Annie Lennox, Bob Geldof KBE And Judy McGrath Honored At 2008 YouthAIDS Benefit Gala
WASHINGTON, DC. (Top40 Charts/ YouthAIDS) - Washington, Hollywood and music elite were on hand Friday night at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner for the 2008 "Power of Music" YouthAIDS Gala. Global Ambassador Ashley Judd hosted the star-studded affair which raised over $1.2 million in the fight against ...
| Dailey & Vincent Take Home Seven International Bluegrass Music Awards, Including Entertainer Of The Year
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Rounder Records) - Dailey & Vincent walked away with an unprecedented seven awards, including Entertainer of the Year, at the International Bluegrass Music Awards Show held last night at the Ryman Auditorium. Jamie Dailey and Darrin Vincent launched their career as a duo ...
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Judy Seale Honored With International Country Awards
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ AristoMedia) - International country music promoter and benefit organizer Judy Seale was recognized recently for her global country music contributions when she was awarded the International Country Music Ambassador Award and Best International Country Music Personality ...
| Emerging Artists Vie For 2008 mtvU Woodie Awards
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ mtvU) - In what's predicted to be the closest competition in the five-year history of the "mtvU Woodie Awards," MTV's 24- hour college network, mtvU, today announced the 30 nominees for the definitive college music awards. Nominated by college students across the country, ...
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U2's Longtime Tour Manager Dennis Sheehan To Receive Parnelli Lifetime Achievement Award
LAS VEGAS, NV. (Top40 Charts/ Parnelli Awards) - The Parnelli Awards Board of Directors announced that Dennis Sheehan will be receiving this year's Lifetime Achievement Award honoring his four decades in the live entertainment industry. Currently Tour Manager for U2, the venerable professional will ...
| Mike Farris Honored As 2008's Emerging Artist Of The Year At AMA Awards
NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ By Kissy Black/ Lotos Nile) - Mike Farris has traveled far in his journey from wild front man of the hard-rockin' Screamin' Cheetah Wheelies to being honored as 2008's Emerging Artist during Thursday night's Americana Music Awards and Honors at the legendary Ryman Auditorium. ...
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Charles Aznavour To Receive 'Lifetime Achievement Award' At MIDEM
PARIS, France (Top40 Charts/ MIDEM) - Legendary French singer Charles Aznavour will receive a "Lifetime Achievement Award" at MIDEM on 19 January in recognition of his outstanding career. The 43rd edition of MIDEM, the international music market, takes place in Cannes from 18 to 21 January 2009. Charles ...
| The Cyrus's Make Australian Chart History
Sydney, AU. (Top40 Charts/ EMI MUSIC Australia) - Miley Cyrus has become the youngest ever album chart topper! At 15 years old, her album "Breakout" has moved up from it's number two debut to number one on the ARIA Album Chart - making Miley two years younger than Avril Lavigne was in 2002 when she ...
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THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES NOMINEES FOR 2009 INDUCTION
New York (Top40 Charts/ By Tiffany Shipp/ Sunshine, Sachs & Associates) - The nominations for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum were announced today. The nine nominees are: Jeff Beck, Chic, Wanda Jackson, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Metallica, Run-D.M.C., the Stooges, War, ...
| Regie Hamm's No 1 Song 'The Time Of My Life' Is A Step Back From Oblivion For Songwriter
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Angelman Foundation) - With over 20 No 1 hits already to his credit, songwriter Regie Hamm chalked up his biggest hit this week, as his American Idol-winning song, "The Time of My Life" (recorded by last season's A.I. winner, David Cook), jumped to the No 1 spot across the ...
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ASCAP To Honor Reba McEntire At 46th Annual Country Music Awards Celebration
NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ ASCAP) - One of Country Music's most beloved and successful stars, Reba McEntire, will be honored with the prestigious ASCAP Golden Note Award during the 46th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards ceremony, set for October 13th in Nashville's legendary Ryman Auditorium. The ...
| 19th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Show Promises Star-Studded Lineup
Nashville, TN. (Top40 Charts/ IBMA) - The high lonesome sounds of bluegrass music will fill the historic Ryman Auditorium on October 2 at the 19th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, held on the very stage where the music was born. Hosted by the legendary Del McCoury, who with his band has ...
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The 50th Annual Grammy Awards Receive Three Emmy Awards
SANTA MONICA, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - The 50th Annual GRAMMY Awards has received three Emmy Awards in recognition of outstanding production excellence. This brings a total of 14 Emmy wins for the GRAMMY Awards. The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences awarded the Creative Arts Primetime ...
| 9th Annual Latin Grammy Nominations Spotlight Established Artists As Well As Emerging Talent
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - The 9th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards nominations were announced today at a press conference attended by national and international media at the House of Blues Sunset Strip. Artists reading nominations this morning included Buika, Lila Downs, Flex, Kany ...
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The Stars Come Out To Pay Tribute To Patti LaBelle And Remember Ray Charles At 30th Anniversary Of 'An Evening of Stars'
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ UNCF) - An all-star line-up of performers and presenters showed up Saturday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of UNCF's annual television special, "An Evening of Stars." Patti LaBelle, who was presented with the organization's prestigious Award of Excellence, was praised ...
| Hank Williams, Jr. To Be Honored As Icon At 56th Annual BMI Country Awards
NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ BMI Nashville) - Hank Williams, Jr. will be honored as a BMI Icon at the U.S. performing right organization's 56th annual Country Awards, the oldest awards ceremony saluting the genre's top music makers. The black-tie, invitation-only gala recognizing the past year's most-performed ...
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Monica Giraldo Nominated For A Latin Grammy For Best New Artist
Miami, FL. (Top40 Charts/ WattsUp! Records) - Colombian artist Monica Giraldo has been nominated for a Latin Grammy for Best New Artist category. Her album "Todo da vueltas" on the WattsUp!/Codiscos record label, has been getting rave reviews in the music industry. She has been described as a Norah ...
| The Healing Force Receives Coveted International Bunche Medal
NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Indie Extreme) - The Healing Force, a popular Christian family act represented by Indie Extreme, has been awarded the Bunche Medal for "bridging and celebrating African-American and African culture with spirit-affirming universal values, sparkling creativity, and stunning ...
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BET Networks Today Announced The Outstanding List Of nominees For The Annual 2008 BET HIP HOP AWARDS
NEW YORK, NY. (Top40 Charts/ BET Networks) - BET Networks today announced the outstanding list of nominees for the annual BET HIP HOP AWARDS. Leading the pack is the "Lollipop man" Lil' Wayne with an astounding 12 nominations, followed by Kanye West with 8 nods and Jay Z with 6 nods. There is no comparison. ...
| 'THANK Q,' An October 1 World Music Tribute To The Humanitarian Works Of Quincy Jones, Will Feature USA Premiere Of 'The Return Of Nuwa' From World Music Group Pilgrim
LOS ANGELES, CA. (Top40 Charts/ Dreamscape Studios) - The concert and benefit "THANK Q - A World Music Tribute To the Humanitarian Works Of Quincy Jones," will take place at the Wilshire Theatre Beverly Hills on Wednesday, October 1 at 8PM. The event will feature the U.S. premiere of the multimedia ...
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