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Headlines From September 2006
Nelson Cited for Marijuana Possession
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The ' Party on Willie's Bus ' , has been an ongoing joke for many late night talk show hosts and fellow country musicians, but yesterday was no joke. The Associated Press reports that Willie Nelson and four band members were cited for possession of 1.5 pounds of marijuana and approximately .2 of a pound of mushrooms in Louisiana, where police said after pulling the bus over, they smelled a strong odor of marijuana when the driver opened the bus door. Nelson and his band members were later released.
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Collin Raye
Fast on the Move with Hurricane Jane
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It's Finally Here ! The Hurricane Jane video has now been released and can be seen on CMT, as well as Raye's official website
Along with the new release and video, there have been a lot of other changes on the horizon for the accomplished country musician with 15 #1 Hits to his credit, and still counting.
Even though there was no sign of bad weather, in the Collin Raye camp, with a new record deal on Aspirion Records, Raye felt the need to change directions
“I recorded the single “Hurricane Jane” before the devastating hurricanes,” says Collin, “so I never believed it would be a single, nor be performed at the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, but I think that the clever nature of the song and its rhythm help people realize there are many powers that disrupt our everyday lives—good and bad.” Read the "Official Press Release"
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 Collin Raye News
Press Release August 28, 2006 ________________________________ (Nashville, TN) – Multi-platinum star
COLLIN
RAYE blew onto the country music scene with five Platinum albums, 25
Top Ten hits, 15 No. 1 smashes and 12 chart-topping videos. Now with his
new “Twenty Years And Change” album, he felt it was time for a change.
Joining Collin Raye team is Manager Ken Kragen of Kragen & Company;
Consultant and Marketing Strategist Michael McVay of McVay Media; Tour
Management Executive Pat Melfi; Booking Agents Steve Lassiter and Bonnie
Sugarman at APA; and Publicists Kirt Webster and Ebie McFarland of Webster
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New Country Star
Joins Country-N-Rock Alliance, As an Official Media Sponsor For
The Mason Lindley Concerts For Miracles Series
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| Mason's is a story that will touch your heart forever, one you will never forget, just like his bright smile, rosy cheeks and sparkling eyes. His dad says he was a guy with limitless energy that made everything fun... and that joyful spirit lives on through music, and the Mason Lindley Concerts For Miracles Series. The concert series kicks-off next month in Burlington, North Carolina. |
Mason Lindley
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CMA Music
Nominations Announced
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VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR Big & Rich Brooks & Dunn Montgomery Gentry Van Zant The Wreckers
ALBUM OF THE YEAR (Award goes to artist, producer, & record company)
"Hillbilly Deluxe" Brooks & Dunn "Me & My Gang" Rascal Flatts "Precious Memories" Alan Jackson "The Road & The Radio" Kenny Chesney "Time Well Wasted" Brad Paisley
SONG OF THE YEAR (Award goes to songwriter and primary publisher)
8th Of November Believe Jesus Take The Wheel Tonight I Wanna Cry When I Get Where I'm Going
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ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR Brooks & Dunn Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley Rascal Flatts Keith Urban
MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Dierks Bentley Kenny Chesney Alan Jackson Brad Paisley Keith Urban
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR Sara Evans Faith Hill Martina McBride Carrie Underwood Gretchen Wilson
VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR Alison Krauss & Union Station Featuring Jerry Douglas Little Big Town Lonestar Rascal Flatts Sugarland
HORIZON AWARD Miranda Lambert Little Big Town Sugarland Josh Turner Carrie Underwood
MUSIC VIDEO OF THE YEAR (Award goes to artist and director)
"8th Of November" "Believe" "Jesus Take The Wheel" "Kerosene" "When I Get Where I'm Going"
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Sara Evans
Dancing With The Stars (Update)
Multi-platinum country superstar Sara Evans will join ABC’s hit show
Dancing With The Stars as the first country artist to
participate in the dance competition when it resumes this fall.
Catch the show Tuesday's 7 p.m. CST on ABC
Sara has recently launched a new website
www.DancingWithSara.com that will connect her fans
to exclusive behind the scenes material from the show.
Register with this website for free today and then watch
Sara competes starting September 12 – and don't forget that
YOUR VOTE HELPS DETERMINE THE WINNER!
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Jace Everett
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For A Message From Jace
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Another Nashville Artist
and Another New Label
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Tracy Lawrence
A New Label He Can Call His Own Rocky Comfort Records
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Toby Keith did it, Neal McCoy just did it, and now...... Tracy Lawrence is giving it a go! What you ask? Their own Record Label. That's right. We all know Show Dog Records belongs to Toby Keith, and now most of us are familiar with 903 Records, which began and is operated by country music artist Neal McCoy. Well get ready for (RCR) Rocky Comfort Records, owned and operated by Tracy Lawrence in partnership with his brother Laney Lawrence. Good Luck Guys, and we here at New Country Star certainly know there are plenty of talented artists looking for your support. Who knows, you may find your first major recording artist right here on the pages of NCS!
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"Swing" In Ballparks Everywhere
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Trace Adkins current single, "Swing," is not only a popular song on the radio, but at baseball parks, as well. Fans are getting the chance to hear "Swing" during baseball games. For example, Chris Duncan of the St. Louis Cardinals is using "Swing" as his batting song when he steps up to the plate each game. Along with playing the song some ballparks are even playing the video for "Swing" for fans to enjoy during the game.
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