Country Music & Misc. Ramblings

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

May 31, 2012

Tune-in alert for TBP fans ...


The Band Perry takes the TODAY stage live on NBC, debuts new video June 1

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Tunesmiths head to the West Coast

Bill Anderson, Bob DiPiero, Bobby Pinson and Kristian Bush hitting the road for two-day CMA Songwriters Series
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May 30, 2012

Joe and Heather Nichols share baby talk on The View


Joe Nichols, wife Heather discuss daughter's birth, heartbreak of miscarriages June 1 on The View

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May 29, 2012

Tim entertains the troops

Tim McGraw gives soldiers at his Memorial Day concert a show to remember
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Taylor Swift's new exhibit is ready to 'Speak Now' ...

Nashville museum will feature 'Taylor Swift: Speak Now' exhibit beginning June 6

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Meet country artist Dee Hilligoss ...


Newcomer Dee Hilligoss embarks on media tour to plug new single, promote autism awareness

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May 28, 2012

Kenny Chesney joins Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas at Bahamian benefit event


Kenny Chesney joins Morgan Freeman, Michael Douglas at Bahamian benefit event

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May 27, 2012

Tim McGraw plays Memorial Day concert, launches HomeFront for U.S. soldiers


Tim McGraw plays Memorial Day concert, launches HomeFront for U.S. soldiers

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May 26, 2012

Kris Kristofferson headlines six summer concerts to benefit United Farm Workers

Kris Kristofferson support UFW by headlining six summer concerts in California in June
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George Jones is back home after hospital release

Country's George Jones has been released from a Nashville-area hospital
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Phil Vassar debuts 'Don't Miss Your Life' video on Memorial Day via GAC


Phil Vassar debuts 'Don't Miss Your Life' video on Memorial Day via GAC

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May 25, 2012

Nashville's Herricks set to play BamaJam on June 14

Nashville band and IMA winners Herrick set to play BamaJam 2012 on June 14
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May 24, 2012

Montgomery Gentry kick off 14-week outdoor concert series May 25 for FOX News


Montgomery Gentry kick off 14-week outdoor concert series May 25 for FOX News

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CMA Foundation donates big bucks to summer music camp

$50K donation by CMA Foundation benefits Nashville music camp for low-income youth
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Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney gear to take huge production on tour

Tim McGraw, Kenny Chesney gear to take huge production, crew on the road
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Little Big Town debuts 'Pontoon' video May 25

Little Big Town will debut its new music video via People.com on May 25
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May 22, 2012

Hunter Hayes joins guitarmaker Martin as its newest brand ambassador

Hunter Hayes is the newest Martin brand ambassador
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Kenny Chesney wraps final Nashville rehearsals for 2012 tour with Tim McGraw

Kenny Chesney preps to hit the road with Tim McGraw in June 2012
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May 21, 2012

David Frizzell lands big kudos for his book about brother Lefty

David Frizzell-penned biographical book about Left Frizzell earns accolades
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Big Machine Records inks Tim McGraw to worldwide record deal

Tim McGraw signs with Big Machine Records
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May 19, 2012

Nashville's Grand Ole Opry: Does country music's history have a price tag on it?

Nashville's Grand Ole Opry: Does country music's history have a price tag on it?
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May 18, 2012

Jason Aldean, Luke Bryan get surprise visit from Tracy Lawrence in Alabama

Tracy Lawrence steals the show in the best possible fashion during Jason Aldean's May 18 concert with Luke Bryan
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May 17, 2012

Lady Antebellum performs to raise $285K for tornado-ravaged Henryville, Ind.

Lady Antebellum sings, plays to help tornado-hit community heal, rebuild
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Taylor Swift donates $4 million to fund new Country Music Hall of Fame center

Taylor's a giver! Singing star donates $4million to the Country Music Hall of Fame
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May 15, 2012

Kenny Chesney, Matthew McConaughey, Drew Brees team for charity in New Orleans

Kenny Chesney, Matthew McConaughey, Drew Brees team for charity in New Orleans

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May 14, 2012

Air Force tech-turned-The Voice contestant Angie Johnson makes career strides

Air Force tech-turned-The Voice contestant Angie Johnson makes career strides 

Above, Angie Johnson with actor David Arquette.
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May 13, 2012

Nashville foursome Herrick wins 'Country Song' prize in 2012 IMA contest

Nashville foursome Herrick wins 'Country Song' prize in 2012 IMA contest

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May 12, 2012

Music celebs, pro athletes wait tables for charity

Music celebs, pro athletes wait tables to benefit Make-A-Wish Foundation of Middle Tennessee
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May 8, 2012

Saying goodbye to George 'Goober' Lindsey ...

Funeral services set May 11 for beloved actor-comedian George Lindsey of Hee Haw and Andy Griffith Show fame
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May 7, 2012

Lady A teams with The Voice on May 8 to unveil new single

Lady Antebellum will debut its new 'Wanted You More' single on The Voice
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Dee Holligoss finds career inspiration for new single in a surprising place

Dee  Holligoss finds career inspiration for new single in a surprising place
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May 6, 2012

George 'Goober' Lindsey, star of Hee Haw and Andy Griffith, dies at 83

Nashville's George 'Goober' Lindsey, star of Hee Haw & The Andy Griffith Show, dies at 83

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Tickets for Lady A's 'Rebuilding Henryville Charity Ball' on May 16 now on sale

Tickets for Lady A's 'Rebuilding Henryville Charity Ball' on May 16 now on sale

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Fans get chance to breakfast with country's living legends at June 6 ROPE event

Fans get chance to breakfast with country's living legends at June 6 ROPE event

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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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