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Jimmy Lehoux Signs With Thompson Entertainment Group[Jul. 1, 2008] New Hampshire based Capitol Productions Management has tapped the Thompson Entertainment Group to provide public relations and marketing support for up and coming country artist Jimmy Lehoux. "We sat down with Gary Crane (Capitol Productions Management) and Jimmy after his recent performance at the Waylon Jennings Family and Friends Reunion", says TEG head Chuck Thompson. "His show and his voice blew us away and we knew that it was a project that we wanted to be a part of." [In Headlines]
Bright country music star rises in West[Jun. 26, 2008] Country singer Emily West's thoughts were on Iowa over the last couple of weeks. Born and raised in Waterloo, West has been in contact with friends in her hometown and nearby Parkersburg from her home in Nashville. [In Headlines]
Disney Plans Special Country Music Release[Jun. 25, 2008] Walt Disney Records’ newest project, Country Sings Disney, will feature some of today’s hottest country stars when it is released Tuesday July 8. The collection of songs includes songs from both new and old Disney movies like The Little Mermaid and Dumbo, along with new classics Cars and Bambi II. [In Headlines]
Urban Cowgirls: Country's most handsome women make over the genre[Jun. 25, 2008] Julianne Hough is a poster girl for country music's image makeover.
The 19-year-old first found fame as dance partner to world-class athletes Helio Castroneves and Apolo Anton Ohno on the TV series "Dancing With the Stars" -- where she moved to a soundtrack ranging from '80s rapper Young MC to yesteryear diva Dinah Shore. [In Personalities]
Oshkosh's mid-summer country music festival is ready for some foot-stompin' fun.[Jun. 25, 2008] Country USA — one of the largest outdoor music festivals in the nation — kicks off its five-day show at 3 p.m. today at the Ford Festival Park on S. Washburn Street at Ripple Avenue.
Dan Liebhauser, Country USA owner/ promoter, is pleased how things came together for this year's show — the second year at the sprawling festival venue of nearly 300 acres. [In Headlines]
Randy Travis Returns to Country Music[Jun. 24, 2008] After an eight-year hiatus, Randy Travis is making his return to the Country Music industry with his new album, Around the Bend. According to GAC, Travis’ new album, which will be released July 15, is “the end of a long absence for him.” But that’s hardly the case. [In Personalities]
Emmylou Harris brings music to zoo[Jun. 24, 2008] PORTLAND - Country music gets stripped down to basics - just crystalline voices, solid instrumental backing and heartfelt songwriting - when Emmylou Harris plays the Oregon Zoo, along with Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein, Tuesday, July 22, at 7 p.m., as part of the zoo's Summer Concert Series presented by Fred Meyer and Wells Fargo. [In Personalities]
Brooks & Dunn[Jun. 23, 2008] The undisputed kings of the '90s line-dancing craze, Brooks & Dunn are not only the biggest-selling duo in country music history, they've also sold more records than any other duo period, save for Simon & Garfunkel. Ronnie Dunn was the quietly intense singer with the soulful voice, while Kix Brooks played the part of the high-energy showman. [In Personalities]
Branson is a hot spot for country fans this summer[Jun. 19, 2008] the ultimate getaway for anyone who has been listening to country music for years — Branson, Mo. Branson is home to more than 50 theaters, which produce more than 100 shows. It’s known as the “Family Friendly Las Vegas,” because of all its attractions. It’s a great location for golf, camping, fishing and hiking in the Ozark Mountains. [In Events]
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