New releases from swamp rock titan Tony Joe White don't come along very often, and this one is special, indeed. New releases from swamp rock titan Tony Joe White don't come along very often, and this one is special, indeed. White pays homa ...
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Live Compiles Hits, Videos On 'Awake'
September 28, 2004 12:00 AM EDT Modern rock act Live has rounded up its greatest hits and music videos for the CD/DVD release "The Best of Live -- Awake." Modern rock act Live has rounded up its greatest hits and music videos for the CD/DVD release "The Best of Live ...
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Lynn Takes Two Americana Awards
September 27, 2004 12:00 AM EDT Loretta Lynn earned two trophies Friday at the third annual Americana Honors & Awards in Nashville. The veteran country performer was named artist of the year, while her acclaimed Jack White-produ Loretta Lynn earned two trophies Friday at the t ...
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Hot Product
September 26, 2004 12:00 AM EDT Other titles Additional titles hitting stores this week include: Teen film/TV sensation Hilary Duff’s self-titled debut for Hollywood Records. A retrospective from beloved British rock act Supergrass, “Supergrass Is 10” (Capitol), the American editi ...
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Tony Joe's Campfire Songs
September 23, 2004 12:00 AM EDT Excerpted from the mag for Billboard.com. Some people swap stories around the campfire; others, like Tony Joe White and Shelby Lynne, write songs. They wrote a handful together a few years ago, when Lynne, who grew up in Alabama and resides in Calif ...
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Words & Music
September 20, 2004 12:00 AM EDT Tony Joe White and Shelby Lynne cook up songs by the campfire for White's new album, "The Heroines." Read Jim Bessman's column. Tony Joe White and Shelby Lynne cook up songs by the campfire for White's new album, "The ...
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Stars Come Out For George Jones
September 01, 2004 12:00 AM EDT George Jones will be the subject of an all-star tribute to air Nov. 25 on PBS. George Jones will be the subject of an all-star tribute to air Nov. 25 on PBS. Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney, Harry Connick Jr., Aaron Neville, Martina McBride and Wynonna ...
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Willie's 'Outlaws' Special Heads To CD
August 12, 2004 12:00 AM EDT Musical highlights of the third Willie Nelson & Friends television special will be released on CD Sept. 21 via Lost Highway. Musical highlights of the third Willie Nelson & Friends television special will be released on CD Sept. 21 via Lost ...
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Lynne To Play Cash's Mother
August 03, 2004 12:00 AM EDT Shelby Lynne has joined the cast of the Johnny Cash biopic, "Walk the Line." Shelby Lynne has joined the cast of the Johnny Cash biopic, "Walk the Line." The singer/songwriter will portray the late country music icon's mothe ...
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Tony Joe White Gets A Lift From 'Heroines'
July 21, 2004 12:00 AM EDT Singer/songwriter Tony Joe White has enlisted a host of female stars for his first North American album release in six years. Singer/songwriter Tony Joe White has enlisted a host of female stars for his first North American album release in six year ...
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Lyin' in the Face of Love
December 20, 2003 12:00 AM EST Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Anna Montgomery has much in common with the likes of the Doobie Brothers, Phoebe Snow, Macy Gray, Alison Moyet and Shelby Lynne. Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter Anna Montgomery has much in common with the like ...
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Hot Product
October 13, 2003 12:00 AM EDT Dolly Parton I Am 'Woman' The career of Dolly Parton will be celebrated in grand fashion this week with Sugar Hill's all-star, all female tribute album "Just Because I'm a Woman." The collection features Parton's s ...
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TOP HEATSEEKERS
September 30, 2003 12:00 AM EDT /bb/charts/heatseekers.jsp 1. Page Avenue , Story Of The Year 2. Un Dia Normal , Juanes 3. Welcome Interstate Managers , Fountains Of Wayne 4. Different Kind Of Free , Zoegirl 5. Identity Crisis , Shelby Lynne Issue date: Oct. 4, 2003 News Juanes , ...
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