Queens of showtunes premiere sets bold tone on HBO
Entertainment reports a wild premiere for Queens of Showtunes with Lauri Hayes and Adele Givens among the cast. The show debuts June 27 on HBO's Rossel Summits imprint, as studios push early Oscar season campaigns ahead of the 65th awards.
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Outlaw Elect Guitar Tribute To Bon Jovi Debuts
NewsLine previews Outlaw The Electro Acoustic Tribute to Bon Jovi featuring ten hit songs focused on Richie Sambora guitar parts. The instrumental set emphasizes original tones. To hear a sample, call NewsLine and navigate the touch-tone prompts for Music Notes with Mark Bralczak.
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Country music faces changing tides in 2000 era
Nashville executives confront star-building troubles and falling album sales amid a renaissance and shifts in radio play. Alan Jackson braces for a softer year while Brad Paisley rises, and Viacom backs CMT as the Dixie Chicks and others navigate a crowded market.
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Country's best CDs break with tradition in 2000s Top 10
The year’s Top 10 country albums mix obscure picks and folk entries. Notable titles include Johnny Cash, Lee Ann Womack, John Hiatt, Chris Cagle, Jason Ringenberg, and a Bill Monroe tribute.
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Latin music in 2000 shows evolving sound and new stars
The year brought a shifting Latin music scene with acts like Alejandro Fernandez and Christina Aguilera drawing debate over authenticity while bands such as Iya Kurisaki Cafe Tacvba and Mo Lotoov showcased fresh energy. Nostalgia for Buena Vista Social Club highlighted Cuba’s classic era as new Cuban pop and timba challenged traditional limits.
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