Monthly Archives: January, 2014

LIZZIE SIDER CONTINUES ANTI-BULLYING MESSAGE WITH 

In a press release issued today, the Academy of Country Music announced the nominees for the 49th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards which will be hosted by four-time ACM Award Winner Blake Shelton and reigning ACM Entertainer of the Year Luke Bryan. The awards show will be produced by dick clark productions for televisiona nd will broadcst live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at 8:00 pm ET/delayed PT on the CBS Television network. 

NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED FOR THE “49TH ANNUAL ACADEMY OF COUNTRY MUSIC® AWARDS,”

The Grammy Awards held at the Los Angeles Staples Center last night was full of glitz, glam and music. The Grammys opened with a jaw-dropping performance by Beyonce and Jay Z, followed by Katy Perry, Taylor Swift, Pink, Lorde, the iconic Paul McCartney and Ringo Star, gracious and talented Carol King accompanied by Sara Bareilles, Keith Urban, Chicago and Robin Thicke, Willie Nelson and Krist Kristofferson, and many, many more.

Fender announced the release of their artist signature guitar accessories named after guitar virtuoso Yngwie Malmsteen. According to the press release, the accessories will...

The Southern California pop-singer/songwriter and guitarist Colbie Caillat was honored by the Grammy’s in an article on her top five influences of the Grammy-award winning artist. Caillat credits these artists for the inspiration behind her music and her most recent work..

Press Release:  2014 marks a decade of the finest guitars to ever bear the name so prized by guitarists everywhere for most of a century–Gretsch guitars.

Squier announces the release of the Squier 60th Anniversary Classic Vibe ‘50s Stratocaster and Eva Gardner Precision Bass in a recent press release. 

Day Two of 2014 Winter NAMM Show, I had the distinct privilege of getting to interview the talented Lisa Loeb after her artist signing at the Daisy Rock Guitar Booth! Lisa greeted many smiling and enthusiastic fans during the artist signing. Safe to say, her amazing skills as a songwriter and as a performing artist, continue to touch the hearts of many long standing and new adoring fans. Please check out the Q & A:

Fender's recent press released announced their newest artist signature jaguar guitars.