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Darrell Scott: Paying homage - roanoke.com

Scott’s concert at Jefferson Center is a nod to the musicians who influenced his career. His country music hits include The Dixie Chicks’ “Long Time Gone” and Patty Loveless’ “You’ll Never Leave Harlan Alive,” which Brad...

Nashville songwriter steps into spotlight (Reuters)

NASHVILLE (Billboard) - One could forgive Jeffrey Steele if he had an inferiority complex. The writer of scores of hits, Steele is cursed with the same affliction that troubles songwriters worldwide: The public knows his songs,...

For Phoenix, Act II is full of musical numbers

Joaquin Phoenix is retiring – from movies, anyway. That's what he told the media at the recent L.A. premiere for his upcoming film, “Two Lovers.” As if to emphasize the decision, he had written the words “Good Bye” on his...

Elvis Costello Talk Show

Sundance Channel To Premier "Spectacle: Elvis Costello with..." On December 3, 2008 13-Episode Season of Talk/Performance Series Kicks off with Guest Sir Elton John One-Hour Program Airs Wednesday Nights at 9:00PM ET/PT Elvis...

A musical storyteller

John Prine was 24 when he released his first album, but his songs sounded as if they were in their mid- to late 50s. Prine's secret has never been complicated. He's a good listener and a keen observer, but, more important, he...

Elton John Wants Elvis Costello Tv Show To Go In Depth

By: Howie Edelson Elton John says that the new music TV show he's producing for Elvis Costello will hearken back to days when artists could talk about topics beyond their new product. Elton appeared on Tuesday (November 11th)...

Kenny Chesney And The Wailers Do Impromptu Show In Downtown Nashville

It would have been good to have been a tourist wandering the streets of lower Broadway on Tuesday night (November 11th) in Nashville. Kenny Chesney and his new reggae friends The Wailers were inspired...

A Painful Experience For Tim Curry - Lisa Kudrow's Son Ready for Hotel for Dogs

For Tim Curry, playing the evil maniac, Trymon, in "Terry Pratchett's The Color of Magic" was a painful experience -- literally. He tells us that after playing King Arthur in "Spamalot" in New York and London...

BMI honors Swift, Beathard

Hank Jr. named Icon as year’s top By Peter Cooper • THE TENNESSEAN • November 11, 2008 Jeffrey Steele tried to be presidential about the whole thing. “Hopefully, it’ll be a smooth transfer of power,” said Steele, who passed his...

Tim Mcgraw To Host Snl

Tim McGraw has been selected to host Saturday Night Live on November 22nd. He joins a very short list of country artists who have hosted the show: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, Kris Kristo...

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