Monday, May 21, 2007
Carrie Underwood's Debut CD Is Sextuple Platinum
Carrie Underwood is on FIRE!! Check out this article on her CD titled Some Hearts.
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....
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!!
Former "Idol" Kellie Pickler Getting Used to Life in Nashville
I really like Kellie Pickler! This is a good story on her.
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".
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.
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
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...
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.
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.
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!
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
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.
Monday, April 30, 2007
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.
Friday, April 27, 2007
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.
"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?
Thursday, April 26, 2007
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...
Wednesday, April 25, 2007
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!!
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