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Thanks For The Music Is Celebrating It's 20th Year Online

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Celebrity Fight Night In Phoenix, Arizona
Photos by Glenda S. Paradee

Even after death, Muhammad Ali remains a larger-than-life figure.

That was clear Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the fundraising gala that Ali was associated with for 20 years, Celebrity Fight Night. This year's event, the 23rd, took place at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Arizona.

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I've been a country music fan for many years. I founded Thanks for the Music because of the joy I've received from country music performers through the years. I hope you'll join me in telling your favorite country stars,

Thanks for the Music!

Glenda S. Paradee
President
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In Memory of

Freda Ethel
Paradee
1928 - 2014

My Mom's favorite singers were Ricky Van Shelton, Gary Morris, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Charlie Pride, Ray Price and Kathy Mattea.
I will miss you Mom, I love you and I will see you and Dad again someday!

Glenn Edward Paradee
1922 - 2012

My Dad loved country music. He was a great singer himself recording many cd's for our family.
Some of his favorites were Merle Haggard, George Jones, Reba McEntire, Tanya Tucker & Kathy Mattea.
I will miss you Dad, I love you & I will see you again someday!
Thanks for the Music Dad!

Ralph Stanley
1927 - 2016

Thanks For The Music Ralph!

Holly Dunn
1957 - 2016

Thanks For The Music Holly!

Jean Shepard
1933 - 2016

Thanks For The Music Jean!

Guy Clark
1941 - 2016

Thanks For The Music Guy!

Merle Haggard
1937 - 2016

Thanks For The Music Merle!

Lynn Anderson
1947 - 2015

Thanks For The 'Rose Garden' Music Lynn!

Jim Ed Brown
1934 - 2015

Thanks For The Music Jim!

Jean Ritchie
1922 - 2015

Thanks For The Music Jean!

Little Jimmy Dickens
1920 - 2015

Thanks for the Music Jimmy!

George Jones
1931 - 2013

Thanks for the Music George!

Jack Greene
1930 - 2013

Thanks for the Music Jack!

Kitty Wells
1919 - 2012

Thanks for the Music Kitty!

Earl Scruggs
1924 - 2012

Thanks For The Music Earl!

Whitney Houston
1963 - 2012

Whitney Houston Singing I Will Always Love You

Thanks for the Music Whitney, I will always love you!!

Hazel Dickens
1935 - 2011

Thanks For The Music Hazel

Harley Allen
1956 - 2011

Thanks For The Music Harley

Mel McDaniel
1942 - 2011

Thanks For The Music Mel

Ferlin Eugene Husky
1925 - 2011

Thanks For The
Music Ferlin

Jimmy Dean
1928 - 2010

Thanks For The Music Jimmy

Vern Gosdin
1934 - 2009

Thanks For The
Music Vern

Hank Locklin
1918 - 2009

Grand Ole Opry member Hank Locklin dies in Ala.
March 9, 2009 - 11:02am

Eddy Arnold
1918 - 2008

Thanks For The
Music Eddy

Porter Wagoner
1927 - 2007

Thanks For The
Music Porter

Phyllis Pearl Powrozek
1927 - 2006

Long time friend & Country Music Fan.
Merle Haggard was her favorite!
Thanks For The Music

Buck Owens
1929 - 2006

Thanks for the
Music Buck

Chris LeDoux
1948 - 2005

Thanks For The Music Chris

Johnny Cash
1932 - 2003

Thanks For The Music Johnny

Waylon Jennings
1937 - 2002

Thanks for the
Music Waylon

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Chris Young, Kelsea Ballerini & Locash Soon To Set Sail On The Country Cruising Cruise January 14 - 19, 2017

Country Superstar Brad Paisley to Host a Night of Stand-Up Comedy on Monday, May 16 as Part of the Wild West Comedy Festival

Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris & The Grand Ole Opry To Be Honored By National Music Council At 33rd Annual American Eagle Awards

Charley Pride Joins Webster Public Relations Roster

Dolly Parton's Homecoming Parade To Be Streamed Live On Facebook, Direct From Dolly's Float

Big & Rich Embark On U.S. Summer Tour In Support Of Latest 'Gravity' Single

New Music: Hillary Scott Introduces Vulnerable "Thy Will"

Jason Aldean Sells Out Fenway in 90 Mins

Jason Aldean Raises $500K for Hometown Children's Hospital

Dierks Bentley Throws "Beach Bash" 5/30

Kris Kristofferson celebrates 80th birthday with the release of The Cedar Creek Sessions

Dolly Parton Announces Dates For First Leg Of 2016 'Pure & Simple' Tour

Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Steven Tyler And Award-Winning Director Brett Ratner Bring Intimate Concert Performance To Lincoln Center May 2nd

Dierks Bentley Reconnects With Fans In Europe

ASA Songpitch & Critique, Sat, May 21 w Brad Nowell, VP /A&R for Producer Michael Omartian - & More.

Locash's Chris Lucas And Preston Brust Quizzed On Premiere Episode Of Vevo's "Bandmates"

Starvista Live Announces New 2017 Flower Power Cruise After 2016 Cruise Sells Out

Blackjack Billy Takes America On Board "The Booze Cruise" With Latest Single Release

Spotlight On Celebrity Fight Night XXII In Phoenix, Arizona

Spotlight On Suzy Bogguss At The Musical Instrument Museum in Phoenix, AZ

The Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival 2016

Travis Tritt Comments on Passing of Country Music Icon, Merle Haggard

Save The Date - Tuesday, August 30, 2016 14th Annual Source Awards To Honor Music Industry Women

WVMHoF Documentary To Premiere At The WVIFF April 19

Award-Winning Country Duo Montgomery Gentry Headlines Hits For The Homeless Local Benefit Show

Country Newcomer Denny Strickland Salutes Kris Kristofferson With Acoustic Video Premiere On The Boot

Join Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn and Many More at Celebrity Fight Night on April 9th

Johnny Lee Joins Webster Public Relations Roster

Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, And Emmylou Harris: The Complete Trio Collection

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Reignites Fan Base With PBS Star-Studded Special

Country Legend John Anderson To Release New Single Penned By Merle Haggard

'It's About Time' Hank Williams Jr. Performs At Nissan Stadium During CMA Fest

Country Singer/Songwriter Kelly Lang Releases 'Throwback' With Special Guests Olivia Newton-John, Paul Shaffer And Lee Greenwood

Gene Watson's 33rd Studio Album Charts On Billboard Top Country Albums

Country Thunder Goes Green!

Halfway To Hazard Recounts Life Of Kentucky Outlaw "Bad Tom" Smith In New Music Video "American Outlaw"

Ray Stevens, Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, And A Touching Tribute To Joey Feek Featured In New Episode Of The Pickup

Music Icon Dolly Parton & Pop Superstar Katy Perry Join Forces For A Can't-Miss Performance At The 51st Academy Of Country Music Awards!

Lorrie Morgan Revisits Her Career-Making Singles And Some Inspirational Favorites On The New Collection 'A Picture Of Me'

'Don Williams In Ireland: The Gentle Giant In Concert' Set To Hit Stores On April 15

Ronnie McDowell Extends Nationwide Tour While Promoting Autobiography "Bringing It To You Personally"

Jason Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett, The Band Perry & More To Headline Country Jam Jul 21-23 in Eau Claire, Wisc.

Cyndi Lauper Kicks Off International 'Detour' Tour In Nashville, Tenn.

Kiefer Sutherland Debuts "Not Enough Whiskey" Music Video On Rolling Stone Country

The Countdown is on for Country Thunder Arizona!

Webster Public Relations Celebrates And Congratulates Clients Announced As Country Music Hall Of Fame Inductees And 10th Annual ACM Honors Recipients

Country Music Hall Of Famer Roy Clark Reflects On Prolific Career During "Reflections"

Bellamy Brothers Safely Return From Sold-Out European Tour Following Brussels Attacks

"Dolly Parton's Coat Of Many Colors" To Be Honored At 67th Annual Christopher Awards

Charles Kelley Summons "Lonely Girl" As New Single Ahead of ACM Performance

Lone Star Theatre Bar in Ranger, Texas Celebrates Grand Opening with Boom Town Jam Music Festival, Saturday, May 21 With Performance by Cory Morrow, Cody Canada and the Departed, Sunny Sweeney and More

Ashley for the Arts Provides Affordable Access to World-Class Entertainment while Raising Funds for Charity

Thomas Rhett & Budweiser Order Summer Partnership

C. Daniel Boling's new CD "These Houses" is Now Available!!

First Listen: Dierks Bentley Shares Tracks Off BLACK in Short Film Series

New Music: Jason Aldean Drops "Lights Come On"

The Journey Home Project Donates $50k To Fuel Shepherd's Men Runners' Trek From Boston To Atlanta; Every Step Combats PTSD

Reactions To Merle Haggard's Passing From The Country Music Community And Beyond

Country Thunder Arizona Goes Green With Right Away Disposal

Carrie Underwood to be Honored and Headline at Muhammad Alis 22nd Celebrity Fight Night

Only Two More Weekends To Experience Action And Adventure
At The Royal Faire!

Spotlight On The Flower Power Cruise 2016

Webster Public Relations Holds 2nd Annual Legendary Lunch Sponsored By The Country Music Association To Kick Off #CRS2016

America's Country Sweetheart Deborah Allen Returns To Televisions Nationwide On All-New Episode Of "Reflections"

Cyndi Lauper Takes Country Detour

An Unprecedented Life In Country Music: Songwriting And Music Icon Bill Anderson Pens Life Story In New Revealing Autobiography

Bellamy Brothers Global Career Continues During 40th Anniversary

Collin Raye Inspires On World Stage

Rascal Flatts Kick Off 2nd Vegas Residency With Rave Reviews & Surprise Guest!

Joey Feek, of country duo Joey + Rory, dies at 40

New Episode of "Reed All About It" about Sam Riggs' New Album "Breathless"

Kelsea Ballerini Calls "Dibs" On Second Consecutive #1 Single At Country Radio

Thomas Rhett Double #1 Celebration

Phil Vassar Releases Second "Songs From The Cellar" Episode Featuring Special Guest Sarah Darling

Country Newcomer Jessie G Introduces Debut Single "Drop A Line"

Recording Artist Allie Louise Introduces "Stilettos" From New Self-Titled EP--Coming To Radio March 10!

Lost Highway: Brantley Gilbert, Social Distortion, Eagles of Death Metal & More Set For 2nd Annual Motorcycle Show & Concert On July 23

"The Charlie Daniels Band: Live At Billy Bob's Texas" Premieres Sunday, Feb. 28 at 10/9c on AXS-TV

Dierks Bentley Caught "Somewhere On A Beach" in Mexico

Bobby Bones And The Raging Idiots Reveal The Critics Give It 5 Stars As First Full-Length Album Slated For Release March 18

Watershed Festival Scores ACM Nomination & Sells Out 1st Weekend In Advance!

Gene Watson Releases 'Real.Country.Music.'

Kip Moore Wraps Headlining Tour With 4 Sold-Out Weekends In A Row!

The Band Perry Helps Kick-Off Opening Day of RodeoHouston

Martin Guitar Adds Sam Hunt, Anderson East, More to Ambassadors Program

Chris Janson Set To Perform On Late Night With Seth Meyers

Don Williams Announces Retirement After Illustrious Six Decade Country Music Career

Lorrie Morgan To Release 'A Picture Of Me - Greatest Hits & More' On March 18

Dolly Parton Announces 2016 North American Tour And New Double Disc Album

"Country's Family Reunion" Throws Back To Episodes That Started It All In March And April

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Packs 50 Years Of Hits Into Star-Studded Pbs Special Airing Throughout March

Country Chart-Topper John Anderson Appears On All-New Episode Of "Reflections" Airing On Heartland Tv Week Of March 7

Bellamy Brothers Form 'Hippie Cowboys' Production Company To Pursue Television Opportunities

Jennifer Nettles of Sugarland, Brandy Clark
& More This Friday in Phoenix, AZ!

Spotlight On The Country Music Cruise 2016

Locash Continues 'I Love This Life' Tour With No. 2 Spot On Billboard

The First-Ever Flower Power Cruise Sells Out

International Entertainment Icon Dolly Parton Graces Cover Of 2016 Official Tennessee Vacation Guide

Country Legend T.G. Sheppard Kicks Off 2016 With Upcoming Appearances On "Ray Stevens' Nashville" And "The Joey Canyon Show"

Get It Before You Can Buy It - Pre-Order Lorrie Morgan's New Album, 'Letting Go... Slow' Now

Roy Clark Still Pickin' And Grinnin' With Hee Haw Collection From The Original Down-Home Country Variety Show

Stella Parton Honors Sister Dolly With New Album, Mountain Songbird: A Sister's Tribute, Available Now

International Internet Sensation Miranda Sings Joins Star-Studded Wild West Comedy Festival Line-Up

NRA Country Names Hank Williams Jr. As Featured Artist For January

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Joins Webster Public Relations Roster

Hank Williams Jr. Makes A Big 'Time' Impression With Major TV Performances

Country Music Hall Of Fame Member Jimmy Fortune Hits The Road For 2015 North America Tour

Hank Williams Jr. And Chris Stapleton To Embark On Co-Headlining Summer Tour

Ronnie Mcdowell To Release Autobiography "Bringing It To You Personally," Available For Preorder Now

Hank Williams Jr.'S 'It's About Time' Charts Highest Studio Debut In Career History With #2 Billboard Top Country Album

The Oak Ridge Boys Announce 2016 U.S. Tour

Country Supergroup Exile Announces 2016 Tour Dates

Gene Watson Delivers 'Real.Country.Music.' In New Album Available February 26

T. Graham Brown Hits Televisions Nationwide To Promote Album, 'Forever Changed'

Old-Fashioned Variety Show "Larry's Country Diner" Premieres All-New Episodes This February

More Superstars, More Hits, More Fun Planned For The New 2017 Country Music Cruise

Rodney Carrington To Film Brand New Comedy Special In Nashville

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band Members Serenade Staff, Patients During Colorado Hospital Visit

Tanya Tucker Sits Down With Dan Rather For An All-New Episode Of 'The Big Interview,' Tuesday, Feb. 2 8/7c

Bellamy Brothers Announce 2016 40th Anniversary Tour Across U.S And Overseas

Collin Raye Returns To Webster Public Relations For PR And Marketing Representation As He Commemorates 25 Years In Country Music

Don Williams Undergoes Unexpected Hip Replacement Surgery

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