Tag Archives: George Jones

Remembering George Jones

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

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

Posted on February 18, 2013 by

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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CMA Awards Fast Facts – 25 seconds with Dierks Bentley

Posted on October 1, 2012 by

Dierks Bentley NOMINATIONS Album, Single and Song of the Year Musical Influences Merle Haggard, Waylon Jennings, George Jones, Hank Williams Jr. Early Gig A private backyard barbeque at a Nashville home “Social” Scene Recently used Twitter to try to track … Continue reading →

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BMI Tailgate Party Heightens Anticipation for LP Field

Posted on June 8, 2012 by

By Amy Vandivort The line waiting to enter LP Field on Friday night enjoyed being serenaded during BMI’s first annual Tailgate Party. From the stage situated on a grassy stretch just south of the stadium, Trent Summar and the New … Continue reading →

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CMA Music Festival’s Beginnings

Posted on March 3, 2010 by

Just starting my internship at the Country Music Association, I was thrilled to learn I would be on the front line helping gear up for the 2010 CMA Music Festival.  As a Vanderbilt University sophomore all the way from Michigan, … Continue reading →

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