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Country Music Hall of Famer Porter Wagoner Dead at 80
Country music legend Porter Wagoner, known for his country hits, avant-garde wardrobe, and boosting Dolly Parton’s career, died October 28 in Nashville. He was 80. The cause of death was lung cancer. Wagoner, a longtime BMI songwriter, was born August 12, 1927 in the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. He began his career in 1951 at KWTO radio station in Springfield, MO, which led to…
From News, posted 10.29.07
Porter Wagoner: A Satisfied Mind
Country music legend Porter Wagoner passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2007, after a long battle with lung cancer. MusicWorld's Deborah Evans Price interviewed Wagoner just weeks prior to his death. Talent and authenticity are ageless, and Porter Wagoner is living proof. At 80 years old, Wagoner is enjoying a career resurgence that has included a Madison Square Garden performance with the White Stripes,…
From MusicWorld, posted 10.24.07
Stevie Nicks Wins in a ‘Landslide’ at BMI Country Awards; Jeffrey Steele Named Songwrite
Special Tribute Honors Dolly Parton as BMI ICON BMI presented its Country Awards last night (11/4), recognizing the songwriters and publishers of the past year's 50 most performed country songs. Ultimate honors went to the Stevie Nicks-penned "Landslide" as Song of the Year; to Jeffrey Steele as Songwriter of the Year; and to Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville as Publisher of the Year. A highlight of…
From News, posted 11.03.03
BMI Stars Shine at 36th CMA Awards
Some of BMI's top affiliates were honored at the 36th Annual CMA Awards, including Brooks & Dunn, who took home their 10th Vocal Duo of the Year trophy, and Martina McBride, who reclaimed the Female Vocalist title she won in 1999. The Horizon Award went to Rascal Flatts and Vocal Group of the Year to the
From News, posted 11.07.02
Bill Carlisle and Porter Wagoner Welcomed Into CMA Hall of Fame
BMI legends Bill Carlisle and Porter Wagoner will become the newest members of the Country Music Hall of Fame, bringing the Hall's total to 88. Formal induction will take place during the 36th Annual CMA Awards, which will be broadcast live on CBS-TV, Wednesday, November 6 (8:00 - 11:00 PM/EST) from the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville.
From News, posted 9.04.02
BMI Legend Harlan Howard Dies
By Robert K. Oermann Legendary BMI writer Harlan Howard, a member of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame, died suddenly on Sunday evening , March 3, in Nashville. He was 74. photo: Beth Gwinn In…
From News, posted 3.04.02
For Dolly Parton, Songwriting Has Always Come First
She's a sex symbol. An actress. A singer. But, ask Dolly Parton what she is and she'll say, "songwriter." "This is the greatest honor I've ever received," Parton beamed, after her recent induction into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame. "I'm thrilled because I started out wanting to become a songwriter." Just learning she would be receiving the tribute injected creative adrenaline. "I was in Los Angeles…
From MusicWorld, posted 7.31.01
Pure Talent Puts Patty Loveless On Top
She's the woman Time magazine called "the queen of torch country." There's a reason she's won multiple awards from the Academy of Country Music and the Country Music Association, including Album of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year. It's called pure talent. Plain and simple, no frills or fuss. Just get on a stage or in the studio and sing your heart out. With her latest Epic…
From MusicWorld, posted 6.12.01
Songwriters Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty and Johnny Bond inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame
Three BMI Legends Inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame Legendary BMI songwriters Dolly Parton, Conway Twitty and Johnny Bond were inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame during the 33rd Annual Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday, September 22 at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. The Hall of Fame is devoted to the recognition of noteworthy individuals for their…
From MusicWorld, posted 8.31.99
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