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Danny Ray Cole Receives 2004 Musician of the Year from the ASE. September 30, 2004 By William Kitchens Danny Ray Cole was chosen as the recipient of the 2004 "Musician of the Year" by the ASE (Atlanta Society of Entertainers). ASE co-founders Johny Carson (yes, his real name and correct spelling) and Phyllis Cole (no relation) awarded Danny Ray personally at the annual event held on August 22, 2004 at the Radisson Northlake.
Previous award winners include country music Mercury Records recording artist Mark Wills and American Idol finalist, Diana DeGarmo.
Accepting the award in his kilt and family Coat of Arms, Danny was honored for his contributions to the Atlanta arts community in bluegrass, country and celtic music. 'If one word describes my music it would be happy" says Danny Ray Cole. "Not crazy or loud, but just good clean fun live music." "My Daddy always liked bluegrass music because it was happy music" Danny also noted. Danny's father who passed away a few years ago would certainly be proud of his son's "Musician of the Year" award and the other achievements he has attained. Like the music and the son he loved so much, Danny Ray Cole's father would indeed be "happy".
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