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6 hrs ago | WECT-TV Wilmington

Powerball players rush to get tickets as jackpot surges

Powerball craziness has taken over the country and that was definitely the case for at least one store in Wilmington.

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Related Topix: Lottery, Wilmington, NC, Country

18 hrs ago | Lower Township Gazette

Musgraves makes country music better

Kacey Musgraves isn't necessarily the spokesperson for modern country music but her debut album, "Same Trailer Different Park," is powerful enough to shift the direction of the genre.

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Related Topix: Kacey Musgraves, Country, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings

Sat May 18, 2013

KUAD-FM Windsor

Taylor Swift Admits a 'Cruise' Obsession, Mourns George Jones in Billboard

One woman pop country juggernaut Taylor Swift is an unstoppable force in today's music business, not just in country, but cutting across genres.

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Related Topix: Country, Celebrities, Pop/Rock, Taylor Swift, Hot Chicks, Florida Georgia Line

Thu May 16, 2013

Best Country

Taylor Swift Gives Florida Georgia Line Some Love, Pays Tribute to George Jones

Though Taylor Swift has become one of the biggest pop stars in the world, she's still a country girl at heart.

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Related Topix: Country, Taylor Swift, Florida Georgia Line

KASH-FM Anchorage

Redneck Crazy

Country singer and songwriter Tyler Farr was born and raised in Garden City, Missouri.

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Related Topix: Garden City, MO, Country

Wed May 15, 2013

Hartselle Enquirer

Civic Center to host Martin Delray concert

Jeff Whitlow and the Old Barn Band will open the show for Martin Delray. They have put together a "George Jones Tribute" to include in their performance.

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Related Topix: Country, Johnny Cash, Hartselle, AL

Mon May 13, 2013

Berkshire Eagle

At age 4, Lenox bluegrass musician Mason Zink has big cowboy boots to fill

Bluegrass musician and Lenox native Mason Zink looks every inch the country music star with his blue jeans, brown cowboy boots and tan sports jacket, accented by gold lapel clips.

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Related Topix: Lenox, MA, Country, Pittsfield, MA

CMT.com

Hot Dish: George Jones Tribute Concert:...

I guessed they'd just cancel the George Jones farewell concert set for Nov. 22 in Nashville.

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Related Topix: Country, Garth Brooks, Travis Tritt, The Oak Ridge Boys, Montgomery Gentry

Sun May 12, 2013

Jefferson Post Online Edition

George Jones: A voice loved by all

George is considered by many to be the greatest country singers of all times. He and Tammy Wynette were among the best duets of all times.

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Related Topix: Country, Tammy Wynette

Fri May 10, 2013

Duncan Banner

Legends don't live forever

These days, country music is all about artists such as Luke Bryan, Miranda Lambert and Jason Aldean.

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Related Topix: Country, Merle Haggard, Loretta Lynn, Los Angeles, CA, Hollywood (Los Angeles, CA), North Hollywood (Los Angeles, CA)

CMT.com

OFFSTAGE: Kellie Pickler's Next Step

Yes, she is blowing us away with her grace and rhythm on Dancing With the Stars .

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Related Topix: Country

Independent Weekly

Two weeks without the Possum, Part Two: Tom Maxwell considers George Jones' vocal poignancy

Editor's Note: Country legend George Jones died two weeks ago, on April 26, 2013, in Nashville.

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Related Topix: Country, Hank Williams

Times Record News

Remembering Jones, Nashville at their best

For those of us whose mothers are serious country music fans, I'd originally planned to recommend a couple of concert DVDs featuring the late George Jones at the top of his game.

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Related Topix: Country, Wichita Falls, TX, Marketing, Dean, TX

Thu May 09, 2013

Radio Ink

Country Oldies Show Offers George Jones Tribute

Memorial Day Weekend, Envision Radio Networks' The Country Oldies Show will offer stations a free three-hour tribute to the late George Jones.

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Related Topix: Country, Memorial Day, Life, Holidays

Free Republic

The Tolerance That Is Only Skin Deep

Country singer George Jones, who to my ears had the greatest voice ever recorded, died on Friday.

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Related Topix: Country

Wed May 08, 2013

KFOXTV

R.I.P. George Jones: Our Look Back at an Unparalleled Career

On Friday, April 26, 2013, George Jones passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.

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Related Topix: Country, Vanderbilt University, Saratoga, TX, Entertainment

USA Today

Now who's the greatest living country singer?

Following George Jones' death last week, his friend Larry Gatlin said, 'Three days ago, somebody became the best country singer alive.' But who can fill those shoes? Following George Jones' death last week, his friend Larry Gatlin said, "Three days ago, somebody became the best country singer alive." Country music hasn't had that debate for more ... (more)

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Related Topix: Country, Merle Haggard, Ray Price, Vince Gill, Willie Nelson, Music, Entertainment

Tue May 07, 2013

Porterville Recorder

The Possum's making tracks

My old friend; I'm so glad that you stopped by I appreciate you caring and your not asking why But tonight, I've got to be alone You can go home now, And just let my heartache begin Nothing for you to do anyhow This is a game that I can't win... So buddy, if you please Just bring me my old records and leave My darlin' left me tonight; I'm alone and ... (more)

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Related Topix: Country

The Washington Post

Going Out Guide: May 7

Every Tuesday, the Going Out Gurus highlight the week's best DJs, bands, dance nights and parties.

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Related Topix: Washington, DC, Alan Jackson, Country, The Outlaws, Pop/Rock, Health

Watertown Daily Times

DPAO selects Randy Travis as George Jones concert replacement

One of the biggest country record sellers of all time has been selected as the replacement for the George Jones concert as part of the DPAO/Toyota/Car Freshner Summer Concert Series.

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Related Topix: Country, Randy Travis