Thursday, May 31, 2007

Shania Comes Home to North America

A little more on Shania.....click here.

Toby Keith Tapped for Oklahoma Hall of Fame

YEAH! Another well deserving recipient of a Hall of Fame award! Click here for details.

Interview: Shania Twain


This is pretty good. I always liked her and will be interested to hear her new CD.

Tim McGraw, Lynyrd Skynyrd Set for Texas Festival

I want to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Ticket prices are not that bad considering all the bands that are going to be there and they are going to have some racing going on......click here for the details....

Gary Allan to Appear on Oprah on Thursday

Anyone plan on watching this today?? I did not know that his wife committed suicide in 04. Depression is a very serious illness.

Mary Chapin Carpenter Cancels Tour Due to Illness

This sounds pretty serious! But, she plans on being back on the road in 2008.

Kellie Pickler's Father Arrested

Poor Kellie...Here is the scoop on her dad.

Tuesday, May 22, 2007

COUNTRY MUSIC HALL OF FAME LEGEND


Happy 80th Birthday to CHARLIE LOUVIN!!!

Willie Nelson extends tour into fall


Nelson's full itinerary is listed at this link..

CMT puts viewers at center of Gretchen's life

This is pretty interesting!

Tim McGraw, Deana Carter Headline for Dental Charity


Neat story! It is kinda long but worth the read! Click here.

Keith Urban Jokes About Airline Steward Offering Him Wine

Funny story here.

LeAnn Rimes


She is coming out with some new stuff...check out her bio here.

Monday, May 21, 2007

Sexy look a must for female singers

Do you agree or disagree?? Read this...

Young man lived to sing, but fate cut his ballad short


This is a very sad story but I wanted to post it because it COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE or the LIFE OF SOMEONE YOU LOVE! Please read it and remember to be safe if you ever have to get out of your car on the freeway - day or night!!

Today in Country Music History May 21

Here is our history lesson for the day...

Billy Currington Takes "Directions" to No. 1


I love this song!! Not surprised to see it at #1!!

Carrie Underwood's Debut CD Is Sextuple Platinum

Carrie Underwood is on FIRE!! Check out this article on her CD titled Some Hearts.

Clay Walker Is Back With New Label and Album


This guy is a cutie!! This is a great article on him!

Thursday, May 17, 2007

Clay Walker, Fiancée Set the Date

Clay Walker and his fiancée, Louisiana native Jessica Craig, will be married Sept. 28 in New Orleans. Click here for the details....

Shooter Jennings' Girlfriend Is Pregnant

AAAHHHH....here is the scoop!

20 Questions With Bucky Covington


This is a good one!

Today in Country Music History 5/17

Here is your music history lesson for the day!

Divorcees bring outlaw country to Big B Saloon


This is an interesting group!

Giving it her best shot


anyone heard of this singer?

Bob Dylan, Lucinda Williams Set for Austin Festival

Oh, I want to go!!!!

Wednesday, May 16, 2007

Shania Twain plans on '08 release for new CD

For all you Shania fans--something new is coming out in 08!!

Reba McEntire Pokes Fun At Spears & Hilton


Get em Reba!

This is FUNNY!!!!!

"Cowboys' Tony Romo Accompanies Carrie Underwood To ACMs"


Just in case anyone missed this....Romo and Carrie are a pair!!

Former "Idol" Kellie Pickler Getting Used to Life in Nashville

I really like Kellie Pickler! This is a good story on her.

Full list of Winners

Here it is....

Carrie Underwood Wins Three ACM Awards


Here is some scoop on who won awards last night.

Tuesday, May 15, 2007

Country singer Taylor Swift refuses to grow up too fast


Taylor Swift is a very talented young lady and seems to have a good head on her shoulders. This is a very good story on her. She is not only a good singer but also writes or cowrites her songs. I love that song "Tim McGraw".

Tim McGraw Will Make You Cry Tonight When He Sings Fallen Soldier




I teared up just reading this story! What a sweet thing for Tim to do....

Country music stars stage Vegas bike ride, concert for charity

I would love to be on the back of my boyfriend's chopper doing this! What a cool event - and if you have read any of my posts you know I am a sucker for charity events!!

Academy Of Country Music Awards Tonight On CBS

Who will be watching?? Click here to get the scoop on what to expect!

Faith Hill Will Debut New Single on ACM Awards

Something new to watch for tonight on the ACM Awards. Click here for some info on the new song Faith will be singing.

Big & Rich's Debut CD Certified Triple Platinum

Any Big & Rich fans out there??? You will be happy about this...

Mel Tillis to Join Grand Ole Opry

This is one of the old timers you have to respect!! Congratulations Mel!!

Gretchen Wilson and Heart Help Ignite ACM Week in Vegas


Man this sounds cool! Gretchen is my girl!! Anyone out there attending this in person?? Two days full of free concerts!

Alison Krauss, Tony Rice Dazzle Fans in North Carolina


Sounds like these two really put on a show in North Carolina. She is always amazing! Here is the story on the concert they put on.

Monday, May 14, 2007

Alan, Brooks & Dunn Kick Off Tour


The superstar concert pairing of the summer, Alan Jackson with Brooks & Dunn, kicked off Thursday night, May 10, in Virginia Beach, Va. Click here for details...

Kenny Celebrates With Surprise Guest


Kenny Chesney celebrated his No. 1 hit “Beer in Mexico” at a party at Nashville’s Owen Bradley Park May 9—and the crowd included a surprise guest, his mom Karen. Click here for the full story.

Trace Atkins Celebrates His #1

Trace Adkins celebrated the success of his No. 1 single, “Ladies Love Country Boys,” at an industry party in Nashville, May 10. Click here for more info.

Tanya Tucker Sells Home to Property Developer

This is a crazy story! Her house is going to be the clubhouse for the subdivision!!

Miranda Lambert Gets Crazy on the Charts


Love Miranda Lambert!! Great story on her...and you can listen to her new song - Crazy Ex-Girlfriend.

Country music stars stage Vegas bike ride, concert for charity

I would love to be a part of this!!

Friday, May 11, 2007

Daryle Singletary goes straight from the heart


This is a nice long article on Daryle Singletary. I actually learned quite a bit about him from this and he seems like a really neat guy.

Is this it for Jack Ingram?


Love some of his stuff and can't stand some of it. I guess a lot of people feel that way or he would not be going through this....

Pam Tillis does country her way on "Rhinestoned"


I love Pam Tills' voice! This is a great story about her life and career. It is a must read!

New Artist Spotlight: Sunny Sweeney


I have posted about this performer before. This article is even better than my last post. Be sure and check it out!!

"Reba Duets" gets a firm September release date

This shuold be pretty good. It will be interesting to see how these performers sound together!

Trisha Yearwood jumps from MCA to Big Machine

WOW! After 18 years of being with MCA Trisha Yearwood is moving! Very interesting story here.

Thursday, May 10, 2007

Billy Ray Cyrus Voted Off Dancing With the Stars

Bye Bye Billy!

Tanya Tucker Sued by Manicurist After Dog Bite

Ok, so I think no matter who you are, if you have a dog that bites you should keep it secure. But come on....this is a little much!

Martina McBride Seeks Court Order Against Fan

Crazy folks out there!! Too bad they don't realize these singers are normal people - just like everyone else.....they just happen to sing! Click here for the story.

John Schneider Ponders Legal Action Against eBay Bidder

Remember that post I made about the Dodge that sold on ebay for $9.9 million dollars??? There seems to be problems with the transaction! Hmmm, imagine that??? Read here for the details...

Today in Country Music History May 10

here is your history lesson in country music for today....

Darryl Worley Teams With George Dickel To Go Coast To coast

COOL! And they are starting in DFW. You can bet I will be there!! :) Click here for more info...

Bucky Covington Sells More Than 100,000 CDs

American Idol really has produced some stars...good story on Bucky Covington here.

Elizabeth Cook Proves She's Got Balls


I love this song!! If you have not heard it you should! Neat story on this artist...

Slim Bryant, 98, returning to country music with CD


Gotta admire this old timer!!

Final List of Performers Announced for the Academy of Country Music Awards

Get ready...it's almost time!

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

Today in Country Music: 5/9/07

There are some interesting things in this today! Including that in 89 Tim McGraw arrived in Nashville to further his career.....

Toby Keith Golf Classic Raises More Than $500,000

Toby Keith is a good guy! You should really read this short article on what he is doing to help children suffering from caner.

John Schneider's General Lee Charger Sells for $9.9 Million

WOW! That's all I can say about this!

Gretchen Wilson Will Sing on Today, Leno

Gretchen Wilson is my girl!! Be sure to read this to see where you can see her on TV this month...she is doing quite a bit!

Grammys Will Build Museum for 50th Anniversary

If you like watching the Grammys you will LOVE this!! I think it will be pretty cool!

McGraw's Let It Go Certified Platinum

I love Tim McGraw! Click here for this info on this story.

Tuesday, May 8, 2007

Legend Les Paul Returns Home for Concert

This would be cool for guitar collectors to see!! This old guy is 94 years old!! I bet he can really play! I would love to hear him!

Carrie Underwood's 'Before He Cheats' Soars Into the Top 10 of the Mainstream Top 40!

Love this song and know at least one girl like this!! Scary!! Carrie Underwood is on fire!!

Toby Keith to Entertain Troops on USO Tour to Germany and the Persian Gulf

Neat story on Toby Keith going overseas to entertain troops.

Country music singer gives hope to kids

GREAT story! I did not know that Kevin Sharp is a cancer survivor. Click here for the story.

Country Music Hall of Fame honors George Strait, Harold Bradley, Sonny James

More Hall of Fame Inductees...click here

Music veteran starts country label

Cool! It will be interesting to see what type of singers sign under his new label. Click here for the full story.

Wednesday, May 2, 2007

The Coal Miner's Daughter


still looking good loretta!! click here for the story on her next performance.

She's not so 'Crazy'


Miranda Lambert ready for radio tour to promote second disc...

5/2/07: Today in Country Music History May 2

here it is....

Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Ralph Stanley Will Sing for Queen Elizabeth

This would be a cool honor!! If I were there I would go - it is open to the public!

Today in Country Music History May 1

Just in case you were wondering what happened today in country music.....click here.

TIMBERLAKE PLANS TO STEP OUT OF SPOTLIGHT

No way!! Justin Timberlake writing country songs?? I will be waiting for this.

Burning Bridges:Brandi Valentine


Anyone heard of this girl? She is heading straight for the top 20 so if you have not, you will.

Five named to Kentucky Music Hall of Fame

Dwight Yoakam getting recognized, among others....click here

Blake Shelton

This is a full story on his new album coming out....I like his voice a lot!!

New CD Shows Two Sides of Miranda Lambert


Miranda Lambert rocks! Click here to read a good story on her.