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Good ole American Cowboys from all over, will be saving the Hemlocks by attending Wild West Days in Del Rio, Tennessee this April 1st - 4th, 2010. While most Cowboy Gatherings are out West, there's one in the East now, and their target this year is saving the Hemlock Tree. Del Rio, TN January 11, 2010 -- There is a new Cowboy Gathering, and it's in the East, East Tennessee to be precise, where all of the Old West will come alive.

Reba McEntire Appears In The Second Season’s Premiere Episode With Host Melissa Peterman Nashville, TN January 6, 2010 -- CMT’s popular series, THE SINGING BEE, returns for a second season beginning Friday, January 15 at 9:00 p.m., ET/PT. Hosted by Melissa Peterman, the premiere episode features a cameo by country superstar Reba McEntire. New one-hour episodes of THE SINGING BEE debut weekly, promising more laughs and excitement than ever before with new music selections and fierce competitors.

Joy Entertainment LLC, developer of the “What’s Hot” iPhone music application, Riff Raters, announced today that it is launching a Top Riff Contest with Blue Star Music Camps. Riff Raters is one of the top paid music iPhone applications. “Riff Raters is awesome! Thank you for developing such a fun and beneficial app for musicians.” Says riffer Revofoto, one of the thousands of riffers that record and rate riffs on Riff Raters everyday.

Canadian Country Music Star Jason Hastie has released his new single "Move with Me" with his band Six West November 20, 2009 -- Canadian Country Music Star Jason Hastie has released his new single "Move with Me" with his band Six West (http://www.sixwestmusic.com). The song was a co-write by lead singers Jason Hastie and Abbey Powell, along with Tim Taylor, a prominent Canadian songwriter and music publisher now living in Nashville for the past fifteen years.

Drawing from more than 30 Bands nominated nationwide, Steam Powered Hour Host and New Yorker Cartoonist Matthew Diffee announces the 12-band line-up for the January 10, Steam-Powered Hour Battle of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Bands in New York, NY. New York, NY January 4, 2010 -- The Steam Powered Hour presents the first ever Big Apple Battle of the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Bands.

StartMySong becomes the all-in-one location where songwriters can now display their songs, making them ready for publishing and/or licensing. Adding to the versatility of putting songwriters in command of their own futures, StartMySong lets songwriters sell directly to the public, allowing downloads of their songs while retaining 100% of the revenues."First of all, let me say that I think your website seems like an excellent platform for songwriters. It might be exactly what I have been looking for all along.

Website Music Player now offers a widget for musicians, composers and bands who have been wondering how to sell music online from social networking sites. The WMP widget can be used on any free web 2.0 sites that allow e-commerce and html coding, as well as on self-hosted sites. Campbell River, BC, Canada December 26, 2009 -- Independent musicians trying to find out how to sell music online can now use Website Music Player's easy-to-install MP3 widget app that lets music artists take control of their income.

Newly released patent pending product allows Stratocaster owners to give their guitar an extreme makeover. Port Byron, IL December 14, 2009 -- Got Fur? That is what Stratocaster Guitar owners will be asking in the near future. This month Thermonetix announced the release of a brand new patent pending product, the Guitar Body Hugger. The Guitar Body Hugger is a new option in guitar customization that makes changing the color or design of a guitar not only simple, but also affordable.

Mp3Lyrics.org Extends its Services with Authorized Lyrics for Hundreds of Thousands of SongsFor many years song lyrics have been one of the most popular search queries on the Internet, and because of this demand, hundreds of sites hosting unauthorized lyrics have been established, said Glenn-Erik Sandbakken at MusicMass Sandbakken. However, mp3l November 30, 2009 -- Gracenote® and lyrics web site mp3lyrics.org (owned and operated by company “MusicMass Sandbakken”) today announced an agreement to provide mp3lyrics.

Singer/Songwriter, Larry Whitler (BMI), better known as “The Giant” in the duo Robin And The Giant, has written and recorded a new Christmas song, titled “Christmas Recipe,” that he is offering as a free download from his personal website. Ocala, FL November 26, 2009 -– “A pinch of cinnamon, a dash of peppermint, a spoonful of pumpkin spice” … familiar scents that warm our hearts with memories of special family times shared during the Christmas season.

Broadjam.com, a leading online service provider for musicians and fans, is introducing Broadjam Mastering Services to provide top-quality mastering services performed or supervised by award-winning mastering engineer Craig Anderton. Madison, WI November 23, 2009 -- Broadjam.com (http://www.broadjam.com), a social media website for musicians with over 100,000 members, announces Broadjam Mastering Services.

Arlan Feiles’ “I Wonder” and Christian singer Carolyn Arends “I Am A Soul” are the free featured downloads on the ‘Franciscanized World’ vocation page http://www.fscc-calledtobe.org. Manitowoc, WI November 25, 2009 -- Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity feature a Thanksgiving audio feast of music: Singer Songwriter Arlan Feiles’ “I Wonder” and Christian Singer Carolyn Arends “I Am A Soul”. Find the free downloads at http://www.

Each Tuesday night in Nashville a group of talented songwriters and musicians perform at The Center Stage in Nashville. The current lineup features a deep pool of diverse artists such as Tommy Tutone, Wayne Mills Band, Derek Welsh, The Darlins, Eric Lee Beddingfield, Brent Cobb and more. Nashville, TN November 23, 2009 -- Each Tuesday night in Nashville a group of talented songwriters and musicians perform at The Center Stage in Nashville.

Chartered Accountant turned Canadian Country Music star Jason Hastie November 18, 2009 -- Chartered Accountant turned Canadian Country Music star Jason Hastie (http://www.sixwestmusic.com) with the release of CD "Beautiful Something" that is now playing on over 50 radio stations across Canada, has been featured on the front cover of Spotlight (a magazine for Chartered Accountants in Alberta) along with announcing a new Western Canadian Tour that will visit 30 cities, with the concerts benefitting the Six West Music for Kids Foundation.

Sunflower Entertainment, a leading music publishing and licensing house specializing in Latin music, today, announced the formation of the Sunflower Entertainment Group (SEG). New York, NY November 17, 2009 -- Sunflower Entertainment, a leading music publishing and licensing house specializing in Latin music, today, announced the formation of the Sunflower Entertainment Group (SEG). The Sunflower Entertainment Group was created when worldwide publishing administration agreements were reached with Regent Music Corp.

For the second time in its 100 year history, BC Headache Powder is represented by a country music entertainer. In the mid 1970s it was Faron Young. In 2009, it’s Trace Adkins, the country music superstar, who has been an esteemed member of The Grand Ole Opry since 2003, and was a finalist on the NBC reality show “The Celebrity Apprentice” in 2008. He also received the Academy of Country Music’s 2008 Single of the Year Award for his chart-topping hit, “You’re Gonna Miss This.

Leading business and education directory creates the pitch perfect guide to the music business Seattle, Washington November 16, 2009 -- Music may be a multi-billion dollar industry, but the good news is, you don't necessarily need to be a musician or songwriter to enjoy a fulfilling career working in the music business.

Equestrian complex, just north of Dallas, Texas features boarding stables, indoor and outdoor arenas, paddocks and more than 10 acres of horse riding trails. Gunter, TX November 11, 2009 -- The Bridges at Preston Crossings, a master-planned community developed by Bluegreen Communities, is set to open their first-class equestrian complex on Saturday, November 21, 2009.

“Rock Your City” Contest at Addison Smashburger on Saturday, November 21st Dallas, TX, November November 10, 2009 -- Smashburger, a fast-casual restaurant, will celebrate its North Texas debut with Dallas’s Rock Your City Band Competition. The winning band will play a one-hour set at Smashburger—4980 Beltline Road in Addison at Belt Line Rd and Dallas Pkwy from 1 p.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2009. The Dallas area's first Smashburger will open on November 18th, 2009.

MusicianCoaching.com is launched by Music Business Consultant and musician coach, Rick Goetz. The site provides music business guidance from a seasoned professional for musicians at any stage in their career and more information about the consultant's services. New York, New York November 3, 2009 -- Today, MusicianCoaching.com was launched by Music Business Consultant and musician coach, Rick Goetz.