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Article: CMT Eye-Opening Documentary 'WAITING IN THE WINGS' Recognizes Black History Month and the Contributions and Current Role of African Americans in Country Music Feb. 21 on CMT; Charley Pride, Ray Charles, Arsenio Hall, Hank Williams Jr., Naomi Judd Among Guests.
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- January 23, 2004
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- CMT recognizes "Black History Month" with an eye-opening documentary special WAITING IN THE WINGS, a historical and contemporary perspective on African Americans in country music. The CMT original special documents over a century of contributions of African Americans to country music and questions why the genre historically has included few African American recording artists. The documentary also profiles six young African American artists including "American Idol" finalist Kimberley Locke, Curb recording artist Trini Triggs, California songstress Vicki Vann, "Star Search" finalist Rissi Palmer, and musical Texas siblings ...
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