Roy Orbison’s Widow, Barbara, Dies
December 7th, 2011
Talk about spooky! Roy Orbison’s widow Barbara Orbison died yesterday, Dec. 6–on the same date Roy passed away 23 years ago! Reports say she had been fighting pancreatic cancer since last May.
The family lived in the Nashville area for many years, and the publishing company spawned by Roy’s music is located in Nashville. It had been run by Barbara since Roy’s death. The firm is still very active, winning the 2010 BMI Song of the Year award for Taylor Swift’s “You Belong To Me,” co-written by Swift and Liz Rose.
Orbison will be buried next to her husband in Los Angeles. She is survived by their three children, Wesley Orbison, Roy Kelton Orbison Jr and Alexander Orbison.
ACAs Air Tonight, New Performers Added : MusicRow – Nashvilles Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City
December 5th, 2011
Toby Keith and Chris Young have been added to the performance lineup for the American Country Awards, airing live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas Tonight (Monday, Dec. 5) 8-10 PM/ET on Fox. Keith will perform his current single and viral sensation “Red Solo Cup,” while Young will perform his recent No. 1 hit “Voices.” Young is currently nominated for Breakthrough Artist of the Year, Single of the Year, and Male Single of the Year both for “Voices”.
Jason Aldean and Zac Brown Band lead the nominations with eight apiece, followed by Thompson Square with seven. Taylor Swift and The Band Perry are next with six nominations each. Voting for most categories wrapped on Nov. 11, except for Artist of the Year, which closed on Friday, Dec. 2.
Read more at: ACAs Air Tonight, New Performers Added : MusicRow – Nashvilles Music Industry Publication – News, Songs From Music City.
Is there anything Taylor Swift can’t do?
November 29th, 2011
We thought maybe, with all the awards and concerts and songwriting we’d seen it all out of Taylor Swift. But no. According to this article in Marketwatch, the investment site, she’s also doing Christmas cards.
Tis the season for giving, and American Greetings Corporation and Taylor Swift are doing their part with the introduction of all new holiday cards and gifts and a very special promotion that has launched on Facebook. This years Taylor Swift holiday collection includes new greeting cards, boxed cards, two collectible ornaments, and 13 personalized paper cards at Cardstore.com.
The latest cards from Taylor are highlighted by her appealing casual writing style, inspiring photography, expressive hand lettering, and joyful designs that make every greeting memorable. This year’s holiday collection features everything from festive scenes like stockings hanging on a mantle, beautifully wrapped packages, and elegant decorations to the small, charming joys of children catching falling snow and a deliciously warm cup of hot chocolate just begging for a little whipped cream.
via American Greetings and Taylor Swift Celebrate their Love of the Holidays – MarketWatch.
The song’s the thing: Female songwriters Swift, Perry lead charge of country girls at CMAs
November 10th, 2011
News of last night’s CMA Awards is being carried by media far and wide, as it should be, since it’s one of TV’s major events–right up there with the Grammys and the Oscars. The Washington Post went with the angle of women winning so many major awards. To wit:
Though still largely the domain of men, triumphs by Taylor Swift and The Band Perry at the Country Music Association Awards show that the young women of country music are finding their voices and shoving the boys out of the way.
Swift won the CMA’s entertainer of the year for the second time Wednesday night, Kimberly Perry of sibling act The Band Perry took home song of the year and two other awards with her brothers, Neil and Reid. Add in wins by Miranda Lambert, Lady Antebellum and Sugarland, and the songwriting strength of today’s country girls is undeniable.
Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley Performing at CMA Awards | Billboard.com
September 20th, 2011
With Country’s biggest night, the CMA Awards, fast approaching the news is getting hot and heavy about the way things are shaping up.
All five country music stars nominated for Entertainer of the Year at the 2011 CMA Awards will perform at the November ceremony, the Country Music Association announced on Tuesday Sept. 20.
Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley will all take the stage before one is crowned Entertainer of the Year, the CMA’s top prize. Paisley, who will co-host the event with Carrie Underwood, is the reigning Entertainer of the Year winner, taking home the 2010 trophy after five straight losses. Swift was named Entertainer of the Year the previous year.
more via Taylor Swift, Blake Shelton, Brad Paisley Performing at CMA Awards | Billboard.com.