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Premiere: David Adam Byrnes ‘A Honky Tonk Christmas’

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me of us it’s never too early to get in the holiday spirit, but for David Adam Byrnes, it’s long overdue. David has spent the last year hard at work on his own releases as well as teaming up with a star-studded cast of players to produce a 6-song holiday EP with his “A Honky Tonk Christmas” taking the title track. With a 90’s country feel, some serious guitar and fiddle, and a fun bit of flare, “A Honky Tonk Christmas” takes holiday heartbreak right into two-step territory Continue reading Premiere: David Adam Byrnes ‘A Honky Tonk Christmas’→

Brandi Carlile Steps up to the SNL Plate

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Mainstream music fans may not know her name (yet) but that doesn’t mean Brandi Carlile isn’t a powerhouse in the country scene. The 39 year old singer-songwriter has been slowly building a solid foundation of fans and fanfare, including 7… that’s right SEVEN Grammy wins over the course of her career. Her authentic down-to-earth style and no-bullshit approach to lyrics has made her one of the hottest tickets in the industry, and this weekend she’ll be sharing her skills with a much more pop-minded audience as the special musical guest on Saturday Night Live. Her appearance on the time-honored stage is in support of Carlile’s new album “In These Silent Days” available on streaming services everywhere.

Amazon Music Celebrates Country Music Month

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Amazon Music Celebrates Country Music Month With New Music and Livestreaming Events Featuring Reba McEntire, Carly Pearce and Ashley McBryde, Reyna Roberts, and More Walker Hayes and Carin Leon collaborate on a brand-new Amazon Original song, out today on Amazon Music New data reveals Country Heat, the global country music brand for Amazon Music, has surpassed 13 billion streams in the U.S. since its first station launched in October 2016

Alan Jackson Reveals Degenerative Nerve Condition During ‘Today’ Interview

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Alan Jackson revealed in an interview on NBC’s “TODAY” show this morning that he is battling a degenerative nerve condition known as Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease. The hereditary condition, which he was diagnosed with a decade ago but kept private, affects his ability to walk and keep his balance. JACKSON, who is 62, said his grandmother, father and oldest sister also had the condition, which damages limb muscles.

Mandy Barnett Invited To Join The Grand Ole Opry

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Mandy Barnett, one of the most heralded voices in music and a favorite of Grand Ole Opry fans, was surprised on her birthday last night with an invitation to become an official Opry member. Barnett has appeared on the Opry more than 500 times over the course of nearly 30 years. Opry member Connie Smith joined Barnett on stage to lead the Opry audience in “Happy Birthday”, then read a birthday card that included Barnett’s invitation. “You’ve felt like family since we first met, and on this, your special day, we’re honored to invite you to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry!” Smith read.

New Documentary On Gay Women In Country And Southern Music To Screen At Nashville Film Festival

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OUTHAUS FILMS’ T.J PARSELL and BILL BRIMM’s newest documentary project, “Invisible,” is set to premiere on TUESDAY, OCTOBER 5th at the 52nd NASHVILLE FILM FESTIVAL at 7p (CT).  The film is focused around gay women in the Country and Southern music industries and their strides to make an impact on male-dominated fields and present transgender and lesbian representation in a community where it is lacking. The trailer can be viewed here.