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Rodney Atkins to Use Talents to Raise Money for Cancer Research
Despite a rocky 2012, Rodney Atkins will focus his efforts and use his talent to help raise money for cancer research at a Kentucky Derby Eve dinner party. The party, called the Julep, will be held on May 4 in Louisville to benefit the James Graham Brown Cancer Center at the University of Louisville. Make no qualms about it, this is an event for those living high on the hog. At $500 a plate, Atkin
Levon Helm Fans Flock to His Woodstock Home to Pay Final Respects
Last week, Levon Helm, the legendary drummer and singer for the Band, died of cancer. Helm’s public memorial will be held today (April 26) in New York’s Hudson Valley, where he once held Saturday night ‘Midnight Ramble’ barn concerts. Fans are flocking to Helm’s Woodstock home from all over to pay their final respects to this legendary musician.
Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles Opens Up About the Impact Dick Clark Had
Dick Clark may not have been a country star himself, but the ‘American Bandstand’ legend had quite an impact on every genre of music. Sugarland‘s Jennifer Nettles — who performed a few ‘Rockin’ New Year’s Eve’ shows with Clark — recently opened up about why Dick Clark should be a celebrated American icon for all music lovers, especially in light of his death.
Alan Jackson to Re-Release ‘Precious Memories’ Album
In 2006, Alan Jackson took a break from his typical country sound and made ‘Precious Memories,’ an album of old Gospel favorites. The release was such a hit that it broke records, topping three Billboard charts the week of its release — Top Country Albums, Top Christian Albums and Top Christian and Gospel Albums. Now, six years later, the singer-songwriter has decided to re-release the set of hym
Carrie Underwood Doesn’t Like Taking Husband Mike Fisher on Tour
For those of us who don’t live in the limelight, the notion of tour bus travel all over the country with a significant other sure sounds romantic. But Carrie Underwood is here to dispel that idea. The ‘Good Girl’ singer, who is gearing up for her next album to hit stores on May 1, admits that she really needs her space — especially from her husband, Mike Fisher — when she’s out on the road.
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