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            <title>unreleased recordings of Hank Williams</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[Fairfax, VA (October 8, 2009) --- A new set of previously unreleased recordings that Hank Williams made for the Mother's Best radio show in 1951 will be issued as a 3-CD box set called Revealed: Unreleased Recordings on November 3rd via Time Life.&nbsp; In addition to 50 tracks not heard since they originally aired, the collection includes extremely rare in-studio conversations with Williams, and each disc contains a complete show exactly as it was heard over fifty years ago.&nbsp; Of particular importance is "Cold, Cold, Heart" captured on one of the program's earliest surviving shows, making it the first public performance ever of the song. &nbsp; &nbsp; The recordings offer new and profound insight into William's life and music, revealing a personality that had never been previously seen or heard anywhere else. It showcases his humor as he jokes with his band and the emcee, his love of music as he talks unguardedly about his favorite songs, and captures him in his prime.&nbsp; Newsweek magazine noted poignantly that upon first listening to the tapes of Williams' in-studio banter, it marked the first time his lost daughter Jett heard her father laugh.&nbsp; "To me, this is even more exciting than the first set because you get to hear my daddy talk and you get a sense of him, not just as an entertainer, but as a person," says Jett Williams.&nbsp; "That's why we called it REVEALED. The song selection is as strong as the first volume, but this time we've done three thematic CD's."Revealed follows Unreleased Recordings, a 3-CD box set issued by Time Life last year to universal critical acclaim and strong sales.&nbsp; The Los Angeles Times raved, "...remarkable...although many boxed sets are so filled with hits and misses that they deserve to be called little more than record industry "product," this set is so rich and revealing it deserves to be labeled 'historic.'"&nbsp; Uncut gave the collection five stars, declaring, "...it's a supreme showcase for his many talents: the poetic simplicity of his songwriting, the vocal inflections that came to embody the language of country music itself...the hurt and soul that imbued everything he sang with an alarming rawness."&nbsp; And the New York Times simply stated, "Truly one of the best records ever." &nbsp; At the peak of his career in 1951, Hank Williams recorded 143 songs on radio shows sponsored by the Mother's Best flour company.&nbsp; Hank sang with his regular road band and taped his hits as well as songs he never recorded anywhere else. It is a rare, informal glimpse into the heart and soul of country music's greatest star who passed away on New Year's Day 1953, at age 29.&nbsp; The performances were recorded on acetate discs (meant to be played only once or twice) that were shelved in 1951 and gradually faded from common memory. In the 1970s the acetates were saved from the trash by a WSM employee and eventually given to Hank's daughter, Jett, who was born after Hank died and did not know he was her father until many years later. On behalf of the estate, Jett fought an eight-year battle to establish ownership, finally winning the right to release these recordings.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Since his death in 1953, Williams has risen in popularity to become one of most iconic figures in all of American music.&nbsp; Such classics as "Your Cheatin' Heart," "Jambalaya," "You Win Again," keep his legacy alive and these Mother's Best recordings have been eagerly awaited by fans around the world.&nbsp; The 143 recordings will be released as installments over a three year period. When the Time Life series is complete it will increase the number of known Williams' recordings by fifty percent. &nbsp;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:28:53 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Furtado finds fresh inspiration</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[MIAMI &ndash; Nelly Furtado admits that writing her new, all-Spanish album, "Mi Plan," wasn't in her plans at all after finishing a hectic tour to promote her last chart-topping record. "I was physically tired and I wasn't feeling inspired.It was almost as if I lost my pop inspiration to write in English," Furtado said. "I just needed a new outlet, and I found it by writing in Spanish.".... The 30-year-old singer told The Associated Press at a Miami recording studio that her fourth full-length album, which is set for release Sept. 15 on her own Nelstar Music label, more intimately explores the passion that fuels relationships "I think this album has some of my first true love songs ever. They're not complicated. They're not over-intellectualized, and I found it liberating to be able to sing in the Latin language and to express myself from my Latin soul," said Furtado, the Canadian-born daughter of Portuguese immigrants. The Grammy-Award winner, who vaulted up the pop charts with such indelible tracks as "I'm Like a Bird" in 2000 and "Promiscuous" in 2006, is set to deliver a new fleet of mostly up-tempo, melodic tunes on "Mi Plan." "Manos Al Aire" and "Mas" have already hit the airwaves, and two more songs are expected to be available on iTunes in the coming weeks leading up to the album's release. The 11 songs on the album include collaborations with Mexican singers Alejandro Fernandez and Julieta Venegas, Spanish singer Concha Buika, Latin hip-hop singer La Mala Rodriguez and Dominican singer Juan Luis Guerra and classical singer Josh Groban's cameo on "Silencio"By DAMIAN GRASS, Associated Press Writer Damian Grass, Associated Press Writer &ndash; Sat&nbsp;Jul&nbsp;25, 11:26&nbsp;am&nbsp;ET&nbsp;]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2009 18:31:03 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>Music Industry Ends Mass Piracy Lawsuits</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[LOS ANGELES (Reuters) &ndash; The Recording Industry Association of America said on Friday it had abandoned mass lawsuits against Internet users who steal music, and instead would work with Internet service providers to discourage piracy.The RIAA, which represents major U.S. record labels, will have the ISPs send warning notices to users who illegally download music files. Since 2003, the music industry has sued about 35,000 Internet users for music piracy. "We think this is going to be a different form of stick, but we absolutely think this will be a meaningful alternative approach that will have a significant impact," said Cara Duckworth, a spokeswoman for the RIAA.Full Article Here!(Reporting by Alex Dobuzinskis: Editing by Bob Tourtellotte) ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:30:19 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>UK Could Follow France on Internet Piracy Plan</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[LONDON (Reuters) - Britain could follow France in cutting  Internet access to users who repeatedly download music or films  illegally.The government had given the music and film industries a  year to come to a voluntary agreement with Internet Service  Providers over how to tackle illegal file sharing, but that  timeframe expired at the end of 2007. The body representing Internet Service Providers (ISPs)  says they would prefer a voluntary agreement but the music  industry argues it has been forced to demand legal action after  rampant Internet piracy rocked its traditional revenue model.......Full story here.. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 12 Feb 2008 16:51:58 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>The WAMi Festival &amp; Music Business Conference 2008 - Australia</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The WAMi Awards Night is undoubtedly the biggest night on the WA Music Calendar. An annual event for 14 years now, the WAMi Awards have never failed to deliver. In 2008, the WAMi Awards set up home at an exciting new venue, the Beck&rsquo;s Music Box, on the Perth Esplanade, on Thursday 21 February. Still an open air, outdoor venue, the Music Box is set to provide an even bigger space for the WAMi Awards. This means more room for music fans!More Here... ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Sun, 10 Feb 2008 19:26:56 +0100</pubDate>
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            <title>&quot;American Idol&quot; Producers search for the ultimate American Band!</title>
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            <description><![CDATA[The Producers behind the mega-hit phenomenon &quot;American Idol&quot; are embarking on a quest to find the best bands in the country. We&rsquo;re scouring the nation seeking musical groups of all ages, styles, and genres and we&rsquo;re ready to give away a record contract that could be worth millions. Do you have a band that has what it takes to conquer America? We want to see you! Send in your audition video and you could be on your way to performing on our stages.Our judges will narrow down thousands of hopefuls to the ten most talented bands. These semi-finalists will be challenged with a new theme each week, then perform in front of a live studio audience. Viewers across the country vote for their favorites and ultimately, America decides the winner.This is your chance to be heard. Thousands will try. Only one will win. Don&rsquo;t miss your opportunity to be a part of the biggest unsigned band competition ever! Deadline for submissions is August 31st, 2007. So, you&rsquo;d better hurry.&nbsp;Click here to find out more about eligibility, submission rules and to print the application form.  ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Fri, 10 Aug 2007 16:13:29 +0100</pubDate>
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