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Wednesday Nov 4 | Scotsman.com Living

Interview: Jimmy Webb - Singing in harmony

THE old maxim that "the family that plays together stays together" has been tested to its limits by a few famously fractious musical clans such as the Wainwrights, the Jacksons and the Nolans.

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Related Topix: The Webb Brothers, Country, New York Metro

Sun Nov 01, 2009

Tvnz.co.nz

Rhinestone cowboy Glen Campbell to visit NZ later this month

The Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell himself, will return to New Zealand later this month for three shows.

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Related Topix: Country, Oceania, New Zealand, World News, Malibu, CA

Tulsa World

Fan-favorite Jackson works hard for success

George Strait may rule the roost when it comes to the traditional country genre, but Alan Jackson runs a close second.

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Related Topix: George Strait, Country, Alan Jackson

Fri Oct 30, 2009

The Ellis County Press Online

The Road to Phoenix

Glen Campbell had a big pop hit, "By the Time I Get to Phoenix," in which he leaves his wife, sweetheart, or otherwise romantic figure, whom he had "left so many times before," and sings about the things she's probably doing, while he's passing through places like Phoenix, Albuquerque and Oklahoma.

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Related Topix: Country, Albuquerque, NM, Angel Fire, NM, Eagle Nest, NM, Cimarron, NM

Wed Oct 28, 2009

Chicago Sun-Times

Damon in talks for 'True Grit' remake

Matt Damon is in discussions to star in writer-director Ethan and Joel Coen's remake of "True Grit." He would take on the role Glen Campbell played in the 1969 original, a Texas Ranger tracking an outlaw along with a gruff U.S. marshal.

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Related Topix: Western, Drama Movies, True Grit, Adventure, A Serious Man, Country, John Wayne, W., Entertainment

Tue Oct 27, 2009

Frankly My Dear... - Movies

Brolin, Damon might join Jeff Bridges for True Grit remake

The best American actor never to win an Oscar might get a little heavyweight support in the remake of a film that finally won John Wayne his Academy Award.

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Related Topix: Western, Drama Movies, True Grit, Adventure, Comedy Movies, Milk, Rooster Cogburn, John Wayne

Mon Oct 26, 2009

Variety

Damon, Brolin show Coens their 'Grit'

Matt Damon and Josh Brolin are in discussions with Joel and Ethan Coen to join the cast of "True Grit," the redo of the 1969 Western that Paramount will put into production in March for release late next year.

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Related Topix: Invictus, Drama Movies, Comedy Movies, Milk, Josh Brolin, Western, True Grit, Adventure, Rooster Cogburn, Country

Thu Oct 22, 2009

City Pages

From Johnny Cash to Glen Campbell: Country is not a crime

But it is too often the stuff of criminals. Last weekend I was spending some quality time over 45s with a guy I used to date.

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Related Topix: Prison, Johnny Cash, Country, Merle Haggard, David Allan Coe

Tue Oct 06, 2009

Freerepublic.com

Glen Campbell with Stone Temple Pilots Wichita Lineman

Thanks 10/06/2009 7:49:43 PM PDT by nuconvert To: GQuagmire I love that song. Thanks for posting this.

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Related Topix: Country

Thu Sep 24, 2009

Nashville Scene

Glen Campbell's alt-rock rebirth didn't quite go as...

In August 2008, Capitol records released a new CD by 72-year-old Glen Campbell, and there was no hiding the notion behind this much-trumpeted "comeback" album - Campbell was paired up with songs by the Foo Fighters, U2, English twee rockers Travis and others.

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Related Topix: True Grit, Western, Drama Movies, Adventure, Country, Symphony, Arts, Johnny Cash, Music, Entertainment

Sun Sep 20, 2009

The Tennessean Nashville News

Hitmakers Webb, Campbell drop in on symphony

Beginning in the late '60s, composer Jimmy Webb and singer Glen Campbell teamed for a string of hits that included "Wichita Lineman," "By the Time I Get to Phoenix" and "Galveston." Their lasting contributions to pop music will be on display this weekend as the Nashville Symphony backs the duo for the first concert in its Bank of America Pops ...

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Related Topix: Symphony, Arts, Country

Mon Sep 14, 2009

Detnews.com - Lifestyle

Neal Rubin: Famous name has its perks

The checkout clerks at grocery stores don't understand anymore when he hands over his driver's license and says, "Now, don't make fun of me." Even the receptionist at his own office didn't get it.

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Related Topix: Farmington Hills, MI, Country, Opinion

Sat Sep 12, 2009

Scoop

The Rhinestone Cowboy Is Back

Sunday, 13 September 2009, 1:47 pm Press Release: The Publicity Machine Glen Campbell, whose graceful vocal and guitar skills earned him a spot in the Country Music Hall of Fame, returns to New Zealand in November for three concerts in Auckland, Wellington and Rotorua, accompanied by his vocalist daughter Debby and band.

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Related Topix: True Grit, Western, Drama Movies, Adventure, Country, New Zealand, Oceania, World News, Grammy Awards, Music

Fri Sep 11, 2009

The Spokesman-Review

Interstate Fair lands quartet of top music acts

Opens today and continues through Sept. 20 at the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St.

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Related Topix: Spokane County, WA, Country, Pop/Rock, The Beach Boys

The Orlando Sentinel

The New Rooster Cogburn might be Jeff Bridges

Jeff Bridges as the new Rooster Cogburn? True Grit i s one of my all-time favorite Westerns.

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Related Topix: Comedy Movies, Rooster Cogburn, Western, True Grit, Drama Movies, Adventure, Kim Darby, Strother Martin, John Wayne

Thu Sep 10, 2009

CMT.com

Nashville Skyline: New Quiz Unveils Music's Secrets

Well, boys and girls, it's time to go back to school and back to work. To lively up those dormant, moribund, sodden brain cells of yours, here's a little quiz to stretch your synapses.

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Related Topix: Short, Music!, Comedy Movies, Thriller, Secrets, Western, Drama Movies, Ronnie Milsap, Country, Eddie Rabbitt, Charley Pride

Fri Sep 04, 2009

The Ledger

Oldie Goldies Headline At Center

Published: Friday, September 4, 2009 at 9:54 a.m. Last Modified: Friday, September 4, 2009 at 10:13 p.m. The Lakeland Center is ready to party like it's 1969.

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Related Topix: Lakeland, FL, The Wedding Singer, Comedy Movies, Music!, Country, Comedy, Drama Movies, All of Me, Nashville, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, Entertainment, Television

Mon Aug 31, 2009

WSMV-TV Nashville

Nashville To Honor Mark Twain

Nashville will host celebrations to honor literary legend Mark Twain from now until May 2010.

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Related Topix: Mark Twain, Vocal, Nashville Metro, Nashville, TN, Theater, Arts, Country

Sat Aug 15, 2009

Camrose Canadian

Millar thankful to finish

The last time local country singer Tracy Millar played at the Big Valley Jamboree she left after three songs.

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Related Topix: Country

Tue Aug 11, 2009

Columbus Dispatch

The Gambler, Rhinestone Cowboy evoke memorable past

The Gambler and the Rhinestone Cowboy dropped in to sing some songs, share a few laughs, and bring back many memories for a couple thousand last night at that star-spangled rodeo called the Ohio State Fair.

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Related Topix: Branson, MO, Coward of the County, Drama Movies, Kenny Rogers, Country, Western, True Grit, Adventure

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