If you are looking for the most current country music news, it may surprise you to discover that this genre is still alive. The Nashville Network started in 1983 as a channel dedicated to country music. Two days after CMT, the network expanded to include outdoor and sports programs. The network lost its country-oriented design when it was rebranded. The National Network and Spike were replaced by the Paramount Network. The network changed its name again from 2012 to 2013, but it was shut down due to a dispute about ownership.
Carrie Underwood
Some very exciting Carrie Underwood country news is coming your way. Recently, she announced that she would be performing at ACM Awards. She will also be releasing a single. The new single is titled "Ghost Story."
Old Dominion
Recent Old Dominion news has revealed that the band has been performing songs on the C2C Festival, London. The bands sets were hailed by festival goers as one of their highlights, with a sold out crowd attending their headline show. They have released singles and toured extensively, proving that their music is now at an all-time high. The group is also in the process of recording a new album. This could help them achieve even greater success.
Kenny Chesney
Kenny Chesney was a popular country music artist in the second decade. He had two dozen top-seller country singles and thirty million cumulative album sales. He was also touring with Tim McGraw. He is well-known for mixing country music with upbeat party songs. He is a charismatic performer who has an impressive stage presence that results in elaborate concert productions.
Jason Aldean
You may have seen numerous stories about Jason Aldean, if country music is your favorite genre. His new album Macon is a double LP, and its publicity cycle has been unlike any other. In 2016, the singer said that talking about politics will only make him look more left-wing and unprofessional, and he has kept his political views to himself. His wife posted a picture with their kids wearing T shirts with a political slogan. People were quick to criticize her for using her children as political tools.
Craig Morgan
Craig Morgan is a country singer you may have heard of. Craig Morgan is an active USO veteran and has performed in numerous USO shows. His military background is another notable characteristic. He is a former sheriff’s deputy and serves as an auxiliary. He met two military veterans at his most recent USO performance in Washington, D.C. Morgan also dedicated a song, "The Greatest Gift," to one his Airborne Rangers.
FAQ
Who is Hollywood's most famous actor?
Tom Hanks holds a record for being the highest paid actor in history. He is paid a minimum $25 million per film. According to Celebrity Net Worth.
Will Smith came in second, earning $65 million over the course of four years for his work on Independence Day.
Tom Cruise is third, having earned $60 million over five-years for his role as Ethan Hunt on Mission Impossible.
Fourth place goes out to Daniel Craig, who earned $50million over four years playing James Bond in Skyfall.
Fifth place goes out to Leonardo DiCaprio. He earned $45million over five years for his role in Titanic.
Sixth place goes Brad Pitt. Brad Pitt earned $40 million over six decades for his role as Steve McQueen, 12 Years a Slave.
Seventh place goes to Robert Downey Jr., who earned $35 million over seven years for playing Tony Stark/Iron Man in Iron Man.
Johnny Depp is ranked eighth. Over eight years, he earned $30,000,000 for his role of Captain Jack Sparrow as part of Pirates of The Caribbean.
Ninth place goes the George Clooney, who earned $25 Million over nine years to play Matt Damon's role in Good Night and Good Luck.
Angelina Jolie takes 10th place. She earned $20 million over 11-years for her roles as Tomb Raider's and Mr & Mrs Smith.
Is the Hollywood Walk of Fame still free?
Yes! It is not necessary to pay for admission to the Hollywood Walk of Fame. For photographers, you need a permit. They cost $15 per head.
A valid ID is required if you are planning to visit the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
If you're under 18, you must be accompanied at all times by someone 21 or older.
The walkway cannot be entered until 10 AM.
Once you are inside, you will not be able to leave the walkway without paying another time.
Cameras are not permitted inside the walkway.
Why is it called Hollywood?
D.W. Griffith was the one who founded California's first film industry. It was named for its Los Angeles location, also known as Hollywood at that time.
The name stuck because it was such an exciting place for people to visit. People came from all parts of the country to see what was going on there.
Hollywood is still an integral part of American culture. We have movies and television shows, music videos, commercials and so on. These are all known as Hollywood.
What happens to my film if it doesn't do well in the box office?
Poor box office performance can lead to many complications.
You may decide to alter the marketing strategy for your film.
Second, you may decide to rewrite the script.
Third, you might decide to add new characters.
Fourth, you may decide to remove certain characters.
Fifth, you might want to make some cuts.
Sixth, you may decide that the film isn't worth making.
Statistics
- This reflected no change from 2011 and only a 1% increase from 1998."[116]"9% of all directors. (en.wikipedia.org)
- By 1911, approximately 60 to 70 percent of films imported into Great Britain were American. (en.wikipedia.org)
- The author of the study noted that "The percentage of female speaking roles has not increased much since the 1940s when they hovered around 25 percent to 28 percent." (en.wikipedia.org)
- New York Times article stated that only 15% of the top films in 2013 had women in lead acting roles. (en.wikipedia.org)
- "[116]"38% of films employed 0 or 1 woman in the roles considered, 23% employed two women, 28% employed 3 to 5 women, and 10% employed 6 to 9 women. (en.wikipedia.org)
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How to get a Hollywood Walk of Fame star
In 1960, the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce created the Hollywood Walk of Fame (HWOF). The HWOF is located at 6233 Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. It is composed of 2,711 stars embedded into sidewalks along Hollywood Boulevard. Each star is a symbol of someone who contributed to the production of motion pictures, television, radio and theater or other aspects popular culture. There are 1,922 individuals currently listed on HWOF.
You will need to submit your application to the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in order to be considered for membership to the HWOF. Once submitted, your name will be sent to the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs. Once approved, a certificate will be sent to you stating that you are eligible. This includes your name as well as date of birth and the city where you live. You will also receive a bronze plaque engraved with your name. This plaque is affixed to a concrete base in front of the designated star.
If you were nominated by an HWOF member, or if there are significant contributions made to the entertainment, film, radio, theatre, and music industries, you may be eligible for a "star" award. The nominations are evaluated by a committee, which then decides whether or not to approve them. If they do, they send a letter to the applicant's home address explaining their decision. If the person accepts the nomination, he/she receives a second letter confirming acceptance. The Hollywood Chamber of commerce charges $25, and then the money is sent to the Department of Cultural Affairs of the City of Los Angles.
The department issues a check payable to the Hollywood Chamber of commerce, which sends the check to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Foundation. The foundation pays artists or organizations whose applications were accepted. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce receives half of the fee ($12.50). The City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs takes the other half.
Once the artist receives his/her star he/she will be eligible to be inducted into the HWOF. You must pay the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce the balance due to be included on the HWOF. The amount due will depend on when you were first nominated. For example, $15,000. Suppose you were first nominated as a nominee in 1990. If you were nominated for the first time in 1990, you would owe $15,000.
You will need to contact Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in order to be removed from the HWOF. They will take care of removing your name from the list permanently.
What age is required to become a HWOF star?
Nominations are open to anyone over 18 years of age. To receive a coveted star, one must be at least 18 years old. One can still be nominated after receiving a star after ten years.
What happens if I die before my star gets put up?
A family member can nominate your name for a star. If there are no living relatives, then the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce will place a memorial marker in front of the star.
Why don't people just use a different street instead of having stars all over the place?
The HWOF doesn't intend to be historical monument. It is meant as a memorial to all who contributed to the history of film.
What happened with the stars that were stolen? The thieves took approximately 1,200 stars. Each star is between 250-300 lbs. If you add all of the weight together, it comes to approximately 4 tons of stars!