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Randy Travis Debuts Moving Tribute In Honor Of George Jones Saturday, 15 June 2013 13:28 Nashville, Tenn. (June 12, 2013) – Randy Travis has delivered a hit with the surprise debut of the George Jones tribute song, “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum.” The heartfelt single is now available on iTunes. “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum” was recently recorded by the country icon and singer Joe Nichols. This is the first song from Randy's new album that’s set to be released this fall.

“It was an honor when I received a request to record this tribute to George Jones, and after I heard how well Keith Gattis had written “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum,” I was excited to record it. Thanks to Joe Nichols for coming in and helping on this project,” says Randy Travis.

The Grammy winner provided fans with the first public hearing of “Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum” at the CMA Music Festival. It happened during the Remembering George Jones panel session on Friday which included the legendary singer’s widow, Nancy Jones, longtime drummer Bobby Birkhead, John Rich, Jamey Johnson and host Joseph Hudak of Country Weekly. The moving tribute generated a standing ovation among hundreds of fans. It was written by Keith Gattis.

“Tonight I’m Playin’ Possum” was part of Randy’s performance that night at LP Field. He invited fans to take another listen at RandyTravis.com, where the single is now being streamed in its entirety.
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This Week At The Levitt Pavilion Thursday, 13 June 2013 09:07 It's a big week for local musical artists at the Levitt Pavilion when three artists from Tarrant County get their own concert nights.

First up is the American Jazz Composers Orchestra at 8 p.m. on Thursday. This local professional big band was born in 2010, the idea of Tim Ishii, Dan Cavanagh and Ken Edwards, who are all jazz professors at the University of Texas at Arlington. Made up of DFW musicians, the American Jazz Composers Orchestra is dedicated to promoting and documenting new works for large jazz ensembles that are created by American composers, primarily living composers. Their concert is sponsored by Downtown Arlington Management Corp.
The tribe gathers at the Levitt at 8 p.m. on Friday -- the Spoonfed Tribe that is. Describing a Spoonfed Tribe gathering is too hard, it's just something that has to be experienced. Formed in Fort Worth in 1999, the Tribe is known for its mesmerizing shows combining percussion, psychedelic sounds and mind-expanding visuals. Since their debut, Spoonfed Tribe has appeared at major festivals, such as Lollapalooza, Joshua Tree, Voodoo Music Experience and Wakarusa, sharing bills with acts like Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flaming Lips, Nine-Inch Nails and Galactic as well as become a staple on college radio stations around the country. Spoonfed Tribe is sponsored by Union Pacific.
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Phillip Thomas Releases "Summer Fun" Tuesday, 11 June 2013 10:28 AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas heat is on, and that means it’s time for beaches, cold beverages and a new summer anthem — and Phillip Thomas has written the perfect one. It’s even called “Summer Fun.” A Texas country tune full of good-time grooves and a sand- and sun-kissed vibe, “Summer Fun” is destined to become one of the sounds of summer for 2013.

“It’s about getting together with great friends at the lake or the beach, and having that summer love story,” Thomas says of the cut. He plans to share it with many new friends during a summer tour with his band, which includes a July 5 date with Kevin Fowler at the inaugural Stars and Stripes Beach Bash on South Padre Island. The 7 p.m. show takes place at Clayton’s Beach Bar and Grill, 6900 Padre Blvd. For tickets and information, call 956.827.8349 or click claytonsbeachbar.com.
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Oklahoma Welcomes Three Day Music Event-Medicine Stone Tuesday, 11 June 2013 10:22 Nashville-TN (June 11, 2013)-Nestled on the banks of the majestic Illinois River termed “the Medicine Stone River” by the Osage Indians, the Diamondhead Resort in Tahlequah, Oklahoma will play host to the first annual music event aptly named Medicine Stone. The brain child of acclaimed Oklahoma artists Jason Boland & The Stragglers and the Turnpike Troubadours, Medicine Stone intends to serve as the premier outdoor music event in the four-state area. Music, food, camping, canoeing, rafting and floating, all in one of the most beautiful spots in America…Medicine Stone has you covered in a three-day Okie style event that is sure to make the list of primary attractions on the Illinois River. Kicking off September 12th through the 14th the nearly all Oklahoma music line-up includes Jason Boland & The Stragglers, the Turnpike Troubadours, Todd Snider, Stoney LaRue, Cody Canada & The Departed, GRAMMY nominated John Fullbright, the Red Dirt Rangers, Randy Crouch and Jason Eady. Packages vary from single to three-day packages with several camping options including on site hotel, bunk houses and camp sites on the river. Tickets go on sale July 1st and can be purchased at www.medicinestoneok.com or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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