September, 2009

By pre-ordering Big Kenny's upcoming new release, "The Quiet Times of a Rock And Roll Farm Boy", you can get all kinds of extras including the plantable packaging...

New single released to radio and ready for digital download...

As the bluegrass duo prepares for the upcoming IBMA Awards, where they have 7 nominations, their current album and single are at the top of the charts...

Thursday night event to feature a guitar pull with Vince Gill, Emmylou Harris, Dwight Yoakam and Melissa Etheridge...

Coty Inc. plans a series of webisodes about the beauty of a woman, along with other media, to promote the new fragrance named for Faith Hill...

Jimmy Wayne brings in impressive team for his upcoming single and album...

Carrie Underwood is set to receive a new honor at this year's Nashville Symphony Ball.  The country star will receive the Harmony Award...

Carrie Underwood will also be involved in the night to raise awareness of breast cancer...

Bentley partners with CMT One Country to raise awareness of his Miles and Music for Kids fundraiser...

Convoy raises money for the Special Olympics...

"Seeing Stars" released to radio this week...

Point of Grace returns to Opry stage tonight...

Country stars Vince Gill and Emmylou Harris will be promoting the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s All for the Hall Los Angeles Wednesday night. The two will also perform on the Jay Leno Show the same night..

Rosanne Cash’s latest record, The List, will be available in stores Oct. 6. Cash will perform on several TV and radio shows to promote the album. In the days following the albums release, Cash will appear on the Today Show, then on The Late Show with David Letterman...

Bluegrass fans began a week-long celebration Monday at the Nashville Convention Center in light of the International Bluegrass Music Association's annual World of Bluegrass convention. The event includes the IBMA Business Conference, the 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Show and the Bluegrass Fan Fest...

Charlie Daniels, Little Jimmy Dickens, Riders in the Sky and more fill the slate this cool Tuesday evening...

Last Thursday night Miranda Lambert previewed "Revolution", her new release debuting today, to a packed and invitation only house at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville...

Tracy Lawrence talks about the many ways that songwriters get inspiration for their hit songs...

Country music couple, Garth Brooks & Trish Yearwood will help judge a snoopy look-a-like contest to celebrate 60 years of the Peanuts cartoons...

Tim McGraw’s new movie role seems a lot like his last one, but there’s a good reason he chose to do it.  It is an inspirational story about a Memphis boy and how he became a first round NFL draft pick...

Success is forcing Dan Tyminksi to learn to juggle his busy schedule...

Carrie Underwood entered the limelight in 2005 on American Idol looking like an innocent farm girl with a signature style of jeans and a t-shirt. Four years later, she seems to be following in the footsteps of fellow Country-pop stars Faith Hill and LeAnn Rimes with her new rock look...

Covington wins 25K on "Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader"...

All I Ask For Anymore" video will premiere on CMT Monday...

This week's salute to George Jones features Jamey Johnson, Tanya Tucker and more...

The 5th annual Stars for Second Harvest benefit show is being held Sept. 29 at 7:30 p.m. at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Songwriter Craig Wiseman is hosting the concert featuring acoustic performances by Rodney Atkins, Phil Vassar, Heidi Newfield and others...

Blake Shelton fans can catch an intimate look at the Country Music star this month on GAC's Backstory: Blake Shelton in which the singer talks about his life and rise to fame. Joined by family, friends and long-time girlfriend Miranda Lambert, Shelton opens up about his early career and current success...

The spoofed song "You Don't Belong On MTV" hits the Internet...

Night filled with video tributes, live bands and performances...

Church returns to home state of North Carolina for concert...

Lady Antebellum's Charles Kelley recently married his longtime girlfriend, publicist Cassie McConnell. What Kelley was not expecting was the audience reaction to his marriage. At a recent concert, audience members booed Kelley, showing their displeasure at his removal from the market...

Despite the threat of legal action from Capitol Records, Ronnie Milsap and BLEVE Records are continuing to promote their new single, "My First Ride," to help boost disaster relief funds for police officers and firefighters across the nation...

This month, Country Music darling Taylor Swift became the first Country Music artist to win a Video Music Award, and her groundbreaking crossover achievements continue this week with her second No. 1 Top 40 Radio spot...

The CD will include 15 of their chart-topping hits and fan-favorite songs...

Jeff Taylor, Jack White among other nominees for Nashville Music Awards...

Joint effort will debut nine new videos from artists like Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw and more...

The first single released off Carrie Underwood's upcoming "Play On" CD is her fastest rising single ever on the charts.  You can download a digital version now if you like...

Brad Paisley and family have designed a bedroom for the Target House in celebration of it's 10th year of providing a place for families of St. Jude's patients...

Country star Keith Urban will take his Escape Together Tour all the way from Alberta, Canada to Ontario, Canada this week and he plans to take his motorcycle with him...

CD and DVD set full of bonuses like Dolly interviews, soundcheck footage and more...

Academy of Country Music announces $750,000 endowment to ACM Lifting Lives from money raised from the "George Strait:  ACM Artist of the Decade All Star Concert"...

Song went from being written to released to radio in a matter of days...

Ryan Newman and wife will be CEOs for entertainment group...

Cause of fire under investigation...

Platinum-selling Country rocker Jason Aldean is releasing "The Truth" as the third single from his third album, Wide Open, this week, with an official add date of Monday, Sept. 28. "This is one of those songs that I heard the first time and knew I wanted to cut," said Aldean of the song...

Trace Adkins and Darryl Worley part of lineup this week...

Being on the road so much, it's hard for Dierks Bentley to spend time away from his wife, Cassidy, and their daughter, Evie, especially as the latter is growing up so quickly. As a result, the singer is using technology to stay connected with his family...

Kenny Chesney concluded his 2009 Sun City Carnival tour last Saturday in front of a crowd of 45,178 screaming fans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Now, the singer is officially starting his year-long break from touring, though he is open to performing select concerts... 

Wynonna will be the special guest on CSX’s Santa Train 2009, delivering goods to Appalachian residents...
 

Canadian Country artist Anne Murray is releasing her autobiography Oct. 28...
 

Brad Paisley talks about life down on his farm just outside Nashville and keeping his children away from the hoopla...

Kenny Chesney's career has been going non-stop since he got started, and he now beleives it's the perfect time for some time off.  Chesney says some sage advice from Bruce Springsteen persuaded him to do so...

Country newcomers Love And Theft will be joining Jason Aldean’s Widen Open tour at the end of this week...

Thousands gathered at Thursday ceremony

Charity, free concert mark return to home town for former American Idol contestant and present country music star...

Grammy-winning singer helps raise awareness of Christian Appalachian Project...

McGraw says West disappointed fans, and his daughters...

Limited edition version of Greatest Hits features four live recordings...

"Music City Roots" is WSM’s new show broadcast live from the Loveless Cafe...

Check out the latest information on the 2009 CMA Music Awards...

Vince Gill, Raul Malo take the stage this weekend...

Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Keith Anderson and Keith Urban are picking out select pieces of their wardrobe to autograph and donate to Porter’s Call charity. Porter’s Call is a Tennessee-based foundation that provides free counseling to artists and their families...

Brooks & Dunn have been a Country superstar duo for a long time, but their fans now have a new way of remembering all of their music. Their new 30-song, double-disc collection, #1s...and then some, debuted at No. 1 on Billboard's Top Country Albums chart...

In a recent interview, Country Music legend George Jones said Country radio has changed dramatically since his day, and not in a good way. The Possum said modern radio caters to the younger audience and no longer plays traditional Country Music...

Otto's "Ain't Gonna Stop" chosen as song for 2009 football season...

Fans formed petition in hopes of getting more air time for Wayne...

Swift given superlative for "Best Sparkle" by People magazine... 

This July, Vince Gill and family, including wife Amy Grant and children Jenny, Matt, Millie, Sarah and Corina, experienced what Gill called a “life changing” trip to South Africa. Gill said the purpose of the trip was for he and his family to become more appreciative of the lives they lead...

Kenny Chesney is telling fans to go out and catch a Keith Urban show next summer, as reported in a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly about Chesney's vacation from touring next summer...

After a heavy schedule packed with regular performances, Kenny Chesney's 2009 summer tour will conclude this Saturday, Sept. 19, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. This could be the last time fans see Chesney on a major tour for a while as he has stated that it is time for a break to reconnect with his family...

The Williams family has had a major impact on Country Music. This 5,000-square-foot exhibition at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum examines the personal lives of Hank Williams

Early association with Country Music legend Hank Williams Sr. helped kick off Price's very successful country music career...

NSAI Awards next month

Lorrie Morgan is set to release her new album, A Moment In Time, on October 27.  The new release features new songs and Lorrie covering some country music classics...

Americana Music Association Honors set for Thursday, September 17...

"Need You Now" is first country video to premiere on YouTube special feature video section...

Joe Nichols will perform his hit single, "Believers," at the ceremony to honor the Dalai Lama receiving The Freedom Award by the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tenn...

Kanye West reaches out to Taylor Swift after she appeared on ABC's The View this week (September 15) and said that Kanye West had not reached out to apologize to her since the intrusion at the VMA's this past Sunday night...

Rapper offers apology to Swift over the phone after he interrupted her acceptance speech...

Newcomers Dean Brody and Tara Oram also took home awards...

Award will be presented at the 2009 CMA Awards in November...

Album respects Church of Christ tradition of singing without instruments…

Newest inductees Montgomery Gentry will perform...

Things got a little out of hand while Eric Church was performing at the Syracuse State Fair earlier this month as part of his Young and Wild(er) tour. The singer broke his foot in the midst of an enthusiastic performance...

Country stars find their inspiration in a lot of places, but Keith Urban seems to be finding a lot of success in the songs inspired by his wife, actress Nicole Kidman...

It's been more than 18 months since a Country artist has rivaled Brad Paisley's four straight weeks at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts with "Letter To Me." However, Jason Aldean's "Big Green Tractor" is currently in its fourth week at No. 1...

For 20 years Hank Williams Jr. has opened Monday Night Football.  This year he's back to make it 21 in a row, quite a winning streak...

The International Bluegrass Music Awards announces new performers as well as recaps some of the award shows greatest past memories...

Martina McBride shares one of her favorite meals to cook...

Different levels of awards experience bring different responses to nominations for Country Music stars...

Special honorees from the Academy of Country Music Awards have their own night of recognition...

The Zac Brown Band has gained another special fan...

Kanye West shocks crowd as Taylor Swift tries to give acceptance speech after winning MTV Music Award for Best Female Video...

Paisley discusses family life in current issue of magazine...

Single and album in Top 10 on the charts...

Singer also inducted into Country Music Hall of Fame earlier this year...

The first official entertainment memorial garden in Nashville opens this month...

Pam Tillis and Steve Wariner's part of this weekend's lineup...

Country artist Luke Bryan has announced his first Farm Tour show on Oct. 5. The first of a series of one-off shows designed to benefit local charities and organizations will be held in Statesboro, Ga...

This week's 2009 CMA Award nominations have cause quite a stir, mostly amongst its nominees. Randy Houser, Taylor Swift and Randy Houser respond to their nominations for this year's awards, set for Nov. 11...

It's a big week for Country Music diva Taylor Swift, who has achieved two milestones in her career.  First, the 19-year-old's sales jumped over the 10 million mark, a feat in and of itself. To top that off, Swift was nominated for an Entertainer of the Year Award from the Country Music Association...

Swift back up the Boston-based group Boys Like Girls...

Phil Vassar is releasing his next single, "Everywhere I Go," from his fifth studio album, entitled Traveling Circus, in stores come November. "Everywhere I Go," written by Vassar and Jeffrey Steele, is a touching, emotional song about healing and remembrance...

Terri Clark plans to attend the Canadian Country Music Awards with her mother by her side…

Finalists include Bob Kingsley, Lia Knight and Broadcast newcomer Kix Brooks...

White will release eighth album, Dustbowl Dreams, on Sept. 28...

It's "Country Music goes to the movies" week...

Country Music superstar Kenny Chesney is among the top performers nominated for this year's Country Music Association Awards, including the Entertainer of the Year accolade, for which Chesney has a four-year winning streak...

Lady Antebellum, Country's rising new trio that has already been dubbed CMA New Artist of the Year, recently brought in more nominations for 2009 CMA Group of the Year and have received critical acclaim for their latest No. 1 hit single, "I Run To You"...

Daughter and grandaughter of country music legends forging her own way now...

The first Country Music Hall of Fame benefit is set for October 13 at the Sommet Center, and Keith Urban is already gearing up for next year's...

Country star, Taylor Swift, announced this weekend over a blog post that she will re-release her top-selling Fearless album again, this time with extra songs...

Reba McEntire could easily pass for 36 years-old, which is exactly how old she feels! Reba tells about her secrets to staying youthful and happy...

Brad Paisley leads with six nominations for The 43rd Annual CMA Awards.  Zac Brown, Jamey Johnson, George Strait, Taylor Swift and Keith Urban garner 4 each...

Digitally promoting music would save time and money and be more secure...

'Beautiful Mess' will be released on Sept. 22...

Nick Jonas recently recorded at McBride's own studio...

Rising country group talks with CMT Insider about life and careers before the fame…

Bluegrass duo Dailey & Vincent part of this week's lineup...

Big Kenny and John Rich took most of the year off to attend to personal needs and fulfill individiual dreams. However, both men say there is no end in sight for them as a duo...

Keith Urban’s recent show in Louisville, Ky. was going as planned until he spotted a sign in the second row. Eight-year-old Matthew Pinkham considers Keith Urban his musical hero, and he held a sign from the second row that read, “I want to play ‘Kiss a Girl’ with you.” The Country star then brought Pinkham up on stage and his performance blew the crowd away...

What started off as a way for Country artists to raise money for the Country Music Hall of Fame has turned into a major scalping racket, CMT.com reported. Some tickets for the All for the Hall benefit concert are selling for $500 thanks to scalpers on ebay...

Special edition of album has new live songs and new artwork...

Group will tour to promote album through 2010...

Superstar will also be grand marchal at homecoming...

LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian have a romantic getaway at the beach following both their divorces. They were caught vacationing together on the beach recently…

Catch Luke Bryan, Emily West and others this weekend...

Nashville is about to have some competition from another Country Music tourist spot. Country Crossing will open Dec. 1 in Dothan, Ala. George Jones, Darryl Worley, Lorrie Morgan, John Anderson and Tracy Lawrence are among the Country artists who will open restaurants at the new development...

Now separated from The Wreckers, Jessica Harp worked with Keith Urban to show the care-free and flirtatious side of her music. Her new single will prove to fans she can do more than heart-wrenching love songs…

Singer/songwriter Carrie Underwood has released her first single, "Cowboy Casanova," from her upcoming Nov. 3 album, Play On. The new single was originally intended to be released Sept. 8, but a unexpected leak of an unfinished version of the song caused a rush release to radio this past Wednesday...

Video attempts to capture Chesney's true essence...

Band will release new album after celebrating 50 years in music business...

Country Weekly leaves decision on who is sexiest to fans for second year...

The Possum plans to perform for America’s favorite late night talk shows…

This year marks the eighth anniversary of the 9/11 tragedies, and Country star Trace Adkins plans to honor the fallen passengers and crew of United Airlines Flight 93 at a special service. Adkins will perform the National Anthem at the service...

This week, new group Love and Theft sold 12,500 units of their first album, World Wide Open, pushing them to the No. 10 spot on Neilsen Soundscan’s Country Top 75 Chart. The album also made an impression with online audiences, as digital sales accounted for 21 percent of albums sold...

After months of speculation, this week LeAnn Rimes announced that she and husband Dean Sheremet are ending their 7-year marriage. In a message on her Web site, Rimes stated the "decision was amicable" and thanked fans for their continued support...

New talk and variety show premiers on RFD-TV this Thursday, September 3 with Bill Anderson...

Event concludes World of Bluegrass in Nashville

Megan Mullins, Comcast On Demand and Nashville Humane Association all come together to help animals find a good home...

CMT On Tour adds dates to their schedule with headliners, Jamey Johnson and Randy Houser...

Topping charts and selling millions of albums isn't enough for 19-year-old singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, now she's got her mind set on culinary goals...

'Gold and Green' is a 10-track holiday album featuring originals and classics...

Urban and Vince Gill to co-host benefit concert with special guests...

Lifted tells the story of an aspiring Country singer...

Canadian band The Sheepdogs will start a new tour this fall...

Gretchen Wilson returns to Opry stage...

The Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation has announced this year’s inductees. Kye Fleming, Mark D. Sanders and late Country Music icon Tammy Wynette will be honored at the NaSHOF Dinner and Induction Ceremony, Sunday, Oct. 18...

Four-time Grammy Award winner, ACM Entertainer of the Year, and reigning three-time CMA and ACM Female Vocalist winner Carrie Underwood is working on her third album, following the success of her debut album, Some Hearts, and 2007's Carnival Ride. Underwood's third album, titled Play On,will be released Nov. 3...

Tim McGraw recently gained attention for throwing unruly fans out of his concert. McGraw vows to do the same to any other disrespectful concert goers, taking on full responsibility for those who misbehave…