This day in history Aug 10, 2009
Country musician Gene Johnson (Diamond Rio) is 60. Actor Daniel Hugh Kelly is 57. (Boston Globe)
Touring musicians fill days off with grub, golf Aug 7, 2009
Charlie Pride, members of REO Speedwagon, Hootie with some of the Blowfish, The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Clay Walker and Diamond Rio have all smacked balls in the Tri-State area. Charlie Daniels, the "Devil Went Down to Georgia" crooner, purchased a driver at the Two Rivers pro shop once upon a time. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Aug. 9-15 Aug 6, 2009
Mandolin player Gene Johnson of Diamond Rio is 60. Actress Rosanna Arquette is 50. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Incredible Headliners Slated for Spotlight 29 Casino's Fall Concert Series Aug 2, 2009
October 17: Triple Threat Tour featuring Diamond Rio, Little Texas and Restless Heart; $55, $45. October 24: Engelbert Humperdinck; $60, $50, $35, $25. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Benton County Fair 2009 at a glance (38) Jul 28, 2009
Reserved tickets are 20 for Diamond Rio (Wednesday), Lady Antebellum (Thursday) and Edgar Winter/Brian Howe (Friday) ... 8 p.m.: Diamond Rio, Main Stage. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Veterans and newcomers fill the music main stage Jul 27, 2009
Opening night, Wednesday, July 29, features longtime country group Diamond Rio ... Cost is 20 each for Diamond Rio, Lady Antebellum and The Edgar Winter Group/Brian Howe. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Lady Antebellum headed to fair Jul 24, 2009
Diamond Rio 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29. Whiskey Dawn 6 p.m. and Lady Antebellum 8 p.m. Thursday, July 30. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Round up of holiday events Jul 4, 2009
Left: Twenty hot air balloons from the Mississippi Hot Air Balloon Championship and Festival took part Friday evening in the annual Celebrate America Balloon Glow, which included a concert by Diamond Rio and a fireworks show. Below: Members of country music band Diamond Rio entertain the large crowd Friday night at the Celebrate America Balloon Glow at Northpark mall in Ridgeland. (The Clarion-Ledger)
'Patriot' games fill 4th of July weekend Jul 2, 2009
The Carltons South Carolina Show Band plays at 6:30 p.m. and headliner Diamond Rio kicks into action at 8:15. Fireworks finish the evening. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Local band performs, releases debut album Jun 16, 2009
The brothers are the sons of Dan Truman, the keyboardist for country music band Diamond Rio. Because their father plays music for a living, the boys home growing up revolved around music, Ben Truman said. (The Daily Universe, UT)
Gretchen Wilson To Kick Off 2009 CMA Music Festival With Performance on the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park Jun 2, 2009
Thursday, June 11 Hosted by CMT Radio Live's Cody Alan (morning) and Cledus T. Judd (afternoon) National Anthem performed by One Flew South 10:00 - 10:45 AM Gretchen Wilson 11:00 - 11:45 AM Phil Vassar 12:00 - 12:30 PM Chuck Wicks 12:45 - 1:15 PM Randy Rogers Band 1:30 - 2:00 PM Ashton Shepherd 2:15 - 2:45 PM James Otto 3:00 - 3:30 PM Bellamy Brothers 3:45 - 4:15 PM Heidi Newfield 4:30 - 5:00 PM Diamond Rio 5:15 - 5:45 PM Neal McCoy Friday, June 12 Hosted by TBD (morning) and WSIX/Nashville's... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Y luminaries May 21, 2009
Dan Truman currently plays the keyboard for the award-winning country music group Diamond Rio ... He has written several songs for Diamond Rio, including Norma Jean Riley and Saw Mill Road. (The Daily Universe, UT)
It Happened This Week May 15-22 May 16, 2009
Diamond Rio performed at Burlington's Memorial Auditorium. Joan Johnston, a business teacher at the Fort Madison High School, was named Teacher of the Year. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Colgate Country Showdown Grand Prize Winner Johnny Bulford Pays Tribute This Mother's Day to His Mom and Late Granny, Who Passed Away After a Car Accident on Mother's Day, 2008 May 8, 2009
At the tender age of 23, Bulford, who recently scored a highly coveted endorsement deal with manufacturing powerhouse Taylor Guitars, has already opened major shows for Jason Michael Carroll, Collin Raye, The Warren Brothers, Josh Turner, Emerson Drive, Chris Cagle, Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence, Tanya Tucker and Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night. Contact. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
5 family-friendly music festivals May 2, 2009
Artists include Bellamy Brothers, Diamond Rio, John Anderson, Aaron Tippin, Tracy Byrd, Jo Dee Messina and Lorrie Morgan. Nightly ticketed concerts at LP Field feature the likes of Reba McEntire, Brad Paisley, Lee Ann Womack, Martina McBride, Miranda Lambert and Trace Adkins. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Johnny Bulford Named the "Best New Act in Country Music" at the 27th Annual Colgate Country Showdown! Apr 28, 2009
Soon To Release Livin It Up, The CharismaticOrlando Based Singer/Songwriter Has OpenedFor Collin Raye, Josh Turner, Emerson Drive,Diamond Rio and Tracy Lawrence ... At the age of 23, the performerwhose competition accolades include placing second in the Recording Academy sponsored Florida Grammys in 2007has already opened major shows for Collin Raye, Josh Turner, Emerson Drive, Diamond Rio, Tracy Lawrence, Tanya Tucker and even Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night fame. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
UMHB Sponsors Christian Songwriters Workshop Apr 17, 2009
Michael has had his own songs recorded by Ginny Owens, Diamond Rio, The Martins, Larnelle Harris, Point of Grace, Glen Campbell, Gaither Vocal Band, Avalon, Brian Littrell, Ricky Skaggs, Truth, Jim Ed Brown, Billy Jo Spears, Gold City Quartet, Jim Nabors (Gomer), Michael Peterson, Jessy Dixon, The Singing Americans, Aaron Tippen, Phillips, Craig and Dean, Clay Crosse, John Conlee and Dallas Holm among others. He received a Dove Award as a songwriter for If We Only Had the Heart by Bruce... (KWTX.com, TX)
Federal Lawsuit Filed Over Song At School Apr 9, 2009
"In God We Still Trust" by Diamond Rio. You place your hand on His bible, when you swear to tell the truth. (News4Jax.com, FL)
Parents sue school district over religious song Apr 2, 2009
HD wrote on Apr 1, 2009 2:24 PM:" For goodness sake, a song is a song people... it means nothing, I would NOT be offended if they sang some atheist song (if such thing exists) immediately following this so called religious song, this particular song is a Diamond Rio song, it wasnt not created by the catholic church, or any denomination, its a silly song!!! Why is that so hard for you money hungry people to understand, you just want something to sue. " ... AsIWasSaying wrote on Mar 25, 2009... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Little Jimmy Dickens Back At Grand Ole Opry Feb 27, 2009
Diamond Rio, Lee Greenwood, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart and Hal Ketchum will join Dickens at the Opry. On Saturday, "Opry Live" features Alan Jackson, Little Big Town, Darius Rucker and Kathy Mattea. (KWTX.com, TX)
Smart improvements and changes continue at SUBASE Feb 8, 2009
Other concerts in 2008 have included Diamond Rio, Aaron Tippin, and Sara Evans. Upcoming headliners for 2009 include the Cherryholmes in March, courtesy of the Spirit of America Tour. (The Dolphin, CT)
