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Rusty Wier Passed Away; Garth Brooks Headed to Vegas; Teenage Stars

Rusty Wier, one of the innovators of the “Austin sound” in the ’70s and an Americana musician before there was such a thing, passed away Friday morning: Hearing was Rusty Wier’s last sense to go, so although he was almost unresponsive when surrounded by relatives and friends, including Jerry Jeff Walker, at his son Coby’s house [...]

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16:03 on October 12 2009

Rusty Wier Passed Away; Garth Brooks Headed to Vegas; Teenage Stars

The 9513 Country Music — Rusty Wier, one of the innovators of the “Austin sound” in the ’70s and an Americana musician before there was such a thing, passed away Friday morning: Hearing was... more info

Garth Brooks

15:50 on October 13 2009

If Garth Brooks Is Heading to Vegas, So Am I

CMT — Is there such a thing as a fan-in-residence? Because I just read that Garth Brooks is going to be the artist-in-residence at the Wynn resort in Sin City. At least, that's... more info

Garth Brooks

16:03 on October 12 2009

Rust Wier Passed Away; Garth Brooks Headed to Vegas; Teenage Stars

Rusty Wier, one of the innovators of the “Austin sound” in the ’70s and an Americana musician before there was such a thing, passed away Friday morning: Hearing was... more info

Garth Brooks