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VINCE GILL SENDS MESSAGE TO ALL AFFECTED IN OKLAHOMA

Posted by adminjb on May 21, 2013 in News | Comments Off

“Throughout the history of Oklahoma, there have been more than enough catastrophes to challenge the grit and backbone of the people of Oklahoma. This tragedy will be another opportunity to see first-hand the character of our people. Whether it’s a Dust Bowl, a depression, a horrific storm or a bombing, we always endure. To those who have lost family, friends, homes, businesses and, saddest of all, schools, our hearts are with you, and we all stand beside you. -Vince Gill

HEAR TIME JUMPERS AT JIMMIE RODGERS FEST

Posted by adminjb on May 16, 2013 in News | Comments Off

Hear Time Jumpers at Jimmie Rodgers festThis weekend Meridian celebrates one of its favorite musical sons with the 60th annual Jimmie Rodgers Festival. The central event is a performance on Friday night at the MSU Riley Center by the Nashville-based Time Jumpers, a traditionally oriented country group that includes Vince Gill. Events begin Thursday 5:30 p.m.

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VINCE GILL TALKS REUNITING WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP, PAYS TRIBUTE TO MINDY MCCREADY

Posted by adminjb on May 9, 2013 in News | Comments Off

Wednesday Video Spotlight: Vince Gill talks reuniting with Universal Music Group, pays tribute to Mindy McCready | BAM’s BlogNorman-born and Oklahoma City-bred country music star Vince Gill recently played a Universal Music Group showcase for radio broadcasters at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. In his usual droll way, he talked about reuniting with the label, as you can see in this fan-shot YouTube video. “I’m surprised to be back, I must say.

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WHO IS THE GREATEST COUNTRY SINGER ALIVE?

Posted by adminjb on May 8, 2013 in News | Comments Off

Now who’s the greatest living country singer?George Jones’ death leaves the question unanswered for the first time in decades. George Jones died April 26, but his music lives on. (Photo: Mark Humphrey, AP) Following George Jones’ death last week, his friend Larry Gatlin said, “Three days ago, somebody became the best country singer alive.” But who?

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COUNTRY STAR VINCE GILL TO CROON WITH THE BOSTON POPS

Posted by adminjb on May 8, 2013 in News | Comments Off

Country Star Vince Gill To Croon With The Boston PopsThe Boston Pops opens its season Wednesday night by tipping its hat west with country music superstar Vince Gill. The Pops has taken on so many genres – bluegrass, Broadway show tunes, the great American Songbook and, yes, country. For Pops conductor Keith Lockhart, teaming up with the award-winning musician makes perfect sense.

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