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7 hrs ago | National Ledger

2009 CMAs (Photos) - Darius Rucker, Taylor Swift Win Big

Darius Rucker, former front man for Hootie and the Blowfish scored New Artist of the Year award at the 2009 CMAs and young crossover star Taylor Swift dominated as many called it a changing of the guard from old to new at the Country Music Awards held in Nashville.

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Related Topix: Taylor Swift, Pop/Rock, Charley Pride, Country

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Aiken Standard

'Hootie' and 'blowfish' enter kids' study of adapting animals

Millbrook Elementary School third-graders participated in a science activity Friday with the whimsical name of "Hootie and the Blowfish." Nope, not the band, but "Hootie" for an owl study and the "blowfish" for a project involving its cousin, the puffer fish.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

AllHipHop.com

The Last Word: Men Want Rihann...

Whata s going on newsmakers? Another week has past and the world keeps spinning with the DC sniper, John Allen Muhammad getting executed, NBA legend Kareem Abdul Jabar revealing his battle with chronic myeloid leukemia nearly a year after being diagnosed and Taylor Swift winning big at this yeara s CMAs.

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Related Topix: Taylor Swift, Pop/Rock, Domestic Violence (Domestic Abuse), Law

TheCelebrityCafe

Rucker Becomes First African-American New Artist of the Year at CMAAs

Home : Features : Events : Award Shows : Rucker Becomes First African-American New Artist of the Year at CMAAs Rucker Becomes First African-American New Artist of the Year at CMAAs 11-Nov-2009 Written by: TheCelebrityCafe.com Staff Former lead singer for Hootie and the Blowfish and current solo artist Darius Rucker brought home the New Artist of ...

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Voice of America

Paisley, Swift Winners at CMA Awards

Country Singer Brad Paisley poses for pictures in press room after winning Best Male Vocal and Best Musical Event,during 43rd Annual Country Music Awards, 11 Nov 2009 The 43rd annual Country Music Association Awards were handed out Novermber 11 in Nashville.

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Related Topix: Country, Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Pop/Rock, Charleston, SC, Charleston Metro, Entertainment

Phoenix New Times - Blogs

Darius Rucker Is The CMA's Best New Artist? Wait A Minute, That's Hootie

A lot of things about last night's CMAs confused me. For example, why was there not a break in the middle so ABC could broadcast Modern Family at its regularly scheduled time? And why did no one interrupt Taylor Swift to point out how much better Beyonce is than her? Oh, and why was Hootie named "Best New Artist?" Look, I know Darius Rucker 's ...

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Related Topix: Taylor Swift, Pop/Rock

Wed Nov 11, 2009

Reuters

Taylor Swift makes history at Country Music Awards

Teenage singing sensation Taylor Swift claimed a piece of music history on Wednesday when she became the youngest artist ever to win the coveted title of Entertainer of the Year at the Country Music Awards.

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Related Topix: Taylor Swift, Pop/Rock, US News

KC101.3 FM Connecticut

Hey Leo... - Blessid Union Of So...

With their optimistic, spiritual outlook and song-oriented mix of pop, R&B, and folk -- dubbed "rural soul" by the band -- Blessid Union of Souls quickly became one of the most popular bands in the post-Hootie and the Blowfish adult alternative radio format in the mid-'90s. Their 1995 debut album, Home, was a huge success, producing a Top Ten hit ...

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Related Topix: Blessid Union of Souls, Pop/Rock

Tue Nov 10, 2009

Seattle's WB

Country music milestone: Darius Rucker seeks to go where only Charley Pride has gone before

Darius Rucker was just a young boy with a love for "Hee Haw" and FM radio when he made a discovery - and a decision - that would shape the rest of his life.

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Related Topix: Charley Pride, Country, Pop/Rock, African-American, Entertainment

Sun Nov 08, 2009

Times Union

From pop to country

Lately, lots of pop stars are showing up in country music these with mixed results, but Darius Rucker seems to be the exception to the rule.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Sat Nov 07, 2009

The Gazette

Echoes of Hootie fine with audience for Darius Rucker

Saturday night in front of packed house at the Palace Theatre, Darius Rucker more than fully proved his country chops.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

CelebNewsWire

CNW Junk Drawer: They Tried to Make Me Go to Silicone Rehab

One Comment gena Posted November 6, 2009 at 2:47 pm Is Chris Martin REALLY a rock megastar?? Coldplay is ok.. but I dont ever read about girls chasing their limo and stuff.

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Related Topix: Coldplay, Pop/Rock

Thu Nov 05, 2009

The Gazette

He's a little bit country

In the past year, Hootie and the Blowfish frontman Darius Rucker has been embraced by the mainstream country music machine.... Subscribers must LOG-IN to read this full story.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Wed Nov 04, 2009

Westender

Photo for: Stage Review: Resistance is futile: - Evil Dead: The Musical' invades Vancouver

Savaging Evil Dead: The Musical would be about as useful as stabbing a zombie with a shrimp fork: It may feel good to fight back, but ultimately, you're just going to lose to the advancing hordes.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Poughkeepsie Journal

Darius Rucker, former front man for Hootie and the Blowfish, to play Poughkeepsie in November

Former Hootie and the Blowfish front man Darius Rucker has gone country and will perform Nov.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Poughkeepsie, NY

Fri Oct 30, 2009

Recordonline.com - The Times Herald-R...

Tomorrow looks bright for Montgomery-based rock band

Sometimes a change of scenery breeds inspiration, which is exactly the case with Montgomery-based rock/pop band A Fragile Tomorrow.

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Related Topix: Columbia, SC, Pop/Rock

Thu Oct 29, 2009

CMT.com

Hootie's Old Practice Shed Shuts Out Music

Sometimes I wonder where singers get their start. Not the town, but specifically where they are.

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina, Pop/Rock

Tue Oct 27, 2009

The Steel Deal

Portrait of a typical liberal asshole

It looks like any other block of garage-sized metal storage units. But Sumter Street Self-Storage has long been the heart of this city's rock 'n' roll scene.

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Related Topix: University of South Carolina, Family, Kids, Pop/Rock, Richland County, SC

Sun Oct 25, 2009

The State

Hootie drummer honored for community service

"Hold My Hand" is the indelible pop song that catapulted to Hootie and the Blowfish to worldwide stardom.

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Related Topix: Pop/Rock, Columbia, SC

Fri Oct 23, 2009

The Herald

Rascal Flatts predictably unpredictable

Rascal Flatts are becoming a bit predictable. The pop country group releases an album and it lands at No.

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Related Topix: Country, Rascal Flatts, Pop/Rock, Seattle Metro, Tacoma, WA, Paula Cole, The Byrds

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