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There's a lot going in in country music these days. Some big tours have just begun, the 50th ACM Awards are just around the corner, and there's some great new music coming our way. This week's Music Notes feature great live performances, gold records, and lots of milestones...

The Monday after DST begins is the longest Monday in the history of Mondays. So, to help get us through, here's some news about some of your favorite country artists, today's Nashville Notes.   Congratulations to Brad Paisley, he received a CMA International Award for Global Country Artist. Acc...

Bye, bye February and hello March! It's a new month with new announcements, events, and music for some of your favorite country stars. Here's this week's Music FYI.   Congratulations to the Grand Ole Opry! The Grand Ole Opry House has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, the nation’s official list of cultural resources worthy of preservation. It ...

Country artists never seem to slow down. This week is no exception with award nominations, upcoming tours, and charity work on this week Music FYI list.   Congratulations to  Blake Shelton and Taylor Swift! They were both among the 2015 Nickelodeon's Kids' Choice Awards nominees. She...

Country artists not only did a lot of touring and creating this week, they also did a lot of giving. Here's the latest. Rascal Flatts Rascal Flatts presented a CMA Foundation grant of $150,000 to national not-for-profit "Little Kids Rock" this week during a visit to Miramonte Elementary School in Los Angeles...

Every week we take a look at what's new in country music, what some of our favorite artists are up to, or the next concert tour announcement. There's a lot going in country music, 2015 is shaping up to be a great year. It's tough to keep track of it all, so if I miss something, just let me know in the comments below and we'll add it to the list...

In case you were disappointed with the lack of snow, here's some music news that you might like.   Little Big Town announced this week that they will be at Turning Stone Casino in Verona, NY on Friday, August 14. Weekend road trip here we come. C...

Here's this week's Music FYI and some of country music's legends are showing us all how it's done.   Dolly Parton has apparently signed a has signed a development deal with NBC-TV to produce programs that take inspiration from her songs. Th...

It's going to be a great year for country music! Here's this week's Music FYI. Alan Jackson is celebrating his 25th Anniversary in Country music and is back on the road. He'll be making at stop at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield, Massachusetts next Friday, January 23...

Here's what some of your favorite Country artists are up to this week. If you're on Pinterest, make sure you follow Miranda Lambert. She recently joined and has boards focused on dog rescue, antiquing, home decor, inspirational quotes and more...