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Ascap Pop Music Awards Honor Ann and Nancy Wilson and Other Great Teams

April 23, 2009

Why aren't Ann and Nancy Wilson of Heart in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? That question buzzed around my table as rock's champions of powerful sisterhood prepared to accept the Founders Award at Wednesday night's ASCAP Pop Music Awards. The ceremony, which honors the most performed songs in the performance rights organization's repertory -- ...

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Pulitzer Prize: Steve Reich

April 22, 2009

Steve Reich Wins 2009 Pulitzer Prize for Music Steve Reich The 2009 Pulitzer Prize for “distinguished musical composition by an American" has been awarded to New York composer Steve Reich. Reich won the $10,000 prize for his Double Sextet (Boosey & Hawkes), “a major work that displays an ability to channel an initial burst of energy ...

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Philadelphia Music Project Announces 2009 Grant Awards

April 21, 2009

Support from the Philadelphia Music Project brings 118 Events to the Philadelphia region Nineteen local music organizations receive almost $1.2 million in funding Philadelphia, PA -- The Philadelphia Music Project (PMP), a program of The Pew Center for Arts & Heritage, has awarded $1,179,675 to 19 local music organizations in support of 118 concerts and residency ...

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B.B.King to Appear at Blues Music Awards

April 20, 2009

B.B. King will be on hand at the Blues Music Awards ceremony on May 7 in Memphis to present an award named in his honor, the B.B. King Entertainer of the Year. Nominees for this award are Janiva Magness, Watermelon Slim, Bobby Rush, Lil' Ed and Magic Slim. This year's awards ceremony and concert should be ...

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Detroit Blues Society Establishes Memorial Award for Youth Blues Musicians

April 15, 2009

Detroit Blues Society Establishes Memorial Award for Youth Blues Musicians. DETAILS The award is called THE JAMES S. HENRY YOUTH EXCELLENCE AWARD. It is named in honor of Detroit Blues Society Member and friend, Jim Henry who passed away at the age of 49 in March of 2009. Jim was dedicated to ...

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The Original Disciples of Beethoven Award Honors the Street Musician

April 12, 2009

Rewarding The Soloist Mr. Ayers' courage, who has touched so many hearts. Steve Lopez on Nathaniel Anthony Ayers They had every kind of trophy you could imagine at House of Trophies in Boyle Heights. Soccer, basketball, baseball, football, even fishing. They had trophies 6 inches tall and 6 feet tall, plaques and desk ornaments too, for ...

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Society of Singers Names Honorees Herb Alpert, Lani Hall to be Feted in May

April 9, 2009

The Society of Singers will honor Herb Alpert and Lani Hall with the 18th Ella Award held at the BevHilton on May 18. The org, which is celebrating its 25th anni this year, honors singers who have made significant contributions to charitable and humanitarian causes. Past recipients of the kudo include Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and ...

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Jazzschool Bands Win 1st & 3rd Place at Next Generation Festival

April 8, 2009

The Jazzschool's Studio Bands 'A' and 'B,' both under the direction of Keith Johnson, captured 1st and 3rd place respectively on Sunday, April 5, at the 5th Annual Next Generation Festival in Monterey, California. The weekend event, devoted to the future of jazz, includes the Next Generation Festival Jazz Competition with Big Bands, Combos, Vocal Ensembles, ...

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ACM Awards: A Big Night for Carrie Underwood and Julianne Hough

April 6, 2009

The 44th Academy of Country Music Awards swung political, personal, playful and patriotic on Sunday> Ultimately opted for popular in bestowing its top honor on “American Idol" winner Carrie Underwood, naming her entertainer of the year over veteran male performers George Strait, Kenny Chesney and Keith Urban. “I've had a lot of good moments in the ...

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ACM Awards in Las Vegas (Complete)

April 5, 2009

ACM Awards: Scorecard Nominees and winners at the 2009 Academy of Country Music Awards, held April 5 in Las Vegas. Winners are in bold italics. Entertainer of the Year Carrie Underwood Kenny Chesney Brad Paisley George Strait Keith Urban Top Male Vocalist Brad Paisley ...