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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.

December 31, 2011

Country and Americana performers share their 2012 New Year's resolutions

Country and Americana performers share their 2012 New Year's resolutions
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Labels: Americana music and New Years, country stars and New Years, doug stone, Down the Hatch CD and The Damn Quails, janie fricke, mike mcclure band, New Years resolutions, Sean Patrick McGraw

December 29, 2011

Wynonna says 'yes' to Cactus Moser's marriage proposal

Wynonna Judd gets engaged to drummer-boyfriend Cactus Moser
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Labels: Cactus Moser engaged, celebrity couples, celebrity engagements, Highway 101, the judds, wedding proposals, Wynonna and the Big Noise, Wynonna engaged, Wynonna Judd news

December 28, 2011

FOX-TV offers 'American Country New Year's Eve Live' for couch potatoes

FOX-TV offers 'American Country New Year's Eve Live' for couch potatoes

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Labels: 2011 Toby Keith tour, American Country New Years Eve Live, American Idol and Lauren Alaina, eli young band tour, Fox-TV, Howie Mandile, Joe Nichols, Pawn Stars, Rodney Carrington

December 27, 2011

Lee Greenwood honors fallen U.S. soldiers, families at Dec. 29 bowl game

Lee Greenwood honors fallen U.S. soldiers, families at Dec. 29 bowl game
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Labels: 2011 Valero Alamo Bowl, God Bless the USA music video, Lee Greenwood, patriotic country songs

Jett Williams marks her famous dad's death with two Nashville shows

Jett Williams honors Hank Sr. on 59th anniversary of his death
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Labels: Hank williams jr., Jett Williams, Jett Williams concerts, New years eve in nashville

December 25, 2011

Jason Aldean boasts top-selling country album of 2011

Jason Aldean boasts top-selling country album of 2011
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Labels: Jason Aldean 2011, My Kinda Party Tour 2012, top country album of 2011

December 24, 2011

Dresses of Reba, Dolly and Taylor on display for the holidays at hall of fame

Dresses of Reba, Dolly and Taylor on display for the holidays at hall of fame

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Labels: country music fashion, Dolly Parton and fashion, famous dresses, Reba Mcentire dresses, Taylor Swift gowns

Country artist Marlee Scott sponsors holiday photo contest now through Dec. 27

Country artist Marlee Scott sponsors holiday photo contest now through Dec. 27

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Labels: holiday photo contest, iphone users, Marlee Scott, Some Day at Christmas

December 22, 2011

Joey and Rory's Christmas special will re-air Dec. 23 and 24 on RFD-TV

Joey and Rory's Christmas special will re-air Dec. 23 and 24 on RFD-TV
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Labels: A Farmhouse Christmas and Joey and Rory

December 20, 2011

Country's Frankie Ballard makes national-TV debut Dec. 22 on Craig Ferguson show

Country's Frankie Ballard makes national-TV debut Dec. 22 on Craig Ferguson show
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Labels: Frankie Ballard and Craig Ferguson

Rising country singers Lauren Alaina, Joanna Smith have hair-curling encounter

Rising country singers Lauren Alaina, Joanna Smith have hair-curling encounter
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Labels: American Idol and Lauren Alaina, female country singers 2011, Joanna Smith

Bluegrassers The Roys land weekly TV show set to begin taping in Nashville

Bluegrassers The Roys land weekly TV show set to begin taping in Nashville
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Labels: bluegrass music, bluegrass TV programs, The Toys

December 19, 2011

Oklahoma's The Damn Quails debut on Americana music charts with new CD

Oklahoma's The Damn Quails debut on Americana music charts with new CD
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Labels: Americana albums and 2011, Down the Hatch CD and The Damn Quails, red dirt country music, The Damn Quails

Darryl Worley cuts 'Andy Griffith Show' theme song, becomes wildlife ambassador

Darryl Worley cuts 'Andy Griffith Show' theme song, becomes wildlife ambassador
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Labels: Andy Griffith Show theme song, Darryl Worley, Fishin Hole Song, Lynn Varble

December 17, 2011

Country-star fans, friends of Tennessee Titan pushing him to Pro Bowl inclusion

Country-star fans, friends of Tennessee Titan pushing him to Pro Bowl inclusion
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Labels: NFL placekickers, Rob Bironas and country stars, Rob Bironas and Pro Bowl, Tennessee Titans

Montgomery Gentry saddles up with Pro Championship Bullriders Tour in early 2012

Montgomery Gentry saddles up with Pro Championship Bullriders Tour in early 2012
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Labels: Montgomery Gentry and Professional Bullriders Tour

December 15, 2011

Americana Music Association unveils its Top 100 albums of the year

Americana Music Association unveils its Top 100 albums of the year
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Labels: 2011 and americana music charts, 2011 and top albums, top 100 americana albums of 2011, top albums of 2011

December 14, 2011

CMA pledges $10 million to local hall of fame's fundraising campaign

CMA pledges $10 million to local hall of fame's fundraising campaign
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Labels: country music hall of fame and museum expansion

December 11, 2011

U.S. newcomers The McClymonts score highest U.S. chart ranking to date

U.S. newcomers The McClymonts score highest U.S. chart ranking to date
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Labels: The McClymonts, The McClymonts and Wrapped Up Good

Country stars, celebs open tour buses to locals Dec. 12 to aid Christmas 4 Kids

Country stars, celebs open tour buses to locals Dec. 12 to aid Christmas 4 Kids
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Labels: charlie daniels and 2011, Christmas 4 Kids 2011, Nashville Christmas

December 10, 2011

Winner recap: GAC will re-air 2nd American Country Awards on Dec. 17

Winner recap: GAC will re-air 2nd American Country Awards on Dec. 17
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Labels: 2011 american country awards, 2011 country music awards, carrie underwood, jason aldean, toby keith

Marty McIntosh, David Frizzell play live, collect Toys for Tots at CD party

Marty McIntosh, David Frizzell play live, collect Toys for Tots at CD party
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Labels: David Frizzell, Marty McIntosh, Toys for Tots 2011, U.S. Marine Corps

Hank Jr. marks close of 'Family Tradition' with $75K benefit show for museum

Hank Jr. marks close of 'Family Tradition' with $75K benefit show for museum
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Labels: Family tradition exhibit, Hank Williams Jr

December 2, 2011

Mel Tillis, Jett Williams & more will host live Midnite Jamboree starting Dec. 3

Mel Tillis, Jett Williams & more will host live Midnite Jamboree starting Dec. 3
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Labels: Diane Sherrill, Ernest Tubb Record Shops live music, George Hamilton IV, Jett Williams, Leona Williams, Mel Tillis, Midnite Jamboree

November 15, 2011

Country's Phil Vassar Unveils His Debut Holiday CD Titled 'Noel' | Suite101.com

Country's Phil Vassar Unveils His Debut Holiday CD Titled 'Noel' | Suite101.com
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Labels: country Christmas music, Phil Vassar albums, Phil Vassar and Noel, Phil Vassar music

November 14, 2011

Jason Aldean yields his first Billboard prize in the 'Breakthrough' category

Jason Aldean yields his first Billboard prize in the 'Breakthrough' category
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Labels: Billboard awards and Jason Aldean, Jason Aldean and country awards, Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson

November 5, 2011

Wynonna Judd hits the touring trail with 'Thanks & Giving' praise for fans

Wynonna Judd hits the touring trail with 'Thanks & Giving' praise for fans
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Labels: Wynonna concert dates 2011, Wynonna Judd news, Wynonna on tour 2011

November 1, 2011

Country Artist Coy Taylor Gears to Unveil 'Bigger Than Life' EP | Suite101.com

Country Artist Coy Taylor Gears to Unveil 'Bigger Than Life' EP | Suite101.com
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Labels: Bigger Than Life, Brady Seals, Coy Taylor, Fall for You, Little Jimmy Dickens

October 31, 2011

2011 American Country Awards reveal first round of performers

2011 American Country Awards reveal first round of performers
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Labels: 2011 american country awards

Shelly Fairchild brings her soulful-country funk to 3rd & Lindsley on Oct. 31

Shelly Fairchild brings her soulful-country funk to 3rd & Lindsley on Oct. 31
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Labels: Rubys Money, Shelly Fairchild

October 28, 2011

Chris Young scores, plays Keith Whitley's guitar on the Opry, Oct. 29 broadcast

Chris Young scores, plays Keith Whitley's guitar on the Opry, Oct. 29 broadcast
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Labels: Brady Seals, chris young news, Keith Whitley guitars, Music City Pickers

October 25, 2011

Fan voting now open for 2nd American Country Awards

Fan voting now open for 2nd American Country Awards
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Labels: 2011 american country awards, 2011 country music awards

Jennifer Nettles again hosts CMA Christmas, tickets for Nov. 10 taping on sale

Jennifer Nettles again hosts CMA Christmas, tickets for Nov. 10 taping on sale
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Labels: CMA Country Christmas 2011, country christmas 2011, jennifer nettles, sugarland news

October 22, 2011

Ronnie Milsap lassos technology to take part in live Twitter chat Oct. 24

Ronnie Milsap lassos technology to take part in live Twitter chat Oct. 24
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Labels: Country Again CD and Ronnie Milsap, Country Music Chat and Ronnie Milsap, fan chat and Ronnie Milsap, Ronnie Milsap

Nashville's Vince Gill releases first CD in 5 years, slates media promo

Nashville's Vince Gill releases first CD in 5 years, slates media promo
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Labels: threaten me with heaven and vince gill, Vince Gill and Guitar Slinger

October 20, 2011

Country's Coy Taylor visits WSM, slates free local showcase Oct. 20

Country's Coy Taylor visits WSM, slates free local showcase Oct. 20
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Labels: Coy Taylor, Fall for You

October 19, 2011

Newcomer Coy Taylor unleashes 'Fall for You' single, radio tour

Newcomer Coy Taylor unleashes 'Fall for You' single, radio tour
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Labels: Brady Seals, Coy Taylor, Fall for You, Jeff Jenkins, Lisa L. Rollins, new country music

October 18, 2011

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts 5, NSAI presents Songwriter honors

Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inducts 5, NSAI presents Songwriter honors
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Labels: 2011 Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

October 8, 2011

Montgomery Gentry announces new website's launch, gears for new CD release

Montgomery Gentry announces new website's launch, gears for new CD release
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Labels: Montgomery Gentry and Rebels on the Run, Montgomery Gentry website

Jason Aldean extends 'My Kinda Party' tour into 2012 with Luke Bryan

Jason Aldean extends 'My Kinda Party' tour into 2012 with Luke Bryan
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Gov. Bill Haslam officially proclaims October as 'Country Music Month' in Tenn.

Gov. Bill Haslam officially proclaims October as 'Country Music Month' in Tenn.
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Faith Hill set to debut new single from upcoming CD at 2011 CMA Awards

Faith Hill set to debut new single from upcoming CD at 2011 CMA Awards
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Labels: 2011 CMA Awards, Faith Hill and 2011 CMA Awards

September 14, 2011

Country artist Ashton Shepherd, husband welcome new baby

Country artist Ashton Shepherd, husband welcome new baby
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Labels: Ashton Shepherd news, celebrity baby announcements, celebrity baby news, country music gossip, country music news

September 10, 2011

Jesse Keith Whitley signs on for Darryl Worley's Tennessee River Run in Savannah

Jesse Keith Whitley signs on for Darryl Worley's Tennessee River Run in Savannah
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Labels: Darryl Worley and 10th Tennessee River Run, Jesse Keith Whitley, Jesse Keith Whitley concerts, Tennessee River Run

Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson present U.S. Air Force vet with $300K home

Big & Rich, Gretchen Wilson present U.S. Air Force vet with $300K home
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Labels: Big and Rich, big kenny, Gretchen Wilson, support our troops

September 7, 2011

Final nominees for 45th CMA Awards revealed

Final nominees for 45th CMA Awards revealed
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Labels: 2011 CMA Awards, 2011 CMA Awards nominees, 45th annual cma awards, country music awards 2011

September 5, 2011

Carter's Chord player Becky Robertson finds love, proposal on the MTSU campus

Carter's Chord player Becky Robertson finds love, proposal on the MTSU campus
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Labels: becky robertson engagement, carters chord news, country music engagements, country music gossip

September 3, 2011

Marty Raybon sees difference 'Compassion' makes during Colombia trip

Marty Raybon sees difference 'Compassion' makes during Colombia trip
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Labels: Compassion International, Marty Raybon

September 1, 2011

CD Review: Guitarist Kenny Vaughan Unveils Debut Country Album | Suite101.com

CD Review: Guitarist Kenny Vaughan Unveils Debut Country Album | Suite101.com
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Labels: Kenny Vaughan albums, Kenny Vaughan and V, Kenny Vaughan music, V album

August 30, 2011

Rodney Adkins teams with Southern Pigskin site to offer celeb football picks

Rodney Adkins teams with Southern Pigskin site to offer celeb football picks
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Labels: college football pics, Rodney Atkins and Southern Pigskin, Rodney Atkins news

August 29, 2011

Kenny Chesney keyboardist Wyatt Beard earns debut CMA Touring Musician Award

Kenny Chesney keyboardist Wyatt Beard earns debut CMA Touring Musician Award
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Labels: CMA Touring Musician Award, Kenny Chesney and band, keyboardists, Wyatt Beard

10th annual Americana Honors and Awards will air on NPT, 'Austin City Limits'

10th annual Americana Honors and Awards will air on NPT, 'Austin City Limits'
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Labels: 10th annual Americana Honors and Awards, Americana music 2011, Americana music and Austin City Limits, Jed Hilly

August 28, 2011

Big Kenny releases 'Footloose' single, offers fans chance to be in new video


Big Kenny releases 'Footloose' single, offers fans chance to be in new video
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Labels: big kenny, footloose single, footloose video
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