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With the induction of Rush into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, one of the tent-pole overlooked acts has finally come off the wish list. That leaves only about thirty or forty more who deserve induction but have been overlooked.

Miranda Lambert, Luke Bryan and Eric Church each received four nominations for the 2013 CMT Music Awards. The nominees were announced on Monday in eight categories with Jason Aldean, Kenny Chesney, Rascal Flatts and Florida Georgia Line coming in next with three each.

For more than a year, there have been rumors that Robert Plant and Patty Griffin were married although his management denied it.

Cyndi Lauper’s Broadway musical, Kinky Boots, was given thirteen nominations in twelve categories for the 67th Annual Tony Awards.

George Jones was laid to rest on Thursday after a 2 and a 3/4 hour ceremony at the Grand Ole Opry house in Nashville.

Classic rock voice Bonnie Bramlett, who lit up the airwaves in the early 70’s as part of Delaney and Bonnie (Comin’ Home, Never Ending Song of Love, Soul Shake), is keeping busy doing guest appearances on a variety of albums.

Five giants of guitar, Johnny Winter, Edgar Winter, Rick Derringer, Leslie West (Mountain) and Kim Simmonds (Savoy Brown) will be touring together this summer in the Rock’n’Blues Fest.

B.J. Thomas has travelled the road from R&B to pop/rock, country, gospel and back home again with his latest album The Living Room Sessions. Thomas sings many of his hits in new, acoustic-based arrangements with such artists as Vince Gill, Lyle Lovett, Keb Mo, Steve Tyrell and Isaac Slade of The Fray.

Mariah Carey is at a “loss for words” after hearing about the tragic bombings in Boston.

Michael Jackson’s children might be turned into ‘performing monkeys’, their godfather has warned.

Enjoy the Tribeca Film Festival Experience in the comfort of your own home, with the World Premiere of Day and Date release GREETINGS FROM TIM BUCKLEY.

Tickets were $250 (although those that waited until the day of the show paid as low as $50) and what the fans got for their money was a little over 1-1/2 hours of mostly new music.

Vincent Montana, Jr. may be unknown to the vast majority of people but his music and playing was heard by millions from playing on hits by hundreds of artists to being a member of MFSB, crafting the Sound of Philadelphia and founding the Salsoul Orchestra. Montana died on Saturday at the age of 86.

Accordion player and leader of Buckwheat Zydeco, Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural, Jr., is being treated for early stage cancer.

A 16th show has been added to the Rolling Stones’ 50 and Counting Tour of North America.

Kevin Richardson is to be a dad again.

Kat Von D’s wedding to Deadmau5 will be ‘the furthest thing from traditional’.

Snoop Lion has deemed Miley Cyrus as ‘one of the greatest musicians and personalities of all time’.

Last November, the Beach Boys released a rather anemic DVD and Blu-Ray with highlights from their 50th anniversary tour, but fans were left disappointed when only about half the songs from the concert were included.

Eric Clapton’s fourth Crossroad’s Guitar Festival kicked off on Friday night at Madison Square Garden in New York with an acoustic set by the host and built through the evening with an amazing lineup of talent.

Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne have sparked speculation their marriage is going through a tough path.

Brian Wilson will publish his autobiography in the Fall of 2015.

Michael Jackson’s beloved pet chimpanzee is surviving on public donations.

Lady Gaga is taking a break from her music career and ‘won’t be back in action until September’.

The first weekend of the Coachella Festival from Indio, CA will be streamed live via YouTube and among the numerous modern artists are sets from a few veterans.

Bernie Leadon is the ex-Eagles member that is coming back for their upcoming tour.

Jennifer Lopez has reportedly “bonded” with Marc Anthony’s new girlfriend.

Julio Iglesias believes Justin Bieber is filled with ‘magic’.

Demi Lovato’s live singing in her new music promo proves she is the “real deal”.

Kid Rock will be on the road this summer with his Rebel Soul Tour, a unique tour in that the singer is offering tickets in all sections of each show for $20 along with reduced parking, refreshments and merchandise. He’s also putting checks in place to ensure that tickets go to fans and not to