Archive for October 17th, 2007

Bluegrass on the 82nd anniversary edition of the Grand Ole Opry this week

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
October 17, 2007

The Del McCoury Band
Nashville, Tenn. — The Grand Ole Opry, in celebration of it’s 82nd birthday, has added a second Friday night Opry to the usual weekly schedule of shows.
The Opry has many activities scheduled through out the day on Saturday Oct. 20th to celebrate the event.
Saturday night will also mark the inaugural broadcast of [...]

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Haggard at top of the charts

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
October 17, 2007

Merle Haggard racked up his highest first-week sales for a new release since 2000 following the Oct. 2 release of “The Bluegrass Sessions,” which is number one on the bluegrass charts. The disc sold 2,865 units.The Hag entered Billboard’s Independent Albums chart at 34th and its Country Albums chart at 43rd.
Released on the McCoury Music [...]

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IBMA Convention featured on GAC TV this weekend

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
October 17, 2007

GAC ’s “The Edge of Country” series will feature backstage coverage and interviews with your favorite bluegrass artists from the recent IBMA convention on this week’s episode.
The show is scheduled to run Oct. 19 at 10:00pm and again on Oct. 20th at 2:00am and 12:00pm. All times listed are Central Time. Check your local television [...]

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Murphy Method signs distribution deal with Mel Bay

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
October 17, 2007

The Murphy Method is proud to announce that they have recently signed a wholesale distribution deal with Mel Bay, who will supply music stores around the world with their instructional DVDs. Overseas customers should now contact their local music store for Murphy Method products, or call Mel Bay directly. US and Canadian customers can [...]

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