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American Masters CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Available for Free on PBS Photo American Masters CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Available for Free on PBS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - December 15, 2020

American Masters – Charley Pride: I’m Just Me is streaming free again for a limited time on pbs.org/americanmasters and on the PBS Video app which will run through December 26 before going back to members-only PBS Passport....


Country Music Star Trace Adkins Joins FOX's MONARCH Photo Country Music Star Trace Adkins Joins FOX's MONARCH
by Michael Major - September 08, 2021

Adkins joins the previously announced Susan Sarandon and Anna Friel. Monarch is a Texas-sized, multi-generational musical drama about America’s first family of country music....


Luke Bryan To Host THE 55th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS Photo Luke Bryan To Host THE 55th ANNUAL CMA AWARDS
by Michael Major - October 18, 2021

The Country Music Association and ABC have announced Country Music superstar and “American Idol” judge Luke Bryan will host “The 55th Annual CMA Awards.” Watch a new promo spot for the awards ceremony now!...


James Robert Webb's Hit Single 'Okfuskee Whiskey' Breaks Personal Best on Charts Photo James Robert Webb's Hit Single 'Okfuskee Whiskey' Breaks Personal Best on Charts
by TV News Desk - July 21, 2021

“Okfuskee Whiskey” takes listeners back to their roots with this nostalgic song that captures the outlaw side of country music. With catchy lyrics and a music video filmed at Johnny Cash's farm, no wonder this song has had such overwhelming success on the country music charts.  ...


Melinda Newman Receives the 2020 CMA Media Achievement Award Photo Melinda Newman Receives the 2020 CMA Media Achievement Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 02, 2020

The Country Music Association awarded Melinda Newman, Billboard’s Executive Editor, West Coast and Nashville, with the 2020 CMA Media Achievement Award on Friday, Oct. 30....


The Country Music Association's CMA SUMMER JAM Airs Thursday, Sept. 2 Photo The Country Music Association's CMA SUMMER JAM Airs Thursday, Sept. 2
by Sarah Jae Leiber - July 29, 2021

Filmed amidst the skyline of downtown, the three-hour, artist-curated primetime special will feature individual performances and collaborations from more than 20 of the biggest stars in Country Music....


Charley Pride to Receive the 2020 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at THE CMA Photo Charley Pride to Receive the 2020 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award at THE CMA AWARDS
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 22, 2020

The Country Music Association has revealed its 2020 Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award recipient—trailblazing Country Music star Charley Pride. ...


VIDEO: Dolly Parton Talks Whitney Houston on THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW Photo VIDEO: Dolly Parton Talks Whitney Houston on THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - October 07, 2020

The artist remembers the thrill of hearing Houston cover her song for The Bodyguard on an all-new The Graham Norton Show this Friday at 11/10c. ...


BWW Interview: Madalyn McHugh of FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES at Florida Studio Theatre Photo BWW Interview: Madalyn McHugh of FRIENDS IN LOW PLACES at Florida Studio Theatre
by Nora Long - February 28, 2022

Cast member Madalyn McHugh, returning to FST for the third time, has a repertoire that includes musical theatre, opera, pop, contemporary Christian music, and, especially, deep country roots. In this interview, we discuss her Nashville origins, what music has taught her, and the magical music moment...


CMA'S SUMMER JAM Concert Airs Tomorrow on ABC Photo CMA'S SUMMER JAM Concert Airs Tomorrow on ABC
by Michael Major - September 01, 2021

The concert features performances by Carrie Underwood, Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani, Luke Combs, Miranda Lambert, and more! Filmed July 27-28 with the Nashville skyline as the backdrop, this three-hour, artist-curated primetime special features more than 30 individual performances and collaborations ...


American Masters CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Set To Air November 5 Photo American Masters CHARLEY PRIDE: I'M JUST ME Set To Air November 5
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 05, 2020

American Masters – Charley Pride: I’m Just Me will air on NPT-HD Thursday, November 5 at 8:00 pm CT and 11:00 pm CT, Monday, November 9 at 8:00 am, Tuesday, November 10 at 1:00 pm, December 5th at 12 am and 4 am CT. ...


Reba McEntire Will Lead FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Series Photo Reba McEntire Will Lead FRIED GREEN TOMATOES Series
by Sarah Jae Leiber - October 14, 2020

Reba McEntire will star in an NBC series adaptation of 'Fried Green Tomatoes.'  ...


CMA FEST Hosted by Dierks Bentley and Elle King To Air on ABC Photo CMA FEST Hosted by Dierks Bentley and Elle King To Air on ABC
by Michael Major - May 26, 2022

The three-hour primetime concert special, bringing Country Music’s Ultimate Fan Experience to a national television audience, will be hosted by Dierks Bentley and Elle King. This marks both Bentley and King’s “CMA Fest” hosting debut. Bentley takes the Nissan Stadium stage to perform Sunday, June 12...


Top-Selling Album 'The Best Of Charley Pride Volume II' Celebrates 50th Anniversary Photo Top-Selling Album 'The Best Of Charley Pride Volume II' Celebrates 50th Anniversary
by Michael Major - February 07, 2022

Included on the album are hits like 'Kiss An Angel Good Mornin'', 'Is Anybody Goin' to San Antone,' 'I'd Rather Love You,' 'I'm Just Me' and more fan favorites. In line with Black History Month, the celebration of this anniversary reminds us how Pride transcended racial barriers within the country m...


Circle Network Wins 'Best Streaming TV Platform' Photo Circle Network Wins 'Best Streaming TV Platform'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - March 26, 2021

Since launching in January 2020, Circle’s quality of content featured in country lifestyle programming quickly caught the eye of the AVOD world and led to distributions with NBCUniversal’s Peacock, Roku, Inc., Redbox Free Live TV, Samsung TV Plus, VIZIO SmartCast®, and XUMO....


Melinda Newman Receives the 2020 CMA Media Achievement Award Photo Melinda Newman Receives the 2020 CMA Media Achievement Award
by Sarah Jae Leiber - November 02, 2020

The Country Music Association awarded Melinda Newman, Billboard’s Executive Editor, West Coast and Nashville, with the 2020 CMA Media Achievement Award on Friday, Oct. 30....


Student Blog: Why Y'all Should Like Country Music Photo Student Blog: Why Y'all Should Like Country Music
by Student Blogger: Alexandra Lang - June 24, 2021

Why do we love theater? Is it the marvelous sets? Explosive vocals? The costumes? Surely, all of that is wonderful, but whether you’re listening to the cast album or seeing a show live, you’re going to hear the songs and experience the story. Well, that’s what the best country music is all about....


ABC and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2026 Photo ABC and the Country Music Association Extend Relationship Through 2026
by Sarah Jae Leiber - June 17, 2021

The network will remain the home of “The CMA Awards” - Country Music’s Biggest Night™, as well as CMA broadcast specials “CMA Fest” and “CMA Country Christmas,” through 2026....


VIDEO: Dolly Parton Talks About Her New Book SONGTELLER on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN Photo VIDEO: Dolly Parton Talks About Her New Book SONGTELLER on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT
by Sarah Leiber - October 21, 2020

Dolly Parton graces us with a bit of 'Bury Me Beneath The Willow,' a song her mom would to sing to her as a child and it brings Stephen Colbert to tears. Dolly's new book 'Songteller: My Life in Lyrics' is available everywhere now, and check out her new album 'A Holly Dolly Christmas.'...


VIDEO: Taylor Swift Performs 'betty' on the ACM Awards Photo VIDEO: Taylor Swift Performs 'betty' on the ACM Awards
by Sarah Leiber - September 17, 2020

Taylor Swift performed 'betty' on the Academy of Country Music Awards last night....


FOX & Zealot Interactive Form Technology Partnership for MONARCH Country Music Series Photo FOX & Zealot Interactive Form Technology Partnership for MONARCH Country Music Series
by Michael Major - January 07, 2022

The multi-generational musical drama Monarch stars Academy Award winner Susan Sarandon (“Thelma & Louise,” “Dead Man Walking,” “Feud”), multi-Platinum country music star and three-time Academy of Country Music Award winner Trace Adkins and Golden Globe winner Anna Friel (“Pushing Daisies,” “Books of...


VIDEO: Dolly Parton Shares The Books That Lifted Her Spirits During The Pandemic on T Photo VIDEO: Dolly Parton Shares The Books That Lifted Her Spirits During The Pandemic on TODAY SHOW
by Sarah Leiber - December 10, 2020

The country music icon chats about her book “Dolly Parton, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics” and shares how she would like her reading legacy to be known in this episode of “Open Book” with Jenna Bush Hager. ...


Timmy Brown Releases Music Video For 'Play It By Beer' Photo Timmy Brown Releases Music Video For 'Play It By Beer'
by Sarah Jae Leiber - January 26, 2021

Country riser and New England-native Timmy Brown has released the music video for his latest single “Play It By Beer,” exclusively premiered by New England Country Music. Fans can see themselves in this video as they get transported back to their hometown bar, the one they loved to hangout in, party...


Student Blog: Why Y'all Should Like Country Music Photo Student Blog: Why Y'all Should Like Country Music
by Student Blogger: Alexandra Lang - June 24, 2021

Why do we love theater? Is it the marvelous sets? Explosive vocals? The costumes? Surely, all of that is wonderful, but whether you’re listening to the cast album or seeing a show live, you’re going to hear the songs and experience the story. Well, that’s what the best country music is all about....


PBS Stations Celebrate Charley Pride For Black History Month Photo PBS Stations Celebrate Charley Pride For Black History Month
by Sarah Jae Leiber - February 08, 2021

Throughout the month of February, while celebrating Black History Month, PBS has made it easy for Charley Pride fans and new audiences alike to learn more about his history in country music and the impact he made throughout the world....






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