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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL CELEBRATES 40TH ANNIVERSARY WITH ANOTHER DOSE OF TEXAS SWING
blog.al.com   04/02/2010
Asleep at the Wheel has nearly 30 albums and nine Grammys to its credit The Texas swing group has released more than 30 singles including The Letter That Johnny Walker Read and a cover of Louis … 
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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL MARKS 40 YEARS OF WESTERN SWING
Reuters   03/12/2010
During a four-decade career the band has earned nine Grammy Awards launched a critically acclaimed theatrical production performed with everyone from Willie Nelson to President Obama to the Fort … 
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SCENES OF WESTERN SWING
californiachronicle.com   01/08/2010
Grammy-award winning musician Ray Benson arrived in Dallas on a spring day nearly 37 years ago to meet Bob Wills, his idol, the inspiration for his musical career and an unforgettable character.
ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL AIMS TO ENTERTAIN
Stillwater NewsPress   10/22/2009
Economy got you down Dog ate your homework Lost that lottery ticket No matter the ailment Asleep At The Wheel has the antidote At 8 p m today the famed group responsible for some of the best … 
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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL TO RECEIVE AMA AWARD
countrystandardtime.com   07/10/2009
Asleep at the Wheel will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for Performance at the 8th Annual Americana Honors & Awards ceremony, Sept. 17 in Nashville.
BIG MAN GIVES BIG SHOW AT BIG ROOM: ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL PLAYS CHICO
Chico Enterprise-Record   06/04/2009
When they talk about people who are big in show biz they're usually not talking about physical size but Ray Benson the guy who has headed up Asleep at the Wheel for four decades is a really big … 
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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL BRINGS A TEXAS-SIZED SWAGGER TO HERRINFESTA
Southern Ilinoisan   05/22/2009
When I called Ray Benson founder of Asleep at the Wheel and the driving force since its inception in 1969 for the interview we started out talking about the weather It was raining in Southern … 
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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL — SET TO WAKE UP SELLERSVILLE
Montgomery News   05/13/2009
He s toured with Bob Dylan and is a pal of Willie Nelson but his claim to fame is carrying the torch as the King of Western Swing and he s been carrying on and swinging for about four decades … 
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ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL PLAYING MUSIC CITY TEXAS NEXT SATURDAY
Sulphur Springs News-Telegraph   12/05/2008
If you've been reading the News-Telegram for the past two years you know I'm a die-hard Asleep at the Wheel fan Have been in love with their sound since Ray Big Ray Benson started playing small … 
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WORLD UNITED MUSIC FEST
San Marcos Record   11/14/2008
The scene is reminiscent of the early years of Austin City Limits elaborate stages set down a dusty road ready for independent bands to show off their skills But this weekend s World United … 
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