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1 hr ago | News Observer

Y'all gotta read this

I can probably tell where you're from by whether you say "you guys" or "y'all." Do you call it pick-AHN pie or pee-KAHN pie? The pecan pie pronunciation is sticky business no matter how you slice it.

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Related Topix: Y'all, North Carolina State University

Tue Jun 18, 2013

WMDH-AM New Castle

The Band Perry Had to Earn Their Spot in the Family Group

You might assume that the three members of The Band Perry automatically got into the group because they're siblings, but that isn't the case.

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Related Topix: The Band Perry, Pop/Rock

WMDH-AM New Castle

George Jones' Widow Moving Forward with Biopic Plans on Late Country Legend

George Jones ' widow Nancy Jones is moving forward with plans to turn the late country star's life into a feature film.

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KSSN-FM Little Rock

Viral Internet sensation Joanna Rohrback does her thing to Mayer's new tune as the lyrics scroll

You've got to hand it to John Mayer . He and his marketing team are friggin' geniuses.

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Taylor Swift, Pop/Rock, Hot Chicks

NorthJersey.com

With Samsung, Jay-Z's business continues to boom

Jay-Z's partnership with Samsung for his new album, "Magna Carta Holy Grail," is another sign of how musicians are finding new ways to push, sell and promote their music, and how the multiplatinum performer - who famously rapped "I'm not a businessman, I'm a business, man" - continues to leverage his enduring popularity into a successful brand.

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Related Topix: Cell Phones, Cellphones, Electronics, Celebrities, Pop/Rock, Taylor Swift, Hot Chicks

WMDH-AM New Castle

Florida Georgia Line Helps Raise $100,000 for Middle Tennessee Food Bank

Florida Georgia Line and Nelly 's appearance at this year's Stars for Second Harvest benefit concert helped raise a record-breaking $100,000 for Middle Tennessee's Second Harvest Food Bank.

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WMGI-FM Terre Haute

Jason Mraz Goes Country, Pops Up on New Album by Hunter Hayes

While you're waiting for Jason Mraz to release some new music, you can check him out this week in an unexpected place: a new album by country star Hunter Hayes , best known for his hit "Wanted."

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Related Topix: Hunter Hayes, Music, Grammy Awards, Music!

ACC TOP 40

Brantley Gilbert Shares Secrets for Getting Brass Knuckles and Chains Through Airport Security

Brantley Gilbert never leaves the house without his brass knuckles and wallet chain, but those potential weapons are a no-go when going through airport security.

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NJ.com

Taylor Swift bringing Red Tour to Philadelphia

Taylor Swift, seen here performing at the 2013 CMT Music Awards in Nashville, will bring her Red Tour July 19 and July 20 to Philadelphia.

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Pop/Rock, Taylor Swift, Hot Chicks, Music, Entertainment

Concert Tour

Brad Paisley Set to Headline Taste of Country Festival 2014

During the final night at this year's inaugural Taste of Country Music Festival, it was announced that Brad Paisley will headline next year's incarnation of the event.

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Related Topix: Brad Paisley, Willie Nelson, Pop/Rock, The Rolling Stones, Mick Jagger

ACC TOP 40

Nashville Notes

Hunter Hayes will sing "I Want Crazy" with finalist Danielle Bradbery and Florida Georgia Line and Nelly will perform the "Cruise" remix on the season finale of NBC's The Voice Tuesday night at 9 p.m. ET.

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MTV

Taylor Swift Remembers Ed Sheeran's 'Medieval' Obsession That Almost Killed Her

Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran are besties. They even manage to squeeze in some quality BFF time with one another in between stops on the Red tour.

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Pop/Rock, Taylor Swift, Hot Chicks

Mon Jun 17, 2013

People

The Voice's Final Competition: Country Takes on Indie Rock

Will the winner of this season's The Voice be a little bit country? Or whole lot indie rock and roll? The three remaining acts on the singing competition made it tough for voters on Monday, each turning out distinctive performances on the show's energetic live final competition, which saw coaches Blake Shelton and Usher take heartfelt meetings with ... (more)

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Related Topix: Blake Shelton, Pam Tillis, Patty Loveless

WIGM-AM Medford

Watch Kelly Clarkson Perform Country Single "Tie It Up"

Like Taylor Swift before her, Kelly Clarkson is on her way to being a pop-country crossover queen.

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Related Topix: Kelly Clarkson, Dance, Pop/Rock, Entertainment

Examiner.com

Bachleorette Desiree's Men Compete in the 'Mr. America' Competition

On Monday's The Bachelorette , Desiree and her remaining 13 men will travel to Atlantic City, NJ for a lot of fun and friendly competition.

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Related Topix: Atlantic City, NJ, Darius Rucker

100.1 Sunny100 FM

Psy, Taylor Swift, & Justin Bieber winners at MuchMusic Awards

Canada's music video showcase, the MuchMusic Awards, enjoyed a healthy dose of Psy on Sunday night.

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Related Topix: Celebrities, Dance, Pop/Rock, PSY, Taylor Swift, Justin Bieber, Hot Chicks

WMDH-AM New Castle

Luke Bryan Confirms Rumors of a Possible T-Pain Collaboration

Florida Georgia Line has Nelly on the "Cruise" remix, and Jason Aldean teamed up with Ludacris a few years ago on a remix of "Dirt Road Anthem."

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Related Topix: Florida Georgia Line, Jason Aldean, Black Entertainment, Ludacris, Rap

Billboard

Bonnaroo 2013: Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Kacey Musgraves...

Rain rushed in and then disappeared just as quickly on the final day of the 2013 Bonnaroo festival, intermittently cooling off music fans as they soldiered on through a hot Sunday in Manchester, Tennessee.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Hip-Hop, Manchester, TN, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, A$AP Rocky, Miranda Lambert, Buck Owens

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Mid-Day Mumbai

Maharashtra organisation offering legal aid to Indians wrongfully accused of terrorism since 2007

Do Indian citizens, who are booked under the country's draconian laws, have a chance to fight against injustice? They do, if you keenly look at the work of the Jamiat e Ulema Maharashtra.

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Statesman Journal

Navarrette: The tough job of fatherhood

SAN DIEGO -- Here's one of the more unsettling things about fatherhood: At your best moments, and at your worst, your children are always watching.

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Related Topix: Family, Kids, George Strait, Texas, Belmont University, US News