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"Johnny K." Nominated for Coveted Producer of the Year Grammy For Work With 3 Doors Down, Staind, Plain White T's and Black Tide
"Johnny K." Nominated for Coveted Producer of the Year Grammy For His Recent Work With 3 Doors Down, Staind, Plain White T's and Black Tide 2008-12-17

Rock Band This World Fair Releases Debut Album December 16
Minneapolis-based rock band This World Fair releases a self-titled debut album on December 16, 2008. 2008-12-16

Guitar Center Music Foundation Presents A Rockstar Experience Charity Auction
An organization dedicated to supporting music education offers unique memorabilia, rock legend meet and greets, and a chance at fame for one artist or band 2008-12-16

Paperback Hero Plays to Thousands at Grand Opening of Grammy Museum at LA Live  
98.7 FM/KYSR Hosts Live Concert Event for "Rock Star 98.7" 2008 Local Music Competition Winners in Downtown Los Angeles 2008-12-15

Digital Media Wire Honors "25 Executives to Watch in Digital Entertainment"
Reception Honoring Group at Digital Media Insider @ CES in Las Vegas, January 9 2008-12-12

2 Attachment Fathead Unveils All New Jonas Brothers Collection : World Famous Musicians Get Real Big for the Holidays at Fathead.com  
Fathead®, the number one brand in sports and entertainment graphics, has just launched a 4-image series of the Grammy® nominated recording artists, Jonas Brothers. The life-like images will feature a solo shot of the heartthrobs Joe, Nick, and Kevin. In response to the phenomenal demand for Jonas Brothers, the new collection is available just in time for the holidays. 2008-12-12

André Rieu Announces North America Concert Tour -- Violinist and conductor, André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra embark on 30th Anniversary Tour  
In April of 2009, André Rieu and his Johann Strauss Orchestra will begin their North American Tour in Toronto. They will go on to play thirty-five cities across Canada and the United States, completing the tour in June. The tour will be dedicated to Rieu's 30th Anniversary on stage. All concert dates and ticket information for the North America Concert Tour can be found at www.andrerieu.com. 2008-12-11

Singer Bill Henderson's New CD, "Beautiful Memory," Due January 20 from His Own Ahuh Productions  
Bill Henderson spent many years cultivating two parallel yet complementary careers as a singer and an actor in film and television. In recent years he's returned to singing, his first love, with renewed commitment. "Beautiful Memory," his new CD and first independently released recording, marks his 50th anniversary as a recording artist. 2008-12-11

Indie-Music.com Announces Top 25 MP3s and CDs of 2008
Respected independent music website Indie-Music.com names this year's Top 25 MP3s and CDs, spotlighting the best unsigned music of 2008. 2008-12-11

Gamecues.com Introduces Administrative Tools Built for the Majors
The new service from Gamecues Corporation, allows clients to generate the correct clearances for the commercial use of well-known artists, as opposed to pre-cleared music, a process that has historically been difficult to complete in a timely manner. 2008-12-10

Audio Designer Michael Stuber Launches überblend, Redefining Radio Imaging to Focus on Radio Branding
Radio Industry veteran Michael Stuber will launch new business venture, überblend, in January 2009, offering a custom approach to radio imaging. überblend's tactics build a cohesive identity for radio stations, at a time when branding has fallen prey to financial and staff cutbacks. 2008-12-10

Kindred The Family Soul Celebrates Their Philadelphia Homecoming With 'The House Of Love Affair'  
Hidden Beach artists Kindred the Family Soul return to Philly's Theatre of the Living Arts tonight (12/9) as part of 'The House of Love Affair' - an intimate tour to touch their fans. Kindred have received 'Best of the Year' nods from iTunes, soulmusic.com and BET-J for their third CD 'The Arrival' in-stores now 2008-12-09

Nhojj Joins Rihanna, Regina Belle at Barbados Music Awards 2009  
Dreams come true for Guyanese Indie Singer/Songwriter Nhojj on January 4, 2009. He will perform his sensual ballad "Love" at the BMA's, bringing his brand of Caribbean Soul to a global audience. 2008-12-08

Brain Launches Official New Website and Releases the Worst Drum Instructional DVD Ever...
Brain, drummer for Guns N' Roses launches his official website, Brainbeatz.com and a Video Instructional called, "Brain Has Made The Worst Drum Instructional DVD Ever". Beatz played by Brain are available for download at CD Quality. Concert footage, short films, music and downloads can be viewed at the new website along with a newsletter signup. Wiki aficionados world wide should update their pages with the new official website url. 2008-12-07

1 Attachment Lil Wayne Leads Grammy Nominations!  
Album of the Year – Tha Carter III Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group – “Mr. Carter” featuring Jay-Z Best Rap Solo Performance – “A Milli” Best Rap/Sung Collaboration – “Got Money” featuring T-Pain Best Rap Song – “Lollipop” Best Rap Album – Tha Carter III The Superstar Rapper Also Received 2 Nominations As A Featured Artist Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group – “Swagga Like Us” Best Rap/Sung Collaboration – “Swagga Like Us” 2008-12-05

Kevin Max is 'Crashing Gates' Worldwide at iTunes December 9th
New EP from dctalk frontman with new studio tracks will be a digital-only release through new label home dPulse Recordings/INgrooves 2008-12-05

Christian Rock Legend Returns With New Single; Album
Legendary vocalist Greg X. Volz of Petra returns to CCM Scene with comeback rock release with 'crossover' appeal. 2008-12-05

Maureen Smith's Music Industry Blog Presents -- Follow up of Billboard Touring Conference and Awards 2008 maureensmithwe.blogspot.com/
Maureen Smith, Talent Agent, Music Industry Management Consultant and President/CEO of White Eagle Music Promotions presents coverage and story after attending the Billboard Touring Conference New York, New York as a Talent Agent and Concert Industry Delegate. She met with several key industry concert promoters, including Gene Simmons and Greg Allman of the Allman Brothers in addition to attending the panels,and awards. Heres what she had to say. 2008-12-05

1 Attachment Book By You® Introduces Personalized Mystery Book Division : In celebration of 10th Anniversary  
Book By You®, publisher of personalized novels for adults and children, today announced the publication of Golden Night, the first title to be released by their new mystery book division. Mystery By You™ joins the company’s hugely popular Romance By You™ and Kids Book By You™ lines of personalized novels. 2008-12-04

Social Ticketing Platform: Social Networking Meets Paperless Ticketing with the Announcement of Ovation.com by Event Innovation Inc. -- Event Innovation Inc. Announces Development of the World's First Social TicketingTM Site for Season Ticket Holders, Theater Patrons and Subscribers, and Concert Goers with Full Management of Event Tickets.  
Today Stephen Gilfus, Chairman and CEO of Event Innovation Inc. and a founder of D.C. based Blackboard (NASDAQ:BBBB) announced the development of Ovation.com, the World's first Social Ticketing network. 2008-12-04

Filmmaker Kathi Carey Returns to the Festival Circuit With Her Latest Offering: "Worth"
Filmmaker Kathi Carey debuts her new, award-winning film "Worth" in a series of festival appearances, including the 7th Annual Anchorage International Film Festival and the 3rd Annual Beverly Hills Hi-Def Film Festival. Carey, whose "Reflections of a Life" earned recognition and awards, says of her work, "A film can change someone's life. This fact influences every aspect of my films from subject matter to casting." 2008-12-03

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