GAC Goes Behind the Scenes with Blake Shelton

I really like Blake Shelton a lot! Here is an interview with him on his new release.

Country Music Newcomer Natalie Stovall Performs at 93rd Annual White House Correspondence Dinner

Getting to perform for the President is pretty darn cool! Sounds like she did a great job! Click here for the story.

Today in Country Music History...

Here is your history lesson for the day. There is some pretty interesting stuff here!!

Rankings on Charts

Some pretty good stuff here guys! Check out how our favorites are doing this week in the charts!!

Wheelchair winner goes double the distance

This is really neat! I did not realize that they had a wheelchair winner in the Country Music Marathon as well!! Pretty amazing person if you ask me!! Click here to see the story!

Country TV Pioneer Irving Waugh Dies

More sad news on the death on Irving Waugh. He had a huge part in promoting country music during the 50's and 60's on TV. Click here for his story.

Kenyan wins eighth Country Music Marathon

The results of that Country Music Marathon that I posted last week are here....

Portsmouth girl wows international country crowd

The next teen country music star??? Click here for the story.

Big Kenny honored for writing first No. 1

This is a neat story on the guy who wrote Tim McGraw's "Last Dollar (Fly Away)" getting an award for the song. It is a nice article.

Country Music Star Holds Yard Sale For Charity

Another reason to like Allan Jackson. Click here for the story.

Big & Rich To Host, Two Foot Fred Co-Host 1st Annual ACM Charity Poker Tournament

More charity work being done - this time by Big & Rich!! Click here for the whole story.

APHA Awards Special Honors to Country Music Legend Charlie Daniels

Love this story! I did not know that Charlie Daniels was so involved with horses!!

"Thousands Of Runners Prepare For Country Music Marathon"

The marathon will have 23,000 participants. People doing good, I like it!!

Country Music Newcomer Natalie Stovall Performs at 93rd Annual White House Correspondence Dinner

Anyone heard of this performer?

This Day in Music for April 26, 2007

A little trivia for you. Some of this is not country music related but I still found it interesting.

Oak Ridge Boys keep toes tapping for 30 years

Gotta love the Oak Ridge Boys!! Here is a great article on them! These guys are of a different time, and I appreciate all they have contributed to country music...

Classic rockers go a little bit country

I thought this was an interesting story on rock and roll artists using country music influences in their music....

Vince Gill 50???? No way!

Here is a story on Vince Gill turning 50 and how he celebrated his birthday. Also, what he is doing now....

Fall music fest planned at track - COUNTRY MUSIC AND RACING!!

This sounds like a blast! Not only can you expect great music, there will be a BBQ cook-off and stock car races!! AND the concert is a fund-raiser for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation. I did not see a price for the tickets??

Country music pioneer Harry Weger dies at age 80

Sad news...click here for the full story on Harry Weger's life and death.

Country music star Jeff Cook returns for Firefighter’s Bass Tournament

Another country star doing some good for the community...click here for the story.

The Dixie Chicks

This is a good article on the Dixie Chicks. How they got started and how the band has evolved - including dealing with that statement that Natalie Maines made about the President. Personally, I will not listen to their music because of that comment. What are your thoughts today?

Josh Turner Gets Bling-Bling at Double-Platinum Party

I am glad to see Josh Turner get recognized. I did not know about The Josh Turner Fund that helps put music programs back into schools. That is neat! Click here for the story.

Even More Performers Announced for the Academy of Country Music Awards

Click here to see more nominations for the Country Music Awards...

A Closer Look At Gretchen Wilson

I loved Gretchen Wilson's last CD and can't wait to hear her new one coming out May 15th. This is a short story on her insight on what to expect this time.

Blake Shelton Documents Life on YouTube

Now this is interesting! I always wondered what it was like for these guys on the road.

Rascal Flatts Predicts "Idol" Winner

This is a good article on the Rascal Flatts talking about who they think will win American Idol this time.

Billy Ray Cyrus Survives the Jive

I was not sure how long Billy Ray Cyrus would last on Dancing With The Stars when it first started and the judges sure don't seem to enjoy his dancing. I am with the judges! Click here to see the story on last week's show.

Song Selection Derailed Lonestar's Success, Guitarist Says

Ever wonder why Richie McDonald left Lonestar to start his solo career? Click here for the full story!

CMT Sponsors Stagecoach Country Music Festival

I believe that I read the tickets for this are only $35. What a line-up!! Click here for details..

Willie Nelson Pleads Guilty to Marijuana Possession

Some things will never change! If this was anyone else they would be serving time in jail! I don't think that this was a fair judgement. What do you think? Click here for the full story...

‘Hill Country’ Music in the Western Mountains

For the Salem area folks this would be cool!! Check it out if you like old time country music!!

ACM Announces Vegas Showcase

This would be cool to go to! Tickets are only $50!!!!

Alison Krauss Story

I have always loved Alison Krauss, here is a story about her that I really enjoyed. It talks about how she got started as a child playing the violin and entertaining at Blue Grass Festivals.

Hershey's Taps Brad for Promotional Deal

MMMM, nothing is better than M&M's and Brad Paisley!! Can't wait to see this commercial!!

DIERKS BENTLEY - On honesty

This is a neat guy!! I really enjoyed this article on him getting started in the business and keeping it "real". Click here to read the whole story.

Jason Michael Carroll's Special Song

Get your tissue ready for this story...click here for the full details on a very special dedication.

Emmylou Harris to the Rescue

Another reason to love Emmylou Harris! Click here to see the full story!

20 Questions With Martina McBride

I thought this was an interesting interview with Martina McBride. She seems very normal! Click here to read all 20 questions/answers.

Kellie Pickler

This is a full bio on Kellie Pickler. I am so glad that American Idol was able to help her get her music out! She is a neat country girl! Click here for her bio

Top 500 Country Songs of all times

See if yours is on the list. Also, you can get the lyrics for each song! Click here

Dolly Parton FINALLY getting reconized by Academy of Country Music

Who doesn't love to hear a Dolly Parton song?? I can remember hearing Dolly Parton songs from the earliest of ages. I am so glad that she finally got the recognition that she deserves, along with some of the other old-timers out there! Click here for more information.

Keith Urban Touring Germany

Sorry ladies, we will have to wait until June to see Keith Urban in the US! He is for sure sexier than Justin Timberlake (sorry I just can't get over that Victoria's Secret story)! Click here to see the full story...

Has anyone heard of this Texas girl making it big?

Her name is Sunny Sweeney...

If you love old sounding country music you will love this girl! I first heard her song "Lavender Blue" a few months ago on a local station and have loved her singing since! She just signed on with a major music label and I could not be happier!! Click here to read about her big release March 6th!

Carrie Underwood on Victoria's Secret List

If you think Carrie Underwood and Justin Timerblake are the sexiest female and male musicians, you will love this story! Personally, I can think of SEVERAL males (that are actually musicians - and not just sing) that should have been chosen rather than Justin Timberlake!! But, I do like Carrie Underwood and think she deserves it!

For the full story, click here...

Details Announced For The 24th Annual International Country Music Conference

Details have been announced for the 24th Annual International Country Music Conference (ICMC) by co-Chairs Don Cusic and James Akenson. The seminar will provide an informative and entertaining mix of educational panels and discussions of great historical interest to fans of Country Music. The conference will be held... Click here for the story

Tim McGraw, Carrie Underwood once again lead country music charts

Carrie Underwood stayed atop the Billboard country song chart for the week ending April 28 with "Wasted." On the album chart, Tim McGraw was first for the third straight week with "Let It Go" and remained the second best selling disc in the U.S. for the second straight week.

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Underwood begins vocal sessions for next CD!

The former American Idol star is hard at work, beginning her first vocal sessions for her next album on Tuesday morning (April 17) in Nashville, one day after winning three CMT Music Awards for her video, "Before He Cheats." She told reporters backstage at the show that her second album will definitely be released this year, although no release date has been set.

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Alan Jackson helping children

Always good to see big name stars giving back and that's exactly what Alan Jackson is doing! Alan Jackson will sell a variety of car parts from his garage on Saturday (April 21) in Nashville to benefit the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home.

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