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Daniels didn't disappoint, he performed all his big hits including Long Haired Country Boy, Simple Man, The South's Gonna Do It Again, Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye,  
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By now we have all seen the devastating and profoundly life-altering effects of the recent and unexpected floods that hit Nashville and its surrounding areas. Many in this music community have experienced significant losses, and many of the city's iconic music landmarks have suffered irreparable damage. It's times like these when we must come together and help those who need it most. In light of these circumstances, The Recording Academy® and its MusiCares® Foundation which provides a safety net of critical services for music people in crisis have established the MusiCares Nashville Flood Relief Fund.  Emergency assistance already has begun, and 100 percent of every dollar raised will be immediately distributed to help those in the Nashville music community that are victims of the floods. Donations to MusiCares Nashville Flood Relief may be made at www.musicares.com/NashvilleFloodRelief. MusiCares' initial assistance will provide funds for food and clothing, gasoline and transportation, clean-up efforts, relocation costs, medicine, and other critical supplies. To apply for assistance, please contact the South Regional office at 615.327.0050 or toll free at 877.626.2748. A list of resources for flood victims is also available at the above link.



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Jim Halsey Exhibit @ the Oklahoma History Center

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Craig Morgan to Appear on Hannity, CBS Early Show
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Dierks Bentley, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson to BamaJam 2010 

Sugarland to Headline 2010 The Incredible Machine Tour

Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years Television Special

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Breaking News From "The Early Show": Judds Tour

Country Thunder Press Release

Glenn Frey of the Eagles to Headline Celebrity Fight Night XVI

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Spotlight on George Strait

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Matt Gary Tees Up At Angelus Tournament

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Lady Antebellum Parks At #1 and Snags Multiple GRAMMY nominations

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Martina Delivers "Rock Star" Tour Performance

Tracy Lawrence 4th Annual Mission Possible Turkey Fry A Smokin' Hot Success

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Radney Foster's 'Angel Flight' Music Video Honors U.S. Troops

Bucky Covington To Release Live From Rockingham EP

More GRAMMY Performers Announced

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Hank Festival Organizer Mary Wallace Found Dead

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