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ACM Noms: Industry, Musician, Radio
MUSICIAN/BANDLEADER/INSTRUMENTALIST (MBI) AWARDS (MBI awards are presented to honorees at “ACM Honors,” an annual event held in Nashville in the fall.)
PRODUCER OF THE YEAR
Buddy Cannon
Nathan Chapman
Dann Huff
Frank Liddell
Frank Rogers
AUDIO ENGINEER OF THE YEAR
Ben Fowler
Steve Marcantonio
Justin Niebank
Ed Seay
Clarke Schleicher
TOP BASS PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Dennis Crouch
Mike Brignardello
Mark Hill
Michael Rhodes
Jimmie Lee Sloas
TOP PERCUSSIONIST/DRUMMMER OF THE YEAR
Eddie Bayers
Mark [...]
Joe Chambers on “Fox and Friends”
Joe Chambers, founder of the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, was on Fox News’ Fox and Friends this morning (2/22) discussing the recent eminent domain ruling that caused the Museum to shut its doors to make way for a new Nashville convention center. See the video.
The museum closed on Saturday, February 13th after Judge [...]
NashvillePost: Gibson goes on defensive against price-fixing claims
From the NashvillePost.com:
Iconic Nashville-based guitar manufacturer Gibson said claims it colluded with other manufacturers and a retailer in a price-fixing scheme are “wholly without merit.” Gibson, along with competitors Yamaha and Fender, retailer Guitar Center, and the National Association of the Music Merchants, an industry group, are charged in a number of lawsuits in California [...]
Gibson Luthier Hutchins Passes
One of Gibson Guitar’s most accomplished and dedicated luthiers, James “Hutch” Hutchins, passed away last night, Jan. 25. He was 72 and had been battling an undisclosed illness.
Hutch’s career with the company spanned 45 years, two states, three changes of ownership, and thousands of guitars. He joined Gibson on March 25, 1963 in the original [...]
Hall of Fame To Honor Eddie Bayers
Drummer Eddie Bayers will be honored Feb. 13 as part of the Country Music Hall of Fame® and Museum’s series Nashville Cats: A Celebration of Music City Musicians. Hosted by Bill Lloyd, the tribute to Bayers will include a brief performance and an in-depth, one-on-one interview illustrated with vintage recordings, photos and film clips from [...]
Grammys To Honor Loretta Lynn, Harold Bradley, Walter Miller
Loretta Lynn, Harold Bradley, and Walter Miller will be honored by the Recording Academy this Grammy season. They will be feted at a special invitation-only ceremony to be held Saturday, Jan. 30, as part of Grammy week. A formal acknowledgment will also be made during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards telecast, set for the [...]
Mac McAnally Co-Produced New Jimmy Buffett Album
As a member of the Coral Reefer Band, McAnally has long been a key Buffett collaborator. He has produced a number of Buffett’s studio albums, and has writing credit on three of the new collection’s 12 songs.
McAnally is also a Show Dog Nashville recording artist, touring performer, musician and songwriter. He was most recently [...]
Book Review: 25 Notes for the Successful Musician
Chad Jeffers is a successful in-demand road musician; he currently tours as Carrie Underwood’s steel guitar player and previously toured with Keith Urban, playing a variety of instruments. He was also a member of the group Pinmonkey, which had several singles released by RCA.
Jeffers’ new book, 25 Notes for the Successful Musician: The Ultimate Guide [...]
3 Doors Down Local Side Project, Golf Tournament
Local musicians Todd Harrell (3 Doors Down), Jon Nicholson (Muzik Mafia), Kenny Olson (Kid Rock’s band), and Shannon Boone have formed a new band called 7dayBinge. They recorded their self-titled debut album recently at the Sound Kitchen and will release it via Rock Ridge Music. The self-produced album will be available digitally on Dec. 8, [...]
AMA To Honor Sam Bush
Sam Bush will receive the Lifetime Achievement for Instrumentalist award at the 8th Annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony, presented by the Gibson Foundation, on Thurs., Sept. 17 at the historic Ryman Auditorium. As co-founder and leader of the seminal progressive bluegrass band New Grass Revival for 18 years, Bush was among the first purveyors [...]
Updates: Gina Hilburn, Laura Huie, Heather and Bobby Young, Beckett Service
Songwriters Patrick Davis, Harley Allen, Lisa Carver and Marv Green came together for a recent benefit show to help longtime Warner Music Group employee Gina Hilburn in her fight against cancer. The event took place Friday, June 26 at the Bluebird Café, and raised nearly $4,000 which included contributions from friends and co-workers, ticket sales, auction [...]
Service Scheduled For Barry Beckett
As arrangements for a memorial service are announced, the recent passing of acclaimed musician/producer Barry Beckett continues to be felt throughout Nashville’s creative community. Musician Steve Nathan and producer Steve Buckingham offer their remembrances below.
The memorial service will be Sunday, July 12 at 5 PM at the Musicians Hall of Fame in Nashville. If those [...]
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Way to go! Well deserved recognition. 
One word: Genius! 
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