29 May 2007 12:24

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COUNTRY MUSIC PIONEER WAUGH DIES


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COUNTRY MUSIC PIONEER WAUGH DIES

Veteran broadcaster IRVING WAUGH Jr has died following a long-illness. He was 94. Waugh is famed for bringing country music to television and was behind the annual International Country Music Fan Fair - now the CMA Music Festival. CMA executive Ed Benson says, "Irving Waugh had an indelible impact on CMA. His important contributions to the organisation are perhaps unparalleled." A memorial service has been held in Nashville, Tennessee.


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