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Miranda Lambert Grabs O Music Awards Nomination
Miranda Lambert grabbed a nomination Thursday (May 16) when MTV, VH1 and CMT announced the categories and nominees for the fourth cycle of its O Music Awards.
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: LeAnn Rimes Takes a Turn
I first encountered LeAnn Rimes one day in the mid-1990s as one of my first visitors in my new job as Billboard's Nashville bureau chief.
Lady Antebellum Get Back to Basics on Golden
Relationships tend to become strained over time in the entertainment business, but Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood seem to move together in lock step as they grow.
Lee Brice's No. 1 Party Honors a Soldier's Story
The story behind the song seized the spotlight Monday (May 13) at a party celebrating Lee Brice's latest No. 1 single, "I Drive Your Truck."
Americana Music Nominations Announced
Dynamic new artists like the Lumineers, JD McPherson and Shovels & Rope are sharing space with icons such as Emmylou Harris and Buddy Miller on this year's ballot for the Americana Music Honors.
Enjoy Live Music From Hangout Festival
In just four short years, the Hangout Music Festival has become a must for music fans everywhere.
Performers Announced for CMT Music Awards
Hunter Hayes, Little Big Town, Luke Bryan, the Pistol Annies and Taylor Swift are on the initial list of artists scheduled to perform at the 2013 CMT Music Awards.
X Factor's Tate Stevens Faced Avalanche of Success
Tate Stevens is no newcomer to the music business. He's been performing for years.
HOT DISH: George Jones Tribute Concert: The Show Will Go On
I guessed they'd just cancel the George Jones farewell concert set for Nov. 22 in Nashville. Not so!
Kenny Chesney Crowns Album Charts, Debuts Four New Songs
This is emphatically Kenny Chesney's week. Not only does his Life on a Rock top both Billboard's country and all-genres charts, he also has four new songs on the country airplay list.
10 Prime Hits: Mother's Day
From Dolly Parton to Miranda Lambert, country stars have always had a soft spot for mothers. Here are 10 prime hits that celebrate the women who welcomed us into the world.
Platinum, Gold Status Now Includes Streams
The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced the integration of streams to its recognition of gold and platinum certifications.
NASHVILLE SKYLINE: Pistol Annies Hit the Bull's-Eye
For many years, music fans, myself included, have wished for a Dixie Chicks renewal and rebirth.
Kenny Chesney: Part Two of CMT Hot 20 Countdown's Interview
Kenny Chesney's new album Life on a Rock is a collection of very personal stories originally scribbled down in Chesney's notebook while he soaked up the sun at his home in the U.S. Virgin Islands.
BMI Celebrates Success of Little Big Town's "Tornado"
BMI, the performance rights organization, saluted songwriters Natalie Hemby and Delta Maid Monday (May 6) with a party at its Nashville headquarters for the success of their song, "Tornado," recorded by Little Big Town.
