Monthly Archives: August 2010

Host the Perfect Viewing Party

Posted on August 31, 2010 by

by BOB DOERSCHUK Why spend the evening of Sept. 1 on your own? ABC can help make it a night to remember; all you need to do is invite a few friends over to watch “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night … Continue reading →

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Tim McGraw Pursues Excellence in Song and On Screen

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

By Bob Doerschuk Country Music fans can testify to Tim McGraw’s ability to tell a story. Having won 11 CMA Awards, sold upwards of 40 million albums and lofted 31 singles to the top of the charts during the past … Continue reading →

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ABC’s Approach to Web Videos for CMA Music Fest TV special

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

ABC Web Interviews Build Anticipation for “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” By Bob Doerschuk With thousands of fans filling the streets of Downtown Nashville during CMA Music Festival, it might have been easy to miss one five-person crew … Continue reading →

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Darius Rucker: Rooted in Country

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

By Bob Doerschuk The story of Darius Rucker’s rise to success as a Country artist, an ascent confirmed by his winning the 2009 CMA New Artist of the Year last November, is a story of hard work, dedication and genuine … Continue reading →

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Behind the Song: “Why Don’t We Just Dance”

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Among its many other attractions, “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock,” airing Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 8/7c on ABC, is a cavalcade of amazing songs. But there’s more to a song than how it sounds, as you’ll see from … Continue reading →

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What Rhymes with Apalachicola?

Posted on August 30, 2010 by

Find out how one of Tim McGraw’s biggest hits came to be. Find out what, if anything rhymes with “Appalachicola” and go inside the crazy minds of two of Nashville’s elite songwriters. Continue reading →

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Trace Adkins Releases Highly Anticipated New Album ‘Cowboy’s Back In Town’

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

One of Nashville’s most storied careers took another step forward on August 17 as country star Trace Adkins released the eagerly awaited Cowboy’s Back In Town. The latest CD by the acclaimed singer, author, actor, commentator, and reality show star is … Continue reading →

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Zac Brown Band: The Long Road to Overnight Success

Posted on August 17, 2010 by

By Bobby Reed © 2010 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc. A gourmet, multicourse meal requires a great deal of toil. To someone who has no training in the culinary arts, however, that delicious meal might … Continue reading →

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New Artist Spotlight: Steel Magnolia

Posted on August 5, 2010 by

© 2010 CMA Close Up® News Service / Country Music Association®, Inc. Artist: Steel Magnolia Label: Big Machine Records Web site: www.MySpace.com/SteelMagnoliaMusic They captured America’s attention last year as winners of CMT’s “Can You Duet” competition. Their first single, “Keep … Continue reading →

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