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Wed, May 23, 2012

46th Annual CMA Awards Set for November 1 on ABC

Mark your calendar for the 46th Annual CMA Awards, airing Thursday, November 1 on ABC. The show will broadcast live from Nashville's Bridgestone ...

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Wed, May 23, 2012

Garth Brooks Taking Part in Indy 500-Related Q&A Friday

Garth Brooks  will take part in the Live and Global: Indy 500 Soiree Friday at 7:00 p.m. Eastern. It's a live ...

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Wed, May 23, 2012

More Stars Added to CMT Music Awards Performers Lineup

The CMT Music Awards lineup just got a big boost with the addition of performers Luke Bryan , Rascal Flatts , The Band Perry , Eric Church ...

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Wed, May 23, 2012

"American Idol" Finale to Include Rock, R&B and Country Legends, Former Contestants, Pop Stars & Tributes

American Idol's big finale Wednesday night will feature the usual mix of legendary artists and current pop stars, as well as several tributes ...

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Wed, May 23, 2012

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw to Share the Stage on Brothers of the Sun Tour

Kenny Chesney and Tim McGraw have wrapped up rehearsals for their Brothers of the Sun tour, kicking off June 2 in Tampa, FL.  Fans ...

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Wed, May 23, 2012

Country Music Hall of Fame to Host Autograph Sessions During CMA Music Festival

The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum will host several autograph sessions during the CMA Music Festival next month. Josh Thompson is set ...

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Wed, May 23, 2012

Taylor Swift Sends Flowers, Makes Call to Family of Fallen Marine

Taylor Swift has reached out to the family of Sgt. Wade Wilson , a U.S. Marine from Leona, Texas who was killed in action ...

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Wed, May 23, 2012

Trace Adkins Has a Busy Week Leading Up to Memorial Day Concert on PBS Sunday

Trace Adkins is keeping busy in the days leading up to Memorial Day weekend. On Wednesday, Trace will welcome the crew of the U ...

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Wed, May 23, 2012

Luke Bryan Hosts Big Tailgate Party in Nashville to Celebrate Platinum Album

Luke Bryan and his crew took over the parking lot for a big tailgating party at Nashville's LP Field to host a mini-concert ...

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Tue, May 22, 2012

Hank Williams, Jr. Duets with Brad Paisley and Merle Haggard on New Album

Hank Williams, Jr. 's new album, Old School, New Rules is coming out July 10 featuring guests appearances from Brad Paisley and Merle Haggard ...

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mnz036>038-wiz001-232015- carlton/south st. louis-douglas-pine-south aitkin- 243 pm cdt wed may 23 2012 ...heavy rain moving north along i 35 corridor... at 236 pm cdt...national weather service doppler radar indicated a strong thunderstorm 4 miles east of willow river...moving northeast at 55 mph. this storm is capable of producing pea size hail...wind gusts up to 40 mph...occasional cloud to ground lightning...brief heavy downpours... * the thunderstorm will affect areas along i 35 between willow river and duluth over the next hour. gusty winds may cause small objects such as trash bins to blow around. stay away from high objects outdoors such as trees. seek shelter in a sturdy structure until this storm has passed. lat...lon 4689 9253 4664 9196 4614 9268 4631 9307 $$