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Fiddler Tim Carbone performs Dec. 2 in Aspen with Great American Taxi. When: Wednesday, Dec.

Taylor Swift was in London when she spoke to the world while giving thanks for her wins at the American Music Awards on Nov.

Country trio Stealing Angels was formally introduced to country music fans the week of the Nov.

Soybean, corn, wheat and sorghum growers who attend the 15th Annual Commodity Classic, March 4-6, in Anaheim, Calif., will be "cruising to success." Through valuable educational sessions, growers will learn how to improve farm efficiency and profitability from respected industry leaders.

As the Senate takes on the Health Care Reform bill, not a single republican is willing to debate it.

Three members of King Wilkie are coming to California. Shown are, from left, band members Dennis Lichtman, Reid Burgess, Steve Lewis and Jay Foote.

There's something haunting about the way Lyle Lovett sings. His word choice and his distinctive phrasing explain why he was an instant success and why he is so imitated.

BMNN wrote: on Nov. 04, 2009: Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will perform one of the new cuts from their latest album 'Speed of Life' as well as their classic "Mr. Bojangles" on the CBS Early Show on Saturday, November 21.

The Grammy Award winning Nitty Gritty Dirt Band will bring their unique style of American folk rock music to the Evening of Entertainment stage in Anaheim, Calif.

All things music from the Tennessean.com entertainment staff. CLICK THIS IMAGE to see a photo slideshow of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band through the years .

News : John McEuen's Last Colorado Show of the Year BMNN wrote: on Oct. 24, 2009: John McEuen's recently produced music album Steve Martin - The Crow New Songs for the 5-String Banjo was released on Rounder Records May 19.

Enter to win a pair of tickets to see Loggins & Messina on October 28th at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.

QUESTION: On the cover of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's album "Will The Circle Be Unbroken," there is a likeness of Brig.

Toby Keith 's "American Ride" has roared to the top of Billboard 's country songs chart in just 13 weeks.

Aber Day keggers were Missoula's answer to Woodstock. Don't laugh. I attended the University of Montana in the 1970s, and went to the springtime keggers for four years in a row from 1974 to 1977.

The Marseille Figs are fast becoming my favorite new artists of the decade, if not the century.

Speed Of Life , the new CD from The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band , was released on September 22, distributed by Sugar Hill Records.

John McEuen's schedule for the next month includes award ceremonies in Tennessee and performances across the East Coast with The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Steve Martin.

Part II of a Two-Part series. Read Part I . The Dillards Inducted into Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame The Dillards, who were inductees into the 2009 Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, were the focus of much back-clapping and hand-shaking as they made their way through the cocktail reception prior to the 20th anniversary of the IBMA Awards on October 1.

Admission: Free with paid fair admission. Information: 833-4900 In 1966, some Long Beach teenagers started a blue grass jug band just for fun.