ANGELA HACKER NEWS

Alabama’s version of The Grammy Awards, the Alabama Music Hall of Fame was recently held and hosted by Randy Owen of the group ALABAMA. 

The festivities featured induction of five Alabama music achievers (including Grand Ole Opry star Ernie Ashworth, Rock & Roll pioneer Boyd Bennett, Jazz bassist Cleveland Eaton, songwriter and performer Donnie Fritts and Styx guitarist and songwriter Tommy Shaw) and presentation of six Contemporary Music Awards (to Chris Tompkins [songwriter award], John Briggs [music industry award], Larry Byrom [music industry award], Angela Hacker and Taylor Hicks [America’s Music Award] and Rick Shayne [media award].

Record Label News

Angela is no longer with Warner Brothers Records and unfortunately they never released the promised "real" CD for Angela.  Only the "promo" CD was released.  Currently Angela is working again as an independent artist with Fame/EMI.  A new CD is expected to be released early in 2009.

Newspaper Articles - Click on the link at the end of each article to read the entire article.

Release keeps Muscle Shoals legacy alive - Times Daily

Auction benefits museum - Times Daily

Fritts Inducted Into Hall of Fame - Times Daily

 CMA New Artist Spotlight: Angela Hacker - AmericaJR.com

Hall of fame starts year strong - Times Daily

Industry pros in town today to view talent - Times Daily

Hacker's guitar helps raise money for charity - Times Daily

Alabama Music Hall of Fame will induct five, honor six at star-studded ceremony - al.com

Hacker voted Newsmaker of the Year for 'Nashville Star' win - Times Daily

Hackers' Rise Named No. 3 story of '07 - Times Daily

Country Music Websites

Rimes, McBride, Turner, Messina and Hacker Also Grab Attention at Saturday Night Concert - CMT.com

Online Reviews, Interviews and Blogs

The Stars Shine Bright in Alabama - RagsQueen

Photos of the Hall of Fame Banquet - RagsQueen

The Top 20 Singles of 2007 - Living in Stereo

Angela Hacker - The Winner Is Angela Hacker - About.com