Vernell Hackett

Vernell Hackett

Greg Bates, 'Fill in the Blank' -- Story Behind the Lyrics

Frazer Harrison, Getty Images Greg Bates is a Nashville native, so he had friends who were songwriters and musicians long before he had his record deal. It's interesting, then, that his single ...

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'Nashville' Star Chip Esten Immersed in Music City Culture

Jon Kopaloff, FilmMagic Charles 'Chip' Esten, who plays Deacon Claybourne on the ABC drama "Nashville," is totally immersed in the culture of Music City. Aside from playing the guitarist and ...

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Kenny Rogers' Country Music Hall of Fame Induction Comes at Perfect Point in Career

John Russell, CMA Kenny Rogers teared up as he talked about what it means to him to be one of the newest inductees going into the Country Music Hall of Fame after the official announcement on ...

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Mickie James' 'Somebody's Gonna Pay' Video - Exclusive Premiere

eOne Music When Mickie James first heard the Jamie Hartford version of "Somebody's Gonna Pay," she wasn't too keen on recording the song herself. "My producer, R.S. Field, played it for me. ...

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Country Music Hall of Fame Inductees 2013 Revealed

John Russell, CMA The Gambler, a balladeer and a cowboy will be the newest inductees into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Kenny Rogers, Bobby Bare and "Cowboy" Jack Clement were announced ...

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Brantley Gilbert, Jana Kramer: ACM Awards Competition Is Friendly

Rick Diamond, Getty Images Jana Kramer and Brantley Gilbert are both up for New Artist of the Year from the Academy of Country Music, the first time a couple has been nominated against each ...

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Lee Brice: ACM Awards Means Fun, Family Time

David Becker, WireImage Lee Brice is excited about Sunday night's ACM Awards, but not for reasons most would think of immediately. Yes, he's nominated for Song of the Year for his hit single, "A ...

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