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Country Star Neal McCoy Celebrates Unsung Heroes in New Book A New Mountain To Climb Hits Stores Mid-January
[Dec. 9, 2010] After eleven albums, over twenty-five charted singles, and countless fans across the nation, charismatic country music sensation Neal McCoy adds published author to his impressive résumé with the nationwide release of his first book,

THE OAK RIDGE BOYS TEAM UP WITH GAYLORD OPRYLAND RESORT FOR THIS YEAR’S HALL OF TREES
[Dec. 7, 2010] Nashville, TN (December 2010) – Gaylord Opryland Resort is kicking off the holiday season with their annual Hall of Trees exhibit and for the first time ever The Oak Ridge Boys are getting involved as a tree sponsor. Opryland’s Hall of Trees features an exciting display of decorated trees that raise money for charities in and around Middle Tennessee. Each tree is tied to a charity and includes major prizes which are donated by the tree sponsors. All of the trees, along with the prizes, will be auctioned off to benefit the respective charities. By Webster & Associates

Marty Stuart Travels the Dirt Road of Tradition with ‘Ghost Train (The Studio B Sessions)’
[Dec. 7, 2010] Who says you can’t go home again? Marty Stuart did just that, revisiting his musical roots as well as the studio where he recorded his very first session, on Ghost Train (The Studio B Sessions). The album reunites Stuart with Sugar Hill Records, which released his acclaimed 1982 solo debut album Busy Bee Café. By Deborah Evans Price, CMA News Service

PHIL VASSAR TO HEADLINE NASHVILLE’S BASH ON BROADWAY ON NEW YEAR’S EVE
[Dec. 7, 2010]  

American Country Awards Let Fans Choose Winners
[Dec. 6, 2010]

Hank Williams: The Complete Mother’s Best Recordings…..Plus!
[Dec. 6, 2010] Nashville, TN - One of the most heralded and monumental projects of the decade, Hank Williams: The Complete Mother Best Recordings….Plus!, was honored last night with a Grammy nomination for Best Historical Album. The nominee announcements for the 53rd Grammy Awards were in Los Angeles and the awards show will air live on Sunday, February 13, 2011 8:00 – 11:30 pm (ET/PT) on CBS. By Webster & Associates

THE GRASCALS & FRIENDS COMING TO CRACKER BARREL
[Dec. 6, 2010] LEBANON, Tenn. (December 6, 2010) Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is pleased to let you know that the next CD in its exclusive music program will feature some of the biggest names in country music joining up with one of the most beloved bands on today's bluegrass scene, The Grascals. The album, The Grascals & Friends - Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin, has 13 country music songs on it that you have probably heard before, but most likely not like this. The Grascals bring their own bluegrass style to the tunes and bring the different tracks to life with eight of their friends, including Brad Paisley, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels and Dolly Parton. The Grascals & Friends - Country Classics With A Bluegrass Spin will be available on January 10th, 2011, exclusively at all Cracker Barrel locations. By Martha Moore

"CMA COUNTRY CHRISTMAS" RE-AIRS ON ABC
[Dec. 6, 2010] NASHVILLE - "CMA Country Christmas," hosted by Jennifer Nettles, of reigning CMA Vocal Group of the Year Sugarland, airs for a second time Wednesday, Dec. 22 (9:30-11:00 PM/ET) on the ABC Television By CMA

MARTY STUART RIDES THE “GHOST TRAIN” OF TRADITIONAL COUNTRY MUSIC ALL THE WAY TO THE 2011 GRAMMY AWARDS
[Dec. 3, 2010] Nashville, TN- Dec. 3, 2010- American music icon Marty Stuart received two GRAMMY nominations for “Best Country Collaboration With Vocals” for “I Run To You,” the stunning duet written and performed with his wife and country music queen Connie Smith and “Best Country Instrumental” for “Hummingbyrd,” his tribute to the great guitarist Clarence White. Stuart is on a mission to preserve traditional country music with contributions including an award-winning TV show, outstanding memorabilia collection and the critically acclaimed quintessential country album, GHOST TRAIN (THE STUDIO B SESSIONS), that includes these two GRAMMY nominated tracks. By The Greenroom

Hank Williams: The Complete Mother’s Best Recordings…..Plus! HONORED WITH GRAMMY NOMINATION FOR BEST HISTORICAL ALBUM
[Dec. 2, 2010] Nashville, TN (December 2, 2010) ----- One of the most heralded and monumental projects of the decade, Hank Williams: The Complete Mother Best Recordings….Plus!, was honored last night with a Grammy nomination for Best Historical Album. The nominee announcements for the 53rd Grammy Awards were in Los Angeles and the awards show will air live on Sunday, February 13, 2011 8:00 – 11:30 pm (ET/PT) on CBS. By Janet Bozeman

2010 Branson Show Awards Honors Neal McCoy and Band
[Dec. 2, 2010] Branson, MO - December 1, 2010 -- Branson, MO has long held the motto “Someone You Love is always playing in Branson” Most recently that someone has been Neal Mc Coy. The folks in Branson have been getting a sample, for the last couple of years, of what Mc Coy has been doing for the last 25 years all over the country. That is entertaining people like no other. The most recent performances taking place at the newly remodeled Clay Cooper Theatre, where Neal plans to be doing shows in 2011,for limited engagements. By Webster & Associates

GEORGE STRAIT & WRANGLER® TEAM UP FOR HOLIDAY CD PROMOTION
[Dec. 2, 2010] Nashville, TN – ACM Artist of the Decade George Strait has teamed up with Wrangler® to release George Strait Cowboy Love Songs, available exclusively at select Wrangler Specialty Apparel retailers nationwide. With the purchase of $50 worth of Wrangler apparel, music lovers will receive this collector’s CD FREE from Nov. 13 – Dec. 31, 2010! By Webster & Associates

Grammy Nominations Are Announced
[Dec. 2, 2010] LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nominations for the 53rd Annual GRAMMY Awards® (www.grammy.com) were announced last night by The Recording Academy® and reflected an eclectic mix of the best and brightest in music over the past year, By Business Wire

The Country Network to Air on Young Broadcasting LLC
[Nov. 29, 2010] Nashville, TN ― The Country Network (TCN), a country music video television network located on Music Row in Nashville, TN, has signed an agreement to air on the following four Young Broadcasting stations: