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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Lady A Postpones Request Line Tour As Charles Kelley Embarks On 'Journey To Sobriety'

Lady A have announced that the band is postponing their upcoming tour to next year as band member Charles Kelley begins a "journey to sobriety."

The other members of Lady A, Hillary Scott and Dave Haywood, said in a statement on social media that they decided to delay their "Request Line Tour" to give the 40-year-old singer of the country music trio all the time and support he needs.

"Being on the road with our fans is our greatest joy, so it was a hard but important decision to make," the group wrote on Instagram. "We are a band, but more importantly. we're family. We're proud to say that Charles has embarked on a journey to sobriety."

"So, right now in order to be the healthiest, strongest and most creative band we can be, Lady A will take the time with the support of our families and team of professionals to walk through this together. It's early on this road, but we are determined to do what will best set us up for many more years together. We're grateful for your patience," they added.

Lady A announced that the point of purchase will contact ticket holders on new ticket information.

Lady A was scheduled to perform next in Memphis on August 20.

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Dolly Parton To Be Honored With Carnegie Medal Of Philanthropy

Country music legend Dolly Parton will be honored with the Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy.

Parton is one of the five philanthropists that the international family of Carnegie institutions named as winners of the 2022 Carnegie Medal of Philanthropy in recognition of their extraordinary contributions toward addressing the challenges facing the world.

The other recipients are Manu Chandaria of The Chandaria Foundation, Kenya; Lyda Hill of Lyda Hill Philanthropies; and Lynn Schusterman and Stacy Schusterman of Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies.

The Carnegie institutions selected World Central Kitchen, an organization for mobilizing volunteers to provide meals in communities affected by humanitarian and natural disasters, for the special Carnegie Catalyst Award.

Parton receives the medal "For alleviating poverty, strengthening early childhood education through the distribution of free books worldwide, increasing college access, and advancing medical research, including on paediatric infectious diseases and the development of a COVID-19 vaccine," the Carnegie institutions said.

Parton founded the Dollywood Foundation in 1988 to inspire the children of Sevier County, Tennessee, where she was born and raised.

The 2022 honorees will receive their medals in a private ceremony in New York on October 13.

(Photo: Stacie Huckeba)

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CMT To Celebrate Vince Gill With Star-Studded 'CMT Giants: Vince Gill'

CMT has announced a star-studded special honoring country star Vince Gill's music career.

The announcement was made Thursday during Gill's sold-out residency run at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.

"CMT GIANTS: Vince Gill," an all-new 90-minute star-studded special celebrating Gill, will premiere at 9 p.m./8 p.m. CT on September 16 on CMT.

CMT will feature Brad Paisley, Carrie Underwood, Chris Stapleton, Emmylou Harris, Keith Urban, Luke Combs, Maren Morris, Reba McEntire, Ricky Skaggs, Rodney Crowell and Sting in the special. The show will also include an interview with Gill and his famous friends sharing their favorite stories about the man George Jones famously called "Sweet Pea."

"From his timeless song catalog, numerous awards and unmatched musicianship, to the respect and camaraderie cultivated among his fellow musicians, and of course, his signature sense of humor, we can all agree Vince is a true titan in country music," said Margaret Comeaux, CMT's Senior Vice President of Production, Music & Events.

Gill broke into country music in 1990 with his seminal hit "When I Call Your Name" and went on to win 19 CMA Awards and 22 Grammy Awards. He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry and the Country Music Hall of Fame.

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