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The CMA Announces 2013 Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees

Skeeter Nash — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:43:04 +0000

The Country Music Association unveiled the names of this year’s Country Music Hall of Fame inductees at a press conference held in the Hall’s rotunda. Two legendary artists, and a legendary songwriter/producer will soon have their plaques on the walls of that same rotunda, joining the ranks of Country music royalty. This year’s inductees are: [...]

Remember Which Country Album Was the First to Be Certified Platinum?

Billy Dukes — Sat, 24 Nov 2012 17:03:51 +0000

Platinum certification for one million albums sold didn't begin until 1976, so while other recordings may have soared past this sales mark, 'Wanted: The Outlaws' became the first official platinum album that year. The project featured Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter and it would eventually go on to be certified double platinum.

Waylon Jennings' Last Recordings to Be Released September 11

Brittany Joy Cooper — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 13:00:45 +0000

In February, we reported that legendary country outlaw Waylon Jennings‘ family had determined to celebrate the singer’s life and career with a new album of primarily unreleased material. This week, the release date and track listing of ‘Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Last Recordings’ was finally announced. Due out September 11, 2012, the record will feature 12 songs, 11 of which Jennings wrote.