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Band updates!
02/01/2012
 VSLP has been rehearsing for the upcoming Spring concerts, it has been and exciting experience because the band is stepping out and trying new sounds, songs and ideas as well as mixing Valerie's popular songs from the past projects!
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Nominee for Traditional Female Vocalists
02/01/2012
 Speaking of the highly successful, charted project, "Blame It On The Bluegrass", Valerie has been included in the nominees for "Traditional Female Vocalist of 2012" for SPGMA, to learn more about the awards show and the nominees visit the website. If Valerie should receive the reward, she unfortunately will not be attending this year's events due to her recording schedule in Florida.
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The McReynolds Benefit Concert
02/01/2012
 Valerie Smith to perform at the McReynolds Memorial Concert with Del McCoury, McReynolds Tradition, The Whites, Jessie McReynolds, Retro Sisters, Stetson & Cia....Tomorrow night, Thursday, February 2, 2012
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America's Got Talent
02/01/2012
You may get to see Valerie on "America's Got Talent", she is considering the opportunity to be seen by via video. She is not sure if this is an avenue that fits her personality the best, but is considering the unique experience.
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Valerie Smith Montage
12/23/2011
A fan created a music/picture montage of me and I wanted to share it with you, so here is the video. Thank You to all my fans for another wonderful year, I look forward in see you all again in 2012.
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Liberty Pike
12/21/2011
Liberty Pike line-up is Brandon Bostic (former member, & current of Blue Moon Rising, guitar, mandolin, & vocals), Meredith Goins (East Tennessee grad. on fiddle, vocal, mandolin and guitar), Rebekah Long, (Bass, vocals, percussion, sound eng.& producer), and Richard Cifersky (current member of "Fragment" on banjo and producer). It is going to be a great 2012 touring season!
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Send Yourself Home For Christmas
12/05/2011
In this, my special Holiday video I dedicate it to our service men and women, home and abroad. Merry Christmas!
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Eddie Addcock's Fundraiser at Station Inn
12/01/2011
Eddie has invited Valerie and her band to join in the great cause to raise money for the homeless during the holiday. The show begins at 7:00 and you anyone could show up in Nashville. Valeire's show will be a 30 minute presentation during the course of the evening.
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New Single releases to heard in January
11/23/2011
Valerie has been working on several projects in the studio during her small period of rest. She has recorded 6 songs that are now ready for mastering. Bell Buckle Records will release these gems as singles on the radio, then have a full project ready for the table at this year's events.
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Valerie Begins Rehearsals for Spring Tour
11/23/2011
Valerie Smith begins rehearsals with her band this winter for a great, fun and energetic Spring tour for 2012! Looking forward to seeing you at some festivals in your area. So check out our preformance schedule and band page information on this website!
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Becky Buller Makes A Change
10/14/2011
10 year band member Becky Buller, makes a career change for next season. She seeks more opportunities to write, studio record and play other music. I have for the past 2 years been training an artist and only pray that you will help her grow by reaching out to her. I love Becky and I wish her the best. I'll have more information to come for the 2012 season! Thank you! Valerie Smith
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Thank You for a GREAT 2011!!
10/10/2011
Happy Fall!! I'm officially taking the remainder of the year off to record, write, update Bell Buckle Records rehearse and most important be that thing called, "MOM"! Thanks to all, 2011 was a great year!! I'll be back on tour in 2012, so be sure to check my schedule to see where and when I'll be in or near your town.
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Keeps on Climbing on BMP Charts
10/01/2011
Blame It On The Bluegrass remains on Bluegrass Music Profiles Top Hot Singles this month at #2. Along with being on the BMP National Top 10 Bluegrass CD's Chart. Thank you to all the BMP reporting stations for adding Valerie to your programs play list. And, as a reminder, if you have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith.
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Schedule for the Dare To Be Different Showcase
09/09/2011
"Dare to be Different Concert" bands and the times. Cumberland River 12:00-12:45 The Rigney Family 1:00-1:45 Louisa Branscomb 2:00-2:45 Acoustic Blues 3:00-3:45 The McReynolds Tradition 4:00-4:45 Tom Brantly & Missionary Ridge 5:00-5:45 Frances Mooney and Fontanna Sunset 6:00-6:45 Mark Newton 7:00-7:30 Jerry Butler & Blu-J's 7:30-8:15 Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike 8:15-8:45
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Annual Dare To Be Different
08/31/2011
Our Annual "Dare to Be Different" show is lining up on September 25, Sunday, beginning at noon! All artist will be donating their time for this concert that benefits the International Bluegrass Museum. A 10 dollar donation will be asked for, a small price for a top of the line concert with award winning acts in their genre. Join us for the fun!!!!!
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Valerie to Co-Host IBMA Songwriter Showcase
08/21/2011
Valerie will be co-hosting this year's IBMA Songwriter Showcase during World of Bluegrass week with Russell Johnson of The Grass Cats on Tuesday, September 27, from 10-11:30 PM in room NCC #209-210.
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IBMA's World of Bluegrass Mentor Session
08/20/2011
Valerie along with her personal vocal doctor, Dr. Thomas Cleveland, Vanderbilt University will once again be taking part in the years IBMA's Mentor Sessions at World of Bluegrass in Nashville, Tennessee on September 29th from 4-5pm in room NCC 205. It's simple titled "Keeping Your Performing Voice in Shape". They both look forward to the questions you may have on the matter.
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Valerie's YouTube Channel with NEW Footage
08/18/2011
Valerie's YouTube Channel: valerievalpal has NEW footage of her recent tours. And so does her video gallery. Thanks for checking it and hope you have enjoyed it.
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Valerie Performing at IBMA Fan Fest
08/17/2011
Valerie will be performing Friday, Sept., 30th at 5:30pm during the IBMA Fan Fest on the GRAND MASTER FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP STAGE.
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Valerie Smith is Heading to NYC
08/17/2011
Watch out NEW YORK CITY here comes Valerie Smith. Join Valerie on September 17th at 3:30 as she will be performing at the Americana-Bluegrass Festival in New York City at Madison Square Park.
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Dare To Be Different 2011 Line-Up
08/16/2011
Sunday, September 25th is the 4th Annual Dare To Be Different Showcase. Joining Valerie this year are; Acoustic Blue; Jerry Butler & The Blu-Jays; Cumberland River; Francis Mooney & Fontanna Sunset; Mark Newton; The McReynolds Tradition; The Rigney Family; Tom Brantly & Missionary Ridge; and Brain McNeal of The Presciption Bluegrass Show on RBI as MC. The cost is $10 and all proceeds from this event goes to the International Bluegrass Music Museum of Owensboro, Ky. Shows start at 12pm
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Dare To Be Different 2011
08/06/2011
Valerie Smith will be the hosting the, 4th Annual Dare to Be Different Music Event at the Bell Buckle Banquet & Music Hall on Sunday September 25, 2011. The event kicks off the World of Bluegrass Week in Nashville. The line up will consist of Bluegrass and Americana performers from all around the world, with the ticket cost of $10 to be donated to the International Bluegrass Music Museum of Owensboro, Ky. The full line-up & tickets will be available soon
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Smith Climbs Up 4 on Power Source Blg Chart
08/01/2011
Valerie Smith climbs up 4 spots to #4 on August's Power Source Bluegrass Chart,with the title cut track from her latest CD Blame It On The Bluegrass. Thank you to all the radio programmer's for sharing Valerie's music with your listening audience.
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Smith remains on BMP August Top 30 Top Hot Singles
08/01/2011
Blame It On The Bluegrass remains on Bluegrass Music Profiles Top Hot Singles at #6.Thank you to all the BMP reporting stations for adding Valerie & Liberty Pike to your programs play list. And, as a reminder, if you have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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Blame It On The Bluegrass Moves Up on BU Charts
08/01/2011
Valerie Smith is remaining strong on August's Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Bluegrass Survey with her latest CD's title cut track Blame It On The Bluegrass, climbing up to #3. Along with the album being at #10. Thank you to all radio programmers for sharing Valerie & Liberty Pike music with your listeners.
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VSLP in Round 2 for the 2011 IBMA Awards
07/11/2011
Congratulations to Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike as they appear on the 2nd round ballots for the International Bluegrass Music Association's 2011 Awards in the following categories:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR - Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike
FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR - Valerie Smith
FIDDLE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Becky Buller
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Blame It On The Bluegrass Chart Action
07/08/2011
Valerie Smith's Blame It On The Bluegrass appears on the Root Music Report Top 50 Bluegrass Albums, and has been #5 for the last three months on the Cashbox Magazine’s Top 20 Bluegrass Albums chart.
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Going Strong on BU Top 30 Bluegrass Survey
07/01/2011
Valerie Smith is remaining strong on July's Bluegrass Unlimited Top 30 Bluegrass Surveywith her latest CD's title cut track Blame It On The Bluegrass, which climbs up 6 spots to #6. Thank you to all radio programmers for selecting Valerie & Liberty Pike to your programs play list. And, as a reminder, if you have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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Power Source Bluegrass Chart
07/01/2011
Valerie Smith is at #8 on July's Power Source Bluegrass Chart,with the title cut track from her latest CD Blame It On The Bluegrass. Thank you to all the radio programmer's for adding Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike to your programs play list.
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Smith remains in the Top 50 APD Global Charts
07/01/2011
This month Valerie Smith remains on the Top 50 All Time APD Global Radio Indicator Charts at #16. Along with Blame It On The Bluegrass being at #10 on the Top 50 APD Bluegrass Album Global Radio Indicator Charts and on the Bluegrass Single Chart at #30. If your a radio programmer and have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct, please do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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Blame It On The Bluegrass Moves Up & Reviewed
06/06/2011
Smith's latest release Blame It On The Bluegrass climb's up 6 spots on June's Top 30 Bluegrass Unlimited Survey Chart to #12 and receives a review in the June Issue. Thank you for all the radio programmers for selecting Valerie Smith's music to share with your listeners.
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Valerie Smith Climbs Up On BMP Top 30
06/01/2011
Blame It On The Bluegrass climbs up 13 spots to #3 on June's Bluegrass Music Profiles Top Hot Singles.Thank you to all the BMP reporting stations for adding Valerie & Liberty Pike to your programs play list. And, as a reminder, if you have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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Valerie Smith on APD Global Radio Indicator Charts
06/01/2011
This month Valerie Smith remains on the Top 50 All Time APD Global Radio Indicator Charts at #9. Along with Blame It On The Bluegrass being at #13 on the Top 50 APD Bluegrass Album Global Radio Indicator Charts and on the Bluegrass Single Chart at #32. If your a radio programmer and have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct, please do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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Smith remains on the Top 50 APD Global Radio Chart
05/25/2011
Valerie Smith remains on the Top 50 All Time Albums APD Global Radio Indicator Charts at #14. If your a radio programmer and have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct, please do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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Smith Debuts On the Cashbox Bluegrass Chart
05/15/2011
Valerie Smith's latest CD Blame It On The Bluegrass debuts at #10 on the Cashbox Chart Top Bluegrass Album Chart.
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Valerie's European Road Journal
05/12/2011
Stay up to date on what Valerie & the band are doing overseas by reading her Road Journal. Valerie has been posting new entries when time permits, about their travels and shows.
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Smith Climbs Up On Power Source Bluegrass Chart
05/01/2011
Valerie Smith climbs up 12 to #6 on May's Power Source Bluegrass Chart,with the title cut track from her latest CD Blame It On The Bluegrass. Thank you to all the radio programmer's for adding Valerie Smith to your programs play list. Also, if you have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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Smith moves up on May's BMP Top Hot Singles
05/01/2011
Valerie Smith's title cut track off her latest CD Blame It On The Bluegrass moves up to #16 on May's Bluegrass Music Profiles Top Hot Singles. Thank you to all the BMP reporting stations for adding Valerie & Liberty Pike to your programs play list. And, as a reminder, if you have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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Climbs Up on May's BU National Bluegrass Chart
05/01/2011
After debuting on April's Bluegrass Unlimited National Bluegrass Survey at #27 Valerie Smith, climbs up 9 to #18 with her latest title cut track,"Blame It On The Bluegrass". "Blame It On The Bluegrass" also debuts on May's Top Bluegrass Albums at #15.
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Valerie Smith - Top 50 Albums APD Global Chart
04/26/2011
Valerie Smith remains on the Top 50 All Time Albums APD Global Radio Indicator Charts. If your a radio programmer and have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct, please do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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VSLP Schedule Update
04/25/2011
VSLP SCHEDULE UPDATE! We will NOT be performing at Matilda's Cottage in Alpharetta, Ga., on this Fri., Apr. 29th. If you were planning on joining us there, please come to the Barking Legs Theater in Chattanooga, Tenn., on Sat., Apr. 30th instead. We will be back at Matilda's for a big 4th of July show. Check our schedule for more info on these and our other dates.
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Buy VSLP online at Best Buy
04/16/2011
Did you know you can pick up Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike's, "Here's A Little Song", "Wash Away Your Troubles", & "That's What Love Can Do" at Best Buy Online.
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Sign up for Bell Buckle's Chat n Chew
04/16/2011
Become part of the newsletter from Bell Buckle Productions, "Chat n' Chew", just sign up on the home page on Valerie Smith's website! Learn about the latest news on "Bell Buckle Music Cruise", "Dare to be Different", Valerie's tour and news, among other exciting things to chew on!!
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The Stonemans w/ Valerie Smith & Becky Buller
04/13/2011
Saturday April 23rd Valerie Smith & Becky Buller will be playing with the Legendary Stonemans (Pasty & Donna) when they perform at the International Bluegrass Music Museum (IBMM) in Owensboro, Ky. All proceeds from the event go to support the IBMM, which is actively preserving, as well as creating, bluegrass music history.
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IBMA - 2012 Bell Buckle Music Cruise WINNER
04/08/2011
Congratulations to Karisa Hoover for winning 1st place for the IBMA lesson plans 2011: "Bluegrass and Ukelele? Uke Crazy!" grades 3-12; Music, ELL (English Language Learner) Glencliff Elementary School; Nashville, Tenn. Which means by winning 1st place she will be joining Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike on the 9th Annual Bell Buckle Music Cruise in 2012.
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Climbing Up on Power Source Bluegrass Chart
04/01/2011
Valerie Smith climbs up 13 with the title cut track from her latest CD Blame It On The Bluegrass to #18 on April's Power Source Bluegrass Chart. Thank you to all the radio programmer's for adding Valerie Smith to your programs play list. Also, if you have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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Smith appears on BMP's Album & Single Charts
04/01/2011
Valerie Smith's latest CD Blame It On The Bluegrass appears on April's Bluegrass Music Profiles National Top 10 Bluegrass CD's. "Blame It On The Bluegrass" also appears at #18 on the BMP Top Hot Singles. Thank you to all the BMP reporting stations for adding Valerie & Liberty Pike to your programs play list. And, as a reminder, if you have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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Valerie Smith on April's BU Bluegrass Survey Chart
03/28/2011
Valerie Smith debut on April's Bluegrass Unlimited National Bluegrass Survey at #27 with her latest CD's title cut track Blame It On The Bluegrass, which was written by Becky Buller & Elizabeth Shrum.
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Bluegrass Airplay Direct Global Radio Chart
03/24/2011
Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike appear this week on the Top 50 APD Global Bluegrass Albums Chart, with Blame It On the Bluegrass appearing at #30. Turtle Wings also appears on the Top 50 APD Global Americana Charts at #31. Overall, Valerie Smith appears at #12 globally for all music charts, and at #6 on the Bluegrass overall chart. And, If your a radio programmer and have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct, please do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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VSLP on Airplay Direct Global Radio Charts
03/24/2011
Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike have been receiving tremendous support from Airplay Direct radio service, with charting on the Top 50 APD Global Albums Chart this week with not with just 1 album but with 4, previously released albums; Here's A Little Song at #21, Turtle Wings at #24, Wash Away Your Troubles at #34 and No Summer Storm at #48.
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Florida Tour
03/22/2011
Valerie & Liberty Pike had such a great time during their March Florida tour. They were able to visit with friends and meet new ones too!
Valerie & Liberty Pike will be back in Florida the first weekend in April for the Florida State Bluegrass Festival April 1 & 2 in Perry,FL. Then on the 3rd we will be performing at Hollowpoint Farm in Bushnell, FL. Hope you can come out enjoy the shows.
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VSLP in Stage Presence - The Movie
03/16/2011
Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike are in a new documentary by Craig Evans called "Stage Presence-The Movie, which debuted this past weekend at the the Minnesota Bluegrass and Old-Time Music Association's "Winter Weekend" festival in Plymouth, Minn. You can view it online by clicking the link above.
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Valerie Debut's on Power Source Bluegrass Chart
03/01/2011
Valerie Smith's title cut track from her latest release Blame It On The Bluegrass debut's at #31 on March's Power Source Bluegrass Chart. Thank you to all the radio programmer's for adding Valerie Smith to your programs play list. Also, if you have yet to sign up for Airplay Direct do so today to get the latest released radio singles from Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike.
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VSLP featured on The Bluegrass Special Website
03/01/2011
Valerie's latest album, Blame It On The Bluegrass, received a wonderful review from David McGee on the Bluegrass Special website.
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VSLP featured in Bluegrass Music Profiles Magazine
03/01/2011
Be sure to pick up the latest Bluegrass Music Profiles magazine this month. Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike were interviewed about their latest project, "Blame It On The Bluegrass". Thank you BMP, for the feature.
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Nashville Traditions Comes To Bell Buckle Banquet Hall
01/10/2011
The Bell Buckle Banquet Hall and Theatre in historic downtown Bell Buckle, Tenn., is pleased to announce that they are new the hosts of Nashville Traditions, which airs on WSM 650 AM. Join them this Thursday night, Jan. 6 at 6:00 CST for a fun-filled evening. "We at Nashville Traditions are very excited to announce that our next two shows will be recorded at the new Bell Buckle Banquet Hall and Theatre," said Alan Keckritz, the show's producer. "We hope to make Bell Buckle our little home away from home."
Thursday's guests include Chris Scruggs, King of the Hillbilly Pickers and grandson of banjo legend Earl Scruggs; Phillip Steinmetz and the Sunny Tennesseans, great nephew of Grandpa Jones; and Shane Adkins, five-time world champion thumbstyle guitarist. The show will air on Jan. 21st.
The show will be co-hosted by Bell Buckle's hometown Americana darlings Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike featuring Becky Buller.
Admission is $15 for the show plus a BBQ buffet from the world-famous Bell Buckle Cafe. Tickets for music only are $5. Doors open and the buffet begins at 6 pm. The music starts at 7 pm. Come early and enjoy antiquing and other fine shopping while you wait, all within walking distance of the banquet hall.
Nashville Traditions is broadcast weekly after the Friday night Grand Ole Opry on 650 WSM and online at WSMOnline.com from midnight to 1 am CST.
The Bell Buckle Banquet Hall is located behind the Cat's Meow and Country Pickin's in downtown Bell Buckle, Tenn., just a short drive south of Nashville off I-24 and 231 S. For more information, visit them online at: BellBuckleBanquetHall.com.
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Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike Launch New iPhone APP
12/16/2010
BELL BUCKLE, TENN. – Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike can now be downloaded to your smart phone! Valerie released her brand new app just in time for Christmas. It is available for free download at iTunes<.
"We want to send a special thanks to bluegrass band, Nu-Blu for a great idea! The North Carolina-based band released their app earlier this month and we certainly commend them for helping to keep the bluegrass world on the cutting edge of technology," said Smith.
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Valerie Smith and Becky Buller Receive SPBGMA Nominations
12/15/2010
Valerie Smith and Becky Buller are among the nominees for the 2011 SPBGMA awards, Valerie in the Female Vocalist of the Year (Traditional) category and Becky amongst the Fiddle Performers of the Year. The 28th annual SPBGMA National Convention will be held in Nashville, Tenn., at the Sheraton Music City Hotel February 3-6.
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Blame It On The Bluegrass
11/15/2010
 This past week Becky Buller and J. Gregory Heinke made a special trip up to the International Bluegrass Music Museum (IBMM) in Owensboro, Ky., to film director Gabrielle Gray and board member Ross Leazenby about the significance of Valerie Smith's brand new record, Blame It On The Bluegrass. Video footage will be appearing on YouTube around the time of the album's release, Jan. 11, 2011.
Blame It On The Bluegrass is the first album to be recorded at the the IBMM, but it won't be the last. The museum already has plans in the works for an in-house studio and live recordings of groups involved in their annual concert series, proving, yet again, that the IBMM is a place where bluegrass history is MADE...as well as preserved.
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