Peter Cronin - Music Row

The SOURCE Awards, an annual celebration honoring women in the Nashville music industry for their tireless work and contributions to the business, took place this past Thursday, August 26 at the Noah Liff Opera Center.

Celia Froehlig, Carol Phillips, Sherytha Scaife, Liz Thiels and Ruth White were celebrated and thanked for contributing their knowledge and talents to the industry and Nashville community as well as for their continued efforts to push the music industry forward. Frances W. Preston received the esteemed “Jo Walker Meador Lifetime Achievement Award” from country music superstar Vince Gill. Also present to congratulate Preston was singer/songwriter Michael Bolton and Nashville’s Mayor Karl Dean. The ceremony was co-hosted by Brenda Lee and Jeannie Seely. more!

by Craig Shelburne - CMT.com

Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and record producer Fred Foster graciously accepted awards honoring their unique leadership in country music during an invitation-only event on Sunday night (Aug. 29) in Nashville.

During the quick-moving, two-hour ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel, the three men each received the Dale Franklin Award and were serenaded by friends like Rodney Crowell, Jamey Johnson, Lyle Lovett, Lorrie Morgan, Dolly Parton, Randy Travis, Lee Ann Womack and several others. The award is named for the first executive director of Leadership Music, an industry networking organization that hosts the annual gala event.

While introducing Nelson, host Vince Gill brought laughs by carrying a brownie to the stage, which he said was a gift from Nelson. He also elicited a round of whoops and hollers when he said Nelson's face belonged on Mount Rushmore.

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GRAMMY-winner Vince Gill will headline a free outdoor "Back to the Beach" concert Saturday, Sept. 25, from the beautiful Beaches of South Walton along Florida's Northwest Gulf Coast. Fans are invited to bring their beach blankets and low-back chairs to enjoy this casual concert amidst the relaxed and scenic setting at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort.

"We're showing thanks to our visitors and residents with the opportunity to experience the musical talents of legendary Vince Gill," said Dawn Moliterno, executive director of the Beaches of South Walton TDC. "We hope this will entice those who have never been to our destination with an added incentive to come and see our beautiful beaches and communities, as well as welcome back our loyal visitors who may not have made it here this summer."

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The Walton County Tourist Development Council (TDC) announced today that Grammy-winner Vince Gill will present a free outdoor “Back to the Beach” concert Saturday, Sept. 25, in Beaches of South Walton as part of the TDC’s ongoing efforts to welcome visitors back to this vibrant coastal community.

“We’re showing thanks to our visitors and residents with the opportunity to experience the musical talents of legendary Vince Gill,” said Dawn Moliterno, executive director of the Beaches of South Walton TDC. “We hope this will entice those who have never been to our destination with an added incentive to come and see our beautiful beaches and communities, as well as welcome back our loyal visitors who may not have made it here this summer.”

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Comedian Gary Mule Deer will join his friend Vince Gill on the road for several shows from October 13th to October 29th. Deer has performed on every major concert stage in the country and has made over 350 television appearances. Including the Tonight Show and The Late Show with David Letterman. For more information please visit garymuledeer.com

By Patrick Langston, Ottawa Citizen

Singer-songwriter brings his sweet tenor to country stage

Country music's Renaissance man Vince Gill closed out the inaugural Capital Hoedown at Rideau Carleton Entertainment Centre Saturday night. Singer, songwriter, crackerjack-instrumentalist, and man of many musical styles: you name it, the 53-year-old native Oklahoman does it.

Saturday night, Gill brought his varied skills to the stage. Electric guitar at hand, he blasted out of the gates with One More Last Chance, his rocking No. 1 hit from 1993.

After commenting on the superb summer evening, he delivered the classic country sound of Take Your Memory with You then switched to acoustic guitar for the cheating tune Pocket Full of Gold.

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Vince Gill and Lee Ann Womack are among the country artists paying tribute to record executive-producer Fred Foster, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson at the Leadership Music Dale Franklin Music Award gala dinner on Aug. 29. Rodney Crowell, Lyle Lovett and Billy Swan ("I Can Help") will also participate in the event. According to press material, Foster, Kristofferson and Nelson will be recognized for helping to "define -- and redefine -- the Music Row business model, elevate the Nashville songwriting medium and push the boundaries of country music, all while maintaining maverick authenticity." The gala dinner will take place at the Renaissance Hotel in downtown Nashville. more!

by Donna Hughes - The Boot
Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow is making her foray into country music with the title track of her upcoming film, 'Country Strong,' which also stars Tim McGraw.

The song, featuring background vocals by Vince Gill and Patty Griffin, was released to country radio on Monday, July 26. Listen here

Opry.com has launched a new interactive game and not only is it fun, but it’s also for a good cause! The Country Music Video Challenge features video clips of Opry performances – including Vince Gill – followed by questions about those clips and the artists featured in them. Plus, Opry Presenting Sponsor Humana® has pledged to pay $1 for each of the first 25,000 fans who play the game.

In addition to showing off your country music trivia mettle and assisting with continuing flood relief efforts, by playing the game you will also be entered to win one-of-a-kind Challenge prizes, including an autographed Gibson guitar, $500 cash, and a trip to Nashville including VIP tickets to the Opry!

Go to oprychallenge.com to check the game out for yourself. Be warned … it can be addictive!

Legendary guitarist Eric Clapton shares the stage with some of the greatest musicians in the world during a star-studded, extraordinary concert experience on Tuesday, July 27 when NCM Fathom and Rhino Entertainment present Eric Clapton Crossroads 2010 on the big screen in more than 475 movie theaters nationwide.

The special two-hour event, presented in HD beginning at 7:30pm local time across all time zones, will feature musical performances from the all-day prestigious Crossroads Guitar Festival 2010, taking place in Chicago’s Toyota Park on June 26.

This one-night event gives fans around the country a chance to experience two hours of the greatest moments from the festival, including performances by Clapton, ZZ Top, Steve Winwood, BB King, Jeff Beck, Vince Gill, Sheryl Crow, Buddy Guy, John Mayer, and many others. Theater audiences will gain backstage VIP access to behind-the-scenes footage and see candid interviews with the performers captured exclusively for this cinema event.

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