ABC’s ‘Good Morning America’ To Air CMA Awards Nominations Live From New York City Wednesday, Sept. 9 With Darius Rucker and Lee Ann Womack
The announcement of the final nominees for the 2009 CMA Awards will be carried live on Wednesday, Sept. 9, from the “Good Morning America” studios in the heart of New York City’s Times Square on the ABC Television Network.
“The 43rd Annual CMA Awards” will be broadcast live from the Sommet Center in Nashville Wednesday, Nov. 11 (8:00-11:00 PM ET/delayed PT) on ABC and is hosted for the second year by reigning CMA Male Vocalist of the Year Brad Paisley and reigning CMA Female Vocalist of the Year Carrie Underwood. (shown below)
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The final nominees in select categories will be announced by Darius Rucker, who has quickly established himself as a fan and industry favorite with three No. 1… Continue reading
Largest Michael Jackson Tribute set to Connect Millions of Fans Worldwide
In what is being dubbed the world’s largest tribute to The King of Pop, celebrity artist David Ilan, with support from Michael Jackson fans worldwide, as well as some of Jackson’s closest friends and family, is set to begin a unique interactive portrait of the late superstar. A special, invitation-only ribbon cutting ceremony will be held this Friday, August 28 at the EDGE Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, California at 12 Noon (PDT).
The one-of-a-kind work of art will be created using a series of dots in a technique called pointillism. The first dots will be drawn on the blank portrait canvas at the ceremony – the very first for Michael and then one for each of his children. VIP… Continue reading
Miley Cyrus Catapults to # 2 Debut on Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Party In The USA;’ Tied for Highest Debut of the Year
Miley Cyrus’ new single, “Party In The USA” debuts at # 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 today, selling over 225,000 units, and following 3 consecutive weeks of having the # 1 most added song at Top 40 Radio. Miley’s # 2 debut ties for the highest debut of 2009 alongside Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling.” Miley’s “Party In The USA” is the highest debut by a female solo artist since Carrie Underwood’s “Inside Your Heaven” (in July of 2005.) This also marks Miley’s highest single-week download total, and is the fastest breaking single in Hollywood Records’ history. “Party In The USA” was produced and co-written by Dr. Luke.
In addition to the # 2 Hot 100… Continue reading
The Black Eyed Peas on Track to Break All-Time Record for the Longest Successive Stay at Top of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart
THE BLACK EYED PEAS have tied Usher’s record for the longest successive stay at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart with 19 consecutive weeks at #1. “I Gotta Feeling” holds at #1 for 7 weeks and “Boom Boom Pow” spent 12 weeks at #1. This is the longest consecutive stay by a duo or group in the Billboard charts 51 year history. The Black Eyed Peas bypassed Boyz II Men’s 1994 record for successive stay at the top by a duo or group when they hit 17 weeks at #1. The Black Eyed Peas are also the first duo or group with consecutive #1′s on the Mainstream Top 40 chart since Maroon 5 in 2004.
“I Gotta Feeling,”… Continue reading
The World Has Lost a Remarkable Innovator and Musician: Les Paul Passes Away at 94
Les Paul, acclaimed guitar player, entertainer and inventor, passed away today from complications of severe pneumonia at White Plains Hospital in White Plains, New York, surrounded by family and loved ones. He had been receiving the best available treatment through this final battle and in keeping with his persona, he showed incredible strength, tenacity and courage. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the thoughts and prayers from his dear friends and fans. Les Paul was 94.
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One of the foremost influences on 20th century sound and responsible for the world’s most famous guitar, the Les Paul model, Les Paul’s prestigious career in music and invention spans from the 1930s to the present. Though he’s indisputably… Continue reading
2009 Continues to Be the ‘Year of Gaga’
With two of the year’s most talked-about videos, Lady Gaga received the most nominations when the MTV Video Music Awards categories were announced earlier today. The video for the global #1 smash “Poker Face” received four nominations, and the epic short film for “Paparazzi” racked up five more, tying her with Beyonce for the most nominated artist of the year.
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2009 has truly been the “Year of Gaga.” She started out the year celebrating the #1 status of her debut single, “Just Dance,” and quickly followed that with two more #1′s. . .”Poker Face” and “LoveGame,” making her only the 3rd artist in history to have three #1 hits from their debut release, The Fame. She spent the summer… Continue reading
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