re: CMA show on ABC

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What happened to the country music groups?

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Alabama - still around. Retired for a while but are back touring and doing some recording. They are playing Atlanta in the spring with Charlie Daniels

Statler Brothers - retired.

Diamond Rio - changed their focus to more Christian music as opposed to mainstream country

Shenandoah - Still around. Marty Raybon left for a while, but rejoined them about 3 years ago. I think they are still touring and recording. Thy may have gone in a bit more bluegrass/Christian direction.

Confederate Railroad - still recording and touring.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band - Just celebrated their 50th year and did a tour and a show at the Ryman. Jimmie Fadden and Jeff Hanna are the only two original members, not sure how much more touring they will do after the big celebration.

Bellamy Brothers - still touring

Oak Ridge Boys - still around. Inducted into the CMHoF a few years ago. Still show up on the Opry a good bit and tour.

Blackhawk - Sort of fell apart after Van Stephenson died. Henry Paul and Dave Robbins have recently gotten back together and are doing some touring as Blackhawk.