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Billy Bob Thornton And The Boxmasters To Release Debut 2-CD Set June 10

Billy Bob Thornton and The Boxmasters, composed of W.R. 'Bud' Thornton (drums, vocals/background vocals), J.D. Andrew (electric/acoustic guitars, bass, background vocals) and Mike Butler (electric guitar, lap steel, dobro),

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Music Review: Ricky Skaggs Pays High & Lonesome Tribute To Monroe Originals On Bluegrass CD

Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder, ''Honoring the Fathers of Bluegrass: Tribute to 1946 and 1947'' (SkaggsFamilyRecords) To kick off his latest record, Ricky Skaggs rips into the fierce mandolin introduction of ''Goin' Back to Old Kentucky'' the same way Bill Monroe did when he was busy birthing bluegrass.

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The Eagles To Headline The Stagecoach Country Music Festival

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - The Eagles will headline a newly added third day of the Stagecoach Country Music Festival this spring in Indio, Calif.

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Musicians To Be Honored For Life Achievements

Songwriter Burt Bacharach, The Band, Doris Day and bluegrass legend Earl Scruggs are among the stars who will be honored with Lifetime Achievement awards at the 50th annual Grammy Awards next year.

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John Carter Cash Forges Own Path While Preserving Legacy Of Parents, Johnny And June Cash

HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - John Carter Cash knows all about the pressure of following in famous footsteps. Not only was his father the musical legend Johnny Cash, his mom was June Carter Cash, a beloved member of the pioneering Carter Family.

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Jerry Douglas Band To Open For Paul Simon

The Jerry Douglas Band has been confirmed for the opening position on the Paul Simon 2006 summer tour. Dates include the Montreal Jazz Festival, Doubleday Field in Cooperstown, NY and PNC Bank Arts Center. Jerry Douglas' newest CD on KOCH Records, "The Best Kept Secret," is in stores now.

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Steve Martin and Prince To Appear On SNL

NBC's "Saturday Night Live" pulls out the stops on its sole February broadcast with two legendary performers: Steve Martin and Prince (LIVE, February 4, 11:30 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.). Steve Martin returns to Studio 8H for his record-solidifying 14th hosting appearance.

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