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CMT will partner with “Hatfields & McCoys” producer Thinkfactory Media to produce a limited drama series that chronicles the rise of rock ‘n’ roll. The premiere of the eight-episode scripted series, which will be based on the Tony Award-winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet,” will mark the 60th anniversary of the famed “Million Dollar Quartet” jam session that was recorded by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins in Dec. 1956. Set in the early days of Memphis’ Civil Rights era, the series will document the birth of rock ‘n’ roll and the rise of the genre’s pioneering musicians during periods of extensive political change and social unrest. CMT and Thinkfactory Media will begin a nationwide casting search for the roles of young Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, BB King, Ike Turner, Carl Perkins and other supporting characters beginning Feb. 3, with auditions to be held at the historic Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School, Presley’s a...

 Groundbreaking country queen Tanya Tucker joined Dan Rather in an all-new episode of THE BIG INTERVIEW which airs every Tuesday at 8pE, only on AXS TV.

Butch Patrick who played Eddie Munster remembers his co-star and friend, Grandpa Al Lewis who passed away today in 2006. We miss you Grandpa! The Munsters movie promotion 1966 Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis.

Grandpa Al Lewis , best known from The Munsters passed away on this day in 2006. Al was beloved by his fellow New Yorkers especially Howard Stern who is a huge fan of The Munsters. Grandpa played a huge part in the history of Howard Stern.  Click Here  to watch a documentary on the life of Al Lewis. The coolest of the COOLEST! We miss you Grandpa!

If you love the Amazing Tanya Tucker as much as I do, you have to see this interview! Unfortunately for me, my cable company does not carry this channel:( ICONIC COUNTRY QUEEN TANYA TUCKER SITS DOWN WITH DAN RATHER FOR AN ALL-NEW EPISODE OF THE BIG INTERVIEW, ON TUES., FEB. 2, AT 8pE Groundbreaking country queen Tanya Tucker joins Dan Rather in an all-new episode of THE BIG INTERVIEW, premiering Tuesday, February 2, at 8pE. During the intimate hour-long discussion, the beloved singer, songwriter, and former child star opens up about her battle with depression, overcoming a disfiguring chemical peel in 2008, and how her faith has helped her heal. Candidly addressing her struggles with depression, which she has dealt with for much of her adult life, Tucker reveals, “I got really depressed, and clinically depressed… I’d lost both of my parents. When I lost my dad, that was pretty rough, in ’06. It was Thanksgiving morning. But, when my mother went, it was just double… It wa...

Miranda debuted this new song, Scars at her recent show at City Winery in Nashville. She has actually known the song for 15 years since her longtime bandmate, Scotty Wray, wrote it. Until now, Miranda didn’t feel she could really convey the full emotion in the song’s lyrics. “I was never damaged enough to sing a song called ‘Scars,'” Miranda told the audience before her performance. “It’s something you have to sell and really feel and really live and go through shit to basically execute a song like that. Every time he sings I’ve cried for the last 15 years. So, I’m gonna try to sing it tonight and hopefully put it on a record some day.” The song’s lyrics talk about being open and honest about all the scars you’ve earned over time after facing heartbreak. One standout line says, “I’ve lived enough to know not to hide them anymore.” Source:  Rare Country

Here's why we love Imelda!   Limerick Leader reports A YOUNG Limerick woman’s dance moves have gone viral on social media after she stole the show at an Imelda May concert. Maura Ryan , aged 26, is a massive fan of the Dublin-born rockabilly singer. The Cappamore lady, who is a member of Down Syndrome Limerick , attended the show in the INEC in Killarney with mum Mary and sister Caitriona. Maura was dressed to impress in a polka dot 1950s dress and even had her hair styled like Imelda’s famous quiff. But when the moment came to strut her stuff she wasn’t afraid to let her hair down. Imelda and Maura Maura has met Imelda at a number of concerts in the last couple of years and when the singer recognised her, she said: “We need to find a way to get you up here on stage”. Caitriona, sister, said Maura was delighted to get the opportunity to perform with her hero. She is such a big fan that she even attended one concert while her back was in a brace. “Lots o...