Reuters - Jul 25, 2008
After devoting himself to gospel on his recent recordings, Randy Travis is back with his first country album in eight years. Around the Bend was released July 15 by Warner Bros., the label he first...
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Chaka Khan, Clint Black and Michael Bolton are among the pop stars who will be part of Celebrity Duets, a new Fox TV show that pairs singers and celebrities trying to prove they can carry a tune. The...
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On the heels of losing its only superstar, DreamWorks Records Nashville is being shuttered by its parent company, Universal Music Group. Toby Keith has left the label where he scored his greatest successes...
More »Reuters - Dec 18, 2004
The third chart entry proves to be the charm for Mario, who rises to a new career peak on the Billboard Hot 100 with Let Me Love You (3rd Street/J). The single moves 3-2, eclipsing the No. 4 peak of his...
More »Reuters - Dec 16, 2004
Snoop Dogg was too hot to drop from the top of Billboard s Hot 100 singles chart Thursday as his hit tune Drop It Like It s Hot featuring Pharrell logged a third week at No. 1. The cut stems from Snoop...
More »Reuters - Dec 15, 2004
A trip to The Red Light District scored Ludacris his second consecutive No. 1 album on the U.S. pop charts Wednesday. The Atlanta rapper/actor s fourth Disturbing Tha Peace/Def Jam South effort sold...
More »Reuters - Dec 3, 2004
Of all the acts that have become prominent figures in the contemporary worship movement, the Newsboys impact might be the most surprising. The band has come a long way from the flying saucers and rotating...
More »Reuters - Nov 26, 2004
Country artists need to try harder when it comes to international markets, according to talent executive Bruce Allen. During a recent keynote speech at the Country Music Assn. s Global Markets Forum...
More »Reuters - Oct 30, 2004
After three successful gospel collections, Randy Travis returns to his first love -- country music -- on Passing Through. Due Nov. 9, the album marks the first time Word Records, a 53-year-old Christian...
More »AP - Oct 12, 2004
Calling all hurricane relief groups: Randy Travis is looking for you. The country crooner wants to get involved in post-hurricane rebuilding efforts, but nobody s asked him for help. He s worked with...
More »Reuters - Aug 4, 2004
Jazz singer Norah Jones current album Feels Like Home will be re-released Sept. 21 as a double-disc package featuring three previously unreleased songs and a DVD. The new songs are: the original Moon...
More »Reuters - Jul 25, 2004
Randy Travis and Billy Ray Cyrus are among the country artists who have added a new dimension to their careers with successful gospel albums. Now several veteran country acts are serving up their musical...
More »Reuters - Jul 18, 2004
After one of the more auspicious major-label debuts in recent country music history, new country traditionalist Joe Nichols chose to stick with the proven formula of his last album, Man With a Memory,...
More »AP - Jul 2, 2004
NASHVILLE, Tenn. Before Joe Nichols sings a note, women begin rushing the Grand Ole Opry stage. Young women, old women, teens, preteens they all stream to the front with cameras. We love...
More »AP - Jun 9, 2004
Country Music Television has come up with its list of the 100 greatest love songs, and No. 1 is Dolly Parton s I Will Always Love You, which she took to the top of the country charts in 1974. The song...
More »AP - Jun 9, 2004
Country Music Television s list of the 100 greatest love songs: 1. I Will Always Love You (Dolly Parton ) 2. You Were Always On My Mind (Willie Nelson ) 3. Sweet Dreams (Of You) (Patsy Cline )...
More »Reuters - May 29, 2004
It feels like the joker overthrew the kingdom, Toby Keith commented backstage after winning the entertainer of the year award at the 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards. During the event, which...
More »E! Online - May 26, 2004
American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino wasn t the only performer having a good night on Wednesday. Just a few states away from Los Angeles Kodak Theater, Toby Keith was victorious four times over...
More »Yahoo! Music - May 26, 2004
Rebellious country icon Toby Keith dominated the 39th Annual Academy Of Country Music Awards Wednesday (May 26) broadcast from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. Included in Keith s wins...
More »AP - May 26, 2004
Winners at Wednesday s 39th annual Academy of Country Music Awards: Entertainer: Toby Keith . Male Vocalist: Toby Keith. Female Vocalist: Martina McBride . New Artist: Dierks Bentley. Vocal...
More »Reuters - May 19, 2004
In an unlikely double-bill, hard rock band Metallica and folk singer/songwriter Jackson Browne were honored at performing rights groups ASCAP s annual Pop Music Awards on Tuesday, while R&B veteran...
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