Mamma Mia debuts in Montgomery, recession a factor Nov 18, 2009
In fact, a Marty Stuart concert was canceled, and not only that, ticket sales are down 25% throughout the performing arts industry. Still, Ezelle says it wouldn't be fair to lump the Montgomery Performing Arts Center in that category because the Renaissance Hotel and Spa just opened a little more than a year ago. (WSJA.com, AL)
Fair parade starts 10 a.m. Wed. Oct 20, 2009
This years fair will feature entertainers Three Dog Night and Marty Stuart, veteran musical acts well known in their different genres. Music of all types will fill the air around the main stage and Down by the Branch throughout the week, and dancers, school groups and other performers will add variety and style. (Bogalusa Daily News, LA)
New Cash exhibit on display in Nashville Oct 15, 2009
It includes many artifacts on loan from the personal collections of son John Carter Cash, performer Marty Stuart and the archives of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. As Grand Ole Opry members, Johnny Cash and June Carter met backstage in 1956 at the auditorium where the live country show was performed at the time. (KSLA.com, LA)
Fall brings fairs, festivals Oct 4, 2009
entertainment includes Crystal Gayle on Friday, Aaron Tippin on Saturday, The Isaacs, Chuckwagon Gang and Diplomats on Oct. 11, Neal McCoy and Sessions Band on Oct. 12, Marty Stuart and Gold Wing Express on Oct. 13, Patty Loveless and Tree Leaves on Oct. 14, Earl Thomas Conley and Steven Philips ght Express on Oct. 15, and Georgia's Official State Fiddler's Convention on Oct. 16-17; $9, includes fair admission, parking $2. SOUTH CAROLINA SWEET POTATO FESTIVAL: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, downtown... (The Augusta Chronicle)
Celebrity birthdays for Sept. 27-Oct. 3 Sep 24, 2009
Country singer Marty Stuart is 51. Actress Crystal Bernard ("Wings") is 48. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Plenty of musical entertainment planned for Apple Daze 2009 Aug 22, 2009
Bob has performed with Ricky Skaggs, Emmylou Harris, Marty Stuart, John Hartford, Ralph Stanley, Rhonda Vincent and many others. He has appeared on Grand Ole Opera a number of times. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
Webb Center tickets on sale to members Jul 30, 2009
The upcoming season brings a wonderful mix of exceptional artists and well known names in the music world, such as Marty Stuart and Arlo Guthrie, to the Webb Center s intimate venue. We re thrilled to be hosting such legendary artists this season. (Wickenburg Sun, AZ)
Skaggs and OBrien turn up the heat at Grey Fox Jul 19, 2009
Sierra Hull and Highway 111, Crooked Still, Laurie Lewis, Tom Rozun and Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives continued the slow burn kicked off by the Dry Branch Fire Squad ... Two back-to-back Masters Classes illustrates one reason the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival has such a huge following: What enthusiast wouldn't give their favorite pick to listen to Master Mandolinists Ricky Skaggs and Marty Stuart or learn from guitar virtuosos Kenny Vaughan, Josh Williams, Danny Knicely and Chris... (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Concern raised over zoning variance Jul 16, 2009
Approved a resolution commending County Music star and Neshoba County native Marty Stuart. Paid Construction Services $103,611. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
EDITORIAL/The boy from Rt. 8, Philadelphia Jul 16, 2009
8, PhiladelphiaOne of Marty Stuart's first guitars is part of a museum exhibit that illustrates the story of the country music star's early years in Neshoba County before he left in 1972 at age 12 to eventually start touring with bluegrass pioneer Lester Flatt. Last Thursday was Marty Stuart Day in Philadelphia and a road marker was dedicated, the museum exhibit was opened and the festivities were topped off with separate stellar performances by he and his wife, Connie Smith, the legendary... (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
The Fox is back Jul 11, 2009
This year Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder, Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, The David Bromberg Quartet and the Del McCoury Band are among the headliners. Tim O Brien, Peter Rowan s Bluegrass Band, The SteelDrivers, Mountain Heart, Laurie Lewis and Tom Rozum will also appear. (Catskill Daily Mail, NY)
Montgomery Gentry headlines 2009 Countryfest Jul 10, 2009
"When Marty Stuart inducted us, it kinda reminded us of all the great talent: Ralph Stanley, Patty Loveless, Ricky Scaggs, Loretta.". One of Gentry's first performances in public was in Lexington at the Austin City Saloon with the Greg Austin Band (a band I was a member of for four years). (Albany Times Union)
Marty Stuart Day proclaimed July 9 Jul 9, 2009
Work began on the Marty Stuart exhibit at the Philadelphia-Neshoba County Museum last week as framed records, photos, and other pieces of memorabilia from the country music legend's life as a child growing up in Philadelphia were added ... - will open Thursday as part of "Marty Stuart Day." Stuart will be present at the museum to unveil the exhibit at noon ... The road marker will designate Marty Stuart Drive off Mississippi 19 north near land Stuart owns in the Arlington community. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Choctaw Fair gets under way next Wednesday Jul 2, 2009
Country Music star Marty Stuart will return home next week with his wife, Connie Smith, to headline entertainment during the 60th annual Choctaw Indian Fair which begins next Wednesday, July 8. Smith will take the stage at 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 9, performing such hits as "Once a Day" and "How Great Thou Art.". (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Road marker dedicationpart of Marty Stuart Day Jun 18, 2009
Road marker dedication part of Marty Stuart Day ... Road marker dedication part of Marty Stuart Day ... Marty Stuart Day is July 9 in Philadelphia and the country music singer/songwriter will be here for a full day of activities, including the dedication of a museum exhibit and a road marker before a performance at the Choctaw Indian Fair. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Jun 18, 2009
Plans are under way for Marty Stuart Day in Philadelphia on July 9, 2009. The day will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday morning with the unveiling of the permanent sign which is being erected at the intersection of Highway 19 north and Marty Stuart Drive in the Arlington community ... Moving into town, the formal opening of the Marty Stuart Room at our local museum will take place at noon. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Charley Pride, Marty Stuart, Pinetop Perkins on lineup for Mississippi Grammy event May 11, 2009
Exclusive behind-the-scenes pics from television and movie sets. THIS WEEK's HOT MUSIC VIDEO. (FOX61, CT)
Stone Mountain Arts Center is Maine's coziest venue May 10, 2009
"We got some pretty good names right off the bat," she says, mentioning country stars Marty Stuart and Mary Chapin Carpenter and bluegrass patriarch Ralph Stanley. "We always knew we'd have to get headliners. The reason I booked really aggressively the first year was because I thought the only way to get people up here is to have an artist draw them up here.". (Boston Globe)
State Grammy gala moves to Tunica May 9, 2009
The third annual Mississippi Grammy gala will be held May 28, this time in Tunica, with performances by such music greats as country artists Charley Pride, Marty Stuart and bluesman Pinetop Perkins. Also on the roster are R Dorothy Moore, soul-gospel greats The Williams Brothers, blues singer Eddie Cotton, pianist Eden Brent a nd singer-songwriter Nanette Workman. (The Clarion-Ledger)
RFD-TV Now in Salt Lake City Apr 8, 2009
RFD-TV is a cable channel that serves the general interests and needs of rural America with a variety of well-balanced, high-quality, original programs including, Crook & Chase, HEE HAW and The Marty Stuart Show. "We are very excited that Comcast has chosen to add RFD-TV to their video channel lineup," said Patricia Bisant, Vice President of Affiliate Sales-Western Region. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Electronic bingo not on tourism conference agenda Mar 24, 2009
Country music stars also believe Alabama is a family destination, but singer Marty Stuart and others believe electronic bingo would be a big draw for the Country Crossing development in Houston County. "It piqued my interest. I'm from Philadelphia, Mississippi, and I saw how gambling energized that southern town," said Stuart. (WSJA.com, AL)
Tommy Cash Releases New Country Mus... Mar 24, 2009
Country Stars George Jones and Marty Stuart Duet with Tommy Cash. It is most likely my very best work, Tommy shares in an online message to fans. (Suite101.com)
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)
Throat cancer may cost Valley singer Peltier his voice Feb 15, 2009
Alaska's closest thing to a country music star shared stages with Marty Stuart, Trace Adkins, Montgomery Gentry -- top-tier stars with legions of fans. Through more than a dozen years strumming and singing in clubs and bars, Peltier honed his hard-luck instincts on songs about drinking dollar beer and crying away his troubles in Lonesome Town with smiling Mona Lisas who load up your Visa but take the bartender home. (Anchorage Daily News)
Tom Brumley; steel guitarist helped mold 'Bakersfield sound' Feb 8, 2009
"I grew up watching the Buckaroos," said country music singer Marty Stuart, who recorded with Mr. Brumley and knew him for 20 years. "To me, they were country music's answer to the Beatles. Tom's steel guitar parts stand as monumental and foundational works that are considered textbook in the vocabulary of country music."He was also, in my opinion, one of the cornerstone guys that kind of bridged country music and rock 'n' roll, as well, with his Ricky Nelson works. (Boston Globe)
