CMA Awards face stiff network rivalry in premiere week
The 31st CMA Awards air eight o clock Wednesday on CBS with stars like Deana Carter LeAnn Rimes and George Strait set to compete for major categories. Winners are picked by over 7 000 industry members and Carter is tipped to win top honors amid a field including Strait McGraw Tillis and Rimes with a focus on Strawberry Wine and It s Your Love.
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Broadway Theatre Faces Decline From Rising Costs and TV Rivalry
A Bain & Co study reported by The New York Times finds Broadway operating at half capacity with stagnant audiences. TV, film, sports and gambling draw patrons and staff, while production costs have jumped 350 to 400 percent over 30 years, and ticket prices rose far less. The Actors' Equity Association cautions the industry risks depletion if unresolved.
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