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Save The Music & SongFarm to honor CMT’s Leslie Fram, Mickey Guyton & Trisha Yearwood at 4th annual “Hometown to Hometown” on June 5th

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Save The Music & SongFarm to honor CMT’s Leslie Fram, Mickey Guyton & Trisha Yearwood at 4th annual “Hometown to Hometown” on June 5th

Save The Music and SongFarm.org today announced Nashville’s 4th annual “Hometown to Hometown” event taking place on Monday, June 5th at City Winery Nashville. This year’s event will honor CMT’s Leslie Fram and country superstars Mickey Guyton and Trisha Yearwood for their contributions to the music industry and their passion for music education. Tickets are now available here. Hosted by CMT Hot 20 Countdown’s Cody Alan and Rissi Palmer, the much-anticipated annual fundraising event will feature special acoustic performances from Kelsea Ballerini, Madeline Edwards, Caylee Hammack, Karyn Rochelle, Leslie Satcher and Brittney Spencer with appearances by Tracy Gershon (President, TG Management & Consultants; Co-Founder, Northern Light Music), Cindy Mabe (Chair & CEO, Universal Music Group Nashville), Melinda Newman (Executive Editor, West Coast & Nashville, Billboard), and Julie Williams (Artist, CMT Next Women of Country & Black Opry). 

Morgan Wade Reveals She Will Have a Double Mastectomy As a Preventative Measure

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In a social media post, rockin country artist Morgan Wade made a major (for her) announcement that makes us wanna rewrite the classic Hank Jr tune into “A Country Gal Can Survive”. On Facebook, Morgan posted: “I’ll go in depth later, but I was diagnosed with the #rad51d gene a while back. In November I’ll undergo a double mastectomy as a preventative. As always appreciate you all “

How to watch the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards live on Prime Video

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How to watch the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards live on Prime Video

The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards show is taking place on May 11 from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The star-studded night will be hosted by global superstars and country music legends Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks, marking the first time Brooks will take the stage to host an awards show and Parton’s second consecutive year hosting the show.

Just In Time For Mother’s Day Drew Baldridge To Release “Can She Have This Dance”

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Just In Time For Mother's Day Drew Baldridge To Release "Can She Have This Dance"

Independent powerhouse Drew Baldridge today announced the upcoming release of his new song “Can She Have This Dance” (via Patoka Records) out Friday, May 12, to kick off Mother’s Day weekend. Written by Baldridge alongside Adam Craig and Jordan Walker, the song was produced by Nick Schwarz. “Can She Have This Dance” chronicles a mother-son dance at a wedding. Pre-save the song HERE.

Cody Canada and The Departed Reminisces with Comrade Randy Rogers on New Single “Again”

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Cody Canada and The Departed Reminisces with Comrade Randy Rogers on New Single “Again”

It’s been nearly two decades since the cult classic album “Soul Gravy” hit fans right between the eyes for the first time.  Originally recorded by Cross Canadian Ragweed, one of the greatest touring bands of all time, the album made its way onto the Billboard Country Albums Chart in 2004 and scored a couple of hit music videos on CMT including the single “Sick And Tired” featuring Lee Ann Womack. 

A Profile in Giving Back to the Community: Dave Bolno

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Music has always been a medium that brings people together, whether it’s through shared experiences, feelings or memories. It’s no surprise then, that family, helping others and education all play a vital role in the music industry. In this article, we’ll explore how these three things intersect in the world of music and highlight some examples of those who embody these values. Family is often the backbone of any successful musician’s career. It’s the support and encouragement from loved ones that keeps them going when times get tough. Whether it’s parents who drive their children to countless gigs, or siblings who offer a listening ear when the pressures of fame become too much to handle, family is an essential ingredient in the recipe for success.