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Grand Ole Opry Star Bobby Osborne tells us the story of “Rocky Top”.
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( brought to you by www.MusicChartsMagazine.com – The History of Rocky Top – )
In 1994, The Osborne Brothers were inducted into the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Hall of Honor. The induction is considered bluegrass music’s highest honor.
In 1973, the Osborne Brothers performed at the White House as the first bluegrass group ever.
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Their song “Ruby Are You Mad” came in 1956 after signing with MGM Records (1956) and began a string of hits through 1986. Among them were “Once More” (1958), “Up This Hill & Down” (1965), “Making Plans” (1965), “Rocky Top” (1967), “Tennessee Hound Dog” (1969), and “Midnight Flyer” (1972). The Osborne Brothers’ final chart appearance came in late 1986 with a new version of “Rocky Top”.
Read more on the Osborne Brothers at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Osborne_Brothers
Bobby Osborne Awards and Honors:
– Member of the Grand Ole Opry since Aug. 8, 1964
– CMA Vocal Group of the Year (Osborne Brothers): 1971
– 6 CMA Vocal Group of the Year Nominations (Osborne Brothers): 1970-1975
– Music City News “Number One Bluegrass Group” (Osborne Brothers): 1971-1978
– SPBGMA Male Vocalist of the Year: 1990
– Inducted into the International Bluegrass Hall of Honor (Osborne Brothers): Sept. 22, 1994
– IBMA Instrumental Album of the Year (Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza): Oct. 19, 2000
– IBMA Recorded Event of the Year (Bluegrass Mandolin Extravaganza): Oct. 19, 2000
– Inducted into the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame: 2002
– Uncle Dave Macon Days 2008 Heritage Award: Jun. 12, 2008
– Inducted into the International Bluegrass Hall of Honor (Lonesome Pine Fiddlers): Oct. 1, 2009
“Rocky Top” is an American country and bluegrass song written by Felice and Boudleaux Bryant in 1967 and first recorded by the Osborne Brothers later that same year. The song, which is a city-dweller’s lamentation over the loss of a simpler and freer existence in the hills of Tennessee, is one of Tennessee’s eight official state songs and has been recorded by dozens of artists from multiple musical genres worldwide since its publication. In U.S. college athletics, “Rocky Top” is associated with the Tennessee Volunteers of the University of Tennessee, whose Pride of the Southland Band has played a marching band version of the song at the school’s sporting events since the early 1970s.
The Osborne Brothers’ 1967 bluegrass version of the song reached number thirty-three on the U.S. Country charts.
Read more at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rocky_Top
Everyone knows the great country music legend Charley Pride…
Dion Pride ( Charley Pride’s son ) is Music Charts Magazine’s 1st Independent Artist Interview. – Music Charts Magazine History – March 9th, 2013
Dion has opened for Charley for many years on the road, sings full time and has toured various countries.
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Dion Pride has entertained the troops on USO tours in Panama, Honduras, Guantanamo Bay and the island of Antigua. He has sung and performed for audiences around the world in countries like England, Ireland, Scotland, Canada and all the continental United States.
*** A Benefit Concert *** ~ Ozark Prayers For Peyton Jones
March 16, 2013 6:30 PM CST
The Fine Arts Center and Auditorium at Calico Rock, Arkansas Elementary School
Off of Hwy 56, College St. Calico Rock
Performing: Kevin Skinner “The 2009 Winner of America’s Got Talent TV Show on NBC”
Kevin has donated his time & dedicated this show to Peyton Jones, a precious spirited nine year old young lady from Calico Rock, AR who is battling cancer and being treating at the Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Peyton has quickly learned braille, loves music and is very outgoing!
Please keep Peyton in your prayers.
Kevin Skinner started a whirlwind career playing in Las Vegas and Foxwoods. He shared the stage with George Jones, Charlie Daniels, Jo-Dee Messina and John Montgomery. His CMT video was on TV and was created by the famous John Lloyd Miller. Kevin became famous when he sang Garth Brooks song “Tomorrow Never Comes” on America’s Got Talent and left the world spellbound. Kevin enjoys spending time with his family and writing songs. Kevin Skinner’s CD has 10 original songs.
Opening Talent:
Blues/Gospel Band – The Cowgills & Denny Copeland
Judy Haney and the Hillbilly Drive Band ( who sang on The Grand Ole Opry )
Special Guest:
Roger Raglin of Raglin Outdoors
Headlining:
Kevin Skinner
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Tickets still available: $10.00
Buy tickets locally at:
First National Bank on Hwy 56:
Phone # ( 870 ) 297 – 3711
White River Café on Hwy 56:
Phone # ( 870 ) 297 – 3999
Western Auto on Main St.
Phone # ( 870 ) 297 – 3710
If you are not local to the area please call : ( 870 ) 297 – 3332 to reserve tickets.
DONATIONS may be made to:
Charles Jones
PO Box 128
Calico Rock, AR
72519
“Thank You” – Your support means so much!
~ Ozark Prayers for Peyton
Email: RogersMusicPromotions@gmail.com – www.RogersMusicPromotions.com
- Lee Brice – Photo Credit: Eric Welch
Benefit for T.J. Martell Foundation Scheduled for October 5-8, 2013 at the Reach Resort
NASHVILLE, Tenn. – (March 5, 2013) – For the fifth year in a row, country music will come together on the scenic beaches of Key West, Fla. to benefit the music industry’s largest foundation that funds leukemia, cancer and AIDS research: the T.J. Martell Foundation. Long-time friends and songwriting buddies Lee Brice, Randy Houser and Jerrod Niemann will triple headline the final night of Country On The Beach, as super duo Montgomery Gentry hosts and GAC’s Headline Country’s Storme Warren emcees. Country music fans are invited to attend and get an up-close-and-personal experience with their favorite country stars as they let loose in one of Florida’s most popular vacation spots.
“We call the growing gang of fans who attend our annual tropical reunions ‘the world’s largest dysfunctional family,’” Warren states lightheartedly. “Now that we’re adding Lee, Randy and Jerrod in to the mix, that family just got a whole lot more dysfunctional. The hits will be flying from the stage. I can’t wait!”
Tickets are available by visiting www.countryonthebeach.com and proceeds from the weekend’s auctions and special excursions will benefit the foundation. Meet-and-greets with the artists will be available, and fans can expect a laid-back environment where a few ‘surprise’ off-the-cuff acoustic performances are never out of the ordinary.
To-date, the T.J. Martell Foundation has raised more than $250 million for research with the help of hundreds of volunteers and music industry professionals, which has been successfully leveraged into several billion dollars in order to support innovative medical research focused on finding cures and supporting early-stage research projects aimed at developing effective treatment. For more information on the T.J. Martell Foundation, visit http://www.tjmartellfoundation.org/.
For more information about Country On The Beach, visit the official website, www.countryonthebeach.com.
Jerrod Niemann
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Both Bands Will Supplement This Joint Excursion With Individual Headline Dates
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Lynyrd Skynyrd and Bad Company have announced The 40 Tour – a co-headline tour that takes the bands coast-to-coast for 12 dates. Both bands celebrate significant 40th anniversaries in 2013, with Lynyrd Skynyrd having released their debut album on August 13, 1973 and Bad Company being formed that same year. While the pair have shared the stage and Paul Rodgers has toured with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Bad Company and Skynyrd have never toured as co-headliners together.
Led by core members Gary Rossington (guitar), Johnny Van Zant (vocals) and Rickey Medlocke (guitar), along with longtime drummer Michael Cartellone, Lynyrd Skynyrd has maintained a tremendous legacy that began over 40 years ago in Jacksonville, Florida, and continues with the recently released Last Of A Dying Breed (Roadrunner). The band’s career was halted for a decade after the 1977 plane crash that killed three band members, including Ronnie Van Zant and Steve Gaines, and then subsequently faced adversity through the losses of Billy Powell, Ean Evans, Allen Collins, Leon Wilkeson and Huey Thomasson, yet they rock on. With a catalog of over 60 albums, sales beyond 30 million worldwide and their beloved classic American rock anthem “Sweet Home Alabama” having over two million downloaded ringtones, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a cultural icon that appeals to all generations. The current line-up features Gary Rossington (Guitar), Johnny Van Zant (Vocals), Rickey Medlocke (Guitar), Mark “Sparky” Matejka (Guitar), Michael Cartellone (Drums), Johnny Colt (Bass), Peter Keys (Keyboards), and Dale Krantz Rossington and Carol Chase as The Honkettes (Backing Vocals).
Bad Company were dubbed a super-group upon the band’s formation due to the union of Free’s Paul Rodgers (Vocals / Multi-Instrumentalist) with Mott The Hoople’s Mick Ralphs (Guitar) plus King Crimson’s Boz Burrell (Bass) and Free’s Simon Kirke (Drums). Over the next nine years, the band released a string of six albums, yielding international hits “Can’t Get Enough,” “Bad Company,” “Feel Like Makin’ Love,” and many others penned by the main songwriters Paul Rodgers and Mick Ralphs. Original members Rodgers, Ralphs, and Kirke will be joined by guitarist Howard Leese and bassist Todd Ronning (from Paul Rodgers solo band). Original bassist Boz Burrell passed away in 2006.
Bad Company has inspired many of today’s musicians. Most notably, Metal band Five Finger Death Punch who scored a #1 Active Rock hit with a cover of the song “Bad Company”. Since 2001, the band has only played 11 isolated performances, and has not staged a tour of The United States until now. In front of the run, Rodgers shares, “When Mick and I formed the band in the 70’s we were amazed at the instant success. It didn’t hurt to have Led Zeppelin behind us, and we wrote some decent songs that still resonate. This one is for fans.”
Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Johnny Van Zant offers, “Every member of Skynyrd has been fans of Bad Company from the get go. Personally, Paul is one of my favorite rock singers. We have a deep appreciation for Bad Company’s music and look forward to being on the road with them and sharing the stage.” Paul Rodgers reveals, “The Skynyrds and I go back to the 70’s and the days and nights at the Hyatt House on Sunset in LA aka the Riot House. In the 90’s the band introduced me to my wife Cynthia, and that’s why I am so damned happy and healthy these years.”
Special guests and Kentucky-bred hard rockers, Black Stone Cherry, will be kicking things off on The 40 Tour. Their music has been described as Southern-fried hard rock about everything from being proud of where you come from and true to who you are.
The co-headline tour will stage performances at the following venues:
LADY ANTEBELLUM, WILLIE NELSON AND FAMILY, TRACE ADKINS, HUNTER HAYES, AND MORE ANNOUNCED AS INAUGURAL TASTE OF COUNTRY MUSIC FESTIVAL PERFORMERS
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The Taste of Country Music Festival will be held the weekend following the ninth annual Mountain Jam Music Festival that is scheduled for June 6-9, 2013. Mountain Jam is one of the top music festivals in the country and will feature Phil Lesh & Friends, Widespread Panic, Gov’t Mule, Primus, Dispatch, The Avett Brothers and more. Additional information can be found on www.MountainJam.com.
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RANDY HOUSER’S NEW ALBUM HOW COUNTRY FEELS NOW AVAILABLE
cred writing, “Nashville’s country music insiders have known for some time that Randy Houser is one of the finest male vocalists the community has ever welcomed.”
L to R: U.S. Marine Corps E-3/Lance Corporal Christopher Allen, Strait, and Lieutenant General Leroy Sisco, U.S. Army (Retired)
Photo: Courtesy of Terry Calonge
Fans at the Sold-Out United Spirit Arena ‘Give Strait All They’ve Got’ on The Cowboy Rides Away Tour in Lubbock, Texas
Qello and Eagle Rock Entertainment Host a Facebook Digital Premiere of the Restored LIVE AT THE BOWL ’68 Concert Film.
PLUS LIVE Q&A with Ray Manzarek at 10PM EST – 7PM PST
NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — On December 5 th, fans of The Doors will have the opportunity to watch Jim Morrison, Robby Krieger, Ray Manzarek, & John Densmore like never-seen-before live in concert on Facebook. Qello, the music entertainment digital streaming service, along with Eagle Rock Entertainment are hosting a Facebook Digital Premiere of The Doors 1968 live concert at the Hollywood Bowl, which is considered to be the band’s finest concert on film.
Qello hosts The Doors LIVE AT THE BOWL ’68 Facebook Digital Premiere & Live Q&A with Ray Manzarek on Dec. 5th 8:30pm EST. Go to: http://apps.facebook.com/thedoorslive. (PRNewsFoto/Qello)
The film of this historic concert has been meticulously restored using the original camera negatives; the audio has been remixed and mastered and three unreleased tracks have been resurrected, marking the first time the concert can be seen in its entirety.
The Doors keyboardist, Ray Manzarek says, “The quality is stunning, mind-blowing; it’s like being there right on that Hollywood Bowl stage with me, Jim, John, and Robby.”
A ticket to the Facebook Digital Premiere comes with a trove of treats for music fans; for $4.99 ticket holders get:
- Access to watch LIVE AT THE BOWL ’68 for 30-days.
- Access to participate in the *LIVE Q&A with Ray Manzarek on Dec. 5 th (immediately following the premiere) hosted by legendary Rolling Stone editor, Ben Fong-Torres, who was the last known reporter to interview Jim Morrison before his death.
- Access to The Doors Box Set, including When You’re Strange, The Doors Live in Europe ’68, and The Doors Classic Album.
- Free 30-day All-Access Pass to Qello’s entire library of HD Concerts and Music Documentaries available on up to five devices.
All of the above is FREE for Qello All-Access subscribers.
Tickets are available on the Facebook Digital Premiere page at: http://apps.facebook.com/thedoorslive
Qello CEO, Brian Lisi says, “This Digital Premiere of LIVE AT THE BOWL ’68 is a groundbreaking event where music history merges with modern technology, allowing music fans the opportunity to experience the shockingly masterful performance of the one of the greatest and most influential American rock bands of all time, in incredible audio and visual quality, streamed through the world’s most ubiquitous social media platform.”
*The Live Q&A with Ray Manzarek is available to anyone who purchases a ticket to the Digital Premiere or anyone who is a Qello All-Access subscriber. Questions can be posted to the Facebook Digital Premiere page as early as November 28. Hosting the event is legendary Rolling Stones reporter Ben Fong-Torres, who conducted the last interview with Jim Morrison before he died. Underscoring his history as a renowned rock and roll editor, Ben Fong-Torres’ character was featured in the movie Almost Famous.
About Qello
Qello is a cloud-based digital music service that streams HD quality content to millions of users across all new media devices including mobile phones, tablets, the web, Smart TVs, and gaming consoles. Outfitted with the world’s largest library of HD concert films and music documentaries, Qello uses its proprietary technology platform to deliver the ultimate music entertainment experience to music enthusiasts on demand. With users in the United States, Canada, Latin America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, Qello is the world’s leading Internet subscription service for HD concerts and music documentaries available anywhere, any time.
About Eagle Rock Entertainment
Eagle Rock Entertainment is the largest producer and distributor of music programming for DVD, Blu-Ray, TV, Audio and Digital Media in the world. Eagle works directly alongside talent to produce top quality, High Definition and 3D programs, both concerts and documentaries, including The Rolling Stones, Pink Floyd, The Who, Queen, The Doors, Jeff Beck, U2, Peter Gabriel, Paul McCartney and Ozzy Osbourne. Eagle is a Grammy Award winning company and has received over 30 multi-platinum, over 50 platinum and over 90 gold discs, worldwide. Eagle Rock Entertainment has offices in London, New York, Toronto, Paris and Hamburg.
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Holiday Release Includes 4 Album-Exclusive Tracks
NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Columbia Records; ‘Tis the season to be jolly as the Glee cast releases Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Vol. 3, available Tuesday, December 11. The album features timeless holiday classics, including “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas,” “White Christmas,” and “Jingle Bell Rock.” Six of the tracks recorded will be included on the holiday themed episode of Glee, which airs Thursday, December 13, at 9:00 PM ET/PT on FOX. Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Vol. 3 will also showcase 4 songs recorded exclusively for the release including “Joy To The World” and “Silent Night” (see below for track-listing).
Kick off the holiday season with this week’s all new “Thanksgiving” Glee episode, as some of the recent McKinley High graduates return to Lima, OH for Thanksgiving break and volunteer to mentor the New Directioners. The festivities continue as Rachel (Lea Michele) and Kurt (Chris Colfer) celebrate a non-traditional holiday dinner in the Big Apple. This episode will feature songs recently released on Glee: The Music Season 4, Volume 1, such as One Direction’s wildly popular “Live While We’re Young” and Psy’s dance anthem “Gangnam Style.” Glee airs Thursdays at 9:00PM ET/PT on FOX.
From the iconic “Don’t Stop Believin'” to the pop phenomenon “Teenage Dream” to the widely praised mash-up of Adele’s “Rumour Has It” and “Someone Like You,” Glee has sold more than 49 million songs and over 12 million albums worldwide. Glee scored three consecutive #1 releases with Glee: The Music, The Power of Madonna, Glee: The Music, Volume 3 Showstoppers, and Glee: The Music, Journey To Regionals. The RIAA has certified Glee: The Music, Volume 1 and Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Platinum (sales in excess of 1 million units) as well as Glee: The Music, Volume 2, Glee: The Music, Volume 3 and Glee: The Music, Volume 4 Gold (sales in excess of 500,000 units).
The full track listing for Glee: The Music, The Christmas Album Vol. 3 is as follows:
| 1. | Feliz Navidad, featuring Artie |
| 2. | Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas, featuring Puck, Jake, Sam, Brittany, Blaine, Kurt, New Directions |
| 3. | Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah, featuring Jake and Puck |
| 4. | White Christmas, featuring Blaine & Kurt |
| 5. | Jingle Bell Rock, featuring Sam |
| 6. | The First Noel, featuring Marley |
| 7. | I’ll Be Home For Christmas, featuring Rachel* |
| 8. | Silent Night, featuring Santana* |
| 9. | Joy To The World, featuring Unique* |
| 10. | Happy Xmas, featuring Finn* |
| *=bonus track (not in an episode) |
ABOUT GLEE
Since its debut, GLEE has become a bona fide cultural phenomenon, received prestigious honors including Golden Globe and Peabody Awards, covered music ranging from Adele to “West Side Story,” sold over 43 million songs, 12 million albums, 2.5 million DVDs and single-handedly made glee clubs cool again. GLEE stars Lea Michele (Rachel), Cory Monteith (Finn), Amber Riley (Mercedes), Chris Colfer (Kurt), Kevin McHale (Artie), Matthew Morrison (Will Schuester), Jane Lynch (Sue Sylvester). Jenna Ushkowitz (Tina), Mark Salling (Puck), Dianna Agron (Quinn), Naya Rivera (Santana), Heather Morris (Brittany), Harry Shum, Jr. (Mike) and Darren Criss (Blaine) and remains a top 10 selling TV franchise. GLEE is produced by Ryan Murphy Television in association with 20th Century Fox Television. Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Ian Brennan are co-creators of the series. Murphy, Falchuk, Brennan and Dante Di Loreto serve as executive producers. Become a fan of GLEE on Facebook at www.facebook.com/glee. Follow the series on Twitter at www.twitter.com/gleeonfox and join the conversation at #Glee.
ABOUT COLUMBIA RECORDS
One of the most respected and successful record labels in the world, Columbia Records is home to established superstars and exciting new talent. Columbia Records is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment.
ABOUT SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Sony Music Entertainment is a global recorded music company with a current roster that includes a broad array of both local artists and international superstars. The company boasts a vast catalog that comprises some of the most important recordings in history. It is home to premier record labels representing music from every genre, including American Recordings, Arista Nashville, Beach Street Records, BNA Records, Columbia Nashville, Columbia Records, Day 1, Epic Records, Essential Records, Flicker Records, Kemosabe Records, LaFace Records, Legacy Recordings, MASTERWORKS, Polo Grounds, RCA Records, RCA Nashville, RCA Red Seal, Reunion Records, Roc Nation, Sony Classical, Sony Music Latin, Star Time International, Syco Music, Verity Gospel Music Group, and Volcano Entertainment. Sony Music Entertainment is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America.
ABOUT FOX BROADCASTING COMPANY
Fox Broadcasting Company (FOX) is a unit of News Corporation and the leading broadcast television network among Adults 18-49. FOX finished the 2011-2012 season at No. 1 in the key adult demographic for the eighth consecutive year – a feat that has never been achieved in broadcast history – while continuing to dominate all network competition in the more targeted Adults 18-34 and Teen demographics. FOX airs 15 hours of primetime programming a week as well as late-night entertainment programming, major sports and Sunday morning news.