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Mickie James is an accomplished American professional wrestler, singer/songwriter, actress, and model, who is presently associated with the ‘WorldWrestling Entertainment’ (WWE) brand ‘Smackdown.’ ​ She uses the ring name “Mickie James.” Her wrestling career, spanning almost two decades, began in 1999. Initially, Mickie worked as a valet in the independent circuit. She first drew national attention working with ‘NWA: Total ...

Alan Jackson Biography Alan Jackson has always understood that country music is about connection—a contemporary connection to the icons of the genre, as well as the human connection passed from parent to child, neighbor to neighbor, friend to friend. It is this respect for both the music and the lives which encompass it, that has made him one of today’s ...

Biography Many called him the “Wild Man” of the rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd, but Artimus Pyle started out more as a “Country Man.” Thomas Delmar Pyle was born on (July 15, 1948) in Louisville, KY. He spent many of his childhood hours either on the back of a horse or behind the controls of a bulldozer. When Pyle was nine ...

Billy Joe Royal Biography Best-known for his pop/rock hit “Down in the Boondocks,” Billy Joe Royal had a long career that saw him shifting his attentions toward country music in the ’80s. Although he never had another hit as large as “Down in the Boondocks,” he racked up a number of successful country singles over the course of the 1980s. ...

Blackhawk Biography BlackHawk burst onto the country music airways in late ’93 with their self-titled debut album. Thrilling three-part harmonies, a unique sonic sensibility with traditional instruments that rocked, and songs that were simply different were part of BlackHawk’s identity. Almost a decade later – a decade filled with the triumphs of hit singles, platinum albums and huge tours and ...

Blair is performing everywhere there is a stage with a country crowd, and feels blessed at every opportunity that comes her way. When she is asked to be in pictures or to sign autographs for people after the shows, she feels honored and amazed at the opportunity!

Blake Shelton Biography Blake Shelton may have chosen the amusing title “Pure BS” for his fourth album, but it’s the “pure” part of the name that most aptly describes the music. Traditional-minded but produced with a contemporary edge, “Pure BS” perfectly showcases Shelton as a powerful and expressive vocalist while also showing off his impressive songwriting skills on three of ...

Doug Stone Biography When Doug Stone’s debut single entered the charts, the country music industry was long overdue for a male artist who not only specialized in sincere and moving love songs, but one who also was versatile enough not to be pigeonholed as a one-sided ballad singer. The year was 1990, and Doug’s “I’d Be Better Off (In A ...

Nickel Creek Biography “Bluegrass Revivalists,” “Acoustic Innovators,” “Youthgrass” are just some of the terms that have been used to describe Nickel Creek over the past year — perhaps producer Alison Krauss says it best with, “It’s just Nickel Creek music.” Regardless of classification, they and their gold, self-titled debut album have been experiencing the kind of buzz that is rightly ...

Dustin Wilkes Biography Dustin, originally from Jefferson, GA, arrived in Nashville in the fall of 2004 within just hoursof being discharged from the Marine Corp. During his time serving our country as a US Marine hevolunteered to package and sort toys for the Toys for Tots Foundation. After watching a child gaze longingly at the toys, Dustin sat down and ...