September, 2010

100 lucky fans can go behind-the-scenes with Rascal Flatts...

Oak Ridge Boy Joe Bonsall will release his eighth book, focused on America, faith, music and life...

Loretta Lynn is the spotlight artist this week...

Dierks Bentley, Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton and Zac Brown Band with special guest Alan Jackson make up the very prestigious bunch set to perform at this year's CMA Awards...

Kenny Chesney can now reclaim his spot at the top of the charts as his latest single, "The Boys of Fall," reached No. 1 on both the Billboard and Country Aircheck/Mediabase Country singles charts this week...

After only five months of major renovations due to record Nashville floods that left the Grand Ole Opry stage under four feet of water, the Grand Ole Opry returned home Tuesday night...

Vince Gill, Kris Kristofferson, Taylor Swift and others performed at the All for the Hall Los Angeles fundraiser for the Country Music Hall of Fame...

Martina McBride will headline this year's “Home for the Holidays” concert with the Nashville Symphony...

After directing two short films, director and actor Matthew McConaughey is ready to venture into something new: music videos. You may know him from The Wedding Planner or A Time to Kill, but McConaughey wants to play a new role, as a director in Jamey Johnson’s new video, "Playing the Part"...

IBMA’s Bluegrass Fan Fest will be held at the Nashville Convention Center on Oct. 1-3 and will feature more than 60 outstanding acts, as well as a bluegrass-themed exhibit hall with more than 100 booths, giveaways and special promotions...    

Dave Haywood makes a family night of the CMA Awards...

Country stars recently honored icon Loretta Lynn for her years in the music business...

Darryl Worley recently held his Tennessee River Run fundraiser to support the Darryl Worley Foundation...

Brad Paisley’s connection with Kids Wish Network dates back to 1999. After granting a 13-year-old's wish, Paisley was inspired to raise awareness for the organization and now serves as spokesman for the charity's 2010 Corvette Dream Giveaway...

Taylor Swift has held a constant presence on the music charts since her debut single, "Tim McGraw," released in 2006. Now, she can add another notch to her belt of accomplishments. The young starlet was recently named No. 1 on Billboard magazine’s 2010 "21 Under 21" list...

Trace, Martina, Josh, Keith and plenty of others celebrate the return of the Grand Ole Opry to the Opry House this Tuesday...

Jamey Johnson's recent release, 'The Guitar Song,' is the highest debut of his career...

Country quartet Gloriana recently celebrated the gold-status of their debut single, "Wild At Heart"...

In celebration of their sophomore release, SteelDrivers will take the main stage at the 2010 IBMA Fan Fest...

Joey + Rory aren't having to worry about the dreaded sophomore slump for their Album Number Two. Rather, this husband and wife duo has a sophomore smash on their hands...

Five-time Grammy Award winning Shania Twain will release her autobiography with publishing company Atria Books in the spring of 2011. The book will tell the tale of Twain's life as a girl in Ontario, the death of her mother and stepfather and the singer’s rise to fame in the world of Country Music...

Gloriana teams with Quaker Chewy Granola Bars to aid afterschool programs...

ASCAP's workshop is designed to develop promising new Country songwriters...

The world premiere for Carrie Underwood's latest single, "Mama's Magic," will be on Sept. 24...

Jo Dee Messina, Jimmy Wayne to perform this weekend...

After entertaining nearly 400,000 fans on the three-month spring leg of her headlining arena tour, Carrie Underwood will “play on” when the fall leg of the tour kicks off Saturday, Sept. 25, in Portland, Ore...

Some of Country Music’s favorite stars will be performing at the Opry's 85th Birthday Bash. Trace Adkins, Crystal Gayle, Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift and many more will take the stage for the two-day celebration… 

Readers of CMA Awards Vault will get the chance to have a backstage pass to more than 40 years of CMA Awards moments. The book, published by the Country Music Association, documents the history of the event from its start as a radio broadcast in 1967 to the star-studded event it’s become today...

Frontgate Tickets is offering a limited number of free tickets to the Concerts For The Coast in Gulf Shores, Ala...

Bill Cody will host this week's Opry Country Classics Show, featuring Daily & Vincent and others.

At a party celebrating his second consecutive No. 1 single, “Rain Is a Good Thing,” Capitol Records Nashville label head Mike Dungan announced Luke Bryan’s album, Doin’ My Thing, had been certified Gold, selling 500,000 copies since its release last October...

Dierks Bentley's Miles & Music for Kids rolled into Seattle and raised money for the Seattle Children's Hospital...

Billy Currington says new album, Enjoy Yourself, is meant to put the listener in a positive mood...  

Joe Nichols goes head-to-head with fifth graders on an upcoming edition of Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader...

Toby Keith is the next superstar to take the stage when an all-new episode of CMT’s Invitation Only premieres Friday, Oct. 8, at 10 - 11 p.m., ET/PT. Taped before a small studio audience in Nashville, the Invitation Only series features artists performing their biggest hits and new favorites, as well as answering questions from fans during an informal question and answer session...

33 awards were given out by NSAI Monday night to the best of the best songwriters. Among the winners were songwriter-artist pairs Tom Douglas with Lady Antebellum, Cory Batten & Kent Blazy with Chris Young and more...   

Martina McBride and Faith Hill are no strangers to the balancing act of motherhood on top of being country music stars. On Oct. 26, these Country Music moms are going to have a chance to provide support for healthier babies and their families at the Baptist Hospital Foundation’s Rock the Cradle fundraiser....

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman's daughter, Sunday Rose, hasn't nailed what her father sounds like on the radio just yet...

Blake Shelton will headline the Country Radio Seminar's Music City Jam in Nashville on March 2, 2011...

Mandy Barnett and Cracker Barrel unite for authentic Christmas album...

Restless Heart, Chuck Wicks will grace the legendary stage...

After being criticized for her recent divorce, LeAnn Rimes has found a light at the end of the tunnel. Rimes recently sat down with Shape magazine to discuss the recent events of her life and how she found a new strength in the midst of struggle...

Since 1995, Darius Rucker has been writing and/or co-writing songs, but back then, it was for Hootie & the Blowfish. Now that he's in Nashville, Rucker is bring out the notepad for his solo career...

Warner Bros. Records will release two volumes of popular Country songs performed by the original songwriters...

Eddie Montgomery opened his Kentucky steakhouse on Sept. 14 with a star-studded party...

After success on the Country Throwdown Tour, artist Tyler Reeve will record his sophomore album with acclaimed Country Music producer and songwriter, Jonathan Singleton... 

The quintet Los Lobos is on top of the Americana charts this week with their first album in four years, Tin Can Cup...

CMT and MTV Networks are taking the title of Taylor Swift’s highly anticipated third album, Speak Now, literally. The networks recently announced a new contest in which a few lucky fans will get the opportunity to “speak now” themselves -- to none other than Swift herself...

Coldwater Canyon Band, a five-man group that call Los Angeles home, is continuing their way up the Country charts with their first single “Nobody Knows. The song recently leaped up 12 spots on the Billboard Hot 100 Singles Sales Chart to No. 27...

Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Keith Urban and others auction off instruments for flood benefit...

ASCAP gave Alan Jackson the most presitigous of awards this week, the Founder's Award..

Don Henley and Stan Lynch team up for an album of Country songs...

Loretta Lynn celebrate 50 years of making music with a special concert... 

Dolly Parton, Sawyer Brown featured this weekend...

Randy Houser has another hit under his boots. The honky-tonk, foot-stomping Country artist will soon release his sophomore album, They Call Me Cadillac, on Sept 21 while celebrating in New York...

Excitement builds as the Grand Ole Opry announces its return to the Opry House. After closing due to the massive floods in May, the Grand Ole Opry is officially scheduled to return to the Grand Ole Opry House on Sept. 28. Those slated to celebrate with the Opry include Trace Adkins, Martina McBride and Keith Urban...   

In anticipation of her third album, Speak Now, Taylor Swift is partnering with Target to offer fans a deluxe version of the new album. The deluxe cut will feature three new songs, three remixed songs and 30 minutes of video content of the multi-platinum superstar....

John Rich's "Country Done Come To Town" was the first song played when a New Jersey radio station reached New York City...

A duet unheard for almost 30 years featuring Johnny Cash and Ray Charles to be released Oct. 26...

Rascal Flatts' new video for "Why Wait" takes its inspiration from the 2009 comedy 'The Hangover'......

Kid Rock's lawyer said the performer was using self-defense during a 2007 fight in an Atlanta Waffle House...

Superstar Carrie Underwood will perform this Thursday...

Sony Music Nashville asked Loretta Lynn to pick which artists she wanted to be included on a tribute CD, and the legendary country singer/songwriter picked some of the brightest stars in the industry...

The third time was indeed the charm for songwriters Georgia Middleman and Radney Foster. Keith Urban was the third artist to record their song, and he recently took it to No. 1 on the charts...

Alison Krauss is the latest performer added to the already star-studded roster for All for the Hall...

Chevy encourages you to nominate everyday heroes who have demonstrated the military spirit...

Alan Jackson will be kicking off his fall tour with Chris Young and The Band Perry Nov. 4 in Sacramento…

This year, NRACountry is proud to partner with ACM Top New Artist Luke Bryan’s 2010 Farm Tour. NRACountry gives money to organizations supporting farming and outdoor programs, including many of the same organizations Bryan was involved in as a chid... 

For one night, Oct. 24, at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, Calif., an astonishing collaboration is being assembled by producer T Bone Burnett, which includes legendary Bluegrass player Ralph Stanley...

Merle Haggard decided to play it safe after feeling ill by postponing his upcoming tour. His tour was originally planned to begin Sept. 15 in Indiana, but Haggard canceled 10 of the dates after feeling chest congestion...

Brad Paisley finds family history in his newly-purchased 1938 guitar...

Taylor Swift's performance of "Innocent" at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards aimed toward Kanye West...

With a new online NFL game, End Zone Obsession, Darius Rucker is interacting with fans in a whole new way...

Diamond Rio, Joe Diffie will take the stage...

Lady Antebellum’s double platinum album, Need You Know, seems to be full of No. 1 hits.The album’s most recent chart-topper, “Our Kind of Love,” is the third single from the album to climb to the No. 1 spot on the Billboard/Mediabase Country Aircheck charts...

While most people who are graced with fame and fortune splurge on over-sized houses and extravagances, there are still a number of stars who realize when it is time to downsize. For Alan Jackson, he and his wife realized that as their nest was becoming smaller, it was time for a downsize in their house as well...

Country music queen, pop culture icon, television star — Reba McEntire has worn many hats in her career. Her 34th album, All The Women I Am, gives her a chance to wear them all...

Carrie Underwood is the first North American ever to be chosen as an Olay celebrity ambassador...  

Some of the industry's brightest stars have joined forces to give a new spin on the Country classic, "Coal Miner's Daughter"...

Darius Rucker is inviting fans to challenge him all NFL season long as he launches his End Zone Obsession Challenge this week. The challenge offers a grand prize of a trip for two to Hawaii during Pro Bowl weekend...

Alan Jackson, Chris Young and The Band Perry are ready to give fans a taste of the CMA Awards nominees on their newly announced fall tour. Young and The Band Perry will join Jackson on tour this fall, and all three were nominated for CMA Awards...

Blaine Larsen, Joey + Rory, others will perform this weekend...

Joe Don Rooney and welcome second child, a daughter....

Amos Lee's new album features award-winning artists Willie Nelson and Lucinda Williams...

This Saturday's episode of CMT Insider features bloopers and unseen footage to celebrate 300th episode...

The Academy of Country Music has just released this year’s all-star list of performers and presenters. Lee Ann Womack will host the ceremony, which will feature performances by Martina McBride, Randy Travis, Buxton Hughes, Kenny Rogers and others...
 

Sir Paul McCartney was visibly moved when he was presented with an honorary place in the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame. Roger Murrah, board chairman of the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame Foundation, announced Tuesday that McCartney would be the Hall’s newest inductee...

Marc "Butter" Fortney of Trailer Choir and Emily Robertson of Carter's Chord tied the knot at Nashville's 12 & Porter...

James Otto hospitalizaztion for an "abdominal illness" forces him to cancel Tennesee and Ohio concerts...

Grammy-winner Jimmy Webb will perform at the Americana Music Association conference on Sept. 11...

Host Larry Gatlin and spotlight artist Mel Tillis featured this week...

Billy Currington’s latest single, “Pretty Good At Drinkin’ Beer,” grabbed the top spot on Country Music charts this week, making it his fourth consecutive No. 1 hit and the sixth No. 1 of his career...

David Letterman personally chose "Lonely At The Top" as the single for Jamey Johnson to perform on his show...

Duo Steel Magnolia reveals their dream duet partner, little known facts and more...

John Mellencamp will kick off the Americana Music Honors and Awards show Sept. 9...

Mary Chapin Carpenter will serve as the keynote interview artist during the Americana Music Festival & Conference...

Rosanne Cash will sign copies of her recently published memoir in Nashville...

For most artists, finding a unique niche and an identifiable sound are the first hurdles toward establishing a career. For James Otto, it’s “mission accomplished” on both fronts...

Rodney Atkins' newest release, Cracker Barrel Present Rodney Atkins, features a list of hits that fans can purchase exclusively at Cracker Barrel...

Kenny Chesney is the latest superstar headed to the CMT Invitation Only stage when an all-new episode premieres Monday, Sept. 27...

Taylor Swift-created greeting cards celebrating birthdays and friendship available at Target...

Jonalee White's sophomore album includes the single "Naked As Fools"...

Tuesday's Opry performances include Jaron & The Long Road To Love and Jamie O'Neal...

Lee Brice is breaking all rules and records. His recent hit, “Love Like Crazy,” has been on the Billboard Hot Country charts for 55 weeks, breaking the record for the most weeks spent on this chart...

After two decades in the business, Brooks & Dunn are done. The legendary country music duo played their final show at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Sept. 2...

You'll have to wait until mid-November for Keith Urban's new release, but the first single off the upcoming album will be released to radio Sept. 13...

Eddie Montgomery of the country duo Montgomery Gentry will officially celebrate the opening of his Harrodsburg, Ky., steakhouse on Sept. 14...

An unlikely pair of music superstars is teaming up to bring tourists back to the beaches of Gulf Shores, Ala...

Keith Urban won't say exactly when his next new release will come out, or a lot about the music except that it won't be a "radical departure"...

Lady Antebellum reacts to their five CMA Awards nominations...

Blake Shelton was nominated for a total of four CMA Awards...

This weekend's Grand Ole Opry comes live from the historic Ryman Auditorium with acts like Darryl Worley, Little Jimmy Dickens, The Grascals, Ashton Shepherd and more...

Up-and-comers, The Band Perry, have a busy fall schedule that includes a CMA nomination, debut album release and a tour with Alan Jackson...

Before taking to the road with legendary Don Williams, the husband and wife duo have received a slew of nominations and prepare to hit the open seas with the Zac Brown Band...

Little Big Town's fourth album skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Country Albums chart after its debut on Aug. 24, but The Reason Why isn't the only reason they're celebrating this week. The group also earned a nomination for the 2010 CMA Vocal Group of the Year...

MontgomeryMixPro.com offers affordable way for young artists to get their music in front of the right people...

Blake Shelton, Lady Antebellum and Zac Brown Band also received multiple CMA Award nominations today as they were announced on ABC's Good Morning America live from New York...

Thursday night's Opry Country Classics Show returns with spotlight artist Connie Smith...

With all the technology at his disposal, meticulous preparations dating back to January and expertise marshaled by the roughly 50 members of his crew, for Executive Producer Robert Deaton emotion is the key to documenting this year’s CMA Music Festival...