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The Lucky Cowboy - biography
Who is that crazy cowboy?
Lucky was born at a very young age in the "Land of Lincoln." Alton, Illinois, to be exact, is where old Lucky is from. Alton is famous for its celebrities of stage and screen. Remember Robert Wadlow, the tallest man in the world? How about TV star Clint Walker of "Cheyenne" and Butch Calvey the singer? Alton is also where one of the famous Lincoln/Douglas debates took place, and where Bluff City Beer was made. It seems Lucky was just destined to be a famous person.
In his early years, Lucky appeared at the Madison Avenue Corral in Alton as a live DJ for WOKZ radio. He's been a trapeze artist, a motorcycle stunt rider, and even hosted his own carnival. He was a National Indian Chief for the Boy Scouts of America and managed a scout camp. Lucky spent some time in Minnesota where he still has many country fans.
Nowadays, old Lucky is based in Nashville, TN, Music City USA. Here he founded Lucky Cowboy Productions. You might catch him anywhere in Nashville, or somewhere in the rest of the USA promoting country music. He's even been on the Today Show! But you'll always find him wearing his famous forty gallon orange cowboy hat - you can't miss him wherever he goes.
Lucky's favorite song is "I Feel Lucky." His handprints are on the WE Fest "Walk of Fame," and there's even a ceramic bobblehead doll of Lucky. Yep, you can bet old Lucky will continue to be a star in his own right.
Watch out for Lucky as you might just get "Lucky!" Yeeeeeeeeehaw!!!
Let's Party Like A Cowboy! LUCKY COWBOY Since 1992
We will be performing Lucky Cowboy site maintenance over the holiday weekend. No beers for Lucky!!! Our main computer crashed of all days, on Lucky Cowboy's Birthday (Sept. 01). The web site is up and working for you to view while we continue to perform maintenance. New News updates will be coming in the next few days. Thanks for visiting our site and do come back when you can. We love our fans! Thanks for your patience.
Have a safe and fun Labor Day weekend ya'll!
COUNTRY NEWS 24 HOURS A DAY "FRESH OFF THE FARM" GIDDY ON UP......GET UR COUNTRY ON......WE'RE COUNTRIFIED!
THE COUNTRY DANCE WORLD CHAMPIONS "CHILI CHICKS" The Chili Chicks from Florida will make a special appearance at Wildhorse Saloon Nashville. The crowds loved them at CMA Music Fest and now you can catch them live at Wildhorse Saloon on Saturday Sept. 04 from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM Only!!! Two Shows.
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CMA Music Festival 2011 tickets now on sale. Better get your tickets now as this year we sold out! The 2011 festival will take place June 9–12, 2011. Four-day ticket packages for the 2011 CMA Music Festival are on sale through Ticketmaster locations, Ticketmaster.com and 800–745-3000 and through the Country Music Association at www.cmafest.com or 800-CMA-FEST.
Rain makes corn, Corn makes whiskey, Whiskey makes my baby feel a little frisky. Rain is a good thing!
EDDIE MONTGOMERY SET TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING OF EDDIE MONTGOMERY’S STEAKHOUSE IN KENTUCKY
Eddie Montgomery All-Star Jam and festivities set for Sept. 14, 2010. It will be a party ya'll!
ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP: Joining Montgomery Gentry (Eddie & Troy) are Craig Morgan and John Michael Montgomery.
“Welcome to My Steakhouse! A place and space in “MY TOWN” Harrodsburg, KY – Eddie Montgomery, one-half of country music award-winning duo Montgomery Gentry, is gearing up for a party that will be “SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF.” September 14, 2010, marks the official Grand Opening celebration for the 20,000 square foot entertainment and dining complex known as Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse. The Grand Opening celebration will include an All Star Jam with special guests of Eddie’s as well as food and fun!!! Special Grand Opening reservations and tickets are available by calling 859-734-3400.
“Welcome to My Steakhouse! A place and space in “MY TOWN” designed and built to put a smile on your face, a great meal in your belly, and a tune or two in your heart,” says Eddie Montgomery. “And yes, this special place is “SOMETHING TO BE PROUD OF!”
The 23 acres setting is not only home of Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse, but will soon be the future site of an outdoor entertainment amphi theatre as well as nearby hotel and other-family-focused attractions – all fill in the footsteps where “HILLBILLY SHOES” have happily trod.
“Here at Eddie’s, we’re all about great food, great music, and FUN,” adds business partner wife Tracy Montgomery. “Which is why, on certain nights each month, “You (can) Do Your Thing” and give us a tune or two, from our stage.” Visit Steakhouse Web site at: EDDIE MONTGOMERY STEAKHOUSE.COM
Eddie Montgomery's Steakhouse is located in Skylar's Landing development on the 127 bypass, only 3-miles from Harrodsburg, Kentucky 40330 at 180 Lucky Man Way. If you plan on going to the Grand Opening, reservations suggested at 859-734-3400.
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Special Nashville Appearances:
Sat. Sept. 04 at Wildhorse Saloon Nashville 5:45 PM and 6:45 PM Sat. Sept. 04 at Big Shotz Nashville 9:00 PM Sat. Sept. 04 at Cadillac Ranch with KURTIS Nashville 10:00 PM
THE COUNTRY DANCE WORLD CHAMPIONS "CHILI CHICKS" GET LUCKY! The Chili Chicks performed three days during CMA Music Fest and The Worlds Largest Fan Club Party in downtown Nashville. The crowds loved them. Check them out at: CHILI CHICKS
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Howdy ya'll! Let's start a band!
"It All Begins With A Song"
"So Full Of Country"
"Music Makes Me Happy"
Lucky Sez: "I'm riding the gravy train with biscuit wheels." I'm A 'Cowboy Casanova'
Is The Beer Cold Yet?
I'm Barefoot and Crazy
"I Like My Cowgirls Dirty’
"The sun comes up just to hear Lucky Cowboy crow."
Rockin' The Beer Gut!
"Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer"
We're Country Fried!
If it's country news, you heard it here second! If it's BS, You never heard it here! Lucky Cowboy Sez: Dip Me In Beer And Throw Me To The Drunk Chicks
Put The Beer On The Table
Party like a cowboy!
“It’s A Business Doing Pleasure With You”
Yippie-yi-o-ki-yay!
I'm Rockin' in my cowboy boots.
God is Great, Beer is Good, Lucky Cowboy is Crazy! It Dosen't Get Any Countrier Than This!
Pour Some Sugar On Me!
Sweet As Heaven, Hotter Than Hell
Dear JD: I gave up smoking, women and drinking last night It was the worst fifteen minutes of my life.
Get UR Country On!
Dog Days of Summer. "Baby On Board" Better enjoy the Dog Days winter is coming!
COMING ATTRACTIONS IN NASHVILLE
SEP. 02 - BROOKS & DUNN FINAL SHOW at Bridgestone Arena
SEP. 11 - GEORGE STRAIT & REBA at Bridgestone Arena
OCT. 13 - CARRIE UNDERWOOD at Bridgestone Arena
NOV. 10 - CMA MUSIC AWARDS at Bridgestone Arena
MAR. 2-4 - COUNTRY RADIO SEMINAR (CRS) Nashville
JUN. 9-12 - CMA MUSIC FEST 2011 Nashville
Water Is Brad Paisley's 13th Consecutive #1 Hit We're celebrating with "Water" Photos W-A-T-E-R!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Next Brad Paisley? Brad Paisley Water "Victor 4 yrs old"
Brad Paisley took to Twitter to critique the performance of a 4 year old. The boy, Victor Cairo, can be seen on YouTube, dressed in jeans, a button down, boots and a cowboy hat as he plays along with his guitar to Brad Paisley’s video for “Water.” The guitar is nearly as big as Victor, but that doesn’t stop him from putting on a Brad Paisley-worthy performance.
“A perfect performance. complete control of the room,commands our attention. excellent. I gotta meet him,” Brad tweeted, including a link to the video.
Check out Victor’s ‘perfect performance’ for yourself – think he’s the next Brad Paisley?
"You can come as you are, there ain't no dress code. Just some rural-route rules that you need to know. Don't mess with the bull, he can get real mean. Don't forget to shut the gate, stay out of the beans. Oh and leave your guns at the bar."
"It Dosen't Get Any Countier Than This" SUMMERTIME!
No butts about it. It's "Bikini Bull Riding Night" Ya'll.
The Bull won!.............YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE HAW!
I'm ready to take on that bull. Let's ride!!!
August 30, 2010
Billy Currington is "Pretty Good At Drinkin' Beer" and he takes the top spot this week on the Top 10 Country. Yee Haw Billy! Let's have a beer.
1 Billy Currington: " Pretty Good At Drinkin' Beer " 2 Lady Antebellum: "Our Kind Of Love" 3 Lee Brice: " Love Like Crazy " 4 Blake Shelton: "All About Tonight" 5 Kenny Chesney: " The Boys Of Fall " 6 Keith Urban: "I'm In" 7 Uncle Kracker: " Smile " 8 Easton Corbin: "Roll with It" 9 Taylor Swift: " Mine " 10 Little BigTown: "Little White Church"
SEPTEMBER BIRTHDAYS
SEP. 01 LUCKY COWBOY SEP. 01 RICK MONROE SEP. 01 CONWAY TWITTY SEP. 06 MARK CHESNUTT SEP. 12 GEORGE JONES SEP. 14 JOHN BERRY SEP. 19 TRISHA YEARWOOD SEP. 21 FAITH HILL SEP. 26 DOUG SUPERNAW SEP. 30 MARTY STUART SEP. 30 EDDIE MONTGOMERY
Rodney Atkins Scores With “Farmer’s Daughter”
I caught glimpse of the farmer's daughter.
We're celebrating Rodney's "Farmer's Daughter" with of course......Farmer's Daughter photos. Yee Haw for Rodney!
I was haulin hay, I was feedin the hogs and that summer sun had me sweatin like a dog So I cooled off in the creek then it was back to work in the daggum heat I was cussin' out loud, thinkin bout quitin' Lookin' back now I'm sure glad I didn't Cuz just when i thought it couldn't get no hotter I caught glimpse of the farmer's daughter.
Rodney Atkins’ latest single, “Farmer’s Daughter,” is currently racing up the iTunes download charts and the song’s just-released video is now airing on Turbo Track rotation on Great American Country (gactv.com).
I caught glimpse of the farmer's daughter.
Atkins’ tune about a hot summer romance that turns to true love has become the fastest climbing single in the singer’s career, selling more than 140,000 downloads on iTunes in only a few weeks. His previous No. 1 hits, “If You’re Going Through Hell,” “These Are My People,” and “Cleaning This Gun,” are approaching three-quarters of a million single downloads and with the rapid rise of “Farmer’s Daughter,” he is sure to break the million mark soon.
Filming the video in rural Franklin, Tennessee, Atkins got a taste of authentic farm life, driving a tractor and bucking hay. The clip which features Atkins’ real-life wife, Tammy Jo, as the “Farmer’s Daughter” whom he ends up marrying.
“Farmer’s Daughter” is the fourth single from Atkins’ third studio album It’s America. The title cut went to No. 1. Atkins’ 2006 album If You’re Going Through Hell yielded four chart-toppers. VISIT: RODNEY ADKINS
LUCKY COWBOY COUNTRY NEWS SEPTEMBER 03, 2010 NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Brooks & Dunn Are Going Away Now And They're Taking a Lot of Fond Memories With Them
I think in many ways that a lot of people took Brooks & Dunn for granted. Now that they're gone, a big chunk of country music history goes with them. And I hate to see them go.
When Brooks & Dunn announced the Nashville finale for the Last Rodeo, Brooks & Dunn hinted that it would have a superstar lineup as they gave all the proceeds from their end-of-the-road concert to the Country Music Hall of Fame, located across the intersection from the Bridgestone Arena.
But when the last chord rang out and the lights went up on the sold-out auditorium at Thursday’s last-ever Brooks & Dunn show, you could count the extra artists who showed up on two fingers: Tyler Dickerson, who turned in a solid six-song opening set that sounded more mature than his chronological age — 16 — would suggest; and Reba McEntire, who kicked into gear for the last chorus of “Cowgirls Don’t Cry” a little more than half-way into B&D’s two-hour farewell.
Without the fanfare, it felt oddly like a regular Brooks & Dunn show. Kix Brooks broke into a bittersweet smile and doffed his cowboy hat at the end of the aptly titled “You’re Gonna Miss Me (When I’m Gone).” It looked on the video screen as if perhaps, just maybe, he was tearing up, but you couldn’t be certain.
And a 15-minute video package — introduced by GAC’s Storme Warren — featured band members, crew guys and management talking with admiration about their experiences with the duo. It was clear that Brooks & Dunn are — or, as it now stands, were — a class act.
But there was no big bow at the end, no on-stage breakdowns and no parade of stars sending them off into the sunset.
“This is not a funeral,” Kix insisted. “We did show up to party.”
And they did. Brooks & Dunn cranked it out heavy at the beginning, kick-starting things with “Play Something Country,” “You Can’t Take The Honky Tonk Out Of The Girl,” “Mama Don’t Get Dressed Up For Nothing” and “Put A Girl In It.” And they finished in a flourish with “Rock My World (Little Country Girl),” “Only In America” and — during the two-song encore — “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” and “Brand New Man.” They also threaded the production with plenty of their trademark gimmicks: a giant steer head, a longhorn mirror ball, Kix’s whirling-dervish stage presence and blasts of confetti at two different junctures in the show.
In between, they hit a wide patch of songs that fanned their range of influences, from the Rolling Stones to Merle Haggard to the pre-Hotel California Eagles. They rolled through the drawled country of “How Long Gone,” Ronnie Dunn’s dramatic rendition of the ballad “It’s Getting Better All The Time” and the one-two spiritual punch of “Red Dirt Road” and “Believe.”
Since their national debut in 1991, Brooks & Dunn have been a heavy presence on the tour circuit, and the oddest part of watching the whole show unfold was thinking that for each of those songs, it might be the last time we see many of them performed live by two guys who became a sonic undercurrent to life in the heartland.
The finale had originally been planned for Aug. 10, but when Ronnie was put on vocal rest, the duo had to rejigger the schedule. Perhaps that’s a big reason there were so few guests. Perhaps not.
Since it had the air of a typical B&D show, it didn’t feel quite as final as maybe it could have. They certainly went out with a party atmosphere, but it’s so much a part of their persona that it was tough to feel like it really was the end.
Nevertheless, the location and the cause were perfect. Because when all is said and Dunn, Kix and Ronnie are a lock for membership in the Country Music Hall of Fame. It’s not really a question of if, just a matter of when.
Lucky Cowboy Sez: "I'm waiting for the Brooks & Dunn Reunion Tour."
CMA Nominations: Miranda Lambert Prevails as Top Nominee Her Nine Nominations Include Coveted Entertainer of the Year Category September 1, 2010 Miranda Lambert grabbed a total of nine nominations to prevail as the top contender at the 45th annual CMA Awards.
Lambert and Dierks Bentley announced the nominees in the final five categories Wednesday morning (Sept. 1) in New York City during a segment of ABC's Good Morning America. The nominations were posted on the GMA website shortly after they were revealed during the program's 7:30 a.m. ET segment.
Lambert had already claimed five nominations when the initial nominations in seven of the 12 categories were announced Tuesday in Nashville. Her four additional nominations are for entertainer of the year and female vocalist, album of the year (for Revolution) and musical event (for her collaboration with Bentley and Jamey Johnson on "Bad Angel," a track from Bentley's Up on the Ridge album). As previously reported, she has two nominations each in the single and video of the year categories for "The House That Built Me" and "White Liar." She's also nominated for song of the year for co-writing "White Liar."
In addition to the musical event nomination, Bentley is up for male vocalist and album of the year for his critically acclaimed acoustic music project, Up on the Ridge.
However, when the nominations were announced Wednesday, Lady Antebellum picked up an additional mention in the entertainer of the year category and an album of the year nod for Need You Now. They were already nominated for vocal group and single and video of the year (for "Need You Now"). That's five nominations, but group members Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley and Hillary Scott and co-writer Josh Kear landed individual nominations in the song of the year division for writing "Need You Now."
Here's a list of the nominees announced Wednesday in New York: Entertainer of the Year Lady Antebellum Miranda Lambert Brad Paisley Keith Urban Zac Brown Band
Female Vocalist Miranda Lambert Martina McBride Reba McEntire Taylor Swift Carrie Underwood
Male Vocalist Dierks Bentley Brad Paisley Blake Shelton George Strait Keith Urban
Album of the Year (Award goes to artist and producer.) Need You Now Lady Antebellum Producers: Paul Worley and Lady Antebellum
Play On Carrie Underwood Producers: Mark Bright and Max Martin
Revolution Miranda Lambert Producers: Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke
Twang George Strait Producers: Tony Brown and George Strait
Up on the Ridge Dierks Bentley Producer: Jon Randall Stewart
Musical Event (Award goes to each artist.) "Bad Angel" Dierks Bentley featuring Miranda Lambert and Jamey Johnson
The following is a list of nominees announced Tuesday in Nashville:
New Artist Luke Bryan Easton Corbin Jerrod Niemann Chris Young Zac Brown Band
Vocal Group Lady Antebellum Little Big Town Rascal Flatts The Band Perry Zac Brown Band
Vocal Duo Brooks & Dunn Joey & Rory Montgomery Gentry Steel Magnolia Sugarland
Single of the Year (Award goes to artist and producer.) "A Little More Country Than That" Easton Corbin Producer: Carson Chamberlain
"Hillbilly Bone" Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins Producer: Scott Hendricks
"Need You Now" Lady Antebellum Producers: Paul Worley and Lady Antebellum
"The House That Built Me" Miranda Lambert Producers: Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke
"White Liar" Miranda Lambert Producers: Frank Liddell and Mike Wrucke
Song of the Year (Award goes to songwriter.) "A Little More Country Than That" Songwriters: Rory Lee Feek, Don Poythress and Wynn Varble
"Need You Now" Songwriters: Dave Haywood, Charles Kelley, Hillary Scott and Josh Kear
"The House That Built Me" Songwriters: Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin
"Toes" Songwriters: Zac Brown, Wyatt Durrette, John Driskell Hopkins and Shawn Mullins
"White Liar" Songwriters: Miranda Lambert and Natalie Hemby
Music Video (Award goes to artist and director.) "Hillbilly Bone" Blake Shelton featuring Trace Adkins Director: Roman White
"Need You Now" Lady Antebellum Director: David McClister
"The House That Built Me" Miranda Lambert Director: Trey Fanjoy
"Water" Brad Paisley Director: Jim Shea
"White Liar" Miranda Lambert Director: Chris Hickey
Musician Paul Franklin -- Steel Guitar Dann Huff -- Guitar Brent Mason -- Guitar Mac McAnally -- Guitar Randy Scruggs -- Guitar
GET YOUR TICKETS TO THE 4th ANNUAL ACM HONORS! Tickets to the 4th Annual ACM Honors will go on-sale Wednesday, September 1st at 10am (CT). ACM HONORS is set for Monday, September 20th at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Hosted by five-time ACM Award winner LEE ANN WOMACK, ACM Honors is an evening dedicated to recognizing the special honorees and off-camera category winners from the 45th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards.
Artists scheduled to perform musical tributes include Mary Chapin Carpenter, Larry & Steve Gatlin with Ronny Robbins, Martina McBride, Kenny Rogers, Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives, Randy Travis and Lee Ann Womack, with more to be announced. Presenters will include Kris Kristofferson and Kix Brooks.
In addition to musical performances, the special evening will include award presentations and video tributes. Honorees include Special Award recipients Rod Essig, Marty Robbins, Don Schlitz, Mel Tillis, Keith Urban, Cindy Walker and the film Crazy Heart along with winners of the MBI (Musician/Bandleader/Instrumentalist) and Industry categories.
Tickets are priced at $37 and go on sale Wednesday, September 1st at 10 a.m. (CT) at TICKETMASTER (search RYMAN for more detailed information).
For more information regarding ACM Honors and to see a completed list of honorees, please visit www.acmcountry.com.
LYNYRD SKYNYRD, THE GRASCALS & THE ROYS SET TO APPEAR ON JERRY LEWIS MDA TELETHON Tucson, AZ – The Muscular Dystrophy Association announced that plans for its 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon are almost complete, and the 21½-hour live show is going to be spectacular.
From live remotes to amazing dance and production numbers, to sensational music performances (e.g., David Archuleta, Enrique Iglesias, Lynyrd Skynryd, WAR, John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, OneRepublic, The Grascals, The Roys, and Barry Manilow, etc.), to side-splitting comedy and dramatic appeals by some of America’s most popular entertainers, the two-day television event is certain to delight viewers Labor Day weekend.
“Yes, the Telethon is consistently big on entertainment value,” said Gerald C. Weinberg, MDA president & CEO and Telethon executive producer. “But, unlike other live shows, our unique television program is an outstanding catalyst for the public support needed to advance MDA’s lifesaving mission year-round.”
Legendary entertainer and MDA National Chairman Jerry Lewis will be headlining the star-studded television program that’s expected to be watched by some 40 million Americans, thanks to the “Love Network” of more than 170 television and cable stations broadcasting the show Sept. 5 and 6. Millions more worldwide will see the show live via the Internet at MDA.ORG courtesy of RealNetworks.
TUNE IN THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND The 2010 Jerry Lewis MDA Telethon starts, Sunday, Sept. 5 at 9 p.m. EDT. Originating live from the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas, the show concludes Labor Day, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m. EDT. Check listings for local start and end times, or visit mda.org.
ABOUT MDA MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research.
Shania Twain making a comeback? According to Country Aircheck, Shania Twain recently signed with a new management company, Sandbox Entertainment. The company will be lead by Jason Owen, who formerly worked with Twain at her record label, Universal Music Group. “Shania and I have been together for over eight years in my role at UMG and to start this new journey with her is a true privilege for me,” Owen says. “We have some exciting plans in the works that will expand her worldwide career into new areas of music and entertainment, which will all be revealed very soon.”
Martina McBride, Lady Antebellum Will Stand Up To Cancer. Stand Up To Cancer will air live and commercial free on September 10 beginning at 8pm ET on the following networks: ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Bio, Discovery Health, E!, G4, HBO, HBO Latino, MLB Network, mun2, Showtime, Smithsonian Channel, The Style Network, TV One, and VH1. Artists from all over the entertainment industry will come together for the Stand Up To Cancer program, aimed at raising funds and awareness for cancer research.
Brad Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Carrie Underwood Featured in ABC Special In the Spotlight With Robin Roberts ABC: All Access Nashville, which will air on Nov. 9, one night prior to the CMA Awards on ABC. In addition to conducting interviews, Roberts will also visit the homes of several country artists for the special.
Jason Aldean To Release ‘My Kinda Party’ November 2. Country rocker Jason Aldean is set to release a brand new studio album titled My Kinda Party on November 2, 2010. Aldean is certainly proving himself to be one of country music’s biggest stars. He has spent more weeks at #1 on the radio charts than any other country artist in the last 14 months. He sold 3.5 million records in the first phase of his career and his “Wide Open Tour” has been selling out arenas across the country.
Trace Adkins' former record label will release a two-CD compilation, The Definitive Greatest Hits: Til the Last Shot's Fired, on Oct. 12. The 28-track collection from Capitol Nashville/EMI follows his career with the label from his 1996 debut single, "There's a Girl in Texas," through 2009's "All I Ask for Anymore."
Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson and record producer Fred Foster graciously accepted awards honoring their unique leadership in country music during an invitation-only event on Sunday night (Aug. 29) in Nashville. During the quick-moving, two-hour ceremony at the Renaissance Hotel, the three men each received the Dale Franklin Award.
Alan Jackson and Willie Nelson songs might play in Space. The National Air and Space Administration is employing an online poll to allow the public to pick songs that will be played during an upcoming mission. Alan Jackson and Willie Nelson are among the prestigious artists with songs that have made the cut. Nelson's iconic "On the Road Again" and Jackson's "Where I Come From" are among the 40 songs listed at Nasa's official site for the contest. The website tells visitors, "Your Mission: Vote on your favorite!" The two tunes with the most requests will be used as wake-up numbers for the crew of the upcoming STS-133 mission, scheduled for lift-off on February 26, 2011. Voting starts Nov. 01 at NASA VOTE
Vince Gill will headline a FREE outdoor “Back to the Beach” concert Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010 from the beautiful Beaches of South Walton along Florida’s Northwest Gulf Coast. Gill is one of the most popular and most recorded country singers of the past quarter-century. He has sold more than 26 million albums and has received 20 GRAMMY awards throughout his career. For more information visit www.VinceGill.com.
Lady Antebellum performed on Good Morning America in New York City on Aug. 27, 2010.
The McClymonts -- Meet Three Awesome Aussies Sam, Molly, Brooke
Sam, Molly, Brooke McClymont fresh from Australia VISIT: THE MCCLYMONTS
They're a well-established (and multiple-award-winning trio) in their Australian homeland, but for the McClymonts, conquering country music in the U.S. is an entirely new challenge. But with wit, energy, beauty and charm to spare, sisters Mollie, Brooke and Sam put a fresh 'down under' spin on country that already has audiences here taking notice. They've even "opened" for Ozzy Osbourne!
The McClymonts' U.S. debut album, 'Chaos and Bright Lights,' coincides with their first official U.S. concert dates which began earlier this month. The sisters are soon to open a series of shows for Jason Aldean, having already shared a stage him and also with superstars Lady Antebellum. They've also been the recipients of numerous honors, including four CMAA (Country Music Association of Australia) awards and the Group of the Year honor at the Golden Guitar Awards three years in a row. Earlier this year, their single 'Finally over Blue' even knocked the Eagles from their chart-topping 10-month run on the Australian radio airplay charts.
The McClymonts, hail from Grafton, New South Wales on the northern coast of Australia. Check them out: THE MCCLYMONTS
Taylor Swift, Keith Urban Go Corporate in Minneapolis August 27, 2010 Keith Urban and Taylor Swift were at Target on Wednesday night (Aug. 25), but they weren't shopping, that's for sure. Instead, they were entertaining folks at the discount chain's annual managers meeting along with John Legend, Enrique Iglesias and Charice. Swift posted a Twitpic of her kissing the company dog -- the white one with the red bulls-eye painted on his face. Earlier that day she posted a picture of the audience, all in their company uniforms, and said, "So, red was a common theme today in the Minneapolis fashion scene."
Taylor Swift's Donates $100,000 To Hometown Playground Taylor Swift's $100,000 donation will help rebuild a playground in Hendersonville, Tenn., where she attended high school and lived with her family prior to moving into her own condo in Nashville.
Swift's charitable fund had originally given the money for area flood relief, but her business manager later suggested the funds go toward updating the Kids Kingdom play area, as well as the city's volleyball courts. The director of the city's parks, Dave LeMarbre, told the Hendersonville Star-News the donation was completely unexpected. "It's overwhelming," he said. "We didn't expect that. We appreciate Taylor's donation as well as all the others who have stepped up." The old playground is expected to be torn down in late fall and rebuilt in early 2011, according to the publication. The estimated cost of the playground is $175,000. Miley's Love Affair Is Over!
It was a sweet summer romance, but the love affair of Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth won’t make it into the fall. The 17-year-old superstar and the 20-year-old actor have called it quits after a year. The pair met last summer on the set of their film “The Last Song,” and the romance was very public, although the two were frequently separated by distance.
Miley is currently filming the movie “LOL” and is rumored to be seeing co-star Adam Sevani, a former boy bander and creator of the ACDC dance crew. The breakup isn’t much of a surprise, since Miley’s always been fickle and isn’t ready to settle down yet.
Brad Paisley & Carrie Underwood to Host 44th Annual CMA Awards Show For the third year in a row Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood will return as hosts on the 44th Annual CMA Awards Show. The show will take place in Nashville on Wednesday, Nov. 10, airing on ABC starting at 8 p.m. Eastern/7 Central. “The CMAs are different from any other awards night,” said Brad. “You’re looking at a roomful of people who love each other. And any new viewer will be pleasantly surprised at what they relate to on the Awards and what they like that they had no idea they would like. For that reason alone, this is the most important night of the year for country music.”
“It’s all about country Music,” said Carrie. “We all live here. This is our community. The CMA Awards are in Nashville, the home of country music. It’s great to come here and celebrate that every year.”
Grand Ole Opry Country Comes Home September 28!
August 25, 2010 -Brad Paisley, Little Jimmy Dickens Celebrate Return of Grand Ole Opry's Wooden Circle. Historic Section of Stage Damaged During May Floods in Middle Tennessee.
The famous wooden circle has been restored and placed at center stage at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville after the venue was extensively damaged following the May flooding. Opry members Brad Paisley and Little Jimmy Dickens presided over the Wednesday morning (Aug. 25) ceremony, helping a small crew of workers lift and lower the circle into the floor.
The six-foot oak circle was taken from the stage of the Ryman Auditorium, where countless country legends had stood on it during the Opry's tenure there, and moved to the Grand Ole Opry House in 1974 for its debut performance at the new venue. However, the circle and the entire Opry stage was covered in 46 inches of water during the May flood. A variety of venues have hosted the show in the interim, including local auditoriums, churches and colleges, with no cancellations since the flood.
Country Comes Home: Grand Ole Opry Announces September 28 The Opry has just announced a return to the Grand Ole Opry House on September 28 and the stars are lining up for this historic homecoming. Join us as Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Jimmy Dickens, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Josh Turner, and many more step back into the circle for the first time since the flood.
Grand Ole Opry officials today announced that the show, displaced from its permanent home due to May's historic Nashville flood, will return to the Grand Ole Opry House with a star-packed show Tues., Sept. 28. Among the artists scheduled for the show are Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels Band, Diamond Rio, Jimmy Dickens, Del McCoury Band, Montgomery Gentry, Brad Paisley, Blake Shelton, Mel Tillis, and Josh Turner. The show will air live on GAC: Great American Country. Special events and artist appearances will follow throughout October in celebration of both the show's return and its 85th Birthday.
The announcement came just before the Opry House's signature element, a six-foot circle of oak wood taken from the historic Ryman Auditorium when the show moved to the Grand Ole Opry House in 1974, was returned this morning to its home center stage at the Opry House. The circle, along with the full Opry stage, had been covered by 46 inches of water during May's flood. Rescued immediately after waters receded from the Opry House, the circle has been painstakingly refurbished. The country music treasure was placed in its rightful spot with assistance from Dickens and Paisley. The two Opry members then took to the circle behind an Opry microphone stand for an acoustic performance of the country classic "Will the Circle be Unbroken."
To celebrate the renovation, the public is invited to a free open house on Oct. 2 to see the new stage and dressing rooms. The Opry will also celebrate its 85th anniversary on Oct. 8 and 9, while the Judds will be there Oct. 15 to flip the switch to turn the Opry backdrop pink in support of breast cancer awareness month.
More information about artist line-ups and special events will be updated as it becomes available at OPRY.COM
New Taylor Swift hits stores on October 25
Excitement's ramping up for country/pop megastar Taylor Swift's upcoming album, Speak Now, which is set to hit stores on October 25 — her camp shared the cover art on Wednesday.
Kenny Chesney "Boys Of Fall"
Kenny Chesney was 17 when he first got used to playing in front of packed stadiums. A documentary is scheduled to air Sunday (Aug. 29) on ESPN.
Back then, though, he was playing football, not country music. And the stadiums weren't the massive constructions he headlines these days, they were the high school stadiums of East Tennessee. Back then, he was a starting receiver for Gibbs High School in Corryton, Tenn., a rural community in northeast Knox County.
Though Gibbs' offense was not known for its passing game and Chesney knew he wasn't meant for the football big-time, the football experience stayed with him throughout his rise to a spot among the top ticket-sellers in all of music. Kenny Chesney's fascination with football at all levels is evident in Boys of Fall, a documentary scheduled to air Sunday on ESPN. It features Chesney's interviews with Joe Namath, John Madden, Brett Favre, Sean Payton, Nick Saban, Phil Fulmer and many other college and pro football notables.
"Football is as universal as music, almost," Chesney said. "From the kids who play to the moms and dads driving them to practice, to the coaches and fans, there are a lot of people with something invested in it."
The documentary began with a video shot for his football-themed single Boys of Fall, and it grew to feature scenes from Tennessee high school teams at Battle Ground Academy, Montgomery Bell Academy, Greenbrier and Westmoreland, from the Croft Middle School team and from Pop Warner units the Franklin Cowboys, the Goodlettsville Trojans and the Brentwood Mustangs.
BURNS & POE BREAKOUT WITH BEST BREAK-UP STORY Country Music Duo Teams With Silpada Designs, New Single: “How Long Is Long Enough” Broken Heart Slogan Promotion NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Tuesday, August 24, 2010)—Blue Steel Records flagship artist and country music’s red hot duo, Burns & Poe, has announced a timely contest in conjunction with their new single release, “How Long Is Long Enough,” in partnership with Silpada Designs, Country Weekly magazine and country radio.
Burns & Poe (Keith Burns/Michelle Poe), dubbed the Sonny and Cher of Country, with Barbie and Ken looks and the charismatic chemistry of Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers, celebrate the release of their second single “How Long Is Long Enough.”* The Keith Burns and Frankie Golden-penned tune embraces the emotions of heartache and loneliness after a break-up.
In keeping with Burns & Poe comedic character, to turn the sentiment around, Keith and Michelle have launched a fitting contest inviting country music fans to submit their best/worst break-up slogan (ex. “The Fastest Way To Get Over A Broken Heart Is A Margarita And A New Pair Of Red Stilettos!”).
Country Weekly magazine and country radio stations (from the east coast to the west coast and areas in between) will host the promotion. The lucky Country Weekly reader and country radio listener that submits the award-winning slogan will be presented with a Silpada watch—the same time piece Keith Burns sports on the single CD cover and in all current media shots. (Silpada Designs sponsored Burns & Poe in their most recent photo shoot encompassing shots for their web page, media pictures and CD artwork.) The contest begins September 15 and will run through Sunday, November 7, 2010. (The close of daylight savings time.)
For more information about Burns & Poe, the “How Long Is Long Enough” Contest (presented by Silpada Designs and Country Weekly Magazine), including tour dates and album updates, please visit: BURNS AND POE
Brooks & Dunn's Kix Brooks will perform at the CMA Songwriter Series on Oct. 8 and 9 during the Chicago Country Music Festival. Brooks will be joined by The Band Perry, David Lee Murphy and host Bob DiPiero during both shows at Joe's Bar.
THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS 4 KIDS CONCERT ANNOUNCES LINE-UP & TICKET INFORMATION Montgomery Gentry, Jake Owen, Sawyer Brown, and Charlie Daniels Band set to perform on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Ryman Auditorium
Nashville, TN – Grand Ole Opry member and Country music legend Charlie Daniels has announced that Montgomery Gentry, Jake Owen, and Sawyer Brown will join him at The 2010 Charlie Daniels Band & Friends Concert to benefit Christmas 4 Kids, (a division of Christmas For Kids, Inc).
Christmas 4 Kids is a not-for-profit organization that has been in existence for over 25 years providing many children, each year, with their very own shopping spree. The funds generated by the concert, and the Tour Bus Show/Artist Meet and Greet event are used to give children from 29 different schools, a total of more than 400 children, a day-long shopping excursion. The special day consists of a chauffeured trip from their school aboard an entertainer's luxury tour bus, lunch, and a party hosted by Santa and Mrs. Claus at College Heights Baptist Church, and finally a trip to the Hendersonville, Tennessee, Walmart where they receive $150.00 to spend on anything they want and also receive a brand new Tennessee Titan's Starter jacket.
Tier One $60.00 Tickets to Members of Artist's Fan Clubs are available through Christmas 4 Kids beginning September 1, 2010 online at www.christmas4kids.org
All reserved seating, both Tier One $60.00 and Tier Two $30.00, are available through Christmas 4 Kids beginning September 15, 2010.
Any remaining reserved seating, Tier Two $30.00 only, will be available through TicketMaster beginning October 25, 2010.
This concert is sponsored in part by 95.5 The Wolf, Bob Parks Realty (Sumner County office), and coach manufacturer, Prevost Car, Inc.
The Annual Tour Bus Show/Artist Meet and Greet event will take place on Monday, December 13th in Hendersonville, TN. The shopping excursion takes place on Tuesday, December 14th. For more information on how you can volunteer to help chaperone one of these special children, visit CHRISTMAS 4 KIDS
Happy 50th Birthday, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge "The World's Country Music's Most Famous Honky-Tonk"
If you've ever been to Nashville, you've surely visited the world famous Tootsie's Orchid Lounge on Lower Broadway. It's the epitome of a honky-tonk where country music can be heard continuously on that tiny wooden stage by the front door. It's where Kris Kristofferson's name is written on the ceiling upstairs and pictures of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Patsy Cline decorate the smoke-stained walls. It's a place where Nashville memories are made -- or forgotten -- depending on how much you've had to drink. But nonetheless, Tootsie's Orchid Lounge is a staple of Nashville and this month marks its 50th anniversary.
Big 50th Party Planned For Nov. 7 Tootsie's 50th Anniversary Bash at the Ryman Auditorium held on Nov. 7 will include Kris Kristofferson, Terri Clark, Mark Chestnut and Little Jimmy Dickens. More artists to be announced. Tootsies will also be hosting a block party on Broadway downtown which will be blocked off in front of Tootsies. Many stars are expected to show up for the Tootsies 50th Anniversary After Party. But, you need tickets at attend the bash. VISIT: TOOTSIES ORCHIRD LOUNGE
PLEASE NOTE: This ticket provides admission to after party events only. Purchase tickets to the Tootsie's 50th Anniversary Concert at the Ryman Auditorium via Ticketmaster and Ryman Auditorium box office.
Rodney Atkins Releasing Album Through Cracker Barrel Stores on Sept. 6. He will release an expanded version of his 2006 album, If You're Going Through Hell, through Cracker Barrel stores on Sept. 6. Titled Cracker Barrel Presents Rodney Atkins, the project also includes two additional tracks -- his latest single, "Farmer's Daughter,"
Martina McBride has joined an all-star lineup for the Stand Up to Cancer concert scheduled for Sept. 10 at 8 p.m. ET. The one-hour special will be broadcast live and commercial-free on ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, Bio, Discovery Health, E!, G4, HBO, HBO Latino, MLB Network, mun2, Showtime, Smithsonian Channel, the Style Network, TV One and VH1.
Leann Rimes Has Got Talent - In a bikini!!! 'America's Got Talent' Show Results August 18, 2010
The beach may be a long way off from that country porch she's singing about, but Leann Rimes is clearly aware of how nice she looks in a bikini.
During the "America's Got Talent" results show, the country star made a play to erase several years of bad press by peeling off a few layers and playing a round of beach blanket bingo -- to varying degrees of success.
Performing her cover of John Anderson's "Swingin,'" from her 2010 album "Lady and Gentlemen," she bounced around the stage while dancers attempted to recreate what looked a scene from "Where The Boys Are."
Barely out of breath after getting tossed around by men in board shorts and riding a beached surf board, she offered her advice to the semi-finalists: "Believe in what you can do." Even if all you can do is stand around and watch your dog unsuccessfully attempt to play the accordion.
Taylor Swift's New "Mine" Video To Debut on CMT, MTV and VH1 on Aug. 27
CMT, MTV, VH1 and MTV International will team up to present the global premiere of Taylor Swift's new video, "Mine," on Aug. 27, reaching more than 160 countries around the world. The eagerly-anticipated video will touch all of the MTV Music Group channels and websites in a cross-channel, cross-platform event featuring simultaneous online premieres and heavy on-air promotion, including a half-hour special to air across CMT, MTV and VH1.
Swift will introduce the video for the first time before a live audience during CMT Premieres Taylor Swift "Mine," a special which airs Aug. 27 at 8 p.m. ET/PT. In the special, Swift returns to Kennebunk and Kennebunkport, Maine, where the video was filmed with co-star Toby Hemingway. The special includes a behind-the-scenes look as Swift gives CMT host Katie Cook a tour of the quaint towns and offers personal insight into how her latest video came to life.
CMT.com, MTV.com and VH1.com, along with MTV International sites, will present the video for "Mine" in an exclusive online premiere beginning at 8:30 p.m. ET.
MTV will debut the video on-air during its prime time lineup on Aug. 27 at 9 p.m. ET/PT, while VH1 is set to air the video on VH1 Top 20 Video Countdown on Aug. 28 at 9 a.m. ET/PT. In addition, MTV will re-telecast the half-hour special on Aug. 28 at 10 a.m. ET/PT, while VH1 is set to air it the same day at 5 p.m. ET/PT.
Dierks Bentley's Miles & Music Event Nashville, Tenn Adds Miranda Lambert, Jerrod Niemann to lineup
Celebrity motorcycle ride and concert on October 17, 2010
Dierks Bentley's Miles & Music for Kids celebrity motorcycle ride and benefit concert will take place on Oct. 17 at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. Miranda Lambert and Jerrod Niemann will join Bentley at the concert following a motorcycle ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership in Columbia, Tenn., a community located 45 miles south of Nashville."
Miles & Music is one of the greatest things we do all year," says Bentley. "The Nashville community has been coming out year after year to support us. ... It's crazy to think we've been doing it for five years now. So many people contribute their time and money to make this a success."
Tickets for the ride, concert and commemorative T-shirt are $50, while concert-only tickets are $20. Tickets go on sale Friday (Aug. 20) via Ticketmaster. All proceeds will benefit the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, a Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
CMA Award Nominations The final nominees for this year's CMA Awards will be announced on Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Dierks Bentley and Miranda Lambert will be in New York City to confirm the nominees in five categories on Sept. 1 during the 8:30 a.m. ET segment of Good Morning America. In addition, Justin Moore and Chris Young will reveal nominees in seven CMA categories at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on Aug. 31. The CMA Awards will take place at the Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on Nov. 10 and will air live on ABC.
Jennette McCurdy who turned 18 in June currently plays Sam Puckett, the sassy best friend of Carly, on the 1 Nickelodeon show iCarly. Inspired to become an actress after watching Harrison Ford in Star Wars, her first acting experience on television came in 2000 when she appeared in an episode of Mad TV. Since then, her acting credits include Hollywood Homicide, CSI, Strong Medicine Law & Order:SVU, Medium, Will & Grace, Karen Sisco, Judging Amy, Close to Home, TEENick’s Zoey 101, Malcolm in the Middle, The Last Day Of Summer and, most recently True Jackson.
She has also appeared in the films, Shadow Fury, My Daughter’s Tears, Hollywood Homicide, Breaking Dawn, Tiger Cruise, See Anthony Run, and Against Type. In addition, she appeared in the television drama series Over There and Lincoln Heights.
The accomplished teen actress got interested in Country music back in 2000 when she attended an open audition and landed the part of “the little girl” in Faith Hill’s “The Way You Love Me” music video – forever igniting a desire in Jennette to one day have a Country hit of her own. She partially accomplished that goal when her independently released single “So Close”, co-written by Jennette, hit 16 on the iTunes Country Chart during its debut. Recently signed to Capitol Records Nashville (summer 2009) Jennette is now writing material for her official debut Country single and album release. Jennette sites her musical influences as country artists and legends Dolly Parton, Faith Hill, Shania Twain, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Patsy Cline, Rascal Flats, and “Hall of Famers” The Eagles and Bob Dylan. VISIT: JENNETTE MCCURDY MY SPACE
Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman recently purchased a $10 million penthouse in New York City. Although it may seem like a lot of money, the couple reportedly got a great deal, as it was originally listed for $12.5 million. The new 16th floor, 3,248 square feet apartment includes 3 bedrooms and 3.5 baths and sits in Manhattan’s Chelsea district. The new building is also has a one-of-a-kind “sky garage.” Keith and Nicole will be able to drive their car up onto a lift that will take them straight up to the 16th floor and back into their garage…A paparazzi’s worst nightmare!
Little Big Town Ready To Release Next Album. The Reason Why releases August 24th. Little Big Town is suited-up and ready for the release of the long-awaited new album, The Reason Why, as the first single, Little White Church, continues to garner major airplay at Country Radio. LBT on TV: ABC-TV's Good Morning America - Wednesday (8/25) and Fox-TV's Fox & Friends' All American Concert Series - Friday (8/27.
Neal McCoy along with Keith Anderson, Chuck Wicks, Trent Willmon, Wade Hayes, Laura Bell Bundy and Joanna Smith will perform at 2nd Annual Country on the Beach to be held at the Beach Palace Resort in Cancun, Mexico November 18 – 20. Benfiting the T. J. Martell Foundation Cancer Research. To book your stay and tickets please go to: GET TICKETS
Hank Williams Jr., Gretchen Wilson and Lee Brice ("Love Like Crazy") will play a concert at the Wharf Amphitheatre in Orange Beach, Ala., on Sept. 25 to promote tourism at the state's beaches. Tickets for the Rowdy Friends 2010 tour date are available to Baldwin County residents for $10 on Wednesday (Aug. 18). In addition, tickets will go on sale for $25 to the general public on Friday morning. The concert is sponsored by the Alabama Department of Tourism, which hopes to encourage visitors to the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach communities following the recent oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.
Trace Adkins has planned numerous TV appearances to promote his new album, Cowboy's Back in Town, which will be released Tuesday (Aug. 17) on Show Dog-Universal. Adkins is currently on Toby Keith's American Ride tour. We're going to be seeing a lot of Trace in the next few days, including guest shots/performances on:
NBC-TV’s The Today Show Thursday August 19 Fox News' The O’Reilly Factor Thursday August 19 Fox-TV's Fox & Friends Friday August 20 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on September 14th Jimmy Kimmel Live on September 14th Late Night With Jimmy Fallon on October 5th The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson on October 12th Chelsea Lately on October 19th
Blake Shelton scores another #1 as All About Tonight takes the top of the pages on both major Country Charts, his second #1 this year.
Dolly Parton's Dollywood Turns 25 "The Friendliest Town In The Smokies" PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. -- It's been 25 years since Dolly Parton bought a relatively small theme park near her hometown and christened it Dollywood. Today it offers everything you'd want in a family attraction, from surprisingly scary roller coasters and kid-friendly water rides to crowd-pleasing live shows and a big gift shop. Of course, Parton is a master of reinvention, and because of her connection to the park, Dollywood isn't just the same old song and dance, year after year.
To commemorate the 25th season, Parton and her business partners, Herschend Family Enterprises, unveiled a $6 million challenge course at the far end of the park where tourists of every shape and size safely strap themselves into a vest and harness, then tentatively make their way across a variety of rope swings, mountain facades and wobbly wooden steps. And looking up, they can see -- and occasionally hear the screams of -- adventurous visitors soaring on the Great Smoky Mountain Skyzip, high above the 150-acre park.
Starting on Sept. 29, the park will host a month-long National Gospel and Harvest Celebration. That's followed by Smoky Mountain Christmas, elaborately decorated for the season from Nov. 6 through Jan. 1, 2011. VISIT: DOLLYWOOD
Reba McEntire has named her upcoming album, All the Women I Am, which will be released Nov. 9 by the Valory Music Co. The first single from the project is "Turn on the Radio." Dann Huff produced the album. In related news, McEntire's Facebook page surpassed the 1 million fan mark earlier this week to become only the 10th country artist to reach that milestone.
Loretta Lynn tribute album, Coal Miner's Daughter: A Tribute To Loretta Lynn, featuring artists from a variety of musical genres, is set for release November 9th, celebrating the 50th anniversary of her debut single, I'm A Honky Tonk Girl. A special all-star concert is planned at the Ryman in October.
Thompson Square opens for Jason Aldean. Stoney Creek Records' Thompson Square will hit the road this fall with Jason Aldean, closing out his Wide Open 2010 Arena Tour. Starting on Oct. 21 in Champaign, Ill. and ending on Nov. 20 in Atlanta, the husband-and-wife duo will open with a full-band for a month on tour with Aldean. "We are so pumped about going on tour with Jason Aldean," said Keifer Thompson of Thompson Square. "Getting to perform our music to the fans on a tour as cool as the Wide Open tour is going to be an exciting time for us. We are really looking forward to the fall."
Thompson Square received the tour news while filming their first music video for their new single, Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not. Directed and produced by Wes Edwards, the video was filmed on the beaches and city streets in St. Augustine, FL. The completed video will be released later this summer.
Jason Aldean/Thompson Square Tour dates are: Oct. 21 Champaign, IL Assembly Hall - U of Illinois Oct. 22 Ft. Wayne, IN --Memorial Coliseum Oct. 23 Moline, IL-- iWireless Center Oct. 28 Oklahoma City, OK --Ford Center Oct. 29 Springfield, MO --JQH Arena at Missouri State Nov. 18 Columbus, GA-- Columbus Civic Center Nov. 19 Birmingham, AL-- BJCC Arena Nov. 20 Atlanta, GA --Gwinnett Center
Taylor Swift Makes More Chart History Taylor Swift will become the second female artist in the history of Billboard's Hot 100 to debut multiple tracks in the Top 5 during a calendar year when her latest single, "Mine," enters the chart at No. 3 this week. The official designation will occur Thursday (Aug. 12) when the trade publication finalizes its weekly chart rankings. "Mine" is the first single from Swift's Speak Now album to be released Oct. 25.
Taylor Swift to the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) - Bowling fans have picked country star Taylor Swift as their 2010 choice for celebrity induction into the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. Swift barely beat pop star Justin Bieber to secure her lane in bowling history. They were among nine celebrities the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America nominated for their public support of the sport. Swift has been spotted and photographed bowling with friends. Swift bowls regularly, and she possesses all sorts of fame.
The association, in making the announcement Wednesday, says this is the first year that the celebrity induction process has been opened to fans. Nearly 1.3 million votes were cast online.
The museum, which moved from St. Louis last year, is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Arlington. Swift's photo and plaque will be displayed at the site later this summer.
Kenny Chesney Confirmed for Farm Aid 25 Milwaukee Kenny Chesney, Norah Jones and Wilco's Jeff Tweedy will perform during Farm Aid's 25th anniversary concert taking place Oct. 2 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, organizers announced Wednesday (Aug. 11). Jason Mraz, Band of Horses, Amos Lee, Robert Francis and the BoDeans will be joining Farm Aid board members Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp and Dave Matthews at the concert. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Saturday (Aug. 14) at www.tickets.com.
Tim McGraw Shirtless and in gym shorts He Had A Barbecue Stain On His White T-Shirt: Headliner Tim McGraw didn't go "full monty," but he came pretty close to it during a prank for Lady Antebellum's last performance on his tour Saturday (8/7) in Toronto.
Shirtless and in gym shorts, McGraw and his Dancehall Doctors stormed the stage during "Love Don't Live Here." The antics didn't end there, as Brett Warren (the Warren Brothers) took over the drums in his boxers and bunny ears during the cover "Free Falling."
Lady A are now (hopefully) streaker-free in London, where they've sold out Wednsday's show (8/11) at Shepherd's Bush Empire. "We've been looking forward to going to the UK all summer," Lady A's Hillary Scott says. "I wish we were able to stay a little longer and travel around, but this will at least be a great introduction for us to the new fans and friends we are making over there."
Taylor Swift continues to be super busy. Looks like Taylor Swift could use surf lessons, gridiron gear and possibly a New Year's Eve dress for her accelerating multimedia blitz. Back stateside Monday (8/9) after performing Japan's Summer Sonic Festival, Swift racked up four surfboard trophies at Sunday's (8/8) Teen Choice Awards: Favorite Country Artist, Country Song for "Fifteen," Country Album for Fearless and Female Breakout star for her role in Valentine's Day (Lady Antebellum took Favorite Country Group and Keith Urban landed Favorite Male Country Artist).
A helmet and shoulder pads may come in handy Sept. 9 when she joins the Dave Matthews Band at NFL Kickoff in New Orleans. Taylor will "play" prior to the league's season-opening game between the New Orleans Saints and Minnesota Vikings; coverage starts at 6:30pm CT on NFL Network and continues at 7pm CT on NBC-TV.
Finally, a party dress may be in order, as word around the Web (E!, New York magazine and Cinema Blend) is that Swift might be the only original cast member slated for the Valentine's Day sequel titled New Year's Eve. According to E!, the people behind the project are thinking about having Swift star in the ensemble cast as a New York University student. In her spare time, she'll release her third studio album Speak Now Oct. 25.
Toby and Trace The Tall and Taller Tour "American Ride" 6' 4" Toby and 6' 6" Trace Spontaneous combustion is the only way to describe a Toby Keith/Trace Adkins concert ... "TNT" coming at you with such force that you feel the earth rising under your feet.
The two larger-than-life country stars had such a good time bringing down the house on their 2009 America's Toughest tour that they decided to hit the road together once again, this time under the banner of the American Ride tour. It's a show not to be missed, as two of the most celebrated country stars in history pack in crowd after fascinated crowd each night. Visit: TOBY KEITH
The JaneDear Girls They’re experiencing their first-ever single, so they’re certainly green. And they plowed through everything in their way to get to No. 1, so they’ve got all the power of a John Deere tractor. Appropriately, the JaneDear girls are showcased at the top of his weekend’s Nan Kelley-hosted edition of GAC’s Top 20 Country Countdown.
The JaneDear girls — Danelle Leverett and Susie Brown — met on the Nashville club circuit and hit it off immediately. They scheduled a songwriting session together, and it went so well that they abandoned their solo careers to create a duo. They made some appearances at MuzikMafia shows and got the attention of John Rich, who helped them secure a recording deal with Warner Bros. and is producing the girls’ first album. Something’s clearly working, since “Wildflower” bolted from No. 13 to No. 1 on the Top 20 this week. Visit: THE JANE DEAR GIRLS
Cancer Charity Motorcycle Signed by Dolly Parton, Taylor Swift Stolen August 11, 2010 -- LEXINGTON, Kentucky
PHOTO: Harley-Davidson Sportster pink motorcycle similar to the one stolen. The real one is signed by Taylor Swift, Tim McGraw, Dolly Parton and other country stars.
The Taylor Swift, Dolly Parton, and other country music celebrity autographed Harley-Davidson Sportster motorcycle that was stolen on Monday is still AWOL. The bike, chained inside a trailer was stole before a charity event could sell it help raise money for breast cancer. This tragic news is definitely disappointing as people sometimes don't go the right thing.
The Susan G. Komen for the Cure had this 2010 motorcycle, autographed by the stars stolen before the charity auction, but the entire incident is very odd. Leaving the cycle in the trailer, the thieves took the entire thing and not just the cycle.
When the theft was noticed, it was called in but nothing has been found yet. As this is a new vehicle with autographs, there is no doubt it must turn up somewhere in the United States. So when they do find these thieves of idiot proportion, we should definitely share some just punishment. The monies raised from selling this motorcycle would have helped breast cancer research and stealing from charities should never go unnoticed.
It was expected to fetch close to $100,000 at the foundation's Race for the Cure on October 16. The bike is pink and signed by the stars. If you spot it, contact your local police department.
Taylor Swift, Keith Urban, Lady Antebellum Win Teen Choice Awards
Taylor accepted her Teen Choice awards via satellite Monday night Aug. 8
Taylor Swift won four Teen Choice Awards on Sunday night (Aug. 8) in Los Angeles, with trophies for choice country artist, country song ("Fifteen") and country album (Fearless), as well as a female breakout award for her movie role in Valentine's Day. Swift is currently in Japan and accepted her awards via satellite. Keith Urban claimed an award for male country artist while Lady Antebellum won for country group. Major categories included movies, television, music, fashion and sports, with 105 award winners overall.
Taylor Swift and Dave Matthews Band Will Kick Off the NFL Season Taylor Swift and the Dave Matthews Band will be the musical openers for the 2010 National Football League season Sept. 9 when the Super Bowl champions New Orleans Saints host the Minnesota Vikings at the Superdome. Swift and the DMB will perform before the game as part of the NBC pre-game telecast in New Orleans. Tim McGraw and the Black Eyed Peas did the honors at last year's season opener in Pittsburgh.
Montgomery Gentry will release an eight-song album titled Hits and More: Life Beside a Gravel Road on Sept. 28. The project will include the hits "Some People Change," "Lucky Man," "What Do Ya Think About That" and "Roll With Me," as well as three new songs -- "Life Beside a Gravel Road," "She Loves Me" and current single, "While You're Still Young."
Zac Brown Band has hit the top of the radio charts again with their current single “Free.” The song, their final single release from The Foundation has been climbing the charts all summer and finally hits the No. 1 spot on the Mediabase Country Airplay chart. The timing is perfect for ZBB as they have also just announced that fans can pre-order their next album, You Get What You Give, set for release on September 21. Visit www.ZacBrownBand.com to stream this album’s first single “As She’s Walking Away,” featuring Alan Jackson.
Charley Pride and a 18-person investment group headed by former pitcher Nolan Ryan placed the highest bid in a Fort Worth auction of the Texas Rangers ballclub, with a bid of $593 million, according to MLB.com. The transaction still has to be approved by Major League Baseball.
Alan Jackson earns ASCAP's Founders Award at the 48th annual ASCAP Country Music Awards on September 14. A statement from the performing rights organization described the award as “among the most important honors that ASCAP gives to songwriters and composers who have made pioneering contributions to music by inspiring and influencing their fellow music creators.”
Fall Album Release Season Begins
Beginning today (8/10) and continuing well into November, Tuesdays will be loaded with Country Album releases unlike anything we've seen in recent years. Today, these albums hit store shelves and online stores:
Blake Shelton/All About Tonight Charlie Daniels/Land That I Love
Next Tuesday (8/17), Trace Adkins/Cowboy's Back In Town streets. After that, here's the line-up:
Little Big Town/The Reason Why - August 24th Randy Rogers Band/Burning The Day - August 24th Darryl Worley/God & Country - September 14th Randy Houser/They Call Me Cadillac - September 14th Jamey Johnson/The Guitar Song - September 14th James Otto/Shake What God Gave Ya - September 14th Steel Magnolia/Steel Magnolia - September 21st Zac Brown Band/You Get What You Give - September 21st Kenny Chesney/Hemmingway's Whiskey - September 28th The Band Perry/The Band Perry - October 5th Toby Keith/Bullets In The Gun - October 5th Darius Rucker/Charleston, SC 1966 - October 12th Sugarland/The Incredible Machine - October 19th Taylor Swift/Speak Now - October 25th Brad Paisley/Hits Alive - November 2nd Reba/Turn On The Radio - November 9th Rascal Flatts/Nothing Like This - November 16th
Kenny Chesney Closes Final Day Of WE Fest’s Party DETROIT LAKES, Minn. – August 7, 2010
Over the past decade, Kenny Chesney has taken country to the beach. Which made him a natural to headline WE Fest just outside Detroit Lakes. The singer closed out the three-day festival Saturday night with an energetic set of summer party anthems, like the openers “Beer in Mexico” and “Keg in the Closet.” Anyone following the previous night’s headliners, Keith Urban and Kid Rock, would have had their work cut out for them. All Chesney had to do was show why he’s been the Academy of Country Music’s Entertainer of the Year four times in the past five years.
Anyone who hasn’t seen Chesney (between Fargo and WE Fest, he seems to be through at least every other year) was likely won over by his heated performance at the end of a muggy day. By “Big Star,” the third song in, he’d broken a good sweat moving from one end of the stage to the other.
The previous act, Dierks Bentley, had the energy to headline and bounced across the stage to tunes like “Feel That Fire,” “Lot of Leavin’ Left To Do” and “Sideways.”
Dierks Bentley and Gretchen Wilson performed at WE Fest 2010.
The girls in the crowd especially appreciated the curly-haired country crooner, and he appreciated the girls in “little white tank tops” by singing “What Was I Thinkin’.”
Gretchen Wilson was the only solo female on the WE Fest lineup, but she was more than tough enough for the late afternoon crowd, opening with her anthem, “Here for the Party.”
WE Fest, of course, is all about partying, and Wilson dedicated “There’s a Place for the Whiskey” to the crowd. A couple songs later, she cracked open a bottle of Jack Daniels and took a pull before “Walk on Water.” The bottle came back later for “All Jacked Up.”
Joe Nichols tapped the party theme earlier in the day. “We’d like to get everybody drunk by the time Kenny Chesney gets onstage.”
With six hours to go and the temperature in the 80s and humid, chances were good that was going to happen. The odds improved even more when he played his hits “Tequila Makes Her Clothes Fall Off” and “Let’s Get Drunk and Fight.”
ANOTHER LUCKY COWBOY WANNABE? Jimmy Robertson of Apple Valley, Minn., sports an oversized hat at WE Fest Saturday afternoon in Detroit Lakes, Minn.
See ya at WE Fest 2011!
WE FEST 2011 PLANS WE Fest isn't wasting any time gearing up for next year already. WE Fest 2010 is over at Detroit Lakes, Minnesota at Soo Pass Ranch. Coming in 2011 is BRAD PAISLEY - RASCAL FLATTS - SUGARLAND
WE Fest is working on signing Carrie Underwood and the Zac Brown Band for next year as well. They also are trying to get The Eagles and Jimmy Buffett.
Tickets are already on sale for next year’s event, Aug. 4-6. It was already announced Brad Paisley will headline that Thursday night show and Rascal Flatts will close the festival on Saturday. WE FEST 2011
TAYLOR SWIFT BACK IN JAPAN
Taylor Swift was back in Japan on August 7, 2010 performing at the Summer Sonic Festival in Osaka, Japan.
WE FEST KICKS OFF IT'S BOOTS
Lucky Cowboy gets the girls at WE Fest. It's the hat!
WE FEST FRONT PAGE NEWS SATURDAY AUG. 07
DAY TWO: Crowd goes from Nashville to Detroit as Kid Rock keeps WE Fest going.
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. August 06, 2010 – Following electrifying sets by Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton and Eric Church is a tough order. Not many in Nashville could’ve topped Friday’s bill at WE Fest.
That’s why the country festival’s organizers looked outside of Nashville and country music altogether for a headliner. Kid Rock was man enough for the job. Or more than man. Rock kicked off his set with “Rock & Roll Jesus” at 10:45 p.m.
If you think that gives the rocker a messiah complex, well, the 40,000 music fans on their feet were ready to follow the charismatic entertainer.
Kid Rock got his start in hip-hop before making it big during the nu metal boom. But his musical roots run deeper as he showed in “Son of Detroit.” “I like to play Hank Williams records as loud as they will rock,” he sang, or rather, yelled.
Jason Aldean fired up the crowd with a 90-minute set of amped-up country. Guitar-driven tracks like “Johnny Cash” and “Big Green Tractor” had the crowd roaring. The heavy rhythm of “She’s Country” paved the way for Kid Rock’s big beats.
After Eric Church’s electric set, Shelton set the tone for one of country’s biggest parties with his anthem “It’s all About Tonight.”
Blake Shelton noted that many looked like they may have had too good a night on Thursday and were fighting hangovers. “This is clearly not the first day of WE Fest,” he said. He proposed an antidote for what ailed them – more country music.
“Talk about a bunch of drunk rednecks,” he said looking at the crowd, beer in hand. “Finally a crowd I can relate to.”
Gloriana performed at WE Fest on Thursday Aug. 5, 2010
Keith Urban caters to crowd at WE Fest day one August 05, 2010 Detroit Lakes, Minn. Keith Urban may be Australian, but he sure knows how to engage a Midwestern crowd. The singer/guitarist headlined the first night of WE Fest just outside Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on Thursday.
Urban took the stage to his hit “Kiss a Girl” and immediately won over the crowd, or at least the female demographic. Even men enjoyed the energetic performance and the fiery fret work he whipped out on the chart-topper “Days Go By.”
With his stage moves and facial expressions shown on the Jumbotron, he had fans singing along with “I’m In.” “Some performers want crowds to sit and listen to music and be on their best behavior,” he said before “Sweet Thing.” “This is not one of those concerts,” he continued. “We want you to be on your baddest behavior.”
Montgomery Gentry really got the party started. In fact, that was their stated mission a number of times early in their set.
Montgomery Gentry played WE Fest Detroit Lakes, Minnesota on Aug. 05, 2010.
The duo’s energy and catchy choruses make for immediate stadium anthems like “Hell Yeah.” While singer/guitarist Troy Gentry stuck close to his illuminated microphone stand, singer Eddie Montgomery prowled the stage, twirling his stand, thrusting it toward the crowd to encourage sing-alongs.
For whatever reason, “My Town” didn’t prompt quite as enthusiastic response as I expected (maybe people are tired of the ubiquitous ode to civic pride), but “One in Every Crowd” hit closer to home.
The testosterone twosome brought the show to a close covering KISS’ “Rock and Roll All Nite” before ending with their own “Gone.”
FRIDAY AUG. 6 AT WE FEST - KID ROCK SATURDAY AUG. 7 KENNY CHESNEY CLOSES WE FEST
CMA Music Festival: Country's Night To Rock
CMA Music Fest Rocks ABC-TV On Wednesday September 1st
We'll get to live June's CMA Music Festival all over again on September 1st as ABC-TV presents CMA Music Festival: Country's Night to Rock. This year's host is Tim McGraw. And check out the line-up of performers:
Jason Aldean, Billy Currington, Alan Jackson, Kid Rock Lady Antebellum, Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Reba Tim McGraw, Justin Moore, Brad Paisley, Kellie Pickler Rascal Flatts, Darius Rucker, Blake Shelton, Trace Adkins Josh Turner, Carrie Underwood, Keith Urban, Zac Brown Band We'll see a special performance of Taylor Swift's newest single, Mine, which she performed at a top-secret private event during the Festival.
And we'll get some collaborative performances at some of Nashville's Picker Bars, including Dierks Bentley/Jamey Johnson/Miranda Lambert rendition of Bad Angel at Fuel Bar & Nightclub. Then, we'll get a shot of the Uncle Kracker/Kid Rock performance of Good To Be Me.
And taking us "inside" the Festival, cameras followed Lady Antebellum for a day.
Miranda Lambert celebrated at her No. 1 party for her song, "The House That Built Me." “The House That Built Me” touched a lot of people during its four-week stay at No. 1 this year. A bunch of people who were responsible for it — particularly Miranda Lambert and the song’s writers, Tom Douglas and Allen Shamblin — were honored for the accomplishment during a No. 1 party Tuesday at the swanky Nashville restaurant Sambuca.
Taylor Swift is among the country artists receiving nominations at this year's Teen Choice Awards. Swift was nominated in the all-genre female artist category, as well as the female country artist field. The female country artist nominees also include Miranda Lambert, Martina McBride, Carrie Underwood and Gretchen Wilson. The male country category includes Luke Bryan, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Darius Rucker and Keith Urban. The country group nominees include Gloriana, Lady Antebellum, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and the Zac Brown Band. The fan-voted awards show, which also includes categories in music, television, sports and comedy, airs Aug. 9 on the Fox network.
Jason Aldean Ships New Single, "My Kinda Party," With New Album to Follow. A new single, "My Kinda Party," to country radio on Wednesday (Aug. 4), with an official add date of Aug. 16. It's the first release from his upcoming album, due in the fall. "This song is all about workin' for the weekend. My fans work hard, so they can rip it up when Saturday rolls around," says Aldean. "I hope they hear this one and want to turn it up. Carrie Underwood is Back! While Carrie Underwood is busy perfecting married life and achieving 13 No. 1 singles, she still finds time to return to the Opry stage. See her on August 27 or September 17 in the intimate setting of the Ryman Auditorium!
Only Pretty Girls or "Only Prettier"
Laura Bell Bundy, Kellie Pickler, Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott and Miranda Lambert all dressed up for Miranda's new video.
Miranda Lambert's upcoming video for her hit, 'Only Prettier,' certainly has some gorgeous star power. She's recruited Laura Bell Bundy, Kellie Pickler and Lady Antebellum's Hillary Scott to act in what's being described as a "mini movie." The plot centers around two rival cliques of high school girls at a 1950s sock hop.
Terri Clark has announced a solo acoustic tour starting Sept. 25 in Kansas City, Mo. The singer is partnering with Gibson Guitar for the Unplugged and Alone tour, with theater, casinos and club dates scheduled through Nov. 10 in Easton, Md. Clark released her newest album, The Long Way Home, in 2009. "I will be there on my chair, with my stomp box, and umpteen different guitars and a set list that will range from impromptu covers, to old album cuts.
Taylor Swift's "Fifteen" is nominated for best female video at the MTV Video Music Awards. The ceremony will take place Sept. 12 in Los Angeles. Swift's video for "You Belong With Me" won the best female video category in 2009 although her acceptance speech was interrupted by Kanye West.
Carrie Underwood comes to Bridgestone Arena in October
Country superstar Carrie Underwood — who made history at the ACM Awards when she became the first woman to win the entertainer of the year award twice — will bring her Play On tour to Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on October 13.
Billy Currington and Sons of Sylvia are scheduled to open the show. Tickets range from $35.50 to $55 and go on sale this Saturday, April 24, at 10 a.m.
Willie Nelson Announces Farm Aid Concert Coming to Milwaukee on Oct. 2 Willie Nelson has announced that the annual Farm Aid concert will take place in Wisconsin for the first time. Marking its 25th anniversary, the fundraising event is scheduled for Oct. 2 in Milwaukee. Nelson and co-founder John Mellencamp will reveal more details on the Farm Aid website on Monday (Aug. 2). Farm Aid's mission is to build a vibrant, family farm-centered system of agriculture in America. Since 1985, organization has raised more than $37 million to support programs that help farmers thrive, expand the reach of the Good Food Movement, take action to change the dominant system of industrial agriculture and promote food from family farms.
Kellie Pickler Says "I need to cut out fries and beer!" Getting her body ready for her wedding Just like most brides, Kellie Pickler is working hard to get her body in great shape for her upcoming wedding. Although she looks stunning to us, she admits that she’s gained a little weight this year. She tells OK! Magazine “My thing is I’m such a night owl that I’ll go through the day without eating much – hardly at all – and then at night, I’ll cram it everything in and then go to bed. That’s why I’ve gained probably 12 pounds this year.”
Seeing herself on TV made Kellie realize that she needs to cut out two of her favorites – fries and beer! “I was looking back at the CMT Awards. My grandpa was in there on the couch, and I guess they were re-airing it on CMT. He had it on, and I went ‘oh s***, I have got to step away from the beer. The beer and the fries – I’ve gotta quit.’ You’ll see pictures of yourself, or you’ll put your clothes on, and you’ll be like ‘oh, my pants are too tight, I can’t breathe.’ You notice it. I’ve gotta start cutting back. That’s one reason I’m running on coffee today.”
Although she wants to drop a few pounds, don’t bet your money that she’ll lose it by hard work at the gym. She admits “I really don’t workout. I’m not an avid gym person. I mean, you can tell. I go through stages – like I’ll be good for a short time, and then I let myself go. Then, I try and pick up where I left off and get back in the gym. It’s just a lose-lose situation for me.”
While Kellie gets ready for her wedding, she’s touring the country with Rascal Flatts on their summer tour.
Gwyneth Paltrow teams with Vince Gill, Patty Griffin for 'Country Strong' single Actress Gwyneth Paltrow spent her share of time immersed in country music while filming her upcoming movie here in Nashville. The film — initially dubbed Love Don't Let Me Down and now called Country Strong — has her playing a troubled country singer with Tim McGraw portraying her manager, and a host of local musicians and industry folks were also involved in its creation.
Also considering Paltrow's back story — being married to Coldplay singer Chris Martin, having recorded Smokey Robinson tune "Cruisin'" with Huey Lewis for 2000's Duets movie — it shouldn't be all that surprising that she's apparently showing up on the Country Strong soundtrack.
Darryl Worley's Tennessee River Run Sept. 16-18
Tuesday, July 27, 2010 – Darryl Worley's 9th Annual Tennessee River Run will be held Sept. 16-18 near his hometown of Savannah, Tenn. The festival will feature three days of activities, including a concert with Danny Gokey and a golf tournament. All proceeds from the festival will benefit the Darryl Worley Foundation. Highlights of the TRR include a memorable Evening With Darryl & Friends (Sept.16), golf (Sept. 17), a 5K run/walk (Sept. 18), a Motorcycle Poker Run (Sept. 18), a rock Concert with headliner Marshall Tucker Band (Sept. 17) and a country show with Worley and former American Idol contestant Gokey (Sept.18). All events will take place at various locations in West Tennessee including Pickwick, Adamsville, and Savannah.
Worley initially organized the TRR in 2001 to raise money for people of need in his community. Since its inception, TRR has raised more than a million dollars for foundation, which has honored grants to various charities throughout West Tennessee. Some of the beneficiaries include the American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Club of Iuka, MS, Hardin County Education Foundation, Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, victims of Hurricane Katrina, and the newly created Darryl Worley Cancer Treatment Center scheduled to open early 2011.
Vince Gill’s “Twelve Days Of Christmas” Tour For the fifth year in a row, Vince Gill will hit the road this holiday season with his wife, Amy Grant, for their annual Christmas tour. The tour kicks off in early December in FL, and will conclude with two shows in Nashville at the mother church of country music, the Ryman Auditorium, just before Christmas.
“Christmas audiences are special,” explains Grant. “They tend to involve the whole family, and their emotions are a wonderful mix of anticipation and reverence. It’s a thrilling experience for both of us.” “These holiday tours have become our favorites,” Gill agrees.
The “Twelve Days Of Christmas” tour will visit the following cities:
Dec. 8 Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall / Sarasota, FL Dec. 9 King Center For The Performing Arts / Melbourne, FL Dec.10 Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall / Ft. Myers, FL Dec.11 Ruth Eckerd Hall / Clearwater, FL Dec.13 Peace Center For The Performing Arts /Greenville, SC Dec.14 Durham Performing Arts Center / Durham, NC Dec.17 Crown Theatre / Fayetteville, NC Dec.18 War Memorial Auditorium / Greensboro, NC Dec.19 Cabarrus Arena / Concord, NC Dec.20 Fox Theatre / Atlanta, GA Dec.21 Ryman Auditorium / Nashville, TN Dec.22 Ryman Auditorium / Nashville, TN
New country music, just in time to fill those Holiday stockings. Coming this fall.
Here's the list of Fall Album Releases:
Blake Shelton/All About Tonight (6-Pak) - August 10th Charlie Daniels/Land That I Love - August 10th Trace Adkins/Cowboy's Back In Town - August 17th Little Big Town/The Reason Why - August 24th Randy Rogers Band/Burning The Day - August 24th Darryl Worley/God & Country - September 14th Randy Houser/They Call Me Cadillac - September 14th Jamey Johnson/The Guitar Song - September 14th Steel Magnolia/Steel Magnolia - September 21st Zac Brown Band/You Get What You Give - September 21st Kenny Chesney/Hemmingway's Whiskey - September 28th The Band Perry/The Band Perry - October 5th Toby Keith/Bullets In The Gun - October 5th Darius Rucker/Charleston, SC 1966 - October 12th Sugarland/The Incredible Machine - October 19th Taylor Swift/Speak Now - October 25th Reba/Turn On The Radio - November 9th
Dixie Chicks will sing a track on Steve Martin's upcoming bluegrass album, according to an interview with band member Martie Maguire and Billboard magazine. Maguire told the publication the band readily agreed to sing on the album but that they'll only be singing harmony and not doing any instrumentation.
Tim McGraw To Star In Movie Based On Country Music
Country Song, the latest film starring country singer Tim McGraw, will be released on December 22. The film, which shot scenes in Nashville, co-stars Gwyneth Paltrow as Tim’s wife.
The movie also stars Garrett Hedlund and Leighton Meester, with Hedlund playing “a young rising singer-songwriter who becomes involved with a fallen country singer played by Paltrow. They embark on a career resurrection tour with her husband-manager (McGraw) and a beauty queen-turned-singer (Meester). Romantic entanglements and old demons threaten to derail them all,” according to People magazine.
Toby Keith will release a new album, Bullets in the Gun, on Oct. 5 on Show Dog-Universal. The album's lead single is "Trailerhood." Keith's next tour stop will be Thursday (July 22) in Boise, Idaho, with a string of West Coast tour dates later this month. In related news, Keith will host his official fan club party in Tinley Park, Ill., on Sept. 18. He has also been announced as guest host of WWE Raw on the USA Network on Oct. 25.
Montgomery Gentry "Party Boys" Slowing Down? Maybe on the hard stuff!
Lucky Cowboy remembers a few times spent on that Jim Beam tour bus and in the local bars after the MG shows and it was PARTY TIME.
Montgomery Gentry -- the award-winning duo of Eddie Montgomery and Troy Gentry -- were once known as much for their rough and rowdy ways as they were for their hit music. Singing songs like 'Hell Yeah' and 'Cold One Comin' On,' the pair made no secret of their love for having a good time both on and off the road. But now it seems the rock 'n roll lifestyle might finally be catching up with the boys.
"In the words of Hank Williams, Jr., 'the hangovers hurt more than they used to,'" Troy admits quote via Country Music Is Love. "I'm not quite the partier I used to be. I got protein powders and supplements and vitamins and everything sitting around. I've swapped the vodka and the wine out for vitamins and supplements these days. Got a bunch of the colorings and pictures from my little girl -- all of her little art work she does when she's out on the bus -- hung up on the refrigerators and on the windows and everything. It's more like home than it is the local neighborhood bar and pub."
"Yeah, we don't run quite as hard as we used to," adds Eddie. "It takes too many days to get over it."
Eddie and Troy spent part of their summer with Heidi Newfield, James Otto, Jamey Johnson and several other acts on the Country Throwdown tour, where Troy says his idea of a good time was catching other performances and playing late-night jam sessions.
Getting ready for a busy fall, the guys are planning on building a playground in their home state of Kentucky, as recipients of the 2010 Academy of Country Music/Hope Depot Humanitarian Award, in recognition of their ongoing charitable contributions. They will also spend a lot of time on the road, supporting their new CD, 'Gravel Road,' which will hit stores in September.
Dixie Chicks back to the studio? Court Yard Hounds/Dixie Chicks member Martie Maguire tells Billboard.com that we can expect to hear some new sounds from the Chicks soon. But it'll be alongside a new collaborator: Banjo man/actor/comedian Steve Martin has tapped Maguire and her bandmates to sing on a track from the in-the-works follow-up to his The Crow: New Songs For the 5-String Banjo.
"It was right up our alley, because we are looking for projects that are fun and exciting and different, and that's just something that's perfect," Maguire told Billboard.com. "Of course we said yes to begin with, but then he sent the song and it's really good, so we're really excited. I think we assumed we were going to play, but he's got this amazing bluegrass band (North Carolina's Steep Canyon Rangers), so we're just harmonizing."
Billboard naturally inquired about whether this might be a step toward a new Dixie Chicks album — which would follow up 2006's Taking the Long Way. Fellow Chicks/Hounds member Emily Robison was somewhat vague/diplomatic when it came to predicting.
"We just kind of (take) one thing at a time as far as opportunities from the outside," she said. "I think we're excited to start writing again and getting new songs for whatever project they happen to be for. But (The Dixie Chicks) had a lot of fun in June playing with the Eagles, so I would dare say that in the next nine months we'll be doing something, one way or another."
Trace Adkins returns to the big screen with a part in The Lincoln Lawyer, due for release next year. The movie is based on the novel written by Matthew McConaughey. We're told the storyline is about a Beverly Hills attorney who runs his business out of his Lincoln Town Car and represents high-profile clients. The film also stars Marisa Tomei, William H Macy, John Leguizamo with rumors circulating that Michael Pere is also involved. Word is, Trace is the leader of a biker gang.
Jessie James was born Jessica Rose James, on April 12, 1988. James is a country music singer and songwriter. Ms James was born on a military base in Vicenza, Italy. She has some Italian ancestry. She relocated to Warner Robins, Georgia, when she was a teen, in the 1990s.
James traveled to Nashville weekly to learn more about songwriting in the heart of country music’s land. Soon, James cut some demo tracks and they were brought to the attention of the president of Mercury Records and Def Jam Records. Mercury gave James a record deal.
Mercury Records introduced Kara DioGuardi, a songwriter, to help James get her songs ready for her first album. Jessie James had the chance to collaborate with Katie Perry for a few songs. Two of the songs in James’ debut album were penned together with Katie Perry.
“Boys in the Summer”
“Boys are so much hotter/In the summer/Take your shirt off/In the water/Pull me under/I must be dreaming/You got me singing.” “Boys in the Summer”
Why should California Gurls have all the fun? Jessie James carries the torch for southern pop, as the 22-year-old Georgia girl comes with the heat on the first single from her sophomore Mercury Records album.
Co-written by Jessie with James Michael (Motley Crue, Papa Roach, Alanis Morissette), and opening with some bluesy rock guitar riffs right out of ZZ Top, “Boys in the Summer” imagines it’s “hot as hell, even in the shade,” while squeezing out a little bit of lemonade, standing on line at the Dairy Queen or laying on the hood of your car.
“It was inspired by an ex-boyfriend who I wasn’t really attracted to until the summer,” she laughs. “That’s when he had a tan and a little bit more muscle from being in the sun.”
A larger-than-life talent in a petite package, the “little-bit-of Greek, and predominantly Italian” James has been ready for her close-up since she was two, when the well-traveled military brat, born a fiery Aries in a military field hospital in Italy, began singing into a toy microphone and tape recorder, a gift from her mom. By the time she was nine, she was composing her own songs on a plastic guitar, performing at the opening of Sea World and the Republican Convention, before auditioning, and getting turned down, for every country record label in Nashville, despite winning a yodeling contest at the age of 9.
Described as “southern pop,” Jessie’s music is a candid celebration of her pop and country influences. “I’ve wanted to do country music my whole life,” she says. “But I’m really inspired by the pop world as well. I love both Christina Aguilera and Shania Twain, and I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that.”
Working with the likes of Katy Perry, Kara DioGuardi, Mitch Allan and Jamey Johnson, her debut album produced the Top 25 pop and Top 20 dance hit, “Wanted,” a song she co-wrote with DioGuardi, Allan and David Hodges. The swaggering, hip-hop-influenced “Blue Jeans” was featured on the soundtrack of the hit Touchstone film version of the best-selling novel, Confessions of a Shopaholic, while Perez Hilton previewed the twangy “My Cowboy” on his influential website.
Maxim magazine named her one of the 100 hottest women in the world.
Maxim magazine named her one of the 100 hottest women in the world, and she went to the Middle East with Kid Rock and Carlos Mencia to perform for the U.S. troops stationed overseas. The daughter of an Air Force officer, Jessie says, “I felt right at home. Many of the people I saw over there were friends of my dad.”
Upcoming Shows
Aug 13 2010 - ROOKS COUNTY FAIR - Stockton, KS Aug 18 2010 - UPPER PENINSULA STATE FAIR - Escanaba, MI Sep 24 2010 - EASTERN STATE EXPO - W. Springfield, MA
Taylor Swift Rumored Dating British Actor Toby Hemingway July 21, 2010
Country singer Taylor Swift out with a new mystery man in West Hollywood, CA the popular singer who used to date Taylor Lautner and her mystery beau had breakfast at Lulu's restaurant before heading to pick up some art supplies.
Taylor Swift has reportedly landed her heart on British actor Toby Hemingway, who will be seen appearing on her upcoming video "A Rose to the Fallen". Hollywood Life reported that the alleged lovers have been "definitely on a date."
Taylor and Toby were spotted out together at LuLu's Cafe in Los Angeles on Friday, July 16. One restaurant patron told the site, "This was without a doubt a date, they were very happy and laughing with each other the entire time. It was very cute to see her in such a good mood."
The restaurant patron continued, "There were moments when Taylor and Toby playfully touched each other. They didn't once stop talking and never once checked their phones for texts or calls, they were interested in each other."
A second witness additionally told the site that Toby knew how to treat his lady, claiming "He was a gentleman and got her chair and also helped her out of it. The restaurant was busy, but they weren't bothered. They seemed to appreciate the fact that they could just be ignored."
Fueling rumor that Taylor and Toby are indeed romantically involved, a source told Zack Taylor, "They met on the set of her music video and instantly connected. They both don't want to rush into anything too serious, so are taking it slow."
Toby Keith's New Video "Trailerhood" Check it out.
Nashville, TN– Country music icon Hank Williams Jr. announces the continuation of The Rowdy Friends Tour with a variety of special guests to join him on stage including Jamey Johnson, Eric Church, Colt Ford, Gretchen Wilson, Lee Brice, Josh Thompson, Sunny Sweeney and The Grascals. The shows will start in Evansville, Indiana, on September 17th, and will conclude in Raleigh, North Carolina, on October 23rd.
ROWDY FRIENDS TOUR DATES, CITIES AND OPENING ACTS Sept 17 – Evansville, IN – Roberts Stadium – w/ Eric Church, and Sunny Sweeney
Sept 18 – Roanoke, VA – Roanoke Civic Center – w/ Eric Church and Sunny Sweeney
Sept 24 – New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Arena – w/ Eric Church, Gretchen Wilson, and Lee Brice
Sept 25 – Macon, GA – Macon Coliseum – w/ Gretchen Wilson and Lee Brice
Oct 1 – Birmingham, AL – BJCC Arena – w/ Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford, Josh Thompson, and The Grascals
Oct 2 – Little Rock, AR – Verizon Wireless Arena – w/ Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford, Josh Thompson and The Grascals
Oct 8 – Columbus, OH – Schottenstein Center – w/ Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford, Josh Thompson, and The Grascals
Oct 9 – Fairfax, VA – Patriot Center – w/ Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford, and Josh Thompson
Oct 15 – Southaven, MS – DeSoto Civic Center – w/ Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford, Josh Thompson, and The Grascals
Oct 16 – Jackson, MS – Mississippi Coliseum – w/ Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford, Josh Thompson, and The Grascals
Oct 22 – Reading, PA – Sovereign Center – w/ Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford, and Josh Thompson
Oct 23 – Raleigh, NC – R.B.C. Center – w/ Jamey Johnson, Colt Ford, and Josh Thompson
Tickets for the shows announced will go on sale throughout July and August, check local venue box office locations as well as TicketMaster.com and TicketMaster locations.
Miranda Lambert Headlines CMT Fall Tour
CMT's ninth annual CMT on Tour kicks off this fall with headliner Miranda Lambert, special guest Eric Church and introducing Josh Kelley. The nationwide tour kicks off in New York on Sept. 29.
Video: Miranda Lambert On Tour : The House That Built Me
Following a year full of impressive accolades and her first-ever headlining tour, Texas singer-songwriter Miranda Lambert is prepared to hit the road again this fall as the headlining act for CMT on Tour: Miranda Lambert Revolution.
When Lambert won top female honors at both the ACM and CMT Awards earlier this year, her first reaction was "shock" followed by gratefulness. It wasn't until she embarked on her first headlining tour that the gravity of her accomplishments hit home. As a result, she felt an overwhelming sense of responsibility to deliver a live show even better than the one she was already known for. Country fans will witness that commitment as Lambert headlines CMT's ninth annual tour.
The nationwide tour will include special guest Eric Church and will also introduce singer-songwriter Josh Kelley to a country audience. The tour kicks off in New York on Sept. 29. Produced by AEG Live, previous CMT tours have featured such superstars as Trace Adkins, Jason Aldean, Randy Houser, Jamey Johnson, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Sugarland and Keith Urban.
CMT Tour Cities: New York, NY, West Springfield, MA, Bangor, ME, Gilford, NH, Clemson, SC, Murray, KY, Altamont, IL, Durham, NC, Columbia, SC, Perry, GA, Tulsa, OK, Thackerville, OK, Kearney, NE, Columbia, MO, Charlottesville, VA, Huntington, WV, Bristol, TN, Nacogdoches, TX, College Station, TX, Beaumont, TX, Dekalb, IL, Independence, MO, Brookings, SD, Grand Forks, ND, Loveland, CO, Rio Rancho, NM, Prescott Valley, AZ , Las Vegas, NV
WHERE THE STARS ARE IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE AREA LIVE CONCERT-SHOW SCHEDULE Updated 08/25/2010. Subject to Change
Aug. 25 13th Annual Buds N Suds Music Festival! TICKETS REQUIRED Wed. August 25, 2010 6pm-11pm Loser's Bar (Music Row) - 1911 Division Street Nashville, TN 37203
Confirmed acts include: Jerrod Niemann, Sixwire, Lee Brice and special guests Ira Dean (formerly of Trick Pony), Keith Anderson, James Wesley, Coldwater Jane and a performance painting by Rachel Kice.
Tickets are on sale now for this unforgettable event! VIP Tickets available!General Admission $15 presale/ $20 day of show. Limited amount of VIP tickets available for $60 presale. BUDS N SUDS TICKETS
Aug. 26 Pickin' On The Patio: 5:30 pm Warner Music Nashville offices at 20 Music Square East.
Aug. 26 Jamie Fox at Hard Rock Cafe Nashville, TN 7:00pm
Sep. 02 BROOKS & DUNN FINAL SHOW EVER! Bridgestone Arena The Last Rodeo Tour ends in Nashville.
Sep. 09 Sawyer Brown Autism Speaks Benefit at Wildhorse Saloon 6pm
Sep. 10 The Wild West Band at Keller's Saloon - Castilian Springs, TN 9-11pm
Sep. 11 The Wild West Band at Keller's Saloon - Castilian Springs, TN 9-11pm
Sep. 11 George Strait, Reba and Lee Ann Womack at Bridgestone Arena
SEP. 15 Lisa Torres At 12th & Porter 8pm
Sep. 23 Megan Linville at Taste of Hendersonville - The Streets of Indian Lake Hendersonville, TN 5:00pm
Oct. 01 Sheryl Crow at Ryman
Oct. 02 Megan Linville's 4th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Benefit Pickin' Party in Cottontown, Tennessee 4:30pm
Oct. 09 CAR SHOW & CONCERT - Kellers Saloon & Dance Hall Castilian Springs, TN The Wild West Band at Keller's Saloon - Castilian Springs, TN 7-11pm
Oct. 13 Carrie Underwood at Bridgestone Arena
Oct. 19 Dierks Bentley's Miles & Music for Kids celebrity motorcycle ride and benefit concert will take place on Oct. 17 at Riverfront Park in downtown Nashville. Miranda Lambert and Jerrod Niemann will join Bentley at the concert following a motorcycle ride from the Harley-Davidson dealership in Columbia, Tenn., Tickets go on sale Friday (Aug. 20) via Ticketmaster.
Nov. 22 THE CHARLIE DANIELS BAND & FRIENDS CHRISTMAS 4 KIDS CONCERT Montgomery Gentry, Jake Owen, Sawyer Brown, and Charlie Daniels Band set to perform on Monday, November 22, 2010 at Ryman Auditorium. Tickets beginning September 1, 2010 online at www.christmas4kids.org
Dec. 13 CHRISTMAS 4 KIDS TOUR BUS/ARTISTS SHOW The Annual Tour Bus Show/Artist Meet and Greet event will take place on Monday, December 13th in Hendersonville, TN
Grand Ole Opry Floods; Shows Moved to Ryman Relocation due to flooding from the Cumberland River.
For those planning to attend this week's shows, you can stay updated by visiting OPRY.COM
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