June, 2009

 

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  • Sarah Norton
    06/30/2009

    The duo shares memories of playing the Opry...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/30/2009

    "Country's Night to Rock" will air August 31...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/30/2009

    "Guilty of the Crime" video now on CMT.com...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/30/2009

    "The Very Best of Dolly Parton" is a hit overseas...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/30/2009

    American Saturday Night, the newest album from Country superstar Brad Paisley, was released today. The new album features the hit single “Then” and Paisley’s newest single, “Welcome to the Future.” The new track is what he calls “my favorite thing I’ve ever written”...

  • Webb
    06/30/2009

    Justin Moore, Aaron Tippin on the list for Tuesday...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/30/2009

    Taylor Swift set an attendance record at this year's Country USA festival in Oshkosh, Wis., last Wednesday night, DigitalRodeo.com reported. More than 40 thousand came to the Wisconsin show...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/30/2009

    Keith Urban has shared the stage with a variety of artists, including Al Green, Bryan Adams and Justin Timberlake, and now he can add Counting Crows to that list. Urban and Counting Crows performed together last Friday at Wisconsin's annual Summerfest event...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/29/2009

    Chesney came in at fifth, earning $65 million from June 2008-June 2009...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/29/2009

    Concert will take place in Columbia, Tenn., on July 12...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/29/2009

    Turner will headline the inaugural “It All Begins with a Song” show on July 22...

  • Laura Travis
    06/29/2009

    Durrance says he grew up coming to the event...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/29/2009

    Country star William Lee Golden of the Oak Ridge Boys remembers a special night in 1981 when he and his family were able to meet pop star Michael Jackson. Golden said Jackson "stood out as a fantastic talent"...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/29/2009

    Rodney Carrington has hit high on the charts once again with his unique blend of comedy and Country. El Nino Loco, Carrington's new all-music album, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Comdey chart, making it his seventh album to debut in the Top 10 of that chart...

  • Laura Travis
    06/29/2009

    Both multi-platinum selling recording artists, both energetic stage performers and both Country-pop crossovers, Shania Twain and Taylor Swift have much in common, amd Swift recognizes Twain as her biggest female influence on her career...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/26/2009

    Win up to $50,000 and see an Opry performance with Adkins...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/26/2009

    The band’s debut album hits a new high at No. 12 on the Billboard 200…

  • Sarah Norton
    06/26/2009

    "Soldier Comin' Home" is second single from O'Neal's upcoming album...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/26/2009

    Benefits Warner Bros. employee who battled cancer...

  • Webb
    06/26/2009

    Wynonna will take the stage on Saturday

  • Andrea Smith
    06/26/2009

    In a recent interview with The Raleigh News & Observer, Keith Urban explained the reasoning behind why his new album, Defying Gravity is so upbeat: the album was recorded last year shortly after the birth of Urban and wife Nicole Kidman’s daughter...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/26/2009

    Toby Keith just announced plans to head overseas in November for his first public tour of Europe. His first concert is scheduled for Nov. 9 in Glasgow, Scotland. He has several dates scheduled in the United Kingdom and Ireland, as well as five dates in Scandinavia...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/26/2009

    Jason Aldean's third album, Wide Open, has officially been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America this week. Ten weeks after its release, Wide Open sold more than 500,000 units, faster than either of Aldean's previous two albums...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/25/2009

    Ingram credits inner perfectionist for delay...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/25/2009

    Digital, physical album sales benefit from broadcast...

  • Courtney Drake
    06/25/2009

    Bridgette Tatum thought of the idea for the now hit song, "She's Country," while driving in Nashville. She pulled over in a Target parking lot and sang the words into her phone before taking her idea to co-writer Danny Myrick, who said the song now has a life of its own...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/25/2009

    Nichols sang "If I Loved You" from the musical Carousel ...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/25/2009

    Montgomery Gentry were welcomed into the Grand Ole Opry family on Tuesday, nine years after their Grand Ole Opry debut. Opry members Little Jimmy Dickens and Marty Stuart inducted the pair...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/25/2009

    Amid a flurry of social activity at the White House, including plenty of outdoor public events featuring musical acts such as Wynton Marsalis and Earth, Wind & Fire, the Obamas are about to add Country Music into the mix...

  • Laura Travis
    06/24/2009

    Known for hits "Walkaway Joe" and "I'll Take That As A Yes," Melamed released his solo album yesterday...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/24/2009

    "Don't Wake Me" available for free download this week...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/24/2009

    Drunk driver leaves three injured...

  • Laura Travis
    06/24/2009

    With their recent CMT Music Awards win and the success of their current Love On The Inside tour, Sugarland will soon be releasing a Live DVD/CD set of their concert and have their first network TV special on ABC...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/24/2009

    After a 17 year break from the Nashville scene, Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers are returning to the radio with their new single, “Johnny Cash is Dead (And His House Burned Down)"...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/24/2009

    Alan Jackson will be the first to admit that he has a slight obsession with boats: the Country icon owns more than 20 boats that are 50-70 years old. In celebration of his love of boats, Jackson is giving fans a concert this July that is only accessible by boats on Alabama’s Lake Martin... 

  • Kasey Bell
    06/23/2009

    Fans can get a preview of the pair performing Adams' hit, "Heaven," on CMT.com

  • Sarah Norton
    06/23/2009

    Says his divorce resulted in "very fertile writing"...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/23/2009

    Steve Harwell commits to genre after appearing at CMT awards...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/23/2009

    Fans can now purchase hard-to-find Country releases from GMV Nashville...

  • Webb
    06/23/2009

    Montgomery Gentry will be inducted into the Opry...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/23/2009

    Even though he’s retired from touring, Garth Brooks has been making a lot of public appearances lately. He and Trisha Yearwood took part in the opening night of the summer season for the Hollywood Bowl amphitheater Friday night in Los Angeles...

  • Courtney Drake
    06/23/2009

    Country duo Joey + Rory are among the celebrities participating in 1808 Grille's Celebrity Chef series in Nashville. Celebs will be partnered with the restaurant's Executive Chef, Charles Phillips, and will be given free range in the kitchen to prepare a three-course meal...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/23/2009

    Two-time and reigning CMA Duo of the Year Sugarland will be getting their own TV special later this summer. "Live on the Inside," an hour-long concert with backstage footage and interviews filmed at Rupp Arena in Kentucky, will air on ABC at 8 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/22/2009

    Nashville fans can be in video on June 22 & 23...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/22/2009

    Larry Gatlin, Jim Ed Brown and Jeannie Seely will participate in cruise...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/22/2009

    Even the children of Country Music stars like to watch their parents on TV...

  • Laura Travis
    06/22/2009

    "Rockin' The Beer Gut" video features Trailer Choir as judges for the perfect beer gut...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/22/2009

    Kenny Chesney is performing at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York on Sept. 15 as part of Hard Rock's 2009 Ambassadors of Rock Tour, a global concert series. His performance will benefit PLAN!T NOW, where Chesney serves on the board of directors...

  • Laura Travis
    06/22/2009

    For the eighth week in a row, Miley Cyrus's Hannah Montana: The Movie soundtrack has held the No. 1 spot for the albums chart. Meanwhile, Kenney Chesney's "Out Last Night" has made its way to No. 1 on the songs chart, pushing Brad Paisley's "Then" to No. 2 after two weeks at the top...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/22/2009

    Taylor Swift walked away with a lot of gold at last week's CMT Music Awards, but according to some critics, her performance that night with Def Leppard fell short. Now, Def Leppard lead singer Joe Elliott is defending her sour note...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/19/2009

    "Hurry Home" is about a runaway daughter, a situation Carroll experienced as a child...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/19/2009

    The Rock debuted in the Top 20 Country albums and Top 5 Christian albums...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/19/2009

    Tippin will receive the DAR Founders Medal for Patriotism in July…

  • Webb
    06/19/2009

    Radio program will highlight summer's biggest songs as well as patriotic Country songs...

  • Webb
    06/19/2009

    Vince Gill and Alison Krauss are featured this weekend...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/19/2009

    Country Music legend Alan Jackson has been chosen as a recipient of a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for 2010 by the Hollywood Walk of Fame Committee. The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce’s Walk of Fame Committee chose Jackson from hundreds of nominations. The star’s extraordinary career accomplishments and his charitable work made him stand out from the rest...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/19/2009

    Darryl Worley’s sixth album, Sounds Like Life, will feature older singles such as “I Miss My Friend” and “Have You Forgotten.” Although these songs were written several years ago, Worley explains that these songs speak “to what people are going through with their jobs and families right now.”...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/19/2009

    Only one year after giving up meat in her diet, Kellie Pickler has been dubbed one of this year’s Sexiest Vegetarians Alive by People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals…

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/18/2009

    Wariner decorated and donated guitar up for online auction...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/18/2009

    James Tritt was an Army veteran and retired school bus driver...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/18/2009

     Jessie Farrell and Aaron Pritchett will also perform...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/18/2009

    Clark describes the inspiration behind the tracks on his forthcoming album...

  • Webb
    06/18/2009

    Steve Wariner is the Spotlight Artist this week...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/18/2009

    Sugarland and the B-52s blended musical genres Tuesday night at the CMT Music Awards with a collaborated performance of the B-52’s hit, “Love Shack.” While the Country duo frequently use the song as an encore performance, Jennifer Nettles admitted they weren’t sure how to combine the diverse musical acts...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/18/2009

    The CMA Music Fest turned into a downhome love fest this week, as Sara Evans took the stage at Rocketown in Nashville for her annual meet and greet party...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/18/2009

    It's a trio of shapeliness on this month's cover of Shape magazine: Martina McBride, LeAnn Rimes and Julianne Hough. Not only are these fabulous ladies of Country Music gracing the cover, they are gracing the cover in bikinis...

  • Laura Travis
    06/17/2009

    Other Country stars, such as Jason Michael Carroll and Chris Young, also participated in auction...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/17/2009

    Son of the late Waylon Jennings proposed to longtime girlfriend last week…

  • Andrea Smith
    06/17/2009

    Larsen becomes Treehouse Record’s first signee…

  • Kasey Bell
    06/17/2009

    Grand Ole Opry auction raises $40,000...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/17/2009

    Superstar duo Sugarland will be releasing their fourth album, Live on the Inside, as part of a special CD/DVD combo on August 4. The set will only be available at Walmart stores nationwide...

  • Webb
    06/17/2009

    Brad Paisley and Taylor Swift emerged as the night’s biggest winners at the 2009 CMT Music Awards with three and two wins, respectively. Paisley took home top honors for Male Video of the Year (“Waitin’ On A Woman”), Collaborative Video of the Year (“Start A Band” with Keith Urban) and CMT Performance of the Year. Taylor Swift brought home Female Video of the Year and the night’s highest honor for Video of the Year (“Love Story”)...

  • Laura Travis
    06/17/2009

    Kenny Chesney co-wrote "Out Last Night," his latest stingle, with well-known songwriter Brett James.  The two got the idea when morning came after a night of going out in the islands.  Now, that song has given Chesney his 19th No. 1 single...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/16/2009

    4,000 more came this year...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/16/2009

    Denny’s new late-night menu will have a meal inspired by Rascal Flatts' new album...

  • Courtney Drake
    06/16/2009

    The band's U.S. tour also begins today in Louisville...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/16/2009

    Three men from Ireland received awards...

  • Webb
    06/16/2009

    Coming up this week are Jim Ed Brown and Riders in the Sky...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/16/2009

    During his June 13 fan club party at Rocketown in Nashville, Josh Turner announced that he’s planning to release a new single later this year, with hopes to finish the album soon. He also announced he and his wife are expecting their second child...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/16/2009

    Even though The Judds reunited on stage during a concert at Nashville’s LP field Saturday as a part of the CMA Music Festival, Naomi Judd hasn’t returned to her old routine with daughter Wynonna after her early-90’s bout with hepatitis C, leaving Wynonna to consider her next duet partner. Wynonna said she would accept an offer from Tony Bennett but would have to think about Miley Cyrus...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/16/2009

    Country singer Dolly Parton delighted hundreds of Tennessee Girl Scouts when she made a surprise entrance at a ceremony to present them with a patch created in her honor. The patch, called "Coats of Many Colors," is named after Parton's song of the same name...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/15/2009

    Storms prevent some CMA Fest LP Field performances on Thursday night...

  • Laura Travis
    06/15/2009

    Mayer said he wants to record "Half Of My Heart" with the Country starlet...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/15/2009

    Tennesssee State Legislature recognized Wariner for his contributions to Country Music...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/15/2009

    At this year’s CMA Music Festival’s Fan Fair Exhibit Hall, Country fans had the opportunity to meet Reba McEntire as she signed autographs for the first time in 13 years. But according to TheBoot.com, Nashville’s Tennessean newspaper reported rumors tha some fans might have been a little too eager...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/15/2009

    Award given to person who promotes Canadian Country Music worldwide...

  • Courtney Drake
    06/15/2009

    In a letter to fans posted on her MySpace page, titled "Personal Message From Shania," Shania Twain apologized for the delay in new music, saying she is now in a "productive period" and using writing as a type of therapy to survive the pain of divorce

  • Webb
    06/15/2009

    Show will also include performances by Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Toby Keith, Lady Antebellum, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler, Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Sugarland, Taylor Swift, Keith Urban and British rockers Def Leppard.It will be hosted by Bill Engvall...

  • Kevin Lorance
    06/13/2009

    Appearing at LP Field tonight Trace Adkins, Jamey Johnson, Martina McBride and more...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/12/2009

    After only two weeks since its release, Jason Aldean’s latest single, “Big Green Tractor,” has become his fastest rising single of his career to date. The single currently sits in the Top 30 and had an increase of 45 percent in digital downloads week to week...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/12/2009

    The artists behind hit “Runaway” will release their first album in August…

  • Andrea Smith
    06/12/2009

    After only two weeks since its release, Jason Aldean’s latest single, “Big Green Tractor,” has become his fastest rising single of his career to date. The single currently sits in the Top 30 and had an increase of 45 percent in digital downloads week to week...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/12/2009

    Mexican-American ensemble Los Lobos has found a new home with Shout! Factory...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/12/2009

    Country Music songwriter creates a hot mamma anthem...

  • Webb
    06/12/2009

    Fans in Nashville for the CMA Music Fest have plenty of opportunities to see Opry show...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/12/2009

    Legendary singer Willie Nelson is releasing a new album of standards this summer, American Classic. This is the first album of standards since 1978's Stardust, and the CD will feature guest appearances by Norah Jones and Diana Krall...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/12/2009

    Nearly 1,000 “Jacksonphiles,” or loyal Alan Jackson fans, showed up at Nashville’s Cadillac Ranch on Wednesday, June 10, for an up-close and personal concert. The show, “Keepin’ it Country--20 Years” was an anniversary tribute program, marking Jackson’s two decade anniversary with his label, Arista Nashville...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/11/2009

    Lambert’s third album, Revolution, which features current single “Dead Flowers,” is scheduled to hit shelves on Sept. 29.  Lambert wrote three of the songs that will be featured on the album, and co-wrote the majority of the remaining tracks...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/11/2009

    18 pounds of bass nets win for team...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/11/2009

     Lambert’s third album, Revolution, which features current single “Dead Flowers,” is scheduled to hit shelves on Sept. 29. Lambert wrote three of the songs that will be featured on the album, and co-wrote the majority of the remaining tracks...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/11/2009

    Booths at CMA Music fest feature latest technology, including touchscreens and more...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/11/2009

    The Recording Academy offically recognizes Americana music...

  • Webb
    06/11/2009

    This week's show salutes the women of Country Music...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/11/2009

    Dancing With The Stars champ Shawn Johnson and her dancing partner Mark Ballas will appear at the CMT Awards next week, along with rapper T-Pain. All three will be presenters at the awards show, which will air live on June 16...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/11/2009

    Dolly Parton's Tony-award nominated 9 to 5: The Musical can now be enjoyed on or off Broadway: The Original Broadway Cast Recording of 9 to 5: The Musical is set to hit stores and digital formats on July 14...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/10/2009

    Donation will feed 130 children during the 2009-2010 school year…

  • Andrea Smith
    06/10/2009

    Swift, Jackson, Brooks & Dunn and Kid Rock entertain thousands on muddy festival grounds…

  • Laura Travis
    06/10/2009

    Items from Country stars, including Taylor Swift and Keith Urban, will be auctioned off on eBay...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/10/2009

    Buxton co-wrote and produced the track...

  • Courtney Drake
    06/10/2009

    Chevy will officially kick off the 2009 CMA Music Festival today, June 10, with the Fifth Annual CMA Music Festival Kick-Off Parade featuring Country Music artists and other celebrities riding in a wide variety of Chevrolet vehicles...

  • Webb
    06/10/2009

    Four-time CMA Entertainer of the Year, Kenny Chesney, will bring his electrifying stage show to the 2009 CMA Music Festival as the closing act for Nashville's signature music event. In addition to nightly concerts, fan zones and free concerts will makes this year's music fest one to remember...

  • Laura Travis
    06/09/2009

    With the rapid growth of the latest online phenomenon, Twitter, two Nashville companies, Aristo Media marketing group and MusicRow publication, have teamed up to chart the Country artists who have the most followers. Miley Cyrus tops the list, with Taylor Swift in second...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/09/2009

    Nationwide will also provide behind-the-scenes access for fans...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/09/2009

    "If I Could Do It All Again" inspired by Wilson's recent return to high school...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/09/2009

    Sponsorship includes Big Stage Sweepstakes to win a trip to Nashville...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/09/2009

    Four-time CMA Entertainer of the Year Kenny Chesney will bring his electrifying stage show to Downtown Nashville as the closing act of the 2009 CMA Music Festival on Sunday, June 14...

  • Webb
    06/09/2009

    Trace Adkins and Little Big Town will perform hits...

  • Webb
    06/09/2009

    Joey + Rory also to perform at Fourth Annual event raises money for a no-kill animal shelter just outside Nashville, TN...

  • Webb
    06/09/2009

    Lorrie first appeared on the Opry stage as a teen singing a duet with her legendary father, George Morgan, of his hit, "Paper Roses." Four Female Vocalist of the Year trophies later, she celebrates her 25th anniversary on the Opry, a place she calls home...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/09/2009

    Brad Paisley's new album, American Saturday Night, won't hit stores until June 30, but fans can get a sneak preview of the album thanks to iTunes. Starting today, June 9, and every week until the release, iTunes will be making one track from the album available for purchase...

  • Courtney Drake
    06/08/2009

    Organization supports music education in Nashville public schools...

  • Laura Travis
    06/08/2009

    20 fans get the opportunity to co-direct music videos for Jonathan Singleton... 

  • Sarah Norton
    06/08/2009

    Album contains "Half A World Away," a song about Cochran's adoption of a child from Guatemala...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/08/2009

    Wyatt was a former 4-H member and FFA officer in Oklahoma...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/08/2009

    Fans attending the CMA Music Festival this year will have extra opportunities to enjoy free activities and concerts in addition to the traditional concerts. The CMA Music Festival Zones are the place to be for free live music, events and family activities during the 2009 CMA Music Festival this Thursday through Sunday, June 11-14, in downtown Nashville...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/08/2009

    Europe may not appear to be a base for Country Music fans, but don't tell that to fans of Alan Jackson. Jackson will be performing in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway on August 13-15...

  • Laura Travis
    06/08/2009

    Lady Antebellum's third single, "I Run To You," off of their debut album, has kept the already gold album locked in the Top 10 spot on iTunes albums over the past 14 months. Since their performance of the single on the Academy of Country Music Awards in April, sales for their debut album have doubled...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/05/2009

    Artists join other greats such as Garth Brooks and Dolly Parton as members...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/05/2009

    Proceeds from softball game will go toward research, education and treatment center for cancer and other diseases…

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/05/2009

    Opry offers hot new summer shows, including a comedy show with Mike Snider...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/05/2009

    Show debuts this Sunday at 11 a.m. on GAC...

  • Webb
    06/05/2009

    Mark Chesnutt, Mark Wills and Patty Loveless are among the long list of performers this weekend...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/05/2009

    While pop music has a history of rivalries between female musicians, Taylor Swift said in a recent interview that her peers are some of her closest friends, rather than competition...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/05/2009

    Keith Urban likes to make his concerts a unique experience for his fans, and the Country Music star has certainly done that by jumping into the crowds every night to get closer to the people who paid to see him...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/05/2009

    King George is still going strong, as once again he marks milestones in his illustrious Country Music career. His 2008 release, Troubadour, officially went platinum this week with 1 million albums sold. Troubadour marks Strait's 33rd platinum/multi-platinum album, more than any other Country Music artist...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/04/2009

    "Miles and Music for Children" will expand reach to six cities...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/04/2009

    Pair will officially be inducted during the Musicians Hall of Fame and Museum Awards Show on Oct. 12...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/04/2009

    Event features International Bluegrass Music Awards, Fan Festival and Business Conference...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/04/2009

    Country Music media impacted by struggling economy...

  • Webb
    06/04/2009

    Conway Twitty is the theme for this week...

  • Lisa Ann Schleipfer
    06/04/2009

    Martina McBride turned wedding singer? With the help of the Today show, and the 10th annual Today Throws a Wedding event, McBride can add it to her resume. The winner of the contest will enjoy a private performance from McBride at their wedding...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/04/2009

    Alan Jackson and Carrie Underwood are the latest artists to sign on to the CMA Music Fest, which contains more than 100 acts already. Jackson will also perform a free concert in honor of his 20th anniversary of his first record deal during the week of the festival…

  • Webb
    06/04/2009

    And now you can kiss Webb to help raise money for The Brown Dog Foundation! Yes they help cats too. So bring your $$$ and a towel this Saturday...

  • Laura Travis
    06/03/2009

    His tour opener will be held in Charlotte, N.C., on Friday, June 5...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/03/2009

    “Cause for the Paws” event resulted in the largest fundraiser Lambert has ever hosted…

  • Kasey Bell
    06/03/2009

    Parade, block party welcome back music festival next week...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/03/2009

    Pair will star in episode of Playing Lessons from the Pros on July 6...

  • Andrea Smith
    06/03/2009

    This month marks Alan Jackson’s 20th anniversary of when he signed his recording deal with Arista Nashville, and Jackson wants fans to join in the celebration with a free concert at Nashville’s Cadillac Ranch on June 10…

  • Laura Travis
    06/03/2009

    Steve Martin made his debut performance at the Grand Ole Opry with Vince Gill and John McEuen on Saturday night. But what he did not know was that his former Father of the Bride co-star, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, would be showing up with her husband, Brad Paisley...

  • Laura Travis
    06/03/2009

    The Country Music Hall of Fame is featuring a tribute to Carrie Underwood called All-American Girl, which will display the extravagant dress she performed in at the ACM Awards this year in Las Vegas...

  • Courtney Drake
    06/02/2009

    Sugarland launched a new tour Web site as part of their 2009 Love On The Inside tour. As part of the new Web site, they are also hosting a video opportunity where fans can customize a Sugarland World Tour video that announces their new opening act...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/02/2009

    Kellie Pickler will also perform at the awards show, hosted by Bill Engvall...

  • Webb
    06/02/2009

    The Del McCoury Band squeezes in Prairie appearance between busy touring schedule...

  • Webb
    06/02/2009

    Vince Gill, Amy Grant and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's John McEuen joined Martin on the stage...

  • Webb
    06/02/2009

    Aaron Tippin, Josh Turner among stars to play...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/02/2009

    Country star Gretchen Wilson’s performance on Thursday, June 11, will be the first of four days-worth of performances for Country Music fans in downtown Nashville. Wilson will perform at the Daytime Stage at Riverfront Park, which is free to fans...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/02/2009

    Rascal Flatts’ summer American Living Unstoppable tour, sponsored by JCPenney and Hershey’s, will debut in St. Louis and Indianapolis this weekend. Opening acts for the tour include Country artist Darius Rucker and comedian Cledus T. Judd...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/01/2009

    Haywood's father invented nightguard teeth-whitening method...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/01/2009

    Proceeds will go to the Chet Atkins Music Education Fund

  • Webb
    06/01/2009

    Digital marketing now seen as a must in music industry...

  • Sarah Norton
    06/01/2009

    Country singer Miranda Lambert recently did her part to thank American soldiers by visiting injured men and women at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington, D.C...

  • Courtney Drake
    06/01/2009

    Laura Bryna, the spokesperson and voice of the Air National Guard’s ad campaign, created the "Hometown Heroes" National Search with the help of Southern Beauty Magazine and JOICO Hair Care. Due to the high response rate, the deadline for the search has been extended to the end of June...

  • Kasey Bell
    06/01/2009

    John Rich is out on $3,000 bond after turning himself in to Nashville police on Thursday, May 28, after three misdemeanor assault and harrassment charges were filed against the star by former Nashville Star contestant Jared Ashley...