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Bryan Bedder / Ethan Miller, Getty Images Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
George Strait
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: A slew of country hits including ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ ‘Ocean Front Property,’ ‘She’ll Leave You with a Smile’ and ‘You’ll Be There,’ dozens of industry awards, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country charts, and holding the record for most No. 1 albums, gold albums, and platinum albums in the history of country music
Doug Dillard, Legendary Banjo Player, Dead at 75
Doug Dillard, an accomplished banjo player who gained notoriety with his appearances on the ‘The Andy Griffth Show,’ passed away last night (May 16) after a trip to a Nashville emergency room, according to the Boot. The IBMA’s Bluegrass Hall of Fame member was 75-years-old.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images Disco Legend Donna Summer Dead at 63
Disco legend Donna Summer has died after a battle with cancer, TMZ is reporting. She was 63 years old.
The Green Room PR Lady Antebellum Raise $285K to Help Rebuild Henryville
“This event started as an idea we had in the studio last year to crash someone’s prom,” says Lady Antebellum’s Hillary Scott (quote via the Green Room PR). “We had no idea at the time it would fill such a need. We are amazed by the support we’ve gotten from our fans, sponsors and the press. This is one of the proudest moments of our career!”
Rick Diamond (2) / Royce DeGrie, Getty Images New Country Music Releases – June 2012
The first month of summer is the biggest month of music yet. Country superstars like Alan Jackson and Kenny Chesney will be releasing new projects in the list of new country music releases for June 2012, in addition to 10 other hit makers like Josh Turner, Gloriana and Edens Edge. Start saving now so you’re not left out on the new music on the list below.
Rick Diamond/Getty Images Charley Pride Interview
4 days ago
Congratulations to all our Charley Pride ticket winners!
We hope you enjoyed the show at the Horsehoe Riverdome this past weekend.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images One Dead in Justin Moore Bus Accident
More details have surfaced surrounding the fatal accident that occurred over the weekend (May 12) involving one of Justin Moore‘s tour buses and an automobile. Chicago resident Joseph Taylor was driving his vehicle around 6AM on Saturday when he struck the back side of the Moore’s band and crew bus at Interstate 57 and Route 16 in Illinois.
Royce DeGrie, Getty Images Trace Adkins to Perform During Televised Memorial Day Concert
Trace Adkins will be just one of many superstars lending their time and talent to the forthcoming National Memorial Day Concert, which is scheduled to air on PBS on May 27.
Ethan Miller/Getty Images Lionel Richie’s ‘Tuskegee’ Album Is No. 1
1 week ago
Lionel Richie‘s country duets album ‘Tuskegee‘, has debuted at No. 1 this week on the Billboard Country Albums chart.
As a tribute to his southern upbringing in Tuskegee, AL, music icon Lionel Richie created Tuskegee, a collection of hits recorded with some of the biggest names in country music.
Ethan Miller, Getty Images George Strait Returns to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in 2013
Calling all rodeo fans! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo — one of the biggest events of its kind in the country — has announced a killer line-up for 2013.
Mother’s Day Songs: Confederate Railroad – Jesus and Mama
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From Confederate Railroad (and album of the same name) in 1992.
Rick Diamond, Getty Images Vince Gill to Embark on Bluegrass Tour
Everybody knows that Vince Gill is a multi-talented country music star. After all, you don’t become a member of the Grand Ole Opry and get inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame for nothing. Unfortunately, it’s not often that Gill’s fans get a taste of exactly how talented he is.
Are You a Fan of Teen Sensation Justin Bieber? Want to Own His DNA? May 18, 2012
Celebrity Birthdays for May 18 – George Strait, Tina Fey and More May 17, 2012
Proof Obama was Born in Kenya? [VIDEO] May 17, 2012
Taylor Swift Donates $4M to Country Music Hall of Fame for Music Education May 17, 2012
Woman Arrested After Naked Stroll Through Lumber Store May 17, 2012
UPDATE: Mitchell Guist Died of Natural Causes May 17, 2012
