Country music

SiriusXM and the CCMA announce 2023 Top of the Country competition finalists

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

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TORONTO, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian country music fans are one step closer to learning who will be the next big country music star as SiriusXM Canada and the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA) reveal the three finalists in the 2023 SiriusXM Top of the Country competition.

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TORONTO, May 11, 2023 /CNW/ - Canadian country music fans are one step closer to learning who will be the next big country music star as SiriusXM Canada and the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA) reveal the three finalists in the 2023 SiriusXM Top of the Country competition.
With a grand prize of $25,000 and the coveted title of SiriusXM Top of the Country Champion on the line, the competition is about to get even more fierce.
The competition culminates in a thrilling finale at Country Music Week in September, broadcast live on SiriusXM's Top of the Country Radio (Ch.
"The incredible talent of this year's finalists is a testament to the strength and vibrancy of the Canadian country music scene," says Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA.

Wrangler® Once Again the Official Denim Sponsor of the Academy of Country Music Awards and the Academy of Country Music

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Thursday, May 11, 2023

Global denim brand Wrangler® today announced a multi-year sponsorship of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards and the Academy of Country Music .

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Global denim brand Wrangler® today announced a multi-year sponsorship of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards and the Academy of Country Music .
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Global denim brand Wrangler® today announced a multi-year sponsorship of the Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards and the Academy of Country Music.
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“For more than 75 years, Wrangler jeans have been synonymous with the country music industry,” said Allen Montgomery, vice president western and workwear - Wrangler.
To access exclusive content from the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards.

Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Nominated for Prestigious Academy of Country Music Award

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Wednesday, April 26, 2023

HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award in the Casino of the Year – Theatre category. The 58th Academy of Country Music Awards will be hosted by global superstars Dolly Parton and Garth Brooks. The "Country Music's Party of the Year" will stream live exclusively for a global audience across 240 plus territories on Prime Video on Thursday, May 11 from the Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, Texas. The winners will be announced during the live broadcast.

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HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood has been nominated for an Academy of Country Music Award in the Casino of the Year – Theatre category.
"We are thrilled to be nominated for this prestigious award," said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment for Hard Rock International and Seminole Gaming.
Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood is one of the premier entertainment destinations in South Florida, featuring a 7,000-capacity Hard Rock Live concert venue, a variety of bars and restaurants, and the iconic Guitar Hotel.
For more information about Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood and its upcoming events, visit myhrl.com .

Greenberg Traurig's Entertainment & Media Practice Congratulates Clients Nominated for ACM Awards

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Saturday, April 15, 2023

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NEW YORK, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients for their nominations at the upcoming 58th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, to be held May 11.

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Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients for their nominations at the upcoming 58th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, to be held May 11.
NEW YORK, April 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Entertainment & Media Practice congratulates its clients for their nominations at the upcoming 58th Academy of Country Music (ACM) Awards, to be held May 11.
"Watching our clients recognized by such a prestigious body encourages us to further commit to our practice and raise our personal standards as one of the country's biggest entertainment practices."
17 Greenberg Traurig clients were recognized with 23 nominations across 12 categories:

Trio of Shackelford Partners Honored Among Billboard's Top 'Talent and Litigation' Music Lawyers

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Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Billboard's annual Top Music Lawyers list recognizes the nation's top attorneys who serve as an essential resource for the music industry's rising artists, songwriters, and superstars alike.

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Billboard's annual Top Music Lawyers list recognizes the nation's top attorneys who serve as an essential resource for the music industry's rising artists, songwriters, and superstars alike.
Ms. Spahn represents music festivals, music publishers, record labels, technology companies, recording artists, songwriters, and other entertainment industry clients.
She is a member of the National Association of Recording Arts and Sciences, Academy of Country Music, and the Country Music Association.
Recognition covers six categories, including Talent and Litigation, Major Music Groups, Streaming, Live, Music Publishing, and Performing Rights.

Cumulus Media Radio Stations and Westwood One Talent Honored With a Total of Eight Academy of Country Music Radio Award Nominations

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Friday, March 24, 2023

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ATLANTA, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that its radio stations and Westwood One Country radio personalities have been nominated for a total of eight Academy of Country Music (ACM) Radio Awards.

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ATLANTA, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Cumulus Media (NASDAQ: CMLS) announces that its radio stations and Westwood One Country radio personalities have been nominated for a total of eight Academy of Country Music (ACM) Radio Awards.
The nominees were announced this week by the Academy of Country Music.
The company’s ACM Radio Awards nominees include:
Kix Brooks, “American Country Countdown,” Westwood One, and Elaina Smith, “With Elaina,” Westwood One

SiriusXM Canada and CCMA reveal eight of Canada's rising country stars as semi-finalists in next stage of Top of the Country competition

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Tuesday, February 28, 2023

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TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, SiriusXM Canada in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA), announced the eight semi-finalists vying to be named the 2023 winner of SiriusXM's Top of the Country competition.

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TORONTO, Feb. 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Today, SiriusXM Canada in partnership with the Canadian Country Music Association® (CCMA), announced the eight semi-finalists vying to be named the 2023 winner of SiriusXM's Top of the Country competition.
Amanda Jordan – Smith Falls, Ontario
The Prairie States – Edmonton, Alberta
To learn more about the artists, please visit www.siriusxm.ca/topcountry .
"The Canadian Country Music Association is proud to continue cultivating the immense talent the SiriusXM Top of the Country competition brings forward each year," shares Amy Jeninga, President, CCMA.
SiriusXM continues to offer a leading platform for Canadian artists through its significant financial contributions and North American-wide reach.

LiveOne Launches All-Stars Talent Competition Series, Starting March 31, 2023 Final Competition to Livestream on NYE 2023, Winner Will Get 100K in Prizes, Including a New Tesla

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Friday, January 27, 2023

Starting on Friday, March 31, 2023, there will be four quarterly competitions, with each winner advancing to the Final All-Stars Talent Competition, where they will compete for the All-Star title.

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Starting on Friday, March 31, 2023, there will be four quarterly competitions, with each winner advancing to the Final All-Stars Talent Competition, where they will compete for the All-Star title.
The final competition will be a LiveOne PPV livestream event on New Year’s Eve (Dec 31, 2023), and the winner will be chosen with the help of the live global audience.
The launch of the LiveOne All-Stars Talent Competition Series celebrates LiveOne delivering over the past five years exciting, high-quality entertainment to fans across the globe.
A LiveOne panel of judges will select artists to compete, based on live performances, talent interviews, and exclusive content on LiveOne.

Fathom Events and Nashville Public Television Announce the Release of "Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl"

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Friday, January 6, 2023

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DENVER, Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Facing the Laughter: Minnie Pearl delves into the life of groundbreaking female comedian Sarah Cannon and her humorous alter ego – Minnie Pearl. With her signature "How-deee" greeting and price tag dangling from her straw hat, Minnie Pearl became a country culture icon who was actually far different from the serious and well-educated woman who created her.

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Despite her success, Pearl faced many challenges throughout her life, including personal tragedy and the changing tides of the entertainment industry.
Tickets are on sale now at Fathom Events or at participating theater box offices.
The story of Minnie Pearl was one of them," said Becky Magura, Nashville Public Television's president and CEO.
"Minnie Pearl was one of the most beloved and popular figures in country music and NPT is honored to be share her groundbreaking story."

Country Music Star Tyler Hubbard Joins Forces With First Responders Children’s Foundation to Deliver 2,000 Toys to Children at Nashville’s Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt

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Thursday, December 8, 2022

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Country Music star Tyler Hubbard, First Responders Children’s Foundation, and leading global toy company Mattel teamed up this week to deliver 2,000 toys to children undergoing treatment at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital®.

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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Dec. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Country Music star Tyler Hubbard, First Responders Children’s Foundation, and leading global toy company Mattel teamed up this week to deliver 2,000 toys to children undergoing treatment at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt in Nashville, the local Children’s Miracle Network Hospital®.
The toys arrived at the hospital via fire truck, police car, and ambulance — in true first responder style — and were personally delivered to children by Hubbard.
“And we are especially grateful to Tyler, First Responders Children’s Foundation and Mattel for generously making this toy-delivery happen for the children.
“It’s always an honor to visit the kids at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt,” says Hubbard.