Mercury Nominations For The 19th Annual Awards Revealed
LONDON, UK (Top40 Charts) - The 12-strong shortlist for the 19th annual Mercury Prize announced today. The 12 albums by UK and Ireland artists will be spotlit by an award, debuted in 1992, that remains famously unpredictable and influential. Based on the views of musicians, hacks, producers and sundry ...
| Forbes Top-Earning Musicians List Of 2010
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Forbes Magazine Official Website) - U2 who netted $130 million from their massive world tour and other deals, are the world's top-earning musicians, according to Forbes.com The world's biggest rock band launched a massive world tour in 2009 that has brought in more than $311 ...
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Univision Delivers High-tech Mix Of Blowout Performances During 7th Annual 'Premios Juventud' Youth Awards Show
Miami, FL (Top40 Charts/ Nina Gordon Public Relations) - A high-tech mix of blowout performances came together last night during Univision's 7th Annual 'Premios Juventud' youth awards show. The completely sold-out show was presented LIVE from the BankUnited Center at the University of Miami starting ...
| Louis Prima To Get Star On Hollywood Walk Of Fame On July 25, 2010
Los Angeles (Top40 Charts/ Nina Gordon Public Relations) - Louis Prima, one of the greatest contributors to popular music and a powerful entertainment influence for the past eight decades, will be presented posthumously with his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame Sunday, July 25th at 11:30 a.m. in front ...
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Horacio 'El Negro' Hernandez To Be Awarded Honorary Doctor Of Music Degree From Berklee College Of Music
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ DL Media) - DL Media is proud to announce that multi-Grammy Award winning drummer extraordinaire, improvisational composer, and leader of a cutting edge Cuban-born, Italian-based quartet,Horacio "El Negro" Hernandez, will be awarded with an Honorary Doctor of Music Degree ...
| Music Icons To Judge 2010 International Songwriting Competition
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ International Songwriting Competition) - The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) has put together the most high-profile and prestigious judging panel in its nine-year history. Known for its high caliber of judges, ISC offers songwriters and artists the unprecedented ...
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7th Annual International Acoustic Music Awards Kicks Off
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ ASMAC) - The 7th Annual IAMA (International Acoustic Music Awards) is currently accepting entries. IAMA promotes excellence in acoustic music performance and artistry. Acoustic artists in various genres can gain exciting radio and web exposure through this competition. Participating ...
| Composer Marc Shaiman And Arranger Sammy Nestico To Receive Golden Score Awards
LOS ANGELES (Top40 Charts/ Annual Golden Score Awards) - On Thursday evening, July 22, 2010, The American Society of Music Arrangers & Composers will host the Annual Golden Score Awards, hosted by actor/producer Rob Reiner, at the Universal Hilton Hotel in Universal City. The 2010 Golden Score Award ...
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Sonu Niigaam To Make Rare Appearance In UK
London UK (Top40 Charts/ United Business Media & Asian Awards) - Legendary playback singer and songwriter Sonu Niigaam has today confirmed that he will make a rare personal appearance in the UK when he tops the bill at The Asian Awards at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane in London on October 26. ...
| Kevin Liles Receives The Medaille De La Ville De Paris For Hip Hop's Significant Contribution To Parisian Society
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ K&K PR/ Def Jam Interactive) - Kevin Liles, President and CEO of KWL/ Def Jam Enterprises received the Medaille de la Ville de Paris, the highest honor an individual can receive for their contributions to Parisian culture. Liles was recognized for his role in helping to ...
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The Recording Academy Approves Continued Evolution Of Grammy Categories At Recent Trustees Meeting
Santa Monica, CA (Top40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - In an effort to continually evolve its Awards process, The Recording Academy today announced amendments to eligibility rules in the Best New Artist category, the Classical Field, and for Recording Academy-produced performances. (A detailed explanation ...
| New Zealand Country Female Artist Of The Year Nomination For Aly Cook
NASHVILLE, TN. (Top40 Charts/ Aly Cook Official Website) - Tasman Singer-Songwriter Aly Cook is one of 3 final nominee for New Zealand Female Country Artist of the Year 2010. Aly has been previously nominated for APRA Country Song of the Year & an MLT Songwriting award finalist. Aly Cook's song Country ...
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Zaytoven, Kingdomchild, Stars On Red Carpet At IIN In Atlanta This Week
ATLANTA, GA. (Top40 Charts/ IIN Official Website) - One of the biggest music and entertainment nights in Atlanta has returned as Contact Atlanta's "Independent Industry Night" (IIN) makes a huge comeback this Wednesday bringing together celebrities, ceo's, media, agents, promoters, DJs, event planners, ...
| David E Beats Nominated For Two UMAs, To Headline Crash Mansion, Fat Baby
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ I AM PR Agency) - Rising artist David E Beats, is nominated for two UMAs at the 8th Annual Underground Music Awards, in two categories 'The Underground's #1 Contender' and 'Best Video' for his song 'Maybe Tomorrow'. Described as the 'biggest and brightest national award ...
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Inaugural Utas Stephen Schwartz Songwriting Award Presented To: Louise Anton
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ APRA|AMCOS) - Songwriter Louise Anton has been awarded the inaugural UTAS STEPHEN SCHWARTZ SONGWRITING AWARD. Musical theatre composer Stephen Schwartz and University of Tasmania Professor Kevin Purcell were on hand to present Louise with her award at Song Summit, APRA|AMCOS's ...
| Diddy And Dirty Money Are Nominated For Multiple Teen Choice Awards!
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Interscope Records) - Congratulations to Diddy and Dirty Money for multiple nominations at this year's Teen Choice Awards! Click www.teenchoiceawards.com to cast your vote for Diddy and Diddy - Dirty Money in the following categories: RAP/HIP HOP Carry Out- Timbaland Featuring ...
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The Recording Academy Hosts Grammy Salute To Country Music Honoring Loretta Lynn
Santa Monica, CA (Top40 Charts/ Recording Academy) - Continuing the tradition of celebrating musical excellence 365 days of the year, The Recording Academy will host GRAMMY Salute To Country MusicSM honoring Loretta Lynn, presented by MasterCard. In its sophomore year, the event will be held on Tuesday, ...
| Nicki Minaj And Young Money Triple Up On BET Awards
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Cash Money records/ K&K PR) - Young Money/Cash Money Recording artists earned three 2010 BET Awards. Young Money's first lady of rap Nicki Minaj won two in the coveted Best New Artist and the Best Female Hip-Hop categories. The super group Young Money was awarded the well ...
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Trey Songz Is Triumphant At 2010 Bet Awards; Superstar Singer Named 'Best Male R&b Artist'
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ Atlantic Records) - Songbook Entertainment/Atlantic recording artist Trey Songz was among the big winners at last night's 2010 BET Awards, taking home the prestigious title of "Best Male R&B Artist." In addition, the VA-based superstar stole the show with his tribute to Lifetime ...
| Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra Receives 9th Ascap Award For Adventurous Programming
New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ ASCAP) - At the National Conference of the League of American Orchestras, held June 16-19 in Atlanta, Georgia, the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra received an ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, the ninth in the orchestra's history. The Awards for Adventurous Programming ...
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