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In a low-sales era, what's a hit in music?
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In a low-sales era, what's a hit in music? Thursday, October 23rd 2008, 10:18 AM The economic downturn may represent a grave new world for most folks, but not those in the music industry. Way before world markets began circling the drain, record companies saw their sales dive into free fall. Album pur...
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Faith Hill: 'I can bend in ways I haven't been able to since I was a teenager'
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Country superstar Faith Hill bravely decided to pose in a bikini at age 41 for the December issue of Shape. I guess she heard they have great Photoshoppers. Who knows?: "Wearing a bikini on a magazine cover is my 41st birthday present to myself. I could bend in ways I haven't been able to since I was...
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Another One’s on the Way for the Paisleys
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Posted: October 15th, 2008 at 9:47 am | By: Alison Bonaguro Oh, baby. Brad Paisleys wife, actress Kimberly Williams-Paisley, has another baby on the way. Which means first-born Huck will likely be sporting one of those Im the Big Brother T-shirts pretty soon. The baby is due in April, w...
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AMAs Announce Nominees
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Kenny Chesney, Carrie Underwood and Garth Brooks are among the top country nominees for the 2008 American Music Awards. Julianne Hough and pop singer Jesse McCartney revealed the nominees, Oct. 14, from the Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles. The live broadcast of The 2008 American Music Awards ai...
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Let there be rock! AC/DC recycles classic sound on 'Black Ice'
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How long can a band get away with making the same album? If the band happens to be AC/DC, the answer is, 33 years and counting. With the release of Black Ice (Columbia) on Monday, their first album in eight years and 15th studio release in a career that stretches back to 1975, the quintet makes no attempt t...
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Nickelback Releasing Free Song
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If you've been waiting with baited breath for news about that new Nickelback album, you can breathe a bit easier because the band have announced a title and are giving you the chance to get the first single for free. The Vancouver band's sixth album is titled Dark Horse (we wonder what The Besnard Lakes...
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BILLY CURRINGTON HAS A NEW CD OUT OCTOBER 14
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I know a lot of you are familiar; especially those who enjoy country music, that billy currington is bringing us a new cd on October 14. I hope you take a chance. We love him so much, He did Party For Two with Shania and he calls her his angel.
Have a great day everyone. Nova.
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Redbook magazine Country music issue
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Maybe Shania is in this issue? Taylor Swift Ready to Vote for the Very First TimeBy Brian OrloffOriginally posted Tuesday October 14, 2008 01:00 PM EDTAs the presidential election approaches Taylor Swift has politics on her mind. "The first thing I did this year on my 18th birthday was registe...
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Top record labels: artists, market share
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By The Associated Press Here's a look at the top record labels, their artists and their U.S. market share as of Oct. 9: _ UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP: 35.12 percent market share in U.S. Labels include: Geffen Records, Island Def Jam Music Group, Motown Records, Verve Music Group, Decca Music Group. Artist...
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Festival presents fiddling supergroup Leahy
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On Friday, Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. the Algonquin Theatre stage will resound with the toe-tapping, Celtic sounds of fiddling supergroup Leahy. Leahys eight musical brothers and sisters bring their whole being to each and every performance. When they opened for Shania Twain on her inaugural world tour, Le...
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Brad, Carrie Host CMA Awards Show
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The reigning CMA Male and Female Vocalists of the Year, Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, will unite to host The 42nd Annual CMA Awards telecast, Wednesday, Nov. 12, on ABC-TV at 8 p.m. ET. "I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to host the Awards show," says Brad. "We're going to ha...
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CROOK AND CHASE SHOW
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I sent a E-mail to Crook and Chase show asking If they could bring Shania on there show for a Interview. There reply was Shania unfortunately she has nothining new with her. When Shania has a new c.d. we'd love to have her on the show. We'll definitely will keep her on our list though!
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Musicians Cross Over
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Musicians cross overRachael HerronCrossing over has been a music trend throughout the years. Country artists Eddie Arnold, Kenny Rogers, Shania Twain and Faith Hill have successfully crossed to the pop charts. Though it's easy for country artists to go pop, it's tricky for pop/rock artists to go...
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SARAH MCLACHLAN BACK PERFORMING CONCERTS AFTER ANNOUNCING SPLIT
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After announcing officially, the split from her husband last month, Sarah is back in the saddle and performing concerts..She is performing in concert in Toronto On Oct 18th...I will leave it up to you folks to discuss the differences in how she is hangling the same situation as Shania and who is right...
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The Pre-Taylor Swift Era
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The Pre-Taylor Swift Eraby Heather Williams The other day I was listening to Shania Twains UP! CD. While I was listening, Taylor Swifts name popped up in my head. Everyone is in love with Taylor Swifts genuine, self-written, relatable love and loss songs. I think Taylor Swift has a lot in common with S...
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Elton concert to break Coliseum record
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Sunday's show by the Rocket Man expected to break attendance record set by Shania Twain Move over Shania, the Rocket Man is about to break your attendance record in Moncton. Enlarge Photo APElton John Sunday night's concert by music legend Elton John is expected to draw one of the biggest crowds ever...
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Vince Gill, Amy Grant Prep Christmas Tour
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With the holiday season closing in, Vince Gill and Amy Grant have set a 15-date series of December concerts, the Christmas With Amy & Vince Tour. The itinerary kicks off Dec. 4 in Manchester, N.H., and wraps up with a two-day stand, Dec. 22-23, at the Ryman Auditorium in their hometown of Nashvill...
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Wal-Mart Hops Into Digital Music Market
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Wal-Mart Hops Into Digital Music MarketRetailer's download service offers exclusive tunes, bargain prices. Juan Carlos Perez, IDG News ServiceMar 23, 2004 3:00 pm Wal-Mart Stores has officially launched an online music store it began testing in December, joining an increasingly crowded fiel...
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Sarah McLachlan
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They had a video on VH1 yesterday, when I looked at it I thought it was Shania. Disappointed to find it wasn't, but nice video anyway. -- Edited by Tommy at 11:21, 2008-09-26
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Toby Third on Forbes Money List
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Toby Keith has placed third on the Forbes magazine list of the worlds top earning musicians, taking in $48 million this past year. Toby reached the figure through a combination of concert tours, his endorsement deal with the Ford Motor Company and a chain of successful restaurants that bear his name...
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Americana Award Winners Announced
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Alison Krauss and Robert Plant were the big winners at the Americana Music Honors & Awards, Sept. 18, at Nashvilles Ryman Auditorium. Alison and Robert, the former Led Zeppelin lead singer, took home Duo/Group of the Year and Album of the Year for Raising Sand. Former member of The Band, Levon He...
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The Changing Role of Women in Country Music
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The changing role of women in country musicBy John SchaeferSeptember 19, 2008 As I mentioned on Wednesdays blog, country music wasnt really my thing, at least while growing up here in the city. But I was aware that some of the better known singers were women Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, and much later o...
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Dolly Parton loves her '9 to 5' gig
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With her theatrical flair and big songs, it's a wonder the Backwoods Barbie hasn't promenaded down the Great White Way. For Dolly Parton, the wait's almost over. By Ann Powers, Times Pop Music Critic Dolly Parton is at her most delightful when she's laughing at her own jokes. Perched on a leather chai...
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Things looking up for Rae
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Country singer Jasmine Rae always dreamt of having her debut album out before she celebrated her 21st birthday. Not only has the 20-year-old from Melbourne achieved that, but Look It Up entered the country charts this week at number five. Not bad for a girl who wrote her first country song last year. &...
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Sarah McLachlan splitting from husband
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Canadian pop singer Sarah McLachlan is splitting from her husband of 11 years, and is sharing her grief with fans in two new songs. "U Want Me 2" and "Don't Give Up on Us" both appear on her upcoming greatest hits album "Closer: The Best of Sarah McLachlan," which come...
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The Twist is all-time US number one
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Chubby Checker's song The Twist was ranked as the most popular single in the 50-year history of the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Elvis Presley and The Beatles didn't even make the top five. Checker's ranking may come as a surprise to some, but not to the man himself. He said "I'm glad they've finall...
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Bryan Adams is a class act.
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Now this is a guy who is a real artist and passionate about music and is always out there performing for his fans. He talks the talk. He is getting his star on Canada's walk of fame this week. Bryan adams was always a genuine guy because he backed up what he said and he is a real artist. He also performs at tons...
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What does your music taste say about you?
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An ambitious new study of 36,000 music fans worldwide has found links between musical taste and personality. One of the key findings is that classical music fans have much more in common with heavy metal fans than you'd expect - "They're both creative and at ease but not outgoing", says Pr...
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Jessica Simpson: Why I Almost Quit Singing
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Jessica Simpson has returned to her Southern roots. If ya haven't heard by now, the former pop-singing, reality-television star is about to release her first country album, Do You Know. But it was less than two years ago that Simpson thought her music career was over. The 28-year-old Texan blond bom...
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I'm yours by Jason Mraz
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That is the cutest song I've ever heard I'm in love with it! Does anyone here listen to Jack's Mannequin?
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