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Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman

The Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman kick off with a show by Earl Scruggs this Thursday, June 21, 2007, at 7:30 P.M. (CT) at the Ryman Auditorium. The shows will continue through July 26th. Check out the information at Ryman.com.

Prayer List: Ferlin Husky

Ferlin Husky is in a Missouri hospital after having surgery on his leg on Friday, June 15, 2007. Check out our message forum for more information. Thanks, Steve, for the information.

A Country Song: Joe Nichols' "Another Side of You"

Check out the single on Joe's web site.

YouTube: Jimmie Rodgers Sings "Waiting for a Train"

Check out the Father of Country Music, Singing Brakeman Jimmie Rodgers. The wonders of technology!

Musicians Want Pay for Play

Toby Keith has been named as one of the founding members of MusicFirst, a group of musicians who are lobbying for musicians to receive pay for songs played on AM and FM radio. Satellite, cable, and Internet radio stations already have to pay musicians for songs played. Currently, payments for AM and FM radio airplay are made to only songwriters and music publishers. Check out the story on Variety.com.