Tag Archives: Alan Jackson

Remembering George Jones

Photo: Mark Humphrey/AP Thursday was a somber day for Country Music. The memorial service of the legendary George Jones was held at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. It was open to the public and streamed online at Opry.com so that fans everywhere … Continue reading

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President’s Day is Feb 18, 2013

Happy Presidents’ Day America!  Officially this is the day we celebrate George Washington‘s birthday all across the country.  And, while the music at the top of the charts in Washington’s day had more Mozart and Beethoven and less Haggard and … Continue reading

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2012 ‘CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock’ on GAC!

As part of Country Music Month (#CountryMusicMonth), GAC is bringing you encore airings of the hit ABC-TV special “CMA Music Festival: Country’s Night to Rock” this weekend! Relive all the fun of the 2012 CMA Music Festival during three airings: … Continue reading

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CMA Awards Fast Facts – 30 seconds with Luke Bryan

Luke Bryan NOMINATIONS Male Vocalist and Album of the Year Musical Influences Alan Jackson, Ronnie Milsap, George Strait, Conway Twitty Early Gig Received first guitar at age 14 and started playing gigs in Leesburg, Ga., shortly after “Social” Scene In … Continue reading

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First-time #CMAawards Nominees Abound in 2012

The list of nominees for “The 46th Annual CMA Awards” reveals an interesting mix of category veterans with artists earning their first acclaim in 2012 — artists like Dave Barnes, Lee Brice, Eli Young Band, Hunter Hayes, Will Hoge, Love and Theft, … Continue reading

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#CMAfest Sunday @ LP Field: Artists Sing to the Skies, Fans Have the Final Words

By Lacey Printz Country fans were ready for rain, tweeting “I can handle a drizzle” and “Rain is a good thang” to the LP Field Jumbotron screens on the final night of the 2012 CMA Music Festival. But when CMT’s … Continue reading

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The YWCA Celebrity Auction Draws Major Bids for a Worthwhile Cause

By Cory Woodroof Festival attendees who visited The Buckle tent between 11 AM and 4 PM on Sunday might have seen a gentleman in a familiar-looking top hat, auctioning off some precious memorabilia for a worthy charity. That would be … Continue reading

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CMA Awards Artist Spotlight: CHRIS YOUNG

Like a handful of the other 2011 CMA Awards nominees (Miranda Lambert, Carrie Underwood, Steel Magnolia, Kelly Clarkson) Chris Young made his start on television. In 2006, he won the fourth season of the popular Country competition series, Nashville Star … Continue reading

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CMA Awards Artist Spotlight: LORETTA LYNN

While all of “The 45th Annual CMA Awards” nominees for Musical Event of the Year including Alan Jackson, Kelly Clarkson, Alabama, and Grace Potter come from different walks of life, one featured artist in particular stands out, the “First Lady … Continue reading

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