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Willie Nelson announces UK gigs and ticket details

nme.com Willie Nelson has announced details of two UK gigs for June. The country singer will headline the Manchester Apollo on June 10 then the London HMV Hammersmith Apollo on June 11. Nelson is also set to play the … view details ,

Review: Gary Allan reveals pain on new CD

news.yahoo.com Gary Allan, "Get Off on the Pain" (MCA Nashville) Many modern Nashville artists cop the macho swagger of the outlaw movement of country music's past, but few remember how artists like Waylon Jennings … view details

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Paisley OK After On-Stage Tumble At SC Concert

billboard.com Brad Paisley is recovering after he tripped on stage and took a tumble during a concert in South Carolina. Spokeswoman Darlene Bieber said in a news release that the country star was singing his encore finale … view details

Bingham, Burnett, Giacchino Win Oscars

billboard.com "The Weary Kind (Theme from Crazy Heart)" by Ryan Bingham and T-Bone Burnett from the movie "Crazy Heart" was named best original song and Michael Giacchino won for best original score for " … view details , ,

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Darius Rucker 'On Call' for veterans

news.yahoo.com Darius Rucker is still beaming from one of his recent gigs. It wasn't playing a sold-out arena on the Rascal Flatts' tour or entertaining screaming fans at a honky tonk. Instead, Rucker went room to room at the Veterans … view details

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Steve Has Banjo, Will Travel

pollstar.com Last year’s tour wasn’t enough of a chance for Steve Martin to show off his five-string prowess. The comedian/actor/picker is hitting the road once more with his favorite band – the Steep Canyon Rangers. Back … view details

McGraw, Jackson added to CMA Music Festival lineup

news.yahoo.com Tim McGraw is coming back to the CMA Music Fest. McGraw returns after a nine-year absence and joins Alan Jackson, Billy Currington and Kellie Pickler as new additions to this summer's lineup for the annual festival … view details

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Anne Murray talks of paving the way in new book

news.yahoo.com Before there was Shania Twain, Celine Dion, or Avril Lavigne, there was Anne Murray — a pop-country international crossover star who paved the way for female singers to emerge out of Canada. "The odds were … view details ,

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Blake Shelton's 'Bone' To Debut Big On Billboard 200

billboard.com The highest debut on the Billboard 200 next week will likely come from country singer Blake Shelton, as industry observers suggest his new "Hillbilly Bone" may sell in the range of 60,000 to 75,000 by week … view details ,

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Faith Hill, Chris Isaak To Perform At Rock Hall

billboard.com Faith Hill may be a country veteran, but the singer will show off her rock roots when she performs at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony later this month. Hill will be joined by Chris Isaak, Adam … view details , ,