When One Artist Skyrockets, Everyone Gets a Boost

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 When One Artist Skyrockets, Everyone Gets a Boost
Garth Brooks had his share of critics when he went stratospheric in the early ‘90s, but there's no doubt that he brought more fans (and money) to country music with his larger-than-life personality than anyone else before or since. When Brooks was at his peak, artists who can't even get a record deal today were routinely selling albums at gold and platinum levels. As one artist skyrockets, ... [link]

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Kenny Chesney’s Comments About Fan Voting Are On The Money
Published 5/20/2008 by Brady Vercher at The 9513
... Much ado has been made about Kenny Chesney’s comments after winning the award for ACM Entertainer of the Year. It’s the first time that fan voting has played a role in determining the recipient of the award. A few things appear to be in question, though. What exactly is the Entertainer award supposed to represent and what role does fan voting actually play? Let’s pull the description of the award directly from the voting criteria on the ACM website. ...

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