LiveWire Survived Joplin Tornado, Now They're Helping Rebuild

t's been six months since the city of Joplin, Missouri was shattered by a devastating EF-5 tornado. Though rebuilding has begun, there is plenty more that needs to be done. With that in mind, rising country group LiveWire is reaching out to help the effort with the release of "Miracle Of The Human Spirit." According to member Danny Bell, the event is one that affected the members first-hand. "Several of our band members live in Joplin and it has always been our home base," he tells Billboard.com. "It made me really proud when so many people were coming from all over the country to help our community after the tornado. As a band, we wanted to help our friends there and music is the...

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615 Spotlight: Aussie Trio McClymonts Aim for No. 1 in America

It's been a very exciting year for sister trio The McClymonts. Brooke, Samantha, and Mollie have taken great steps to make a larger name for themselves in the United States after enjoying huge success in their native Australia, moving to Music City five months ago. Their single, "Wrapped Up Good," is making an impact at country radio, and they are starting to be recognized with major awards from organizations such as the Country Music Association. Their harmonies are tight, and their songwriting is nothing short of first rate. For every Keith Urban that has been able to transcend nationalities with their sound in the genre, there are at least two that have not been able to. The McClymonts...

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