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Mickey Gilley’s Friends and Peers Reflect on his Passing

"I heard Mickey Gilley's hit version of my song, 'City Lights,' on the radio Friday, and marveled for the ump-teenth time at what an incredible record it was. I never dreamed that one day later I would be mourning his passing. He was a great artist, a good friend, and like the rest of our country community, I sure will miss him." -Bill Anderson "We're so sorry to hear the news of Mickey Gilley’s passing. He was a great friend and amazing artist." -Bellamy Brothers “I'm so very sorry to learn that our good friend and incredible legend in country music, Mickey Gilley has passed. A great singer and a great showman -- and always a great friend. Please send your prayers out for his family." -Gene Watson

2022-05-09T13:00:00+00:00May 9th, 2022|News|

Dustin Collins Teases New Album with Release of Title Track “Workin’ Man” as Lead Single

Billboard No. 1 singer-songwriter Dustin Collins releases "Workin' Man," the lead single and title track from his forthcoming album, today via DCDL Entertainment. Workin' Man was produced by industry veterans Buddy Cannon (Kenny Chesney, Willie Nelson, Reba McEntire) and Bill McDermott (Tim McGraw, Martina McBride, Brad Paisley).

2022-06-02T16:50:11+00:00May 6th, 2022|Dustin Collins, News|

Global Superstars Billy Ray Cyrus and Snoop Dogg Team Up With The Avila Brothers To Drop Cinematic Video For “A Hard Working Man”

Some voices resonate around the world and powerfully radiate to cross boundaries and musical genres, uniting listeners everywhere to sing along. Entertainment icons Billy Ray Cyrus and Snoop Dogg joined the GRAMMY® winning Avila Brothers for “A Hard Working Man” and today released the cinematic music video for the all-star collaboration via YouTube Premiere.

2022-05-04T03:04:09+00:00April 29th, 2022|Billy Ray Cyrus, News|

Bill Anderson To Release ‘As Far As I Can See: The Best Of’ On June 10

Country Music Hall of Famer Bill Anderson will release a new album of some of the famed singer/songwriter’s hits, As Far As I Can See: The Best Of, on June 10. The collection of sixteen songs shares its name with the current exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame, Bill Anderson: As Far As I Can See, and comes from the opening line of one of the first songs he ever wrote, “City Lights,” the country classic that was a hit for Ray Price in 1958 In addition to such beloved songs as “City Lights,” “Still,” Po’ Folks,” The Tip Of My Fingers,” and “Sometimes,” the album features a new song with country icon Dolly Parton, “Someday It’ll All Make Sense.” The newly recorded duet is joined by Anderson and Parton’s first-ever collaboration, an incredibly rare demo of “If It Is All The Same To You,” recorded in 1964 and eventually released as a duet with Jan Howard on Anderson’s chart-topping 1969 album of the same name.

2022-05-04T03:03:36+00:00April 26th, 2022|Bill Anderson, News|

PHOTO: The Grand Ole Opry Honors Gene Watson for 60-Year Career

The Grand Ole Opry honors member and legendary vocalist Gene Watson, celebrating his 60 years in the music business. During a performance on Friday, April 8, Dan Rogers, Vice President / Executive Producer, Grand Ole Opry, presented Watson with the plaque after his show-stopping rendition of his octave-jumping "Farewell Party" to commemorate his six decades as an artist, receiving a standing ovation from the packed Opry House audience.

2022-04-11T18:07:32+00:00April 11th, 2022|Gene Watson, News|
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