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Lisa L. Rollins is a longtime music journalist who regularly writes about country music for Examiner.com's National and Nashville editions.

January 31, 2012

'Something In Red' exhibit opens Feb. 3

'Something In Red' exhibit opens Feb 3 in Nashville
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Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton will open Feb. 5 Super Bowl with patriotic duet

Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton will open Feb. 5 Super Bowl with patriotic duet

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47th Annual ACM Awards reveal finalists, Kenny Chesney tops list with nine nods

47th Annual ACM Awards reveal finalists, Kenny Chesney tops list with nine nods


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January 30, 2012

Suzy Bogguss, Glengarry Elementary Singers rehearse for free Jan. 31 concert


Suzy Bogguss, Glengarry Elementary Singers rehearse for free Jan. 31 concert

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Lady Antebellum sells 500,000-plus tickets prior to 2012 tour's start


Lady Antebellum sells 500,000-plus tickets prior to 2012 tour's start

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Museum offers free admission Feb. 4; Oak Ridge Boys, Hunter Hayes will take part

Museum offers free admission Feb. 4; Oak Ridge Boys, Hunter Hayes will take part

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January 23, 2012

Jason Aldean sets new attendance records, releases 'Fly Over States' single

Jason Aldean sets new attendance records over the weekend, releases new single this week
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Coy Taylor signs with Average Joes Ent., slates Jan. 24 showcase

Coy Taylor signs with Average Joes Ent., slates Jan. 24 showcase
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Randy Travis begins 2012 with renewed focus, new affiliations

Randy Travis kicks off the New Year with new affiliations, new career focus
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January 22, 2012

Coy Taylor signs with Average Joes Ent., plays Jan. 24 showcase in Nashvlle


Coy Taylor signs with Average Joes Ent., plays Jan. 24 showcase in Nashville 

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Lee Brice escapes bus fire outside Toby Keith's Mesa eatery

Lee Brice escapes bus fire outside Toby Keith's Mesa eatery
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January 21, 2012

Luke Bryan, Eric Church headline free Fremont Street Experience concerts in Vegas

Luke Bryan, Eric Church headline free Fremont Street Experience concerts in Vegas
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January 19, 2012

Blake Shelton mourns father's death, reschedules tour dates

Blake Shelton mourns death of his father, reschedules tour dates
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January 17, 2012

Lady A trio launches 2012 tour as latest singles earn gold, double-platinum sales



Lady Antebellum kick off 2012 tour as latest singles earn gold, double-platinum sales
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East Texan Mark Cooke makes live-country debut in Nashville on Jan. 18 at The Rutledge


East Texan Mark Cooke makes local live-country debut Jan. 18 at The Rutledge
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Curb Records, NPR series team to promo Tim McGraw's new 'Emotional Traffic' CD

Curb Records, NPR series team to promo Tim McGraw's new 'Emotional Traffic' CD; label releases 4th single for download Jan. 17

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January 16, 2012

Nashville's Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival set for March 27-31

Nashville's Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival set for March 27-31
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Casey Donahew Band tows its 'Double Wide Dream' CD, video to national attention

Casey Donahew Band tows its 'Double Wide Dream' CD, video to national attention
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January 14, 2012

Doug Stone and Sammy Sadler Team for 2012 Real Country Music Tour | Suite101.com


Doug Stone and Sammy Sadler Team for 2012 Real Country Music Tour | Suite101.com
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January 12, 2012

2012 CMA Music Fest confirms more heavy-hitters including Faith, Brad & Lady A

2012 CMA Music Fest confirms more heavy-hitters including Faith, Brad, Lady A and more
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Gloriana trio gives fans a peek of new video featuring guest stars Jan. 13 on ABC Family

Gloriana gives fans a peek of new video featuring guest stars Jan. 13 on ABC Family
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January 11, 2012

Chris Young, Suzy Bogguss take part in free Keep the Music Playing event Jan. 31

Chris Young, Suzy Bogguss take part in free Jan. 31 Keep the Music Playing event Jan. 31 in Music City
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January 10, 2012

Tickets for 47th Academy of Country Music Awards in Vegas go on sale Jan. 25

Tickets for 47th Academy of Country Music Awards in Vegas go on sale Jan. 25
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Country star Janie Fricke discusses her new 'Country Side of Bluegrass' CD

Country star Janie Fricke discusses her new 'Country Side of Bluegrass' CD
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January 9, 2012

Hit-country newcomer Hunter Hayes makes 'Good Morning America' debut Jan. 24

Hit-country newcomer Hunter Hayes makes 'Good Morning America' debut Jan. 24
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Nashville's Will Hoge makes late-night TV debut Jan. 10 on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Nashville's Will Hoge makes late-night TV debut Jan. 10 on Jimmy Kimmel Live! 
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January 8, 2012

Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent host open CD-release party Jan. 9 in Cookeville

Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent host open CD-release party Jan. 9 in Cookeville, Tenn.
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Dierks Bentley returns to his country 'Home' on new CD set for Feb. 7 release

Dierks Bentley returns 'Home' with new CD set for Feb. 7 release
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January 7, 2012

Bluegrass-meets-Comedy: The Cleverlys Release Self-titled Debut | Suite101.com

Bluegrass-meets-Comedy: The Cleverlys Release Self-titled Debut | Suite101.com
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Nashville's Canaan Smith readies for Jan. 9 release of 'We Got Us' country debut

Nashville's Canaan Smith, ex of The Amazing Race, readies to release debut country single
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January 6, 2012

Volume 2 of Waylon Jennings tribute album set for retail release Feb. 7

Volume 2 of Waylon Jennings tribute album set for retail release Feb. 7; Jessi Colter on CMT this weekend
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January 5, 2012

Josh Turner's 'Time is Love' single goes to radio Jan. 9, singer preps 5th CD

Josh Turner's new 'Time Is Love' single hits country radio Jan. 9
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Hit-country artist Lee Brice announces engagement to longtime girlfriend

Hit-country artist Lee Brice pops the big question to his longtime gal-pal and son's mom
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Online popularity of country's Lee Brice soars with 'A Woman Like You' video

Online popularity of country's Lee Brice soars with 'A Woman Like You' video release
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The Palm immortalizes country's Sarah Darling at its Nashville locale

The Palm Nashville immortalizes country singer Sarah Darling
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January 4, 2012

CD Review: Madonna Nash Scores with 'Dirty Little Secret'

Country Newcomer Madonna Nash Shares Her 'Dirty Little Secret,' New CD
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January 2, 2012

RFD-TV honors popular 'Hee Haw' show in January with 'Salute to the Kornfield'

RFD-TV honors popular 'Hee Haw' show in January with 'Salute to the Kornfield' series
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Texas Country: Reckless Kelly Unleashes 'Good Luck & True Love' | Suite101.com

Texas Country: Reckless Kelly Unleashes 'Good Luck and True Love' | Suite101.com
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January 1, 2012

CD Review: Janie Fricke's 'Country Side of Bluegrass' Album | Suite101.com

CD Review: Janie Fricke's 'Country Side of Bluegrass' Album | Suite101.com
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Lisa L. Rollins, Ph.D., is a freelance writer who's worked as a full-time journalist, editor and columnist for several publications. Her articles have appeared in Country Weekly, Twang, Country America and American Profile, to name a sampling. She's currently battling stage 4 cancer. Send prayers, please!
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