
It’s good to have you back with us for your second interview on Hometown Sevier. I can’t believe it has already been a year since we last sat down and discussed your music. It’s pretty crazy to see how much you’ve accomplished in such a short time that you’ve been at this. Before we agreed to sit down again, I got to thinking…I don’t want to rehash what we’ve already discussed in our previous interview. Read More -->

For Nashville’s own Kimber Cleveland, music is not only a passion, it’s a lifestyle. Her unique musical creativity and live performances breathe new life into the east Tennessee music scene. She has given music something more than just new songs and melodies; she exudes an honest and true belief that music can change lives and make a difference for the causes she loves and fights for daily. Cleveland is as fresh as a summer breeze and it shows through her dedicated lifestyle and her music. With the upcoming release of her sophomore album "Comin’ On Strong" and on the verge of an Indie Film release, I sat down with Cleveland to see exactly how she is focusing her new energy on life through music. Read More -->

With the release of his debut album "Love Via Music" and on the verge of a nation-wide radio release, I sat down with singer/songwriter Dave Owens to see exactly how he his bringing back "family" to his music and his fans. Read More -->
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Country Music Association Apr - 30 - 2010 Comments Off

NASHVILLE – It was announced today that additional artists were added to 2010 CMA Music Festival, held Thursday-Sunday, June 10-13, in downtown Nashville. Singer and former “Dancing with the Stars” dancer Julianne Hough has been added to the artist lineup for the Nightly Concerts at LP Field on Friday, June 11. Hough made her CMA Music Festival debut in 2008 when she performed a duet with Josh Turner at LP Read More ...
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County Music Association Apr - 19 - 2010 Comments Off

Monthly Online Educational Series Can Be Found On CMA’s Member Web Site, My.CMAworld.com; New Episodes Posted Third Monday Each Month NASHVILLE – The functions of syndicated radio programming is the focus of the latest installment of CMA Industry InSite, an online educational series, posted today. The twelfth episode, “Taking Syndication to the Nation,” is available now and features interviews with Blair Garner, Host, “After Midnite with Blair Garner”; Bryan Switzer, Read More ...
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Country Music Association Apr - 13 - 2010 Comments Off

Nightly Tickets Only $30 for General Admission; Miranda Lambert Added To the Nightly Concerts at LP Field NASHVILLE – The Nightly Concerts at LP Field during CMA Music Festival are both talent-stacked with many of Country Music’s biggest stars, and value-packed for fans and families wanting to enjoy a great night of entertainment during Nashville’s signature music event. 2010 CMA Music Festival takes place Thursday through Sunday, June 10-13, in Read More ...

On a normal basis with my interviews I don’t make it a point to include myself in them, however this particular interview has a special meaning to me. I’ve been blessed to know many amazing and outstanding musicians in this world, but there has been one local musician, who in the short time that I’ve known him, has made a tremendous impact on my creativity as not only a musician Read More ...
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Country Music Association Mar - 26 - 2010 Comments Off

Race Participants Can Raise Funds in the Fight Against Childhood Cancer MEMPHIS, TENN. – On Saturday, June 12, Country Music fans from around the world will lace up their sneakers to walk and run in support of patients at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® who are battling cancer and other deadly diseases. Hosted by Country Music star Jo Dee Messina, the St. Jude Music Fest Road Race is the first Read More ...
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Country Music Association Mar - 15 - 2010 Comments Off

Monthly Online Educational Series Can Be Found On CMA’s Member Web Site, My.CMAworld.com; New Episodes Posted Third Monday Each Month NASHVILLE – Merchandise design, sales and its importance as a revenue stream is the focus of the latest installment of CMA Industry InSite, an online educational series, posted today. The eleventh episode, “Maximizing Merch,” is available now and features interviews with Terry Calonge, CEO, Richards & Southern Inc.; Carl Gibbs, Read More ...

A rock band is only as good as the connection that they share between one another…for the boys of The Few (formerly known as Thoroughfare) it was about not only making music but finding something that they could believe in. With the addition of lead vocalist Lindsey Stamey (formerly of Vertigo) it seems as if The Few has taken what once was a well-established rock band and has charted a Read More ...
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Country Music Association Mar - 11 - 2010 Comments Off

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the Board of Directors of the Country Music Association met with a variety of policymakers during their recent Board meeting in Washington March 9–11 including Julius Genachowski, FCC Chairman, as well as a number of Senators, Representatives, and others to learn about current legislative and regulatory issues and to share their views from their perspective in the broader world of Country Music. Discussions covered a Read More ...
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Country Music Association Mar - 9 - 2010 Comments Off

NASHVILLE – During a live interview on Sydney, Australia’s legendary AM radio station 2SM, singer Jasmine Rae and CMA Board member Rob Potts surprised morning show presenter Grant Goldman with a presentation of the CMA International Country Broadcaster Award. Goldman thought Rae was there solely to promote the new Deluxe Edition of her album Look It Up. Throughout his three decades in radio, Goldman has been a strong supporter of Read More ...

The Man, The Myth, The Legend! Don’t miss this once in a lifetime opportunity The Tennessee Outlaw himself will be performing in concert March 18th, 2025 in his 75th anniversary comeback tour that you won’t want to miss. The legendary guitar performances of the Tennessee Outlaw will be something you will remember for a lifetime. Don’t wait! Buy your tickets today. With only 15 years remaining these tickets will sell Read More ...